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Music Theory: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Rock, World Music: Discussions and Lessons

Music Theory: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Rock, World Music: Discussions and Lessons

By Clifford Martin

Welcome to discussions, explanations and lessons within the magical world of music theory. Music theory for composition and improvisation in all genres. We also have lots of lessons, examples and interesting info at:
www.jazzimproviser.com
youtube.com/c/AlternatePickingGuitar

#Jazzfusion #RobertFripp #KingCrimson #JohnMclaughlinGuitar #MusicTheoryLessons #Jazzimprov

Looking at music from an intellectual perspective to gain real knowledge to employ in the world of music. From Schoenberg to Messiaen, to Miles Davis to the Beatles to John Mclaughlin to Beethoven to Punk.
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Music Theory: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Rock, World Music: Discussions and LessonsSep 12, 2021

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Polytonality: Poly-chords for Orchestration ideas
Mar 02, 202409:30
Fripp/King Crimson-Quirky Guitar Lines
Feb 10, 202407:25
"Lotus Feet" Shakti/John McLaughlin Scale and Guitar Solo Concepts
Dec 13, 202307:14
Indian style raga open string octaves for guitar composing
Nov 23, 202306:00
Alternate Picking Guitar "Tetrachords" for improvising
Nov 05, 202309:20
Alternate picking "Tetrachords" for jazz/fusion improvisation
Nov 05, 202309:20
12 Tone jazz/Fusion 20c Classical Quartal/Quintal Lines and Reversals
Oct 27, 202310:14
12 Tone Guitar Composing: Alban Berg Diatonic 12 tone serialism
Oct 02, 202311:19
John McLaughlin: Odd Time Signatures/Strumming [Face to Face Style[
Oct 02, 202308:13
John McLaughlin: Rhythm Guitar: E Pedal note/strumming
Oct 02, 202306:59
Jazz/Fusion CHORDS [McLaughlin Slash/chord style] Part 1
Aug 23, 202315:11
John McLaughlin Modern Jazz/Fusion Guitar Chords [Part 2]
Aug 13, 202311:45
UP-Stroke Alternate Picking: Guitar Concepts

UP-Stroke Alternate Picking: Guitar Concepts

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WEB PAGE https://jazzimproviser.com/2023/08/10/up-stroke-alternate-picking-concepts/ Starting alternate picking guitar patterns on an upstroke. Concepts from jazz fusion based guitar. John mcLaughlin improvisation techniques for quick fluid sclaic guitar licks/lines

Aug 13, 202308:21
Alternate Picking 6 note guitar groupings 100 bpm [Jazz/Fusion]

Alternate Picking 6 note guitar groupings 100 bpm [Jazz/Fusion]

YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@CliffordMartinOnline


PDF DOWNLOAD LINK https://jazzimproviser.com/2023/07/30/alternate-picking-groups-of-6-notes-for-jazz-fusion-guitar/ Alternate Picking Guitar groups of 6 notes. Exercises and accent ideas for jazz fusion guitar MY WEBSITE: https://jazzimproviser.com

Aug 13, 202303:57
Steely "Dan" Chord F9/A

Steely "Dan" Chord F9/A

YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@CliffordMartinOnline PDF DOWNLOAD: https://jazzimproviser.com/2023/05/29/mu-chord-steely-dan/ Steely "Dan" Chord F9/A. Mu chord 1st inversion. Donald Fagen and Walter Brecker songwriting chord sequences. Also, John Scofield minor chord version. MY WEBSITE: https://jazzimproviser.com

Aug 13, 202306:45
Book Review: "The practice notebooks of Michael Brecker" [Sher Music]

Book Review: "The practice notebooks of Michael Brecker" [Sher Music]

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Sher.co BOOK LINK: https://www.shermusic.com/9780991077359.php WEB PAGE: https://jazzimproviser.com/2023/07/17/the-practice-notebooks-of-michael-brecker-book-review/


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Book Review: "The practice notebooks of Michael Brecker" [Sher Music] 2023. The legendary saxophonist Michael Brecker kept extensive notes on things to practice over the whole span of his career. This book contains over 700 entries, beautifully re-engraved from his hand-written notebooks. For All Treble Clef Instruments (since Michael often advised "Play in all keys") 35 years of Michael Brecker's musical inspirations at your fingertips! First-hand accounts of how Michael actually worked on these ideas from his bandmates Joey Calderazzo, John Patitucci, Richie Beirach, Steve Khan, Dave Liebman, etc. An appendix of his saxophone-specific ideas on fingerings, multiphonics, etc. For intermediate as well as advanced musicians - you don't have to be a genius to learn from a genius!

141 pages, $32 list price, $21 for PDF version.e legendary saxophonist Michael Brecker kept extensive notes on things to practice over the whole span of his career. This book contains over 700 entries, beautifully re-engraved from his hand-written notebooks.

