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Tunes That Teach Ya Somethin

Dec 16, 2024
Dive into the world of tunes that double as educational tools for musicians! Discover how specific songs can enhance your skills and repertoire. The hosts explore jazz harmony and the importance of blues structure, revealing insights from bebop pieces. There's a humorous take on the C minor pentatonic scale and what accuracy means in music. They also dissect Thelonious Monk's 'Round Midnight' to uncover lessons in jazz ballads, along with exploring modal techniques and voicings that will enrich your playing.
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Bebop Lesson

  • Learn bebop heads like Donna Lee to improve your playing.
  • Analyze phrases, chromaticism, and chord changes for valuable insights.
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Rhythm Lesson

  • Study Thelonious Monk compositions like "Evidence" to improve your rhythm and syncopation.
  • Focus on downbeat vs. upbeat emphasis and rhythmic patience.
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Tritone Substitution Lesson

  • Analyze "A Night in Tunisia" to understand tritone substitutions.
  • Study the melody and intro to grasp approaching chords from a dominant half-step above.
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