In this lesson I discuss voice leading, three note voicings, the dominant II chord and biii diminished. Much more in this 50 minute lesson, including a 9 page PDF in both notation and tab with great examples of comping and soloing.
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Four (Miles Davis) - Tune Based
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I'm Old Fashioned - Tune Based
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