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This Q&A came from one of our Monthly Jazz Mastermind sessions for our Inner Circle members.
➡️ Learn more and sign up for Inner Circle here: members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-youtube
QUESTIONS:
00:40 #1: What are the best approaches for soloing over static M7, dom7, or m7 chords for
multiple bars?
10:38 #2: Any thoughts for somehow remembering blues heads better?
14:26 #3: How can I apply "playing the changes" to a one-chord form without running out
of ideas?
17:12 #4: Do jazz players pre-plan quick runs, like choosing a Dorian scale over a ii-V?
20:07 #5: When do we use the Pentatonic scale in improvisation?
27:00 #6: About Love For Sale: What is the meaning of the expression "Modal interchange"
in the Chords analysis (first 8 bars and 53-60).
31:58 #7: When you play quarter notes on the guitar, do you prefer to play the string up or
down? And why?
33:43 #8: How do I know when I've practiced something enough to move on?
38:13 #9: Can you talk about Lydian dominant usage?
40:03 #10: Any tips for getting that outside/pentatonic sound that McCoy Tyner plays?
42:14 #11: Any tip to help transcribe into another key regarding melodies or licks?
47:00 #12: When adding chord substitutions in a group setting, how does the bass player
know what to play?
50:35 #13: Any tips for understanding our instrument's strengths in improvisation, like
piano vs. bass solos?
56:30 #14: Playing over rhythm changes (excluding the bridge) feels like tonic major with
chromaticism, but placement is key. Correct?
1:00:00 #15: What are the best ways to memorize jazz standard chord changes?
1:04:14 #16: When I improvise by thinking of chords, I feel limited but stay on track. When I
focus on the progression, it feels better, but I get lost. Any advice?
1:05:51 #17: What specific techniques do you use to help students develop their own
personal style within the jazz genre?
💥Important Links and Resources💥
1️⃣ Get our FREE "Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way" Guide and Masterclass: members.learnjazzstandards.com/op/learn-jazz-standards-the-smart-way-opt-in-youtube
2️⃣ Join our powerful jazz Inner Circle community: members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-youtube
🎧 Listen to the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast: learnjazzstandards.com/ljs-podcast
📘 Get our Amazon Best Selling book: amazon.com/Jazz-Improvisation-Made-Simple-Effortlessly-ebook/dp/B084LYD2JV
This Q&A came from one of our Monthly Jazz Mastermind sessions for our Inner Circle members.
➡️ Learn more and sign up for Inner Circle here: members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-youtube
QUESTIONS:
00:40 #1: What are the best approaches for soloing over static M7, dom7, or m7 chords for
multiple bars?
10:38 #2: Any thoughts for somehow remembering blues heads better?
14:26 #3: How can I apply "playing the changes" to a one-chord form without running out
of ideas?
17:12 #4: Do jazz players pre-plan quick runs, like choosing a Dorian scale over a ii-V?
20:07 #5: When do we use the Pentatonic scale in improvisation?
27:00 #6: About Love For Sale: What is the meaning of the expression "Modal interchange"
in the Chords analysis (first 8 bars and 53-60).
31:58 #7: When you play quarter notes on the guitar, do you prefer to play the string up or
down? And why?
33:43 #8: How do I know when I've practiced something enough to move on?
38:13 #9: Can you talk about Lydian dominant usage?
40:03 #10: Any tips for getting that outside/pentatonic sound that McCoy Tyner plays?
42:14 #11: Any tip to help transcribe into another key regarding melodies or licks?
47:00 #12: When adding chord substitutions in a group setting, how does the bass player
know what to play?
50:35 #13: Any tips for understanding our instrument's strengths in improvisation, like
piano vs. bass solos?
56:30 #14: Playing over rhythm changes (excluding the bridge) feels like tonic major with
chromaticism, but placement is key. Correct?
1:00:00 #15: What are the best ways to memorize jazz standard chord changes?
1:04:14 #16: When I improvise by thinking of chords, I feel limited but stay on track. When I
focus on the progression, it feels better, but I get lost. Any advice?
1:05:51 #17: What specific techniques do you use to help students develop their own
personal style within the jazz genre?
💥Important Links and Resources💥
1️⃣ Get our FREE "Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way" Guide and Masterclass: members.learnjazzstandards.com/op/learn-jazz-standards-the-smart-way-opt-in-youtube
2️⃣ Join our powerful jazz Inner Circle community: members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-youtube
🎧 Listen to the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast: learnjazzstandards.com/ljs-podcast
📘 Get our Amazon Best Selling book: amazon.com/Jazz-Improvisation-Made-Simple-Effortlessly-ebook/dp/B084LYD2JV
