Miles Davis: The Power of the Triad

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Eric

Chords, Jazz Musicians, Playing Techniques

Perhaps the most impressive thing about the musical masters that we look up to isn’t their ability to create incredibly fast and complex lines or even their vast library of harmonic knowledge… It lies in something much more simple – their uncanny ability to take the most fundamental elements of music and create meaningful ideas …

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overhaul your practice routine

Time to Overhaul Your Practice Routine

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Eric

How to Practice Jazz

One of the biggest obstacles for musicians working to improve as improvisers lies in the development of a solid daily practice routine. We all know we should get into the practice room and diligently spend hours toiling away, but how that time is spent is crucial to seeing musical development. In our daily practice, we …

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transposition made easy for musicians

Transposition Made Easy

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Eric

Jazz Advice and Tips, Playing Techniques

Transposition is a skill that all musicians will need at some point in their careers. Whether you play a transposing instrument or an instrument in concert pitch, there are inevitably going to be times that call for reading music or soloing from chord changes that are not in your key. Trumpet players, saxophone players, and …

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how to master sightreading

5 Steps to Mastering Sight-Reading

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Eric

Jazz Advice and Tips, Rhythm

A reader recently asked: At my college, to get into the lab bands you have to be a really great sight-reader. What are some ways to become a great reader besides just saying “read whatever you can.” I am decent at sight-reading, but I want to take it to that next level. How do I …

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