In this class, you will learn how to use 3 and 4-note rootless extended chords for comping and chord melody. Learn principles of voice leading and plurality utilizing the Major scale chords as the basis for understanding 3 and 4-note rootless extended voicings and their common uses and also utilize chord voice leading to produce melodic lines.

• Sub-topic 1 Comping with 3 and 4-note rootless voicings
• Sub-topic 2 Chord Melody (Satin Doll) utilizing 4-note rootless voicings and voice leading
• Sub-topic 3 Cycle of 4ths in the Major Scale using voice leading

Categories:

• Chord Melody
• Chord Voicings
• Comping
• Harmony
• Standards
• Theory

Skill Level:

• Intermediate
• Advanced