1. Pick chord quality
2. Play the arpeggio in all 12 keys (choose ascending or descending, choose interval to shift through ex: half-step, minor 3rd)
3. Improvise lightly on root position arpeggio through all 12 just within the octave
4. Improvise a cadenza on each arpeggio without tempo/time res...

This is great for a refresher on this exercise, or if you want to try playing (piano, improvise, sing!) along slowly with my narration included!

Hi everyone! In my opinion, this is the best way to gain flexibility on a woodwind/brass instrument in order to achieve that "jazz style" sound that you might hear with scoops, bends, etc. I've made a cut at the end of this video to break it into 2 parts - there's a shorter Part 2 video that take...

Here are some of my thoughts on different articulation patterns and how to strengthen your articulation technique!

I've created this PDF for you to follow along with these exercises and patterns. Please download the PDF to your device so that you have access to it separately from my Dropbox!

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A longer description of how to play and articulate your Major 7th Bebop Scales in All 12 Keys! I will lead you through playing the scale in all 12 keys in an ascending & descending format. Pause in between each of my demonstrations to repeat after me, or pause before I demonstrate to use my examp...

A longer description of how to play and articulate your Dominant 7th Bebop Scales in All 12 Keys! I will lead you through playing the scale in all 12 keys in an ascending & descending format. Pause in between each of my demonstrations to repeat after me, or pause before I demonstrate to use my ex...