The Nature Of Dominant Chords In Jazz ft. Denis Chang

An in-depth study on the nature of dominant chords in 1930s, 40s, 50s jazz and how jazz musicians approached them in those days. This approach is still relevant today as it is how a lot of the typical vocabulary in the swing and bebop eras were created. Understanding these concepts will make understanding how many artists approach standard chord progressions easier to understand especially if they are influenced by said era of jazz. It directly applies to swing, bebop, Gypsy Jazz, and many other jazz styles. Read full description…

An in-depth study on the nature of dominant chords in 1930s, 40s, 50s jazz and how jazz musicians approached them in those days. This approach is still relevant today as it is how a lot of the typical vocabulary in the swing and bebop eras were created. Understanding these concepts will make understanding how many artists approach standard chord progressions easier to understand especially if they are influenced by said era of jazz. It directly applies to swing, bebop, Gypsy Jazz, and many other jazz styles.

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Chapters:

Introduction
V7 I Major
V7 I Minor
I7 Major
II7 Major
III7 Major
IV7 Major
bVI7 Major
VI Major
bVII7 Major
VII7 Major
I7 Minor
II7 Minor
bIII7 Minor
bVI7 V7
bVII7 Minor
Tritone Substitute
Breaking The Rules
Final Thoughts


Recommended prerequesites:

-This course is ideally for people who have some notion of jazz guitar playing. For example, you already play some standards and understand how the jazz tradition works (concept of playing the head, taking solos, understanding of basic jazz forms ABAC, AABA, Blues, Rhythm Changes, etc.)
-A basic understanding of harmony (chord progressions), basic scales (major and minor)

About Denis Chang:

Denis Chang is the owner of DC Music School. Check out his YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/denischangmusic


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82 minutes across 19 parts

Lessons

1. Introduction

2. V7-I Major

3. V7-I Minor

4. I7 Major

5. II7 Major

6. III7 Major

7. IV7 Major

8. bVI7 Major

9. VI7 Major

10. bVII7 Major

11. VII7 Major

12. I7 Minor

13. II7 Minor

14. bIII7 Minor

15. bVI7 V7

16. bVII7 Minor

17. Tritone Substitute

18. Breaking The Rules

19. Final Thoughts

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