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Beyond Melodic Minor

Genil Castro·
5.0 (2 reviews)·ADVANCED·Improvisation·1 lesson
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Beyond Melodic Minor ( introducing dominant modes of Melodic Minor (#5) and Harmonic Major (melodic minor #4) scales Part 01 Tonal Context Are you ready to take your jazz playing to the next level? Look no further than Beyond Melodic Minor, the comprehensive online course from Mike’s Master Classes. In this exciting program, you will learn from a world leading jazz musician Genil Castro and discover the secrets of the melodic minor scale. This course is designed for jazz guitarists, from intermediate to advanced. If you are looking to deepen your existing knowledge, Beyond Melodic Minor will provide you with the tools you need to take your playing to the next level. Genil Castro will guide you through every step of the process, demonstrating how to use the melodic minor scale in creative and innovative ways. In this program, you will learn:
  • review of Plurality concept and dominant modes of melodic minor
  • Vertical and Horizontal perspectives of scales
  • Dominant Modes of Melodic Minor #4
  • Dominant Modes of Melodic Minor #5
  • Tonal application of the scales in II V context
At Mike's Master Classes, we believe in a hands-on approach to learning. That's why Beyond Melodic Minor includes access to exclusive video lessons and sheet music. Our expert instructors will be there to answer your questions and provide personalized feedback, ensuring that you get the most out of your learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Join us today and unlock your creative potential with Beyond Melodic Minor. Sign up now and start your journey towards a deeper understanding of the melodic minor scale and jazz music. PDF Included: 9 Pages Skill Level: Advanced Duration:  43 Minutes

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  • Beyond Melodic Minor Full Class + Download2589

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Paulo Roberto Batista Junior
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6/19/2022

Great lesson and well explained subject, for the stundents it's such an incredible tool for improvising, about an scale that has few mention on books (if there is any). Genil Castro is an outstanding teacher and player, waiting for the part two

james seaberry
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6/17/2022

A FANTASTIC class. Most unusual material, well presented, the PDF is very helpful, well done all around. I'm ready for the followup.

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Studies: Genil Castro started to play in 1981, he studied with the great Bossa Nova guitar player Sidney Barros ( Gamela). During the period of 1983/84 Genil enrolled Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California where he attended workshops and seminars by Lenny Breau, Howard Roberts, Mick Goodrick, Joe Diorio, Ron Eschete, Joe Pass, Tommy Tedesco, Larry Coryell and Moacir Santos. He also attended seminars by Joe Diorio in Brazil in 1985, 1989 and 1995. Licensed in music education by University of Brasília, Genil has a Masters Degree in Musicology, with the thesis: “What chord is that? Plurality: the creative process of resignification of melodic and harmonic structures” Performance: Influenced by Lenny Breau and Bill Evans Genil follows the tradition of the ‘electric lap piano” utilising artificial harmonics to expand the harmonic palette of the instrument. Genil played concerts, and/or recorded TV programs with João Donato, Hamilton de Holanda, Toninho Horta, Joe Diorio, Jeff Andrews, Don Burrows, Phil DeGreg, Lula Galvão, Nelson Faria and many others. He recorded the CD CircumAmbulation in 2009. Teaching: Genil teaches the following classes: guitar, history of the guitar and performance at CEP/EMB Escola de Música de Brasília since 1999. He gave seminars in various festivals across the country. Since 2006 he teaches online lessons to students from different continents. Genil Castro's approach to jazz is comfortable for any level of guitarist. He has a unique ability to teach difficult concepts in a simple way.