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...
Blues (10)
Other ways to get into the IV chord example 1 (ii-V of IV)
This video shows you an example of a different way to get to the IV chord. Mr. Coryell teaches us that you can platy the ii-V of t...
D minor Phrase
In 5th position, Larry plays a very standard D minor Phrase phrase built off an F major 7 arpeggio and D dorian with no 6th degree.
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...
Other ways to get into the IV chord example 2 (Tritone substitution)
Learn the Tritone Substitution here. Now, once again in order to create a stronger pull or resolution to the IV chord in...
G7 Phrase
Larry plays a nice G7 Phrase. He uses a D Dorian idea with an F major 7 arpeggio embed within it over a G7 chord. These simple modal/arppegiated ideas are the fundamentals for pl...
Double Stops (Diminished) Improvisation 2
Here is another great example by Larry that showcases the application of Diminished chords used as Double Stops.
Other ways to get into the IV chord example 3 (ii - V Tritone substitution)
Instead of just playing the Tritone Substitution, you can also play the ii-V Tritone Substitution. In this last e...
2 5 Phrase
In this 2 5 Phrase, Larry combines slight chromaticism with a simple C major scale to negotiate the changes. An effective way to negotiate the changes is to outline the 3rd's an...
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...