Chord function fundamentals

Chord Function: Music Theory Fundamentals You Need To Know

By

Forrest

Chords, Composition, Ear Training, Jazz Standards

Chord function is a confusing topic that is intricately tied to other just as confusing topics like voice leading, harmonic tension and resolution, intervallic content, chord voicings, chord families and more! Today we’ll unravel the slew of questions that arise from exploring chord function. Questions like, how do you build chords within a key? Why …

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Secrets to confirmation

Charlie Parker’s Secrets to Confirmation

By

Forrest

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards

Confirmation is one of those tunes that gives most people a difficult time. But somehow Charlie Parker had no problem playing the most beautiful lines over it time and time again. His lines flow naturally and effortlessly as if he’s composing a perfect solo in real-time… In fact, I remember Eric Alexander telling us students …

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6 rhythm change solos by masters

Want to Master Rhythm Changes? Here are Six Solos that You Should Know… (Premium)

By

Eric

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards, Premium Only

Here’s a question for you…Are you making the process of learning to play jazz standards harder than it has to be? …searching for answers in theory books, obsessing over scales, and turning your daily practice session into a soul-searching quest for your personal sound when you just want to be playing music? The thing is, learning …

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