The Improv Style of Clifford Brown for Guitar

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Join Mike Godette as he delves into the improvisational brilliance of jazz legend Clifford Brown in this detailed guitar lesson. This class provides an in-depth analysis of 12 carefully selected licks originally played by Brown, now meticulously transcribed for guitar. Each lick is presented with both notation and tablature, accompanied by a 4-5 minute video where Mike explores the nuances of fingerings, articulations, and the theory behind each phrase.

Students will gain insights into translating complex trumpet lines onto the guitar, exploring diverse articulation techniques that capture the essence of Brown’s style. The lesson also offers thorough theoretical explanations, discussing the use of arpeggios, chromatic passages, and voice leading. Additionally, it covers various scales including altered, diminished, and whole tone scales, providing students with a rich toolkit for jazz improvisation.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your soloing skills or deepen your understanding of jazz theory, this class offers valuable knowledge and techniques that will broaden your musical vocabulary and improve your ability to craft compelling jazz solos on the guitar.

Sub Topics

• Altered scales
• ii V I licks
• Articulations

Level

• Intermediate
• Advanced

Course Details:

• Title: The Improv Style of Clifford Brown for Guitar
• Instructor: Mike Godette
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Running time: 52 minutes
  
• 5 Pages of PDF Included