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Correction - Think of the D mixlydian phrygian chord as a D triad with an Eb.

Attached is an example of how to play The chord part of Flamenco Sketches on the vibes.

This is one of my typical morning improvs. I decided beforehand it would be a linear improvisation IN TEMPO. That means that of utmost importance was the time.
The second important element was SMOOTH PHRASING and TONAL FREEDOM. The latter was achieved by moving through diverse tonalities, starting with, for example, an F minor scale and switching arbitrarily to , for instance, F# major.
The last "rule" I made for myself: Beginning with an idea and ending with the same idea or something else. The important thing being A BEGINNING and an END:

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"But Beautiful" - chord melody using voicings and reharm from my book Voicing Concepts for the Jazz Vibist available from Amazon. The voicings and reharm are written out as well as other voicings for comping on Autumn Leaves, Green Dolphin Street, Stella By Starlight and a chord melody on You Are Too Beautiful. The summary and table of contents of the book can be viewed on my FB page Voicing Concepts for the Jazz Vibist.