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TOTM - Israel - Lesson 2

tonymiceli 17 March 2022

When we learn I think it's best to break things down into small chunks. Learn a piece move on, put a couple pieces together. That's the way I do it. So let's take this simple beginning of the tune and work on it. 

Do you know and can you see that this is basically a 12 bar blues? 

15 Week Vibe Course - Lesson 7

tonymiceli 16 August 2022

Assignments Due

  • Play Friedman #6. Must be played well. Does not have to be the exact tempo of the noted tempo, but at a decent tempo
  • Blue Bossa - write out your own solo on paper. Playing it well with Ireal pro. Does not have to be memorized
  • First 16 bars of Donna Lee memorized and posted on VW
  • Lazy 2 5 1 voicings through cycle of fourths in time.
  • Roy Ayers Stone Soul Picnic - Post on VW
  • What does Roy Ayers have in common with George Benson’s musical career.

Beginner's Series - Soloing Through The Changes Pt. 3 by Behn Gillece

behng 4 July 2025

🚨 Soloing Through the Changes Pt. 3 – Diatonic 7th Chord Outlinings on “Minority”

In Part 3, we take our soloing a step further by outlining each chord using full 7th chord arpeggios, adding more shape and melodic possibility to our lines. Still working with Minority, this lesson is about expanding from guide tones to complete harmonic outlines—while keeping strong voice leading in mind.

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