Jazz Waltz Groove w/Melodic Figures 15-6-5
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After you have mastered the Jazz Waltz Groove w/Continuous Melody, start learning the Jazz Waltz Groove w/Melodic Figures.[/features_box_yellow]
Developing Melodic Figures over the Jazz Waltz Groove:
- Put on the metronome and play the Jazz Waltz Groove through the tune.
- Play the left hand only. You can leave out some beats.
- Create a specific rhythm for a melodic figure. Use that rhythm to play melodies through the tune. Always think forward and end on the first beat of the measure.
- Play through the tune and change the melodic rhythmic figures.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/JazzWaltzTuneA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Jazz Waltz Groove w/Melodic Figures Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/JazzWaltzTuneMelB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Jazz Waltz Groove w/Melodic Figures Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/JazzWaltzTuneMelC.pdf” + target=”_self”]Jazz Waltz Groove w/Melodic Figures Page 3[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I have put on the metronome and played the Jazz Waltz Groove through the tune.
- I can play through the tune with the left hand only.
- I can create a specific rhythm for a melodic figure and use that rhythm to play melodies through the tune.
- I can play through the tune and change the melodic rhythmic figures.
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Bossa Nova Modal Chord Structures 14-4
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After you have studied the Bossa Nova Learning Scales, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Chord Structures.[/features_box_yellow]
This section gives you exercises which help you learn many scales and modes suggested by chords.
Bossa Nova Turnarounds Introduction 14-2
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After you have studied the lessons in Bossa Nova Groove Introduction, start studying the lessons in Bossa Nova Turnarounds Introduction. [/features_box_yellow]
Turnaround Introduction:
- There are two Turnarounds: IIm9, V9(13), IMa9, VIm9 and the IMa9, VIm9, IIm9, V9(13).
- Play these Turnarounds using the BN Groove.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog2516Inv.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I VI Turnaround[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog1625Inv.pdf” + target=”_self”]I VI II V Turnaround[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I understand the two Turnarounds.
- I can easily and comfortably play the two Turnarounds while using the BN Groove.
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Bossa Nova Tritone Turnaround Chart 14-5-8
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Turnaround Chart, start studying Bossa Nova Tritone Turnaround Chart.[/features_box_yellow]
Practicing the Tritone Subs:
- Use either the II V I VI or I VI II V charts with the Tritone Subs.
- Choose chords and modes for the II V I VI or the Tritone Subs: bVI bIII Im and bII.
- Bounce around with the chosen chord playing the Bossa Groove with both hands and also with the chords in the left hand.
- Play the modes in Seventh Chords up and down.
- Play your chosen chords modally with a metronome.
- Play the modes in Seventh Chords up and down the scale (mode).
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearnTurnHarMelTT1625.pdf” + target=”_self”]Tritone Turnaround Chart I IV II V[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearnTurnHarMelTT2516.pdf” + target=”_self”]Tritone Turnaround Chart II V I VI[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearning4chEx.pdf” + target=”_self”]Practice learning the Modes for your chosen chords and modes.[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I have chosen chords and modes for the II V I VI or the Tritone Subs: bVI bIII Im and bII.
- I can bounce around with the chosen chord playing the Bossa Groove with both hands and also with the chords in the left hand.
- I can play the modes in Seventh Chords up and down.
- I can play my chosen chords modally with a metronome.
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Bossa Nova Turnaround Chart 14-5-7
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Band-in-a-box, start studying Bossa Nova Turnaround Chart.[/features_box_yellow]
Using the Turnaround Chart:
- Can use either the I VI II V or the II V I VI.
- The first column down is all Diatonic (out of the Major Scale). In C Major . . . it uses just the white keys. However, each chord is a different mode. The I chord is the Ionian Mode (1-1). The VI chord is the Aeolian Mode (6-6). The II chord is the Dorian Mode (2-2) and the V chord is the Mixolydian Mode (5-5). Practice the modes with structures.
- You can also break up the structures and play modally.
- Looking at the Turnaround Chart – you can choose any chord and mode from the I chord, VI chord, II chord and V chord. Learn each mode completely.
- Play your choices over and over . . . until it is totally automatic. Always think forward to the next chord.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Turnaround Chart1a.pdf” + target=”_self”]Turnaround Chart II V I VI[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Turnaround Chart1b.pdf” + target=”_self”]Turnaround Chart I VI II V[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I have studied the Turnaround Chart and all the chords and modes (in all keys).
- I have chosen a mode for the I, VI, II and V chords and can play them with a metronome or BIAB.[/green_tick_2_list]
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Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Band-in-a-box 14-5-6
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing Phrasing, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Band-in-a-box.[/features_box_yellow]
Ideas for soloing:
- Always be aware of the Bossa Groove. You don’t have to play the literal groove. Work off of the drummer and bassist.
- Always play licks forward to a destination point. Practice playing from chord to the next chord.
- Use different note values, including triplets and syncopations.
- Use comping chords in all inversions.
- Think modally. Play across the hands.
- Allow time to think. Play in complete phrases (to the last note). Don’t meander.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossamelA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with scales Part 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossamelB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with scales Part 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I have played the Modal Bossa Tune over and over.
