This lesson explores how Hank Mobley and Charlie Parker transform the same phrases into fresh, exciting lines. Learn arpeggios, target notes, and time shifts to unlock infinite variations. Full lesson manual available on Patreon!
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- Same Lines, Different Feel – Hank Mobley repeats phrases but sounds fresh.
- Transforming Phrases Like Parker – Change key, rhythm, and placement.
- Creative Tools for Improvisation – Use arpeggios, target notes, and time shifts.
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In this tutorial
00:00 Everybody Plays Autumn Leaves – You Should Too
01:20 Learn The Melody
02:15 Find The Key Of The Tune
03:38 The Chords by Heart
04:24 Improvise using Chord Tones
05:55 Guide Tone Lines
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