Category Archives: Chords

Alterations, Bebop, Beginner, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Technique

The Only 3 Arpeggios You’ll Ever Need for Jazz Solos

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You only need three arpeggio ideas to unlock a huge jazz vocabulary: the basic 4-note arpeggio, the arpeggio from the 3rd, and chromatic approaches. Combine them with rhythm and direction, and arpeggios stop sounding like exercises and start sounding like real jazz lines.

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In this tutorial
00:00 You Only Need 3 Arpeggios
00:50 Arpeggio no. 1
02:53 Upper Structures
05:04 I Stole THIS from Michael Brecker
05:31 More Bebop
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Beginner, Blues, Chords, Learning methods/inspiration, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales

The Best Scale For Soloing As A Beginner

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One minor pentatonic scale can cover the entire blues when you target the roots of the chords and lead into each bar.
In this way allowing simple notes to express the harmony, form, and forward motion needed to create a strong and connected jazz blues solo.

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In this tutorial
00:00 The Best Scale For Soloing As A Beginner
01:07 Only 3 Tones
02:33 The Chords
04:53 More Soul
06:30 More Scale
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Play Blues Patterns Like Coltrane (It’s Genius)
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Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Chords, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Technique

The Most Important Arpeggio For Jazz (It Will SKYROCKET Your Playing)

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Discover the simple arpeggio that Coltrane, Parker, Mobley — and the entire jazz language — is built upon.
This single shape unlocks the real jazz sound, upper-structure thinking, and modern phrasing.
Stop overcomplicating your practice — master this one idea and transform your playing.

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  • The Hidden Shape – Learn how one Cmaj7 arpeggio became the foundation for legendary jazz solos.
  • Upper-Structure Magic – Turn basic harmony into rich 9th and 13th sounds like Mobley and Parker.
  • Real-World Application – Practice lines straight from Coltrane, Parker, and Mobley to make this sound your own.

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In this tutorial
00:00 The Most Important Arpeggio In Jazz
01:29 Hank Mobley on Cmaj
02:17 Upper Structures
03:33 Charlie Parker on Simple 7th Chords
05:14 BEST TIP on Upper Structures
05:47 Coltrane’s 7th Chords
06:53 Extras Extras Extras
08:00 More Inspiration on Patreon
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My setup:
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Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Beginner, Chords, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Standards

Stop Memorizing Chords — Do This Instead

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Learning chords nearly killed my playing. Everything felt random, no connection. Then I heard what Coltrane and Dexter really played — and it was nothing like the page. This changed how I practice chord progressions, how I learned tunes, and it’ll change your playing too.

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  • Lost in the Changes – Why I struggled with written chords.
  • Coltrane & Dexter’s Secret – What they showed me about progressions.
  • How I Fixed It – The method that finally made sense.

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In this tutorial
00:00 Why You Can’t Learn Jazz Chords
01:49 Categorize The Chords
03:39 Remember The Bigger Picture
05:56 Cut Half The Chords
06:56 Skip What You Do Not Need
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My setup:
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Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Bebop, Chords, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Technique

The Most Iconic Bebop Trick That Skyrockets Your Playing

Discover the pivot, one of bebop’s most powerful patterns. From Honeysuckle Rose to Parker, Rollins, and Brecker, learn how this idea creates endless melodic options. Explore basic and upper-structure pivots, chromatic twists, and ways to transform it into your own voice.

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  • The Pivot Pattern – Discover the classic bebop pivot from Fats Waller to Barry Harris.
  • Upper Structures & Chromatics – Expand pivots with advanced structures and approaches.
  • Make It Yours – Mix pivots into your own lines for authentic bebop phrasing.
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In this tutorial
00:00 The Bebop Trick They All Used
02:32 Add The Basics To Your Phrases
03:32 Develop New Lines – Add 1 Note
03:48 Upper Structure Pivots
06:14 Add Chromatics
06:58 Tritone Dominant Pivots
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Patreon Tier 5

Their Amazing Approach Changed How I Play Music

Learn how Chris Potter, John Coltrane, and other jazz greats make every line sound musical. This lesson breaks down connecting lines, forward motion, target notes, and voice leading — with clear examples, practice steps, and a Deep Dive PDF for structured learning.

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  • Connecting Lines — Build flowing melodies between phrases and chords.
  • Forward Motion — Hear ahead and guide your lines with intention.
  • Target Notes & Voice Leading — Hit the right tones at the right time.

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
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In this tutorial
00:00 It’s Not Scales. It’s Not Theory. It’s Music.
01:12 Connecting Tones
02:32 Hear The Movement – Guide Tone Line
04:47 Play Into The Target Notes
06:10 Play With Less Limitations
06:56 Connect Each Bar – Voice Leading
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
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Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Bebop, Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards

3 Dexter Gordon Tricks Giving You An Unfair Advantage

Discover how Dexter Gordon crafts melodic solos on Days of Wine and Roses using chord tones, scale lines, and bebop phrasing. This lesson breaks down his logic and shows you how to practice and apply his sound to your own playing.

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  • Master Chord Tone Soloing
     Learn how Dexter outlines harmony with strong chord tone lines, including extensions like 9ths and 13ths.
  • Scale Shapes and Bebop Tools
     Explore Dexter’s use of minor scale runs, bebop scales, and chromatic turns for phrasing.
  • Apply It to Jazz Standards
     Practice structured exercises and licks to transfer Dexter’s language into your own solos over jazz standards.

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In this tutorial
00:00 He Changed Jazz Forever
01:25 Play Great Chord Tone Solos
03:45 No Roots On Major Chords
04:57 Chord Tone Extensions
06:03 Learn The Sound – Play Licks
07:12 Scales And bebop
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

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.

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
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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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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
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Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Beginner, Chords, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards

The Most Important Scale in Jazz

Unlock all jazz standards by using the real jazz scale. Learn how to solo with confidence by mapping chords, target notes, and smooth melodic ideas — all with one major scale. This step-by-step approach turns scales into real, connected solos.

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  • One Scale Is Enough — Use the major scale to cover whole tunes.
  • Connect Chords to Scale — Map chords and see how they fit
    inside.
  • Play Real Melodies — Divide the scale, aim for target notes, sound musical.

    50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef
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In this tutorial
00:00 ONE SCALE = ALL TUNES
01:07 The Major Scale Of Blue Bossa
03:42 What Was The Middle Part?
04:26 Not Just Scale – Add Rhythm
04:45 IMPORTANT – Chord Tone Solos
05:24 The Minor Dominant – but FAST!
06:05 Key Change Challenge – Autumn Leaves
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Alterations, Chords, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Technique, Triads

Unlock Metheny & Henderson’s Modal Sound — Effortless Modern Jazz Lines

Discover how Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, and Kurt Rosenwinkel use one simple modal concept to make lines flow effortlessly through chord changes. Learn to connect your solos smoothly, keep the melody strong, and unlock the secret to modern jazz phrasing.

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  • Smooth Connection — Learn how legends link lines through chords seamlessly.
  • One Scale, One Sound — Use one modal scale to fit complex changes.
  • Beautiful Melodic Flow — Keep your solo strong by choosing melody over theory.

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
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In this tutorial
00:00 How Pro’s Use Modal Thinking
01:02 Modal Chords – Normal Progression
02:41 Changing The Key
03:09 Apply This Into Your Own Playing
04:24 Pat Metheny Stole From Joe Henderson
05:55 Add Scales Like Kurt Rosenwinkel
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona