yel Bay Presents Te i MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS, INC. + #4 INDUSTRIAL DR. « PACIFIC, MO 63069, ImPrOviSAtionaL chniques Arpegstos Dominant PersPECtives Ovwanies harmonic manipulation INTERVALS. Parattel LtNear Concepts pedal TonesTable of Contents FOREWORD ‘TECHNIQUE ONE ~ ARPEGGIOS. ‘TECHNIQUE TWO - CHROMATICISM ‘TECHNIQUE THREE - DOMINANT PERSPECTIVES ... aaa nel ‘TECHNIQUE FOUR - DOUBLE STOPS ‘TECHNIQUE FIVE - DYNAMICS. ‘TECHNIQUE SIX - HARMONIC MANIPULATION ‘TECHNIQUE SEVEN - INTERVALS 30 ‘TECHNIQUE EIGHT ~ LINEAR MOTION 38 ‘TECHNIQUE NINE - MELODIC DEVELOPMENT. a ‘TECHNIQUE TEN ~ MELODIC DISPLACEMENT vn ‘TECHNIQUE ELEVEN ~ MELODIC EXPANSION. sh ‘TECHNIQUE TWELVE ~ NEGATIVE TONAL SPACE. ‘TECHNIQUE THIRTEEN — OCTAVES. 60 ‘TECHNIQUE FOURTEEN ~ PARALLEL LINEAR CONCEPTS 6... 66 ‘TECHNIQUE FIFTEEN - PEDAL TONES se son ‘TECHNIQUE SIXTEEN - PHRASING. sn on TECHNIQUE SEVENTEEN - RANDOM OPEN STRINGS... 85 TECHNIQUE SEVENTEEN - RANDOM TRIAD IMPROVISING., 89 ‘TECHNIQUE NINETEEN - RAPID CHORD CHANGES... sn 9B ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY ~ REPEATABLE MOTIF... ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY ONE ~ RESOLUTION TECHNIQUE TWENTY TWO ~ RHYTHMIC DEVELOPMENT. 7 ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY THREE ~ SECONDS AND SEVENTHS wn ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY FOUR - SIDE-SLIPPING ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY FIVE - SUB-TONALITIES. anne ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY SIX SYMMETRICAL SCALES 9 ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY SIX ~ TARGETING. ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY EIGHT - THREE AGAINST FOUR.. ‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY NINE ~ TONAL CENTERS .. 101 131 3‘TECHNIQUE ONE ARPEGGIOS i ‘An arpeggio is a series of chord tones played in succession. ‘They make a strong melodic statement because they are com- posed of chord tones, usually the root, 3rd, Sth and 7th. Arpeggios are not always played in this order. Sometimes the order is reversed - 7th, Sth, Srd and root. An arpeggio may also be played in other ways such as 7th, root, 3rd and Sth. ‘A good way to begin improvising is to start with an arpeggio. The line can continue using scales, chromaticism and other melodic concepts. ‘Atpeggios can be combined consecutively to form bitonal arpeggios. Bitonal arpeggios are excellent for playing over altered dominant chords as well as for playing over modal har- monies to imply other tonalite.SINGLE ARPEGGIOS ample tt an) BB 1100-01 ‘This line starts with an Am? arpeggio and then descends chromatically into another arpegeio (CMAaj). (CMaj7 isthe relative major of Am. A Cm arpeggo is used forthe fist half of bar thee eeatng an “outside” sound against Am7. Playing a minor idea up a mie from a given harmony is a common approach used by jazz players to create “ouside” ides. Thelin then descends chromatcally to target the root (A), downbeat of bar four and resolves to the rot to end the line. seam ‘ema oe Example #2 (Mair) HB 1017-032 ‘This in begins with three GMaj7 arpeggios. Each successive arpegzo isan octave higher than the previous one. The relative minor (E minor) is used immediately aftr the last arpeggio and continues through the end of the line. Notice that the line ends on a strong chord tone, B (the M3ra),Example (m765) HT 21000-01 ‘A DmiT(6s) arpegzio works directly off ofthe chord atthe Sth fret postion o start this line. An Fen idea (the ‘minor equivalent of Drn7(5) i used throughout the remainder ofthe line. The line resolves tothe 8 of Dmn6S) a. BITONAL ARPEGGIOS example #4 ami) BE 2106-090 ‘This bitonal arpeggio implies a D13(9) altered dominant chord. To imply a 13(9) altered dominant sound hile improvising over a minor chord, play & major triad up one step from the root ofthe minor chord. implying ‘other tonaites while improvising over static harmonies isan effective way to add variety to your improvisation, {219691 asta. byBeampl #5813810) CH 000-019 ‘This example starts with a BbI3 arpeggio and is followed by a C major wind arpeggio. Playing a C major ‘vad aginst a Bb dominant chord will produce ¢ dominant #11 sound. To create a dominant #11 sound with ny ), th (Dy, m3 (C) and Sth (E) in mation, example 67 - Funk) CH (00-015) This short example also uses oblique motion. Notice how the lower voice moves chromatically from the m3 (GNat) up tothe Sth (B). The blues felis enhanced with the slur at the end of beat 2 and the double sop slide, beat 4,ample 4 7 -Fank) CH 0018-051 ‘Tis funk example is based upon the F blues scale. On the first double stop (C and Ab), slightly bend these notes upward to produce more of a bluesy sound. Beats 2 and 3 consist of the Fblues scale. Beat 4 uses double ‘stops tat target the M3 (A) sound, 18‘TECHNIQUE FIVE DYNAMICS Dynamics refer to the degree of volume a particular note, passage of notes or chord is played. This section deals with three dynamic approaches: Accents, crescendos and decrescendos. ‘Accents usually refer to a single note or chord rather than a successive series of notes or chords. An accent is indicated by the sign (>) which is placed above the note or chord to be accented. Accenting a note here and there adds great character within a line form. itis also very powerful at the beginning and end of a linear idea. When playing a repeatable motif consis- tently accenting certain notes will produce a syncopated effect. Crescendos gradually increase the volume over a passage of notes or chords. The crescendo is indicated with the sign (<) which is placed below the staff. The sign is stretched out as far as needed to include the entire section that is affected by the crescendo.Decrescendos gradually decrease the volume over a pas- ‘sage of notes or chords. The decrescendo is indicated with the ‘sign (>) which is placed below the staff. The sign is stretched out 1s far as needed to include the entire section that is affected by the decrescendo. Crescendos and decrescendos are commonly noted in the classical idiom; however, sign indications for orescendos and decrescendos are virtually unheard of in the jazz idiom. This is because the jazz improviser utilizes dynamics at his own dis- cretion. ‘Accenting, crescendos and decrescendos can be compared to the speaking voice. When we talk, we emphasize certain words and phrases by raising and lowering our voices, effec- tively communicating our thoughts and feelings. Imagine feeling passionate about a point we want to convey to another person without emphasizing certain words and phrases. It would sound very flat and we wouldn't be very effective in getting our point across. Playing music is the same as the spoken language. Without accenting notes here and there, the music sounds ‘mechanical and non-expressive.ENDING A LINE WITH AN ACCENT sammlee (amr) 100-00 In this Am? line, tree ofthe last four noes are accented, These accented notes strengthen the overall effec. tiveness ofthis ine, sample 76055), BE 1 35-028 ‘This short altered dominant example is built around an Ab major triad. The Ab major triad yields the follow- ing tones in relation to D7: AWS), C(7) and Enb9). Te last note ofthis line is accented making this shor ides very powerful sis aACCENTS WITHIN A LINE FORM sxampte 9 cam) 1209-0 ‘The nots in this ine are identical tothe notes used in example #1. However, notice that this line starts on beat 3, giving this line alte different flavor. Two additional scents in bar two have been added. Notice how these sub changes affect the overall character of this line. ACCENTING THROUGHOUT A LINE FORM example 4 com) HB 12 015-029 ‘This example starts with an accent, producing a strong statement from the get-go. The fist note in bar two {is also accented which acts to energize the line, The last accent in bar four again reenegizes the line form, 2(CONSISTENT ACCENTING WITHIN A REPEATABLE MOTIF. samples (609 1200-015 Ins example, cic es ina epee mi Gee Tenge 20 eating eel mil) scene she taped fle Tis en spoch 8 oneal Sapa mst ACCENTING WITH CHORDS xample86(Am7) HB 1318-032 ‘This example is ll about power. The three chords used in bars one and two ae accented. Chord are poten- tally very powerful when played onthe guitarUSE OF CRESCENDOS AND DECRESCENDOS. sample (any 00-01 ‘Crescendos and decrescendos are used inthis Am7 example. Play this line without the dynamics markings to hear the substantial diference between the