Using the 6th
Larry will talk about and demonstrate to you on how to put more emphasis on the Major 6th of the scale, in this case, and key of A minor the note will be the note F#. In this ...
Intermediate (10)
Rocket Man Elton John B section slow
Rocket Man Elton John B section slow - In this video we look at the B section to "Rocket Man" by Elton John. 'Rocket Man" is from the album "Honky Chate...
Using Major over minor - Example C Major over A minor
Major over minor - This example showcases on how to actually "think" in C Major, while still being in the key of A minor. This will giv...
C Whole Tone Phrase 1
C Whole Tone Phrase 1 - In this video, Larry showcases another cool and mysterious sounding line emphasising the C Whole Tone Scale over an A minor chord.
McCoy Tyner style chord voicings - Let's see how Larry uses chords voicings based on fourths, typical of the great jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. Larry also effectively uses bass note pedals to c...
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 ...
3 6 2 5 Phrase 1
Larry Plays 3 6 2 5 Phrase in C. E minor 7 b5 to A 7 #5 followed by a 2 - 5 in C - D m7 to G 13. This is a common 3-6-2-5 chord progression substitution in C.
C Whole Tone Phrase 2
Here is another great Whole Tone Phrase by Larry Coryell using the C Whole Tone Scale. Notice that he takes one simple idea from within that scale and simply descends...
Strechin' with Larry Coryell Playing Example 4
In this video watch and learn from jazz legend Larry Coryell, the "Godfather of Fusion," as he plays 3 choruses of an F blues where he demonst...
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...