Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Chord Tone Exercises to Practice
Jun 4, 2024
Learn about mastering jazz intervals and chord tones with essential exercises like 1-3-5-7 patterns and voice-leading techniques. Gain practical tips for incorporating extensions, using scales, and creating beautiful melodies. Enhance your jazz improvisation skills and navigate complex chord progressions with actionable advice from this episode.
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Chord Tones Are Foundational
- Chord tones are the foundation of jazz improvisation and make the changes sound clear.
- Knowing chord tones lets melodies imply the harmony even without accompaniment.
Prioritize Chord Tones Over Scales
- Prioritize chord tones before jumping into scales because they make changes audible.
- Use scales later as tools to add color once chord-tone connection is secure.
Map Chord Tones Linearly
- Map chord tones by playing 1-3-5-7 for each chord across the changes and octaves.
- Practice this linear mapping over entire standards to internalize where tones sit on your instrument.