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JAZZ SCALES EXPLAINED IN 10 MINUTES (the end to your confusion)
I found this a refreshing approach to understanding scale/chord relationships. Nice!
Josh Smith on Rhythm Guitar
Blues wizard Josh Smith talks about the importance of rhythm guitar in a world preoccupied with guitar solos.
7 Beats Every Drummer Should Know
Just because it’s drums doesn’t mean you can’t use these beats/rhythms in your own practice. Why do scales in boring even notes? Mix it up!
Thanks, Adam Ellis.
art by Adam Ellis
Learn to Read Music: (86% off!)
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How Tool Used Math to Create “Lateralus”
Super-cool. Thanks, Peter!
Wynton Marsalis: 12 Rules of Practice
Wynton Marsalis knows how to practice. As a younger man, he was equally at home in front of a symphony orchestra playing the Haydn concerto, or laying down some serious jazz with Art Blakey. Check out Wynton’s discography for more evidence of his skill and artistry. That’s what tens of thousands of hours of practice sounds like. Check out his 12…
