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Tetrachord Scales - Part 1

Randy Johnston·
4.7 (6 reviews)·INTERMEDIATE·Chord Voicings·1 lesson
$13.95
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What if you could master all the modes of the major scale with just a few fingerings? Imagine being able to confidently improvise & play jazz melodies ALL OVER the fingerboard! Move over CAGED fingerings, 3 note per string & other scale fingering methods, here comes Randy Johnston’s new Tetrachord Scales masterclass! In this 27-minute masterclass, discover how you can use specific 4 note patterns to create all the modes of the major scale. You will pay close attention as Randy explains step by step how to approach this concept. As with all of Randy’s classes, there is no filler material here, just all pure instruction straight from Randy to you. In fact, this is one of Randy’s SECRET weapons to learn jazz melodies all across the fingerboard. Watch as Randy demonstrates how to play the melody of Solar all across the fingerboard using one fingering concept. If you’ve ever struggled learning melodies, this course will be one to help you get your fretboard knowledge together.
  • 3 Pages of PDF materials in standard notation (Chord Block Diagrams).
  • Full video is 27 minutes
Video of Randy Johnston Trio Live at Smalls

Course Content

Lessons

  • Tetrachord Scales I Full Video + Download1644

Reviews & Ratings

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David Klausner
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7/25/2019

"Tetrachord Scales-Part 1-Randy Johnston"

Always loved Randy's playing-this is my first exposure to his teaching. Have to say, his approach makes jazz guitar a whole lot simpler and much more logical-not necessary to learn endless fingering patterns. This system allows you to actually play much more melodically, which is really what it's all about!

DAVID TARDIO
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5/4/2019

"Very helpful, taught in a relaxed, fun manner"

Randy seems like the kind of guy you could easily talk to over drinks between sets at Fellini's in Charlottesville (oh, wait - I DID do that!) This is a great lesson that teaches a concept that I wish I had learned years ago. In just a few short minutes I feel like I've learned an easy way to escape the box pattern of playing on the fretboard. Not to mention an easy way to play a diminished scale! That alone was worth the price! Really looking forward to part 2 (and beyond).

John Duncan
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1/29/2019

"Tetrachord Scales --Part 1"

Thanks, Randy! This concept immediately added to my understanding and gave me things that I can use in my improvising today!!! Very clear presentation of a new way of seeing modes and scales. John

Robert Minchin
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1/29/2019

"Fantastic!"

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant concept and teaching. I love Randy's playing and concepts and teaching. He is so concise and logical in his teaching. Everything makes sense and easy to learn. I can't wait to work with this concept. I'm a semi professional player of many years, and I've never come across this concept before. Just brilliant. Highly recommended. Can't wait for the second part and more classes from Randy. He reveals these secret gems that I find enhance my knowledge and playing.

Fred C.
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3/19/2019

"Insightful "

Helpful perspective on scale fingerings. Shows how to simplify the fretboard by seeing scale position fingerings in terms of combinations of their simplest components. Looking forward to the next part of the class.

Sergio Jaén Lara
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3/16/2019

"Simple and effective"

Any help that simplifies this "stupid" instrument is welcome. I think that We try to overcomplicate simple things. Great players play in a horizontal way not a pure vertical as normal pedagogy teaches.

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Randy Johnston makes learning jazz guitar fun. He takes an approach to teaching jazz in it's simplest form. Each class will improve your abilities and get you ready to perform. Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists. In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.