Altered Scale Flow Study for brass
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessons, Trumpet & Brass LessonsEric demonstrates and discusses a fun way to warm up using improvisation.
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Sheet music in Bb
Sheet music in bass clef
iRealB file
Mp3 play-along (Left-click to play. Right-click to "save link as")
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Improvisation – Lesson 6 – Pentatonics and Fourths
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessonshttp://youtu.be/7CUMyl8otUQ
Eric discusses Trumpet Improvisation and demonstrates pentatonic scales and how to practice them in his new book: The Big Book Of Pentatonics & Fourths.
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Intro
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Improvisation – Lesson 5 – Diatonic Time Workout
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessons
Eric's creative new method helps you improve your time and play in 12 keys throughout your entire range.
Features:
18 minute streaming video
3 pages of sheet music in your key
2 MP3 play-alongs
2 Band-in-a-Box files (optional)
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Improvisation – Lesson 4 – Practicing Licks
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessonshttp://youtu.be/_4b5Nxw_mVQ
Improv Lesson 4 is about how to practice licks and arpeggios. Eric demonstrates and discusses improvisation, the three main chord types, transposing to 12 keys and how to practice arpeggios.
Improvisation – Lesson 3 – The ii-V-I
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessonshttp://youtu.be/Vbgc-ahfK9c
Improv Lesson 3 is an introduction to the ii-V-I progression. Eric discusses and demonstrates the major ii-V-I progression using diatonic scales, passing tones and altered tones.
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Improvisation – Lesson 2 – How To Play The Blues
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessonshttp://youtu.be/UMhDxb_0XTo
Improv Lesson 2 is all about the blues. Eric explains and demonstrates how easy it is to play the blues. Great for beginners, advanced improvisers or teachers!
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Improvisation – Lesson 1 – Note Usage (Start here)
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessonshttp://youtu.be/tobMf2RZL84
Improv Lesson 1 is a great way to get started with improvising! Eric explains and demonstrates his concept of note usage and how to use it in your improvisation. Great for beginners, advanced improvisers or teachers!
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Improvisation – Lesson 7 – Rhythm Changes Workout
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessonshttp://youtu.be/F66Wi5ikMUg
Eric discusses and demonstrates Rhythm Changes.
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Play-along Band In A Box file
Rhythm Changes Workout BC
Rhythm Changes Workout TC
Rhythm Changes Workout Bb 144
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Learn: Blue Mitchell Trumpet Solo from I’ll Close My Eyes (12 keys)
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessons, Trumpet & Brass Lessons
To hear the MP3's or download the transcribed solo, click on the file desired.
Blue Mitchell Trumpet Solo from I’ll Close My Eyes / Download
Sheet Music:
A, AB, B, Bb, C, D, Db, E, Eb, F, G
Learn: John Coltrane Solo on Giant Steps for Trumpet
Improvisation Lessons, MusicNet Free Music Lessons, Trumpet & Brass Lessons
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Solo / Download
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