Bebop Flow: Connecting Harmonic Concepts with the Family of 4

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Learn how to play in any harmonic situation and create long, fluid lines with this concept of applying the Dom7 Be-bop Scale with a group of chord substitutions called “The Family of 4”.

The Bebop Flow course, taught by renowned jazz guitarist Sheryl Bailey, is an in-depth exploration of the harmonic concepts that underpin bebop and how they can be connected through the use of the “family of 4” approach.

The course is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to develop a deeper understanding of the harmonic structures used in bebop and learn how to create flowing melodic lines that connect these structures.

Throughout the course, Sheryl Bailey breaks down key concepts such as the bebop scale, chord tones, and chord progressions, providing detailed explanations and demonstrations of how these concepts can be used to create fluid lines that connect the harmony.

The course is divided into four main sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the bebop flow approach:

1. Building Blocks – In this section, Sheryl Bailey introduces the key harmonic concepts that underpin the bebop flow approach, including the bebop scale, chord tones, and chord progressions.
2. Family of 4 – The family of 4 approach is a powerful tool for connecting harmonic concepts and creating flowing lines. In this section, Sheryl Bailey teaches you how to use this approach to create melodic lines that connect the harmony.
3. Turnarounds – Turnarounds are an essential part of jazz harmony, and in this section, Sheryl Bailey teaches you how to use the bebop flow approach to create flowing lines over common turnaround progressions.
4. Practical Application – In the final section of the course, Sheryl Bailey demonstrates how the concepts covered in the course can be applied in a practical setting, showing you how to use the bebop flow approach to create solos over a variety of jazz standards.

The course includes detailed video lessons, downloadable practice materials, and backing tracks to help you practice and apply the concepts covered in the course. Whether you’re an intermediate guitarist looking to develop your understanding of jazz harmony or an advanced player looking to take your solos to the next level, the Bebop Flow course is an essential resource for any guitarist looking to master the bebop language.

“Sheryl Bailey shares her approach to practicing and developing strong sounding bebop lines and gives specific examples to demonstrate the concept. This is a lesson from a real performer so it’s real practical application rather than just theory! Some bebop lessons that I’ve encountered at times tend to be dry and removed from the melodic flow and intensity of the real music.”

~ Az Samad

“Sheryl lays out the material in a very intelligent & organized manner! Her concept is nothing short of brilliant.”

~ Steven Larcovic

“I think this is simply the best instructional video I’ve ever seen. Very practical, very clear, sick lines. Sheryl is just an amazing teacher who not only teaches very well but plays smoking lines too. By the end of the video you finally understand the concept of substitions and how to play the bebop scale.
Get this!”

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“Sheryl Bailey, in addition to being an outstanding musician and performer, does a great job of communicating concepts to students. Application of the Micro-cosmic bebop line to the family of 4 plus 1 chords came very easily after taking this lesson. I started working the line into ii-Vs in a bunch of tunes my quartet performs. This is how I run through keys, by pushing myself to use new ideas in tunes. The application to tritone subs was excellent. Great lesson…thanks!”

~ Mark B.

“This is a great lesson for anyone who wants to understand the Bebop language with easy and fast. Results are immediately practical. 
Sheryl founded a way to make it really simple and understandable.
5 chords and just one dominant Bebop scale and you’re ready to go for it.
Thanks Sheryl you did a great job, we’re waiting for part two.”

~ Chris

“Another great insight from Sheryl. I have been working with the Bebop scales for awhile and were hit and a lot of miss, but this lesson put’s it all into perspective and now getting some great new sounds in my lines. “

~ Steve B.