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Altered Scales and the Language of Jazz
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Advancing Jazz Improvisation Techniques

Module 17 builds on the structured jazz course started in Module 16, but shifts the focus towards advanced techniques, especially in left-hand voicings and improvisation over ii-V-I progressions using the altered scale. This will help you create jazz lines that sound more interesting and engaging. By the end of this module, your ability to smoothly navigate the essential ii-V-I progression will improve significantly, bringing a new level of creativity and expressiveness to your performances.

In This Module, You’re Going to:

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Focus on advanced improvisation using the altered scale.

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Master complex left-hand voicings for jazz.

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Practice shell voicings in jazz comping and standards.

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Explore minor ii-V-i progressions with advanced voicing techniques.

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Learn altered scale variations and their integration into jazz progressions.

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Work on 3-note rootless voicings through detailed etudes and exercises.

You’ll be able to:

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Shift improvisation styles from Mixolydian to altered scales.

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Create engaging and complex jazz lines with new voicings.

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Apply your skills in both major and minor jazz progressions.

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Prepare for professional jazz performances with advanced improvisational skills.

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33 Video Lessons

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Downloadable 54-Page Workbook

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