Double Stops (Diminished)
In this double stops section, Larry starts off with explaining that you can use your C Diminished scale (Notes: C, D, E, F#, G#, A#) over a C Blues. Furthermore, h...
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Augmented Triads
This time Larry explains to you that you can also use your Augmented Triads over a minor chord. In this case, we are still in the key of A minor and will use a C Augmented ...
Double Stops (Diminished) Improvisation 1
Moving on, Larry Coryell will play double stops using Diminished triads borrowed from the Diminished scale over a C Blues and makes music out of it...
C Whole Tone Phrase 3
Whole Tone phrase 3 - Moving forward Larry combines the concept of seeing your C Augmented triads and C Whole Tone Scale together. He is putting it now all together an...
Double Stops (Diminished) Improvisation 2
Here is another great example by Larry that showcases the application of Diminished chords used as Double Stops.
Strechin' with Larry Coryell Playing Example 2
In this video, Larry shows the importance of playing with relaxed timing. Loosen up and release any tension from your playing. Notice how Larr...
Quadruple Stops Improvisation 1
Quadruple Stops Big Band Style -In this video, Larry demonstrates how to incorporate quadruple stops in a big band style into your playing. Listen to how Lar...
Pentatonic Improvisation 4
Here is a final example of using the Pentatonic Scale to improvise over the first seven measures (bars) of the Blues. Larry really gives you some simple, soulful ...
Big Band Style Quadruple Stops - Notice how Larry incorporates big band-style 'shouts' into a blues here by using quadruple stops. Larry's using a mixture of the 'big band' quadruple stops, ...
Charlie Parker (Bird) Concept Improvisation Example 3
Here is another example of the Charlie Parker concept discussed and taught be Larry Coryell. He plays some really hip (cool) rhythms he...