DOMINANT CHORDS ARE CALLED THAT FOR A REASON Jazz Tactics #16

An improvising jazz musician hears in two dimensions: vertically, as defined by the chord progression, and horizontally, as defined by the melodic line. While perhaps too much attention is given to the harmonic side of this equation, the chords suggest an infinite variety of melodic pathways if you understand how they progress from one to the next. Within the chordal structure, dominant chords live up to their name since they determine or define the harmonic-and by extension, melodic-direction.
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This is the 16th video in the Jazz Tactics series, exploring elements of playing jazz music, especially improvisation, based on my book of the same name and a university course that I’ve taught for over thirty years. The sequential videos in this series will provide a solid foundation of understanding of the principles and practices of jazz improvisation, on both and aural and intellectual levels. Below are some suggestions to get you started:
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Improvising on Rhythm Changes • IMPROVISING ON RHYTHM ... ABOUT THIS SERIES
The Jazz Tactics series explores elements of playing jazz music, especially improvisation, based on my book of the same name and a university course that I’ve taught for over thirty years. The sequential videos in this series will provide a solid foundation of understanding of the principles and practices of jazz improvisation, on both and aural and intellectual level. Below are some suggestions to get you started:
Do You Speak Jazz? • YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW T...
What Makes Jazz Jazz? • TRADING FOURS WITH FRE...
Why I Can't Teach You Jazz • WHY I CAN'T TEACH YOU ...
What's So Great About Chet Baker? • TRADING FOURS WITH FRE...
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Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard • TRADING FOURS WITH FRE...
Improvising on Autumn Leaves • IMPROVISING ON AUTUMN ...
Improvising on Rhythm Changes • IMPROVISING ON RHYTHM ...
ABOUT THIS SERIES
The Jazz Tactics series explores elements of playing jazz music, especially improvisation, based on my book of the same name and a university course that I’ve taught for over thirty years. The sequential videos in this playlist will provide a solid foundation of understanding of the principles and practices of jazz improvisation, on both an aural and intellectual level.
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This is the 16th episode in the Jazz Tactics series, leading off a sequence of videos on dominant chord resolution. Please make sure to leave a LIKE (and if you REALLY like it, click the THANKS button). For more like this, subscribe to the channel, and if you have a question or comment, leave them below. Thanks for watching!

[@gregoiremary1372]

So clearly explained ! Even for a french Guy. It's a real pleasure to ear someone who seems to manage language and music at the same level, witch makes the understanding crystal clear. ( sorry if my english is not that perfect !) Thanks.

[@chasesanborn]

Your comment is both articulate and music to a teacher's ears. Thank you! (I can hear your accent in your pronunciation of the word 'hear' :)

[@lyntedrockley7295]

Crystal clear Chase, really useful.

[@chasesanborn]

I'm very glad to hear that, thank you.

[@scottt9382]

oooo, this guy is goooooood

[@chasesanborn]

Thank you, says 'this guy'! (Unless the comment is sarcastic, in which case I still thank you for it :)

[@craia25]

it's good to know the theory. However, the best melody tones are found by listening to your heart. 🎺

[@chasesanborn]

The goal of theory is to help your heart (or ears) find the notes you seek.

[@lyntedrockley7295]

your heart has a beat. Thats all. Your brain works out the melody.

[@ryanking2254]

Great video!

[@chasesanborn]

Thank you for saying so, Ryan!

[@Nestor_Fernandez]

Thanks

[@chasesanborn]

Thank you for the tip, Nestor. I'm glad the video is helpful! CS

[@Nestor_Fernandez]

@@chasesanborn my pleasure to see high quality jazz educational materials

[@CornetBlues]

This is a whole new world for me but I love to experiment with my horn 👏👏🎺🎶🎺

[@chasesanborn]

Happy exploring!