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Learn the jazz language of Grant Green

A Collection of Music Lessons

The Blues

Taught by: Teague Bechtel

Intermediate, Advanced, Master

Green never abandoned his blues roots and brought the sound to his jazz improvisations

Introduction

Grant Green used the sound and style of the blues in many of his solos. His articulation of the blue notes, similar to that of Charlie Parker, is a signature part of his sound. In this lesson we look at the harmonic structure of the blues scales and four different licks taken directly from Grant Green solos. We will discuss their context, harmonic implications, and how we can use these ideas directly in our playing.

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    Grant Green -- Blues Scales

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    The video accompanies the Grant Green Blues Scales PDF. In this video we discuss the basic harmonic structure of the major and minor blues scales.

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    Blues Scales

    This introductory lesson discusses the harmonic content of the Major and Minor blues scales

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    Grant Green -- Blues Examples

    This video accompanies the Grant Green Blues Examples PDF. In this lesson we discuss four different blues licks taken directly from Grant Green solos.

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    Grant Green -- Blues Examples

    This PDF includes four Grant Green blues licks that can be used in a multitude of harmonic contexts.

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    Grant Green -- Blues licks final

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    In this video we explore taking what we ve learned and playing it over different harmonic contexts.

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    Final Thought

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    This is one last piece of essential information when discussing playing the blues over changes.

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