Double Stops (Diminished) Improvisation 2
Here is another great example by Larry that showcases the application of Diminished chords used as Double Stops.
Fusion (10)
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...
3 6 2 5 Phrases
Here Larry demonstrates 3 6 2 5 Phrases. He outlines the changes with some standard idiomatic phrases. Larry uses the chords as spacing for the phrasing of his lines to giv...
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, ...
More 3 6 2 5 Phrases
Larry demonstrates more 3 6 2 5 phrases over the E min7b5 to A 7 to D m7 to G7.
Strechin' with Larry Coryell Playing Example 1
Watch and see how Larry weaves together chords and single lines in this blues chorus. He draws on pentatonic ideas, quadruple stops, diminishe...
Playing Over Minor (Summertime)
Playing Over Minor (Summertime) - In this Video Larry gives you an idea of playing over minor a with a classic and well-known standard like "Summertime" as a...
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...