approach

Matching each chord to a compatible scale to generate note choices. Useful as a map, but great solos still prioritize melody, voice-leading, and rh... more

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chord scale approach improvisation practice

Notes a semitone above or below a target that resolve into it. Practice over ii–V–I to strengthen harmonic aim and jazz vocabulary. more

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chromatic approach tones improvisation practice

Chromatic approach chords to connect diatonic targets in RH voicings. more

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gospel walk approach