L.O.E. #DEMO Bb major scale impro in 5/4 time

This demo combines my scale improvisation lesson (see #SCALES – improvise using the major scale) with one of my backing tracks. I’m playing a Bb major scale over a backing track in 5/4 time. Of course, other combinations are possible. In this video, I try to show what’s possible with only one scale if you follow my improvisation rules presented in LOE 002. 0:22 Improvisation demo: Level 1 2:32 Improvisation demo: Level 3 Impro rules (in short): Level 1: scale only, always up and down 2 octaves, no notes skipped Level 3: change direction any time you want, skipping notes before…

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#SCALES – improvise using the major scale

LOE 002

Let’s work with scales in a creative way. In this video, I’m using a simple C major scale for some improvisations over a chord sequence. Also, you get to know some improvisation rules which might help you develop own musical ideas. Contents: 0:00 Practise in a creative way 0:33 Scale basics – preparation 0:57 Example A: C major scale, from 2 to 6 notes per beat 1:55 Example B: C major scale, various rhythmic patterns 3:25 Impro Level 1 – rules 4:08 Impro Level 1 – demonstration 5:30 Impro Level 2 – rules 6:17 Impro Level 2 – demonstration 8:14…

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