Kenny Garrett

4 Kenny Garrett Patterns to Get Outside on Rhythm Changes (Premium)

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Forrest

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards, Playing Techniques, Premium Only

For a long time, patterns in jazz have been popular as a way for jazz improvisers to expand their improvisational toolkit. You see, patterns have a natural order to them that make them perfect for many jazz different improvisation applications. But every great musician uses patterns in their own unique way… Today, we’ll be looking …

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The Sonny Rollins II-V Workbook: 8 Exercises from Pent-Up House [PDF] (Premium)

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Eric

Jazz Advice and Tips, Jazz Musicians, Premium Only, Transcribing

Sonny Rollins is one of those rare musical masters that seems to have it all figured out when it comes to improvisation. And if you’re a musician that’s been searching for the missing answers to improve your solos on the jazz repertoire, he’s the perfect player to study. …especially if you’re trying to develop your …

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Master All The Things You Are Part III: The Walkdown (Premium)

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Eric

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards, Premium Only, Tunes

All the Things You Are is one of the first tunes musicians learn when it comes to jazz improvisation. But unlike many players think, it’s not exactly an “easy tune” or something that only beginners should play… While each section poses unique challenges, the Final ‘A’ section contains essential musical concepts that every serious improviser must …

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Sonny Stitt Minor Exercises

The Sonny Stitt Playbook – His 2 Exercises to Master Minor (Premium)

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Forrest

Jazz Language, Jazz Musicians, Premium Only, Transcribing

What if you had Sonny Stitt’s practice journal in your hands right now? All his genius lines and exercises written out. Everything, literally everything, complete with diagrams and descriptions of what he practiced…wouldn’t that be nice? Well, unfortunately, unless he’s your relative, chances are this will never be the case. You’ll never have those practice …

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