two versions, Note how the dynamic indications add great chrac- ter to this line USE OF ACCENT AND CRESCENDO sample 48 (m7) Bn 014-02n ‘A crescendo is used about halfway through this line which heightens the intensity of this linear idea. An accent is also used onthe last note, bringing the crescendo toa climax.TECHNIQUE SIX HARMONIC MANIPULATION i ‘There is no law that says a musician must improvise through a tune following the chord changes to the letter. An improviser has the freedom to manipulate the harmonic content of a tune. Remember, a chord chart is simply a harmonic guide. It is also important to note that while harmonic liberties may be taken, the actual structure (the number of measures in the tune) does not ‘change. When manipulating the harmony, one is improvising harmonically as well as linearly. Harmonic manipulation is most natural for piano players because of the use of two hands. The left hand dictates the har- monic direction while the right hand follows in linear fashion. The technique is not as practical for guitar players because the gui- tarist only has the use of one hand on the fretboard. However, the guitarist can play a particular chord and then play a linear idea that reflects this newly stated harmony. In regards to improvisation, harmonic manipulation is the next step beyond improvising over the written changes of a tune. Taking liberties with the harmonic structure of a jazz tune is indicative of great musicianship. One must know the jazz lan- guage and also be quite familiar with jazz tunes to feel comfort- able venturing into this territory. 2ssamp 5000-01 ‘This eight bar example is made up of two (i, V7, 1) progressions inthe key of G. The harmonic manipula- tion is used in bars one, two, five and six where Am) is wed rather than Am and DT. Note that resolution to the I chord still occurs in both (i V7, 1) progressions keeping the form stabilized. Also notice the GMaj7#5) inbars seven and eight. The Maj7() chord has a grat modem sound. Guitarists often overiok this chord type because ofits complex nature. Take some time to familiarize yourself with Maj7(45) chords. They are a great. addition to anyone's musical pallet. An 7 omaj7 Am o7 comaj7 wie 6sampler? BE 0-021 [Example #2 uses the same chord progression a the fist example, Harmonic manipulation again is used in burs one, two, five and six. Ami is substituted for Am7 and D7 (bars one and two) and D7(#9) is substituted for Amn and D7 (bars five and six). Resolution occurs othe I chord in each four bar section, keeping the form together. Algo, the constant rhythmic pater throughout the eight bars produces a lot of power. Ant o7 amai7 i | EE ant o7 GMai7 2ample 9 (Bh Res - ars 7 tea 12), BE 6000-08 Harmonic manipulation is used on bas nine and ten inthis B blues example. EMaj7 is used in place of Cm ‘in bar nine and F769) in bar ten. Notice that an EMsj7 chord is stated in bar eight to setup the sonority. This is followed by a linear idea based upon EMj7. Playing EMsi7 in a BS blues is a majo harmonic alteration, It all ‘makes sense when the resolution occurs in bar elven, Bia cm? tm? a7) om e760) (emai7y F760) Bhs a7) ca Frag %mle 4 at) 505-06 In this Latin example, ony the harmonic manipulation i shown in relation to the normal changes. The exam- ple is composed of four, four bar sections. In bars one through fur instead of playing the Bom and E57 chords, Bs7(49)sus is used. E57(29)us resolves to Ab in bar five, however the chord quality is changed to dominant {46706539 instead of major (AbMaj7). In bar nine an A diminished chord is used inthe original changes and i followed by a D7(#9) chord. An A in bar thre - were played randomly. Immedi ‘Db triad, the line simply descends toward the IV7 chord (7) at bar five. oy Deis orsample sar gh 5) 55-625 Inthis example all ofthe triads were chosen a random. The line starts with atypical Bb blues idea and quick: ly goes off ito other tonal areas. Resolution occur in br five giving the first four measures meaning. AS long 4s these random triad ideas are played with conviction and propery resolved they will work. ies sina er 1Example 9(F Blues - One ful chorus) 36 000-06 ‘This line uses eight random major wis. What keeps this line all together isan understanding ofthe blues orm. The blues is made up of tre, fur bar sections. While practically anything may be played over the frst {our bars, an implication of the 1V7 chord needs to be made at bar five. Notice thatthe IV? choed (B67) ie antic ‘ated by two beats and caries over into bar five. Ba nine is the beginning of the last four bar section of the blues. Inthe key ofF bar nine is Grn, the fi minor chord, Notice that G minor is played right on the downbeat and continues through bar ine. Bar ten outlines the V7 chord (C7(9)}. This line resolves tothe tonic in bar eleven.