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Bossa Nova Modal Structures for the Major Chord 14-4-1
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround I Chord, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Structures for the Major Chord.[/features_box_yellow]
Learning the chord structures for the I chord (Major Scale):
This is for the C9 and C6+9 chords.
Start playing structures in the key of C.
Play a “core” chord (from the Turnaround) in the left hand and add in add in additional notes or tones from the Major Scale in the right hand.
Play 10ths and add in diatonic (notes from the Major Scale) tones in the middle of the 10th.
Put on the metronome at 90 and play structures in the key of C. Let you hands flow over the piano keyboard. Don’t play melody at this point.
Pick three additional keys and learn the Major Scale Structures in each of those keys. Play each with a metronome.
Finally . . . play with a metronome from chord to chord (in your chosen four keys). Always think forward to the next chord.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningBasicSc1chExA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Chord Structures for the major chord. Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningBasicSc1chExB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Chord Structures for the major chord. Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I understand that the C Major Chord Structures are for the C9 and C6+9 chords.
- I have practiced playing structures in the key of C.
- I can play a “core” chord (from the Turnaround) in the left hand and add in add in additional notes or tones from the Major Scale in the right hand.
- I can play 10ths and add in diatonic (notes from the Major Scale) tones in the middle of the 10th.
- I can put on the metronome at 90 and play structures in the key of C. Pick three additional keys and learn the Major Scale Structures in each of those keys. Play each with a metronome.
- I can play with a metronome from chord to chord (in your chosen four keys). Always think forward to the next chord.
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Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround I Chord 14-3-6
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround V Chords, start studying Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround I Chord.[/features_box_yellow]
Learning the Scales for the I Chord:
- CMa9 or CMa6+9 – play the Ionian Mode (Major Scale) (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
- CMa9 or CMa6+9 – play the Lydian Mode (4-4) #4 (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
- CMi9 or CMi6+9- Play the Aeolian Mode (6-6) b3 b6 b7 (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
- CMi(Ma7) – Play the Alt Scale (7-7 of the Melodic Minor) (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningSc1ChCa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround I Chord Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningSc1Chb.pdf” + target=”_self”]Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround I Chord Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningSc1ChCa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround I Chord Page 3[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I can play the Triads and Seventh Chords for the CMa9 or CMa6+9 and the Ionian Mode (Major Scale),
- I can play the Triads and Seventh Chords for the CMa9 or CMa6+9 and the Lydian Mode (4-4) #4.
- I can play the Triads and Seventh Chords for the CMi9 or CMi6+9 and the Aeolian Mode (6-6) b3 b6 b7.
- I can play the Triads and Seventh Chords for the CMi(Ma7) and the Alt Scale (7-7 of the Melodic Minor).
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Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround V Chords 14-3-5
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround II & VI Chords, start studying Bossa Nova Learning Scales for Turnaround V Chords.[/features_box_yellow]
Learning the scales for the alterations of the V Chord:
- G7(13) or G7sus – play the Mixolydian Mode (7-7) (b7) (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
- Gb9(13) or Gb9 – Play the H/W Diminished Scale (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
- G9(13) or G7(#11) – Play the Lydian/Mixolydian Mode (4-4 of Melodic Minor) #4 and b7 (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
- G#9(b13) or G7(b9) – Play the Alt Scale (7-7 of the Melodic Minor) (see below for the triads and seventh chords).
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningSc5Cha.pdf” + target=”_self”]Learning Scales for Turnaround V Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningSc5Chb.pdf” + target=”_self”]Learning Scales for Turnaround V Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I have practiced playing the G7(13) or G7sus by playing the Mixolydian Mode (7-7) (b7).
- I have practiced playing the Gb9(13) or Gb9 by playing the H/W Diminished Scale.
- I have practiced playing the G9(13) or G7(#11) by playing the Lydian/Mixolydian Mode (4-4 of Melodic Minor) #4 and b7.
- I have practiced playing the G#9(b13) or G7(b9) by playing the Alt Scale.
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Bossa Nova Learning Melodic Minor Scales for Turnaround 14-3-3
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Learning Diminished Scales for Turnaround, start studying Bossa Nova Learning Melodic Minor Scales for Turnaround.[/features_box_yellow]
Mastering the Melodic Minor Scale:
- This is a Major Scale with a b3.
- The triads, in order, are as follows: Min, Min, Aug, Maj, Maj, Dim, Dim. You must learn the order of those chords.
- The sevenths, in order, are as follows: Min(Ma7), Min7, Aug(Ma7), Dom, Dom, Half Dim, Half Dim.
- Play over the Minor Chord, the Min(Ma9), Min(6+9).
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearningMelMinSc.pdf” + target=”_self”]Learning Melodic Minor Scales for Turnaround[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I can easily play the Melodic Minor Scale in all keys. It is a Major Scale with a b3.
- I have learned the triads, in order, in all keys.
- I have learned the sevenths, in order, in all keys.
- I can play the Melodic Minor Scale over the Min(Ma9) or Min(6+9)
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