Randy Johnston's Back Cycle Strategies-The LINK to the ii-V-I
By taking this course with Randy Johnston, you can expect both to improvise and comp more freely and interestingly…with more flow! Sounding much more Jazzy on progressions that are common to almost every Standard and Bebop tune.
Randy teaches step-by-step many ways to solo and comp through the Back Cycle progression . Covered in the class are the theory of how the progression(s) were derived, why they are important, examples of tunes they can be applied to, and specific examples of both lines and chord changes to play over these progressions in two very often used keys.- Sub-topic 1 Derivation of the Back Cycle and why it is important
- Sub-topic 2 Specific written lines to play over the numerous Back Cycle examples provided
- Sub-topic 3 Applications of the Back Cycle to several different standard tunes and to the Blues, in two very common keys
- Comping
- Harmony
- Soloing
- Standards
- Theory
Running time: 41 minutes 2 Pages PDF Included
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- Back Cycle Strategies-The LINK to the ii-V-I Full Class2500
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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.