A deep look at Miles Davis's tune Nardis using the Bill Evans 1961 recording as a reference. This tune isn't just about phrygian, there are many more harmonic elements in the tune that are rarely touched on. I explore them all. An epic composition that will broaden your understanding of harmony. Includes a great backing track featuring Ulysses Owens Jr.
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Stablemates - Tune Based
Chromaticism! Descending II-V's, descending dominants, ascending dominants. Fun but challenging. I walk you through the whole tune and include a full PDF with a backing track with Ulysses Owens on Drums. I've created a section where you can trade "fours" with Ulysses! Enjoy the lesson.
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It Could Happen to You - Tune Based
In this lesson I discuss one of the most popular standards and demonstrate ways of dealing with the diminished chord sequence and the turnaround to the ii chord. Tons more including an overview of a chord melody with both linear and chordal examples. The backing track features grammy award winner...
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Speak Low - Tune Based
In this lesson I talk about modal playing and how to deal with ii-V's that don't resolve to their expected destination. Much more as you'd expect in this 45 minute lesson🎸 Backing track included featuring Ulysses Owens Jr 🥁
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