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Playing in 3/4 - Melodic Shapes Pt. 4 by Behn Gillece

behng 31 October 2025

🚨 Playing in 3/4 – Pt. 4: Expanding the Line

In Part 4, we continue developing melodic phrasing in 3/4 by working with longer lines and wider interval movement. These examples stretch across barlines, helping you feel how phrases can flow beyond the measure while keeping a consistent pulse. The challenge here is to maintain clarity, evenness, and direction through the longer gestures.

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Rhythm Changes - Build Vocabulary on the As Pt. 2 by Behn Gillece

behng 7 March 2025

Expanding Vocabulary Over the Second A Section

In previous lessons, we explored the bridge of rhythm changes and how to apply those concepts to other tunes. We also examined one possible approach to the first A section, demonstrating how its harmonic movement reflects countless other standards. Now, let’s build on that by focusing on the second A section, incorporating some different harmonic choices and melodic vocabulary.

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