Combining Pentatonic with Charlie Parker (Bird) Concept Improvisation Example 1
Now you will see how to combine the Pentatonic and Charlie Parker concepts together to create some great jazz...
Fusion (10)
C Half Whole Diminished Scale Phrase Examples
Here, Larry teaches you some C Half Whole Diminished Scale Phrase Examples. Larry points out that it's possible to find pentatonic lines within...
Combining Pentatonic with Charlie Parker (Bird) Concept Improvisation Example 2
This video is another example of Mr. Coryell combining the Pentatonic and "Bird" concept. Check out the reall...
G Half Whole Diminished Scale Phrase Example 1
Let's see how Larry applies the G Half Whole Diminished Scale to a dominant seventh chord situation. In this case, Larry is thinking in G7, an...
G Half Whole Diminished Scale Phrase Example 2
G Half Whole Diminished Scale melodic sequence - In this video, Larry gives an example of how to find melodic sequences within the Half Whole ...
1 + 2 Diminished (Implied Chromatic)
Let's see how Larry adds interest to his playing and compositions through what he calls "Implied Chromatic." Here, he's using the 1+2 diminished scale t...
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...