‘TECHNIQUE NINETEEN RAPID CHORD CHANGES Occasionally, improvisers must be able to play through a set of rapid chord changes. Sometimes all of the changes need to be addressed specifically. Usually, however, some procedure is used to simplify the chord changes. This improvisational tech- riique will examine three procedures to simplify rapid changes.Procedure nt 1: 57(00-031 ‘Tis procedure uses the key center approach. In this example, F minor isthe key center which allows an F minor line tobe played over all four chords. eu FO F(a?) Fmt Fre Procedure #2 1: 57101-029 ‘A common example of rapid chord changes i a series of li minor and V7 chords within one measure. Rather than addressing the ii minor and V7 chord individually, the entre measure can be approached from the if minor perspective, For example, in a measure consisting of Can? for two beats and F7 fortwo beats, improvise in C ‘minor forthe whole measure. Inthe example, ech measure is approached from the ii minor perspective mak- ing it uch easier to improvise over this four bar section (ot. upy ON7_, FT ein? Ain? OFF husi7 be. Procure 3 0-01 Less common groups of chords may occur in rapid succession. To solo over these types of changes, use the {onality of the destination point. In this example the destination tonality is E minor in bar tree. Use E minor to solo over the entre section. ea up) 2 onas) | 0 argent‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY REPEATABLE MOTIFS This technique addresses two types of repeatable motifs - stationary and non-stationary. A stationary repeatable motif is a ‘group of notes that are repeated several or many times before continuing with improvisation. Repeatable motifs will often cre- ate contrasting time signatures against the established time sig- nature, usually 4/4 time. For example, a motit may consist of seven 8th notes thereby producing a 7/8 time feel against 4/4 time. The longer a motif is repeated the more tension it creates. Anon-stationary repeatable motif is the same as a stationary motif except that it moves up or down the guitar neck rather than remaining in one position. In addition to creating odd time sig- natures - as shown with the stationary motif - the non-stationary motif produces “outside” melodic ideas since it moves up or down the neck. These techniques are very effective for getting people's attention during performance. Listeners will anticipate resolution of the motif. Using repeatable motifs is one technique a guitarist can use to directly communicate with the listener.REPEATABLE STATIONARY MOTIFS. came 1m, BE 900-01 ‘seam dennsea sc ne eeing ti ees 6 tn fl psn Sine 96Bxample 2 (Gm7) CHB 9017-033 ‘This example sas in G meld minor Choma sed to tg thet (ogi te stony tno meni fen ening» 38 tin flags The ctv BM? tei (teen ae of Ginn. a[REPEATABLE NON-STATIONARY MOTIES. ramps sy, BE (0-02 ‘This ine uses a 12 note motif eeatng a 6/4 time fee! against 4/4 time. The motte is a “minor nine” idea which descends in whole steps (Am, Gm, Fin9). The line resolves in bar eight with a CMaj7arpeggio (he re- ative major of Amino se Mey 98ramp 14 (Ga) 0025-04 Tso bp (A) on ea ar on ABN apg ee sje) isaac call bret by rosin a ele Tm pope op Scone ep Recpng sr ning il male li Tt coe pay. Tene en Shrwantesm @yansoe on iexamples (Ca) 1100-01 ‘Tis example starts with the C pure minor scale and enters the 4 note motif at the end of bar one. The motit is played three and one half times before resolving chromaically to the C minor tonality in bar fur. 100‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY ONE. RESOLUTION This technique addresses two types of resolution - anticipat- ‘ed