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Each one has a different focus and learning goal - but they all have one thing in common:

Keeping you inspired whilst practicing sometimes profound and challenging jazz theory!

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These courses are the `flagship´ Resources of Jazzduets, tested and tried by many and constantly improved. You should enroll if:

• You play an instrument and want the solid and broad musical foundationneeded to improvise Jazz and Blues
• You are hungry to know and practice the secret exotic jazz notes the greats use
• You are looking for a tried and tested study method that will take you closer to your goals
• You are looking for an abundance of material to keep you busy for literally years
• You are looking for a deep dive in to the secrets of learning improvisation

Essential Ear Training system - part 1- melody chord relationships

Essential Ear Training system - part 1- melody chord relationships

by nicholas homes

This Ear Training System is about getting to know/becoming friends with each note of the major scale - how each one is unique in its relation to the tonic or root chord. To facilitate this process each degree is associated with well known tunes by Queen, Bach, Mozart, The Beatles, The Police, Beethoven, Hoagy Carmichael and many others! In the video I talk about 'musical gravity' and the harmonic series and give tests and suggest ways to practice, strengthen this the essential Skill that is of paramount importance for the musician.

1:40 the root
2:15 the sixth
3:10 Musical Gravity
3:45 The third
4:15 killer exercise
5:15 the 9th
6:10 the fourth
7:20 the Harmonic series
7:50 the Fifth
8:40 major 7th
9:45 crib sheet!
10:00 Test
11:05 Answers!

suggestions for more songs greatly appreciated in the comments especially major 7th and 4ths!!!