In this lesson, I teach you how to start using triad pairs over ii-V-I progressions. We take simple major triads a whole step apart and use them on each of the chords of a ii-V-I. This concept creates fresh modern lines with unique intervals that sound very cool and create lines that are “outside” yet […]
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Major Triads 101 Lesson
In Major Triads 101, I introduce you to the major triads in all 12 keys. Major triads are the first chords I teach beginner students and mastering them early on will create a strong foundation to build your future learning upon. I talk about effective ways to memorize them and practice them. This lesson includes […]
Triad Pair Approaches Lesson 2-Connectors
I have done quite a few lessons on the triad pair concept so far. Using triad pairs while improvising is a great way to open up your lines to larger intervals and also to give your lines a more modern and angular sound. In the last lesson on Triad Pair Approaches I taught you how […]
Triad Pair Blues Audio Lesson
This is a great beginning lesson on using triad pairs to improvise. i talk about what triad pairs are and how to practice and use them over a 12 bar blues. Included in this lesson is a written 3 chorus solo on a C blues utilizing 2 different triad pairs. I talk about how to […]
Triad Pairs-Dominant 3×3 Lesson
In this lesson I introduce you to triad pair patterns that use 3 notes per triad. Triad pair lines are based off of the concept of mixing two triads together to form your lines and ideas. In past lessons we tackled 2×2 patterns and 4×4 triad patterns. The more of these patterns you master the […]
Triad Pairs 4×4 Lesson
In this lesson I introduce you to triad pair patterns that use 4 notes per triad. Triad pair lines are based off of the concept of mixing two triads together to form your lines and ideas. In past lessons we tackled 2×2 patterns and 3×3 triad patterns. The more of these patterns you master […]
Triad Pair Approaches-Lesson 1
In this lesson we add 1/2 step approaches to some of our dominant triad pairs. This is a great lesson if you have been working on triad pairs and want to take your lines to the next level. It adds an element to the line that make them less cliche and more hip without too […]
Triad Links Lesson
Here is another lesson for those of you who have been practicing your triads and have them mastered. This is a great next step in your jazz improvisation journey. In this lesson we take your knowledge of triads and your knowledge or your major scales and we put those two elements together. I show you […]
Triad 1/2 Step Approach Lesson
This is a lesson for all of you who have been working on your triads! If you feel like you are ready to move on and you have mastered all your major and minor triads then this is a great next step to take. In this lesson I introduce you to the simple step of […]
Minor Triads 101 Lesson
In this lesson I introduce you to the minor triad in all 12 keys. I talk about effective ways to memorize them and practice them. This lesson includes a pdf with 3 exercises on it to work on to get your minor triads mastered. I talk about the different ways that I worked on these […]
Minor Triad Pairs 3×3 Lesson
In this lesson I talk about using triad pairs on a minor sound. My favorite triad pairs to use on a minor sound are two minor triads based off the root and the 2nd. By using these in an assortment of ways you can create interesting and fresh lines that highlight a different type of […]
Minor Triad Salsa Lesson
This is a great lesson for those of you who have to work on your minor triads more. In this lesson I take you through a common Salsa progression and it’s variation as a way work on your triads. I also talk about the art of practicing these progressions and getting the most out of […]
Major Triad Samba Lesson
This is a great lesson for those of you who don’t know your major triads, or would like to know them better. I talk about how to get the major triads and how to practice them. I then talk about the method I use to teach them to my students using the I-IV-V-I progression. This […]
Major Triad Pairs 2×2 Lesson
In this lesson I talk in more depth about creating lines with two major triads a whole step apart. I include a pdf with 10 sample lines of 2×2 note grouping of the triads. I talk about how to practice these and also about 4 different chords these can be used over. I demonstrate all […]
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