and delayed. Anticipated resolution is the process of inten- tially resolving a line before the harmonic resolution occurs. This, provides the line with a strong sense of forward motion. Utilizing this type of resolution adds an element of surprise since the line doesn't resolve as expected. Delayed resolution is the reverse of anticipated resolution. Delayed resolution extends the line past the point of harmonic resolution before resolving. Delayed resolution can also be achieved through the use of rests. Instead of resolving on the ‘downbeat of the harmonic resolution, a rest can be used delay- ing the expected resolution. ‘Anticipated and delayed resolution are subtle techniques that lend to the unique sound of jazz. 101ANTICIPATED RESOLUTION Bxample (V7, Ln the hey 6), 120000 ‘This tine sles wo bens ay into GMa, bet 30 bart. Tis ely elton gives isin tong seas of era oto, amr D769 awai7 xampl 2 V7, inthe ay oC mine) BT 031-020 ‘This example uses an interesting approach to improvise over a minor (i, V7, ) progression, Instead of using «specific scale over Dm7(65) and G75), linear idea based on G7(2S) is played over both chords. This isa ‘common technique used for minor and major (i, V7) progresions. Tis line resolves two and one hal beats early toCm9. eon 768) a eras) cma oma Artis)DELAYED RESOLUTION ample (8 V7, Lathe ey of major) 00-01 In this example notice thatthe F769) idea is anticipated by one beat (beat 4 of bar one). Delayed resolution to BOMaj7 is achieved with an eighth rest. ry playing this line without the eighth rest to hear the difference between non-dlayed and delayed resoltion, cnr rin sintal7 Y vamp, V7 Un he ay 6 mal) 819-035) Inti exampla lye son cued by lf et This ale esl thse tla oom ANT orb) Mj7 sample, V7, athe ky of C major) BB 00-089 The dled reslon in ise casey xen te V1 ita hough e fst tba dre om? or cmal7 103TECHNIQUE TWENTY TWO RHYTHMIC DEVELOPMENT Rhythmic development is a technique used to alter the inten- sity of a line form. The rhythmic approach could be from simple to complex or from complex to simple. Another way to develop rhythmic interest is to produce rhythmic variations on ar ed melodic idea.SIMPLE RHTHDNTO COMPLEX RHYTHM. sample st any 0-3 ‘This example stats with quarter notes in bar one, moves o eighth notes in bar two and then incorporates teplets in bar thee. COMPLEX RHYTHM TO SIMPLE RHYTHM sample cnr) CB 13-02 ‘This example starts wit a series of triplets and eighth notes mixed together. The line then tums nto constant cighth noes. In bas six and seven, quarter notes are used futher simplifying the line. bed 105DEVELOPMENT ON AN ISOLATED MELODIC MOTIF ample 8 dm) CB 00-09 ‘This example uses two variations on the original melodic moi. Melodic development is used after the sec- ‘ond vacation.‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY THREE SECONDS AND SEVENTHS Guitarists often neglect the use of seconds and their inverted forms, sevenths. These intervals do offer a unique sound and should be explored. The use of seconds and sevenths create nice dissident effects. In many instances, using these intervals will imply two different harmonies simultaneously. For example, both B47 and B47sus4 can be implied at the same time by including the minor second interval D (3rd) and Eb (4th). This chord may be spelled as: Bb (sixth string), Ab (fourth string), D (third string) and Eb (second string).‘MINOR 2ND INTERVALS ample 6, BE 0-01 ‘This line stats on the Sth (D) of Grn? and then targets the rot, downbeat of bar two. Intervallic chroma ism - a common linear movement used by azz guitarists - is used on beats 3 and 4 of bar two which leads into the Sth fet postion, bar three, The line ends witha minor 2nd interval consisting ofthe 2nd (A) and the m3rd 8, [MAJOR 2ND INTERVALS xample (abt) BH 1-04-02 ‘This example begins by emphasizing the M3 (C) of Ab major. A chromatic passage follows and targets the [M7 (@), downbeat of bar two. Intervalicchromaticism occurs on beats 1 and 2 of bar two. Another chromatic passage atthe end of bar two leads into the major seconds. The first two major second interval act as passing tones that lead othe final major second interval, C (rd) and D (5) of Ab major.xampe (Ca) CH 80-01 ng