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Frank Smith
The Soulful Sax Guy
Sax, flute, piano performer and teacher.
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Chord structures and jazz voicings.
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Scales that fit with chords and chord progressions.
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Various synthetic scales.
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Modes and modal playing.
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Triad Pairs
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Power notes.
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Jazz practice methods.
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The 8 most important chord progressions you need to master.
1. 2-5-1s in major
2. 2-5-1s in minor
3. 1-6-2-5 in major
4. 1-6-2-5 in minor
5. Blues in major
6. Blues in minor
7. Soloing on long vamps on 2 minor
8. Soloing on long vamps on 5 dominant
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Guide tones.
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Approach notes (advanced chromaticism).
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Chord substitutions.
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Alternate chord changes and playing “outside".
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Ear training.
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Working with transcriptions.
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