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.
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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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