Bossa Nova Modal Tune w/Continuous Melody 14-5-4
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Tonalities, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Tune w/Continuous Melody.[/features_box_yellow]
Developing melodies:
- Left hand chords must be totally subconscious. Practice each chord in the tune in all positions (inversions).
- Practice the right hand using the Continuous Melody Exercise. Play Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes, Quarter-note Triplets, Eighth-note Triplets using the scales suggested by the chords. Always think forward (you can leave out the first note of the phrase to move forward).
- Play the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome with “bouncing” left hand chords and the continuous melody exercise with all of the time values.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Chord Chart[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I have practiced the left hand chords and inversions until they are totally subconscious.
- I have practiced the right hand using the Continuous Melody Exercise.
- I can play the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome with “bouncing” left hand chords and the continuous melody exercise with all of the time values.
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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 Tune Soloing Phrasing 14-5-5
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune w/Continuous Melody, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing Phrasing.[/features_box_yellow]
Developing phrasing:
- Practice just one chord (mode) at a time. Count out loud. Start the lick (phrase) at a specific point in the measure. Clap out your rhythm and then place notes “on top” of the rhythm.
- Practice the above where one chord changes to the next chord. “Leave” (start the lick) on different beats of the measure. Use all the different time values (especially triplets). Play syncopated patterns.
- Practice “Adding in a couple of notes”.
- Practice landing on suspensions (and resolve).
- Practice “Starting on an odd note.
- Play, play and play through the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome using the above.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Chord Chart[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have practiced just one chord (mode) at a time.
- I have practiced the above where one chord changes to the next chord.
- II have practiced “Adding in a couple of notes”.
- I have practiced landing on suspensions (and resolve).
- I have practiced “Starting on an odd note.
- I have played through the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome using the above.
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