Lesson

A Study of locrian, altered then melodic minor.

Play it in time moving in the cycle of 4ths.

Ok guys, The first class will be April 5th, 7pm EST.

Here is what you do to be part of the class.

If you're new, this the entrance into the class.

Time has to be good and you can be as simple as you want.

Here are some voicings to the tune Misty.

1. Memorize the chords
2. Write in the changes with the alterations. Don't look at my voicings for the chord name, they are what you have memorized 97% of the time. Any problems ask.
3. Memorize the voicings here.
4. Play with Rhythm
5. Put them in another key. At least one.

I think my student JD will do a follow up here as well!

[ESP] Tenemos unos voicings para la canción Misty.

Melodic Ideas for Comping

Remember the V Chord!

For me the ability to phrase on the vibraphones is essential to communicating one's musical message. Nuance of attack, length of notes, dynamics within 2,3 or 4 notes, combining legato, staccato within a phrase, varying space within ideas; all these nuances are tools and when used musically, give your message life and depth. I love working on these concepts using changes to standards or just playing free. I've chosen rhythm changes here because they're familiar, and a medium swing feel. Swinging eighth notes are also a way to phrase lines.