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Chord Tone Exercises to Practice

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Chord Tone Exercises to Practice

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast


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Chord Tone Exercises to Practice

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jun 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Brent tackles an intriguing question from Thomas in Holland about mastering jazz intervals and chord tones. Brent breaks down essential exercises for playing chord tones, from basic 1-3-5-7 patterns to more advanced voice-leading techniques. He emphasizes the importance of chord tone mapping and how understanding and practicing these fundamentals can significantly improve your ability to play "in the changes," just like the pros.Discover Brent's step-by-step methods for enhancing your jazz improvisation skills. You'll learn practical tips for incorporating extensions and how to use scales and patterns to elevate your musicality. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate complex chord progressions and create beautiful melodies. Don't miss out on this valuable episode—subscribe now and take your jazz playing to the next level!Important Links:Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLJS Inner Circle MembershipListen to the Learn Jazz Standards PodcastLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the podcast? Click here.
Released:
Jun 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!