mjc sein ines. The i () gtd ond hee. ‘Tis line consists of si aft it [MAJOR 7TH INTERVALS, ample MV, in th key of mo) 12-02 ‘Tic ctample V7, D neyo FW con of or ang jr eve neal Te fit ther ical ncn ic is The ie ses FMA 0) moving aera al pon telat gn oe e cnr oman) Fai? > ewe 109sample 5H, V8, V7, Lnthe kyo Gn) CB 00-01 V7, D progression in the key of . Notice how the MT intervals simply follow the chord progression. When played by itself, without harmonic suppor, this line sounds unnatural. However, when played along with the chord changes, it sounds completely natural 8m7 769) Amr D7tj9) GMaj7 MAJOR & MINOR 7TH INTERVALS sample 8 (Cu) 04-02 ‘The major and minor seventh intervals inthis example all come from the C Dorian scale. After the interval passage, the line half steps down to the root (C), downbeat of bar four. Notice te linear movement from G to Ab in bar fou before landing onthe root. This emphasizes the Ab note rather than the G noe. If the line were mo- ing from Ab to G, the G note would have the stronger emphasis. These litle subties make a big difference in creating te character ofa line form. 110TECHNIQUE TWENTY FOUR SIDE-SLIPPING ‘Side-slipping is a technique used for resolving harmonic and linear ideas. It is the process of playing the chromatic neighbor scale, arpeggio or chord before resolution. Example: In the key ‘of C, play BMal7 or DiMaj7 before resolving to CMaj7 in a (i, V7, 1) progression. Side-slipping is also used to create the illusion of harmonic ‘movement while improvising over static chords. Example: While improvising over a static harmony of Dm7, play ideas in Dim7 or Ebm7 and then return to the key of Dm7. mSTATIC CHANGES samt 1 (C7, BE (01-05 ‘This example begins in C melodic minor and sde-slips ito C¥ minoc in bar three. The line returns to C minor in bar four by using the two M7 arpeggios, B5Maj7 and EsMaj7. The BbMaj7 arpeggio yields the following tones in relation to C7: 6th 67, Sth and 11th. The E5Maj7arpeggio is the relative major of C7 1ame 26 BE 712-0 ‘This example begins by working round a Gro? arpeggio, beats 1,2 & 3 of bar one. When playing the Bb not in bar two, noice thatthe left hand is in perfect position to play the Ab minor arpeggio. During improvisa- tion one react to what is happening in the moment In this example, Ab is readily available so the choice was rade o side sip into Ab minor, simply because it was thereat that precise moment 13PROGRESSIONS (i, V7, ) ual 9 V7, Tin th key of Fj) 1 00-009) ‘The first bar inthis example consists of a BbMaj7 arpeggio, the relative major of Gm. The side-sipping idea occurs in bar two. Instead of using the V7 chord (C7), FEMsj7 is outlined which resolves down a half step to FMaj in bar three. ——___, ont or May sample 40.5, 7D in theey ot BE 1-025 “isi ssi in DIN in tar ade CM ate. The st cage on an Gorm mth ecient ef be i sip tno Da oMa\7 Dav G7 oMa\7 ua‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY FIVE SUB-TONALITIES ‘Sub-tonalities are tonal centers created by the improviser that may or may not be related to the underlining harmony. Sub- tonalities may be thought of as tonal pockets that focus around a particular note or key center. The improviser works with this sound until he chooses to return to the underlining harmony. ‘Sub-tonaities often will produce outside effects. usample #1 in) CB t-700-014 ‘This line bepins with an AbMBj? arpeggio, the relative major of Fin. The second half of bar one is a DbMaj7 arpeggio. D>Maj7 yields the following tones in relation to Fn: Sth, $5, root and m3. Thelin then targets the ‘4th (Bb) in bar two and the rot (F), downbeat of bar three. The sub-onal section starts atthe end of bar thre. ‘The subonaity centers around the M7th sound (E) which produces an F minor major effect. The line resolves {oF minor on beat 4of bar seven and ends on the th (Bb) = cin soon, BE MR mm Septet Fer 116sxample 2 crm) 81. 