Contrapuntal Triad Pairs part 1: Close-Voiced Triads

Steve Herberman·
5.0 (2 reviews)
·ADVANCED·Chord Voicings·1 lesson

Exercises in standard notation with fingerings, TAB and chord diagram form.

This fun and challenging class combines altered sounds and major and minor triad pairs from melodic minor with loads of counterpoint. The eight pages of written examples are comprised of ii-V-I examples in several keys that employ low open strings, perfect for solo guitar, comping, and chord soloing. Included is a chord grid page of "visualizations", a quick way to memorize altered sounds over dominant 7ths using major and minor triad pairs. You won't hear II-V-I's the same after working with this class! In my previous harmonized melodic minor scale class, strings of triads and seventh chords were put together and used for comping and chord soloing. Now we'll take those chords and give them a thorough workout with all types of line motion utilizing the Van Eps super and sub series in all possible voices. This can really add a lot of interest on top of something that is already harmonically pleasing. And most importantly the sound will get in the ears, and in turn, the hands of the player. After working with the techniques in this class for a while in practice and performance you'll be ready to explore open voiced or spread triads in part two of the class. Wrap your fingers around some fun and ear opening sounds used for years by the great pianists. Running time: 79 minutes

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Nico Sabatini
9/25/2012

Yet another excellent offer from Steve Herberman. If you have bought the previous classes it makes a lot of sense to build on what you've worked on by learning, transposing, dismembering and putting back together the materials in this class. The contrapuntal concepts are here applied to triad pairs from the scale of the ii (dorian), v (altered / mel minor) and I (ionian or Lydian. Interesting to see how triads are linked together through the progressions and how lines are woven inside triads and between them.<br /> <br /> Even if you haven't bought previous classes, this could also be a good place to start (and it will make you want to get the previous offerings too!). The pdf examples (as ever with Steve) excels both in terms of quality AND quantity (24 phrases over 7 pages).<br /> <br /> Can't wait for the Open triads instalment!<br />

Julio Herrlein
9/19/2012

This class is amazing. Steve Herberman have deep toughts about counterpoint and a beautiful guitar sound. Great !<br /> <br /> Julio Herrlein

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Steve Herberman
Steve Herberman is an exceptional guitarist…known for his deft counterpoint" –Downbeat Magazine. "The clarity and balance Steve gets with his right hand is amazing". – Jim Hall. "Steve’s improvising is uniquely fresh with melodic ideas that twist and turn and perk your interest with occasional elements of humor as well. There is a constant groove in his solo lines. He shows prowess harmonically and linearly with an abundance of chops and with an exceptional clarity to it all." – Gene Bertoncini Steve Herberman taught jazz guitar on the faculty of Towson University near Baltimore MD for 14 years and is presently teaching guitar at Sidwell Friends School, Washington Conservatory and is an ensemble coach for the Jazz Band Masterclass. He has presented guitar masterclasses in Italy and the U.K. and at many universities across the U.S. Steve has written instructional material for Downbeat magazine, Mel Bay’s Guitar Sessions, Just Jazz Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar Journal and Fingerstyle 360 webzines. Steve Herberman is a graduate of Berklee College Of Music and has performed with renowned musicians such as Keter Betts, Buster Williams, Gary Bartz, Drew Gress, Chuck Berghofer, Harvie S, Mark Ferber, Jim Snidero, Ali Ryerson, Steve Williams, Steve LaSpina, Jeff Hirshfield, John Pisano and many more. Steve Herberman has recorded three CDs as a leader; Thoughtlines (2001) Action:Reaction (2006) and Ideals (2008.) In 2014 Steve recorded a live duo album with fellow guitarist Steve Abshire titled "Between Friends.” In 2017 Steve recorded a duo CD with award-winning vocalist Lena Seikaly, set for a Feb. 2018 release.