A list of steps to be able to master a jazz standard.

What do these words signify in this context?

Melody

Changes

Summary

Alternative voice leading

Sing/feel

Let`s discover it together

In this episode we are analysing BErt Ligon`s book "Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony.

We are trying to find ways to solo and think like the masters.

Topics:

linear motion

voice leading

target notes

harmonic specificity

harmonic generalization

motivic development

superimposing harmony

patterns for ii V I

octave displacement

the "Round Midnight" outline

CESH

chromatic approaches and encirclements

borrowed tones

We will dive into Hal Galper`s book "Forward Motion"

Topics covered:

rhythmic adjustments

active/inactive elements

inner guide tone melody

harmonic forward motion

Techniques for Learning and Utilizing Bebop Tunes

Topics covered:Contrafact

Tools to improviseSilent practice

Transcribing

Interchanging

Patterns, Formulae and Other Linking Materials

Topics covered:

Chord Progressions ii-V-I and iii-vi-ii-V

Cycles, Turnbacks

Enclosures, Deflection

An analysis of David Baker`s Bebop 1, the bebop Scales and other scales in common use.

Topics treated:The Historical and Theoretical Importance of BebopThe Two Primary Bebop ScalesEnclosure/Deflection