7200:17-034 ‘This example begins by working around an Fin? arpegsio in bar one, Chromaticism is used to target the m3 (AS in bar two and i is used again to target the root (F) in bar three. The subtonaliy stats with the E major trad in bar four and continues through bar nin. Bar ten targets the root (F), downbeat of ba eleven. Tis line tends with a Bb major triad which implies the V7 chord, B47.zample 3 cm) BE 100-035 This line stats with a pull-off that targets the Sth (B), downbeat of bar two. The sub-tonality stars onthe upbeat of beat 3 in bar two and centers around two major tiads - Eh atthe Sth fret and F# atthe 11th fret. These ‘wo major tiads ae interwoven, disguising the major iad sound, The line resolves on bea 4of bar seven and ends on the 67 (D). iy Sb oly of and Fae = 18‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY SIX SYMMETRICAL SCALES In nature, most things are asymmetrical. For example, a tree branch grows any which way. Ifa tree branch were to grow sym- metrically, it would grow in a straight line creating a stark con- trast to the normal tree design. In music, because improvisation develops in the moment by the whim of the improviser, it too is asymmetrical. However, one can choose to improvise in a sym- metrical way to create linear contrast. Symmetrical scales such ‘as the whole tone scale and diminished scale are excellent tools to create symmetry. ugWHOLE TONE SCALE Bxample (Gar BE 14 000-019 ‘Ris expe eons tenon conentinal of evi tne cle apa mor uli Ths lin hex ith rama, geting he t(D) Ne bare se at), bat a ‘The wl tones star on te of Gin (Dat of roa es he Gi ly vi ce tse oe intecame 2 (C9) Cs (9-03) ‘This line uses the C whole tone sale against a C9 chord. The whole tone idea in this ine implies a C75) harrony because ofthe GF nots in bars hee and fou maDIMINISHED SCALE, rape 3m BE 160-0159 ‘This example begins with the A melodie minor scale. Chromsticism is used to target the root (A), downbeat ‘of bar tice and the Sth (), beat 3 in bar three. Immediately following the Sth sa large descending interval skip ‘ofa mith Eto FB). The interval skip is used to enter the Eh diminished scale idea which uns through beat 1 of bur sx. The 5th of Am? (E) i targeted in bar six to return tothe Ars tonality. The line ends onthe Sth (E) of| ‘Am, a strong chord tone,ample 4 (C9) CB 5-059 ‘This line begins with a Gri? arpeggio (the parent i minor of C9) and is followed by chromatcism which leads into the half diminished scale idea. The line resolves to C9 in ba four.‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY SIX TARGETING Targeting is the process of approaching a chord tone from above or below the chord tone and resolving to that chord tone. Itis an important too! for creating the “jazz sound: Targeting can be done with the use of neighboring tones or with the use of chromatic tones. With the neighbor tone approach, any chord tone may be approached from a half step or whole step above (Upper Neighbor Tones) or from a half step below (Lower Neighbor tone). Example: Using the note C as the chord tone, it may be approached from above, (C¥ or D) or from below (B). With the chromatic approach, any chord tone may be approached from above or below by one or more chromatic tones.fsampte et any 5100-01 ‘This line begins with a CMaj? arpeggio, the relative major of Am7. Chromaticism is then used through beats 3 and4 of bar one to target the 7 (G), downbeat of bar two. Bar two consists of the A melodie minor sale. Chord tones Cand E are targeted in bar thre. They are each approached by a lower neighbor tone. (CT =Chord Tone CHRO = Chromatic LNT = Lower Neighbor Tone UNT = Upper Neighbor Tone Example (CMa?) B04 25 ‘This example stats with hromaticism which targets the Maj7(B), beat 3 of bar one. The Sth (G), downbeat of bar two is targeted by two upper neighbor tones and one lower neighbor tone (the last thee notes of bar one). ‘The 3d (E) in bar two is targeted by an upper neighbor tone () and two chromatic tes from below (D and A). The line ends on the r00t(C) C22 cr unr ur ur cr ut co crexample 0 (Am7) CQ 1.7 00-01 ‘Chromatics is used to start this line which targets the Sth (E) of Am. Immediately following the Sth an A minor arpeggio is played. An upper neighbor tone (Eb) precedes the next chord tone D, (Ath) which is beat 2 of bar two, Chromaticism then targets the root (A, beat 4of ar two In bar three, an upper neighbor tone (D) and 1 lower neighbor tone (B) target the m3rd (C). RO, cr ama Bxample 4, V1 the kyo ae) 1.7 15-028 ‘histine eis wh our gor nes bie ang onthe ot), Te