Level 1: Basic shapes, simplify the 2-5-1, and using guide tones

Level 1: Basic shapes, simplify the 2-5-1, and using guide tones

Page 2 of the PDF booklet.

The first solo etude will make use of a simple 1-2-3-5 pattern in the A section.  In the B section, we will simplify the 2-5-1 progression by taking the 5 completely out.  Then in the last 8 bars, you will use two minor pentatonic shapes, and guide tones moving in half-steps.

Jazz Standards Course - On Green Dolphin Street

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  • On Green Dolphin Street - Tim Collins Course.pdf
  • On Green Dolphin Street - Bb - Tim Collins Course.pdf
  • On Green Dolphin Street - Eb - Tim Collins Course.pdf
  • On Green Dolphin Street - BACKING TRACKS.zip

Part 1 - Introduction

  • Introduction & Harmonic Analysis
  • Learn the chords!

Part 2 - Skill Building Etudes

  • Level 1: Basic shapes, simplify the 2-5-1, and using guide tones
  • Level 2: Adding some details & more guide tone options
  • Level 3: Full pentatonics & "Doorway" melodies
  • Level 4: Rocking the turnaround!

Part 3 - Focused Practice

  • Having fun with the first 8 bars
  • Why this tune is great for learning ii-V-Is
  • Are the final 8 bars really the hardest part? Let's make it easy.

Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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