Making the Changes

This book and CD provide a basic time-proven method to lift the harmonic haze that impedes the ability to improvise creatively. Routine application of these concepts will assure positive results.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter I: FRETBOARD HARMONY
Fretboard Chart
Key Signatures
In Position Scale Patterns
In Position Extended Scale Patterns
Scale Degrees
Chord Formulas and In Position Triad Arpeggios
In Position Extended Triad Arpeggio Patterns
Chord Formulas and In Position 7th Chord Arpeggios
In Position 7th Chord Extended Arpeggio Patterns

Chapter II: GUIDE TONES, CHORD TONES, MODAL SCALES AND CHROMATIC APPROACHES
GuideTones
ChordTones
ModalTones
Guide Tone Melodic Examples
Chord Tone Melodic Examples
Modal Tone Melodic Examples
Modal Tone with Chromatic Approach Melodic Examples

Chapter III: THE IIm7 V7 PROGRESSION
Harmonic Construction
IIm7 V7 Progression with Resolution
IIm7 V7 Progression Without Resolution

Tune Format
Chapter IV: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Funk It
Brazilian Fantasy
Groove Three
Ms. Smith