Creative Scale Practice

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Zach Brock Lesson time: (6min 58sec)

This unit is all about thinking about the exercises you're all familiar with - scales, arpeggios etc - in a different want. Using them to think harmonically about chords and progressions. In this lessons Zach looks at practicising scales, crucially doing so in a meaningful way, which leads you towards fluency in improvisation.

About the instructor

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Heralded as “the pre-eminent improvising violinist of his generation,” Zach Brock is an violinist and composer whose music draws on the traditions of jazz, classical, world, and popular music. Zach received his first Grammy Award in 2017 for his work on Snarky Puppy’s album Culcha Vulcha. His acclaim as a bandleader has grown through appearances at venues such as Carnegie Hall and festivals like “Tudo é Jazz” in Brazil, while his reputation as a sideman has...  read more

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24 lessons (2h 35m) Advanced video features Bonus audio content Mobile, tablet & desktop access 100% satisfaction guarantee
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