
Reductive techniques to tailor density & register to ensemble/context.Nine comprehensive studies on the Autumn Leaves chord progression.
How to move beyond mere memorization and recitation of shapes and voice-lead harmonic textures spontaneously. How to derive voicings from elemental forms. Four types of drop voicings on nine string sets. How “drop” voicings are formed, and their application to the guitar. This ground-breaking resource investigates/includes: THE DROP VOICING BOOK FOR GUITAR is a comprehensive text covering the logic behind “drop” voicings and their application to harmonic progressions and voice-leading. “A superb piece of work, which deserves ample success and lasting impact.” – Ricardo Iznaola THE DROP VOICING BOOK FOR GUITAR: A Complete Guide to Drop 2, Drop 3, Drop 2&3 and Drop 2&4 Chord Voicings & Inversions
These structures form the foundations of the harmony/improvisation theories taught by Barry Harris. This post explores voice-leading major & minor 6th & 7th chords, dominant♭5, dominant♭9 & fully-diminished 7th chords, and more, through Bebop Major, Bebop Minor, Bebop Dominant, & Bebop Dominant♭5 scales, along with one & two-octave scale fingerings, chord alterations & substitutions.