Lesson 14: Diminished Melody
Here is a simple melody that will help you hear diminished as diminished, not merely as a dominant 7(b9). This is fairly easy idea that is played through the keys around the circle of fourths starting in concert C. It’s
Lesson 13: Lydian Melody in 5ths
Playing larger intervals can help to break up more linear ideas in a creative way that still sounds melodic and outlines the harmony clearly. This exercise in comprised of consecutive 5ths through Lydian, so it will work well over Major
Lesson 8: ii-V7 using triads
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Lesson 7: C7 using Maj7(#5)
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Lesson 3: Rhythm Changes
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"La Commune"
~Click here to buy from iTunes~ “La Commune” is a suite that I composed as a tribute to the Paris Commune of 1871. The Paris Commune began as a working class uprising; Paris was seized and controlled by workers for
Josh Welchez "Lost and Found"
Josh Welchez, a fantastic Los Angeles based trumpet player, composer and educator, has recorded and released his debut album. It was a pleasure to play with Josh and I hope we can record again in the future. The recording was
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