From Classical To Jazz
Unlock the secrets of jazz mastery, whether you're tickling the ivories, strumming strings, blowing a horn, or plucking a guitar. If you've honed your skills in classical realms and conquered major scales, this course is your gateway to the soul of jazz chords.
Embark on a musical journey with our carefully crafted exercises, designed to immerse you in the mindset of jazz musicians. Assume you've nailed major scales and key signatures, and let us guide you through dynamic, multi-step exercises that demystify the essence of jazz: Diatonic Chords and the Circle of Fifths.
Dive into diatonic triads originating from the major mode, progress to diatonic 7th chords, and embrace your first taste of secondary dominance with the V7/vi. Discover the art of using the circle of fifths in jazz and uncover your musical strengths and weaknesses through tailored exercises.
Join us in this transformative experience, gaining invaluable insights into your approach to navigating chord changes in the captivating world of jazz tunes. Elevate your musical journey with our engaging and enlightening exercises.
Prerequisites
To make sure this volume is going to be useful to you, let me ask you a couple of questions:
What’s the key signature for Db major?
What about E major?
Can you play all 12 major scales up and down in your instrument?
What level are you?
Can you arpeggiate triads of a vi ii V I progression in the key of C major?
What about a 6 2 5 1 in the key of Db major?
In E major?
Can you arpeggiate the 7th chords in Ab major with ease?
If these tasks feel easy for you, then you may not need additional practice with this particular volume. However, if you find yourself grappling with the concept of playing by thinking of diatonic chords as Roman numerals, then you've discovered the perfect exercise to hone and reinforce your skills!
