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Just talking about the Dizzy Gillespie tune 'Birks Works' and showing a very simple but cool arrangement for the head. 

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We did a zoom hang and talked about Israel. 

🚨 Harmony Without Chords – Pt. 2: Chromatic Approaches to 3rds and 7ths

Part 2 expands on the guide-tone focus from Part 1 by introducing chromatic approach notes to the 3rds and 7ths of dominant chords. While the targets remain the same, the addition of chromatic motion adds tension, direction, and forward momentum to the line—allowing the harmony to feel more alive without relying on full chord voicings or altered scales.

Hello! I have attached a link to a youtube playlist which contains all of my lesson material for the last month. Thanks

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp2ia_j36ngaDEfKtQhc4BOtiwMqQStjG&si…

This is for a student of mine. But you guys can have it also. 

Transcribe it and then think about what I'm playing and what the chord is. Can see the b9s #5s etc.

Hey everyone,

Just a little technical exercise I've been working on that has some great applications for using all four mallets in your lines, and for producing a constant arpeggiating effect.

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