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How do you play scales over jazz chords so that you are playing the right notes but not making it sound like you are just playing scales?
Well, today I'm going to show you a melodic approach to making scales musical.
In this episode:
1. Intro
2. The Big Problem with Scales
3. Taking Scales into Context
4. The Right Way to Think About Scales in Jazz
5. First Step to Making Scales Musical
6. Using Scales to "Fill In The Gaps"
7. The Locrian #2 Lick
8. Identifying Chord Tones in the Lick
9. Filling in the Gaps With Scales in the Lick
Important Links:
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Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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By Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur4.8
449449 ratings
How do you play scales over jazz chords so that you are playing the right notes but not making it sound like you are just playing scales?
Well, today I'm going to show you a melodic approach to making scales musical.
In this episode:
1. Intro
2. The Big Problem with Scales
3. Taking Scales into Context
4. The Right Way to Think About Scales in Jazz
5. First Step to Making Scales Musical
6. Using Scales to "Fill In The Gaps"
7. The Locrian #2 Lick
8. Identifying Chord Tones in the Lick
9. Filling in the Gaps With Scales in the Lick
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

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