Beginner, Blues, Chord note solos, Chords, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5

3 Exercises That Help So Much It’s Almost Unfair

This lesson shows how Mobley, Parker, and Potter each unlock a key skill: Potter’s deep theory mindset interlocked so tight into his music, Parker’s masterful voice leading, and Mobley’s beautiful simplicity. Combine these to connect chord tones, outline changes clearly, and build flowing jazz blues lines.

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  • Simple Chord Outlines — Use 3rd–root and root–7th to define changes.
  • Voice Leading Magic — Half steps connect lines and smooth transitions.
  • Build Small Lines — Add 9ths, scales, and combine shapes for a pro sound.

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+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef 
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In this tutorial
00:00 3 EXERCISES OF THE GREATS
01:31 Simple And Clear – Hank Mobley
02:51 Rhythm Is The Most Important
03:32 Develop New Lines – Add 1 Note
04:27 Charlie Parkers Voice Leading
05:36 Get Inspired – More Simple Lines
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