inten get heb of 1169) a bar. Gh dm aegis pylons oie 703) sn ppt tan and wo craton nerd opt te MS of BUM nb cnr F769) lata? 126sample #5 (CBs Tarmarond) HE 100-0 In this C blues example, a basic C major tid is targeted over the turn-around in bars 11 and 12. The order in which the chord tones ae targeted are M3 (E), root (C), Sh (G) and root (C). (ers) ‘ares (19) (e749 7‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY EIGHT THREE AGAINST FOUR i Playing ideas in three" (9/4 time) over a 4/4 time signature is a rhythmic device that frees up your improvised lines. Using ideas in “three” over 4/4 time will produce over the bar line effects. When playing in “three” over 4/4 time, do not alter the melodic content of your ideas to fit a bar line or new chord until you want to resolve your /4 idea back into 4/4 time. Rhythmic resolution is what makes this over the bar line concept work. This liberal approach to bar lines causes improvised lines to be more spacially oriented. Three against four is a rhythmic device used by all accomplished players. Once realized, this improvisa- tional technique will raise your musicality to a new level. 128Example (Uh Ble Bare 9 the 3) 1.780000 ‘When 3/4 time i compared to 44 time it becomes clea that fou bars of 3/4 time is equal to three bars of 4/4 time. Ths is valuable information and can benefit us greatly. Tis example of three agains four uses this eon- capt on bars 10-12 of the blues. Notice that by starting a “thee dea at bar ten it works out rhythmically tothe downbeat of the new chorus. m7 79) eh b ample 2 (V7, Tnthe key of G mar) CHET 2-009 In this line notice that the melody does not always conform to the harmonic scheme. Harmonie and ryth- ‘mic resolution occurs at bar seven Ant o7 ma7 129ample 9 V7.1 the ey of, 0-139 ‘This line uses descending minor 7 arpeggios in “thre.” The last arpeggio is Bm. When played agninst a (CMa? chord, Bri creates a CMaj13(5) sound om or omai7 ample 4h, ¥7, tn he ay 6). 12-07 ‘When you have become comfortable with the three against fur feel stating on beat one, ry staring your 3/4 ideas onthe other beats within the measure (beats 2,3 and 4). The next step to explore iso star onan upbeat ‘Starting ideas from various beats within a measure further helps to free up your improvised lies. This example starts on beat three. amt o7 GMaj7 Am? o7 oMai7 10‘TECHNIQUE TWENTY NINE TONAL CENTERS There are various ways to simplify improvisation. One approach to simplification is through the use of tonal centers. For example, the progression CMaj7 (I), Am7 (vi), Drn7 (i), G7 (V7) is made up of chords that are related to the key of C. The ‘C major scale could be used to improvise over all four chords. ‘The “rhythm changes” and (ii, V7, |) progressions are other ‘examples where the tonal center approach is often used. This tonal center approach is much simpler than using a different scale to improvise over each chord. BIExample 4, v. V7 inthe key of maar) 000-012 ‘This example is avi, i, V2) progression inthe key of C. The C major scale (7th positon) is used through ‘he entire progression, oMmaj7 amt oma eras) sample 2.8, 7 inthe keyo ©) CB 05-031 "isis ames vii, VP) open hy oC wich iss bx an xan. This en exam woof oc oon Tet pstin wih lon: sta) dn S Gnd si st 8 Cs nd Vong apap we pling mound omy Re ‘cMal7 Ant oma e745) 1RHYTHM CHANGES ‘The “shythm changes” is another example where the tonal center approach may be used. Many jazz players use the Bb major scale and /o the blues scale exclusively over the “A” section. Note: Pat of ba five and bar six are not in the key of Bk; however, by using you ear and being aware ofthis momentary key shif the Bb major ‘sale and blues scale does work over the entire eight bar section. sample 48 yt changes section) CH 200-015 In this rythm changes example, the Bb major sale is used for bar one. The emainder of the example uses the Bb blues seal, Bivai7 Gn nz Fr eiuaj7 G7 m7 7 Bia? iatal7 aia ome ors cma Fig 133xample 4 (4, V7. nthe key of C minor) BBE 017-03 In this minor (i, V7, i) example, the C dorian scale is used throughout since all ofthe chords ae in the key ‘fC minor. This one scale fis this progression perfectly. 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