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Octaves & Chromaticism
Who would have thunk that just by using two main concepts, octaves and chromaticism, could open up so many fresh ideas… and they certainly can!
Fred Pucci
May 30, 2023
Who would have thunk that just by using two main concepts, octaves and chromaticism, could open up so many fresh ideas… and they certainly can!
Scale shedding (this is Pattern VI in the key of A major for those of you have my Pattern System book!) is on tap here.
It is this time of the year and I sincerely hope this Christmas finds you well! Here is a little musical greeting for you that
To Alternate or to Rake? With your plucking hand, do you alternate, rake, or just wing it? I am pretty well known for my stance
Sing and Play I recently got invited to participate in a fundraiser for NextDoor, a domestic violence shelter that one of my bands, Girls Got
A Rainbow of Colors: A Great Modes Drill Many students are incredibly confused about the modes – what they are, how they sound, how to
Chromatic Acrobatic – Practice Hack Chromatic approaches can be extremely effective to add spice to an otherwise “inside” bassline. In this episode, “Chromatic Acrobatics 2”
Fusion Bags – Music Cannot be Confined!! There’s no doubt that the pandemic has reduced and eliminated opportunities for musicians to get together and play.
Rhythm’s Gonna Get ‘Ya! (Mini- Series Video 5) Two notes – many options! Swing feel math! It’s a bit like hitting the “quantize” button in
Rhythm’s Gonna Get ‘Ya: How to Make it Swing! [Video 4] WALKING BASS AND SWING It don’t mean a thing… if it ain’t got that
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