#PracticenotebooksofMichaelBrecker #MichaelBreckernoteboosreview

Aug 13, 202312:11
Alternate Picking: Guitar Right Hand Grip
Jul 09, 202303:45
How to get "Monetized" on Youtube FOR MUSICIANS! YTPP

How to get "Monetized" on Youtube FOR MUSICIANS! YTPP

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How to join the Youtube Partner Programme, monetization and how to achieve it. How to make 4000 hours and get 1000 Subscribers in the quickest time and build your channel. How to Get "Monetized" on Youtube FOR MUSICIANS! How to create long content to build up the hours. Develop your channel through social media and outside sources like Google. Complete YTPP for musicians youtube channel growth. Some ideas from my own experience My Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CliffordMartinOnline

MY WEBSITE: https://www.jazzimproviser.com

May 10, 202312:55
Modal Chords in Music [From Backing Track]

Modal Chords in Music [From Backing Track]

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Modal Chords: Transposed Mode/Chords [C as Root]. How they sound and why and how they are used with example on Piano and Guitar.


PDF DOWNLOAD: https://jazzimproviser.com/2023/04/27/modal-chordsmodal-chordal-harmony/


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May 02, 202307:03
Short Acoustic Jazz Fusion Guitar ii V7 I Lick
Feb 28, 202301:38
Mid Tempo 130-150 Bpm Alternate Picking Jazz/Fusion Licks
Feb 05, 202306:40
Analysis of FUSION/CHORDS/Solo line Video

Analysis of FUSION/CHORDS/Solo line Video

PDF DOWNLOAD: https://jazzimproviser.com/2023/01/07/3-4-re-harmonisation-jazz-fusion-triads-bass/ 

Analysis of FUSION/CHORDS/Solo line Video. 3/4 RE HARMONISATION-JAZZ/FUSION TRIADS/BASS. John McLaughlin alternate picking  "This is the way I do it" style. Fast 150 Bpm alternate picking guitar technique. Altered Dominants and ii V7 I jazz fusion chords. Also, analysis of the solo guitar improvised line through the altered harmony.  

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#Jazzfusionchordslesson #Jazzfusionimproivsedalteredscal lick #Fusionchordsexplained #jazzfusionchordsreharmonisation #jazzfusionchordsJohnMcLaughlin


Feb 05, 202305:54
2 String Alternate Picking Guitar Exercise Meola/McLaughlin style
Jan 31, 202302:18
How to Create "SHAKTI" John Mclaughlin Indian/Western Guitar Lines
Dec 23, 202209:12
Mixed Guitar Picking patters in a Fripp/King Crimson Style
Dec 23, 202203:27
Diminished 7th and minor7b5 Melody Harmonisation shapes
Nov 20, 202204:20
Harmonising a simple melody with a "Diminished 7th" chord

Harmonising a simple melody with a "Diminished 7th" chord

WEP PAGE: https://jazzimproviser.com/2022/11/15/harmonising-a-simple-melody-with-a-diminished-7th-chord/ 

Harmonising a simple melody with a "Diminished 7th" chord lesson and explanation for guitar 1st string melodies.

MY WEBSITE https://jazzimproviser.com

Nov 20, 202205:06
PolyModal "Chromaticism" WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

PolyModal "Chromaticism" WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

Polymodal "Chromaticism" How it works, What it is, How to use it, and what makes it unique for improvising and composing. Also, the difference between poly modal and polymodal Chromaticism explained. Examples, with superimposiiton and the alchemy of new chords from 2 separate modes. etc.

Oct 20, 202206:51
Target Tones- Alternate Picking Guitar Set-Ups Technique
Oct 20, 202205:50
Michael Brecker Guitar Lick line lesson
Sep 10, 202204:48
John McLaughlin melodic minor scale guitar lick/lesson
Sep 10, 202202:58
Robert Fripp-Whole Tone Scale Part 2 [King Crimson/Guitar Craft style]
Jul 02, 202205:48
Robert Fripp/King Crimson : Whole Tone Scale

Robert Fripp/King Crimson : Whole Tone Scale

For More info and PDF WEB PAGE : https://jazzimproviser.com/2022/06/20/robert-fripp-whole-tone-scale-guitar-line-and-analysis/

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Robert Fripp/King Crimson use of the Whole Tone Scale for guitar composition, riffs and improvisation. Alternate Picking guitar technique throughout, King Crimson chorus 80's style.

Jul 02, 202204:02
Tinnitus: The Musicians Demon/ Rick Beato: "Tinnitus AVOIDANCE" Response!

Tinnitus: The Musicians Demon/ Rick Beato: "Tinnitus AVOIDANCE" Response!

Rick Beato Tinnitus/ Musicians Demon  Response and reaction video. Elacin er 25 musicians moulded ear plugs. Hearing loss and Musicians Tinnitus. How to avoid Tinnitus. Knowledge of your own personal Tinnitus.  

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#RickBeatoTinnitus #BeatoTinnitus #RickBeatoHearing #CureTinnitus #MusiciansEarPlugsJazz Fusion Guitar Techniques and Music Theory Lessons for jazz Improvisation and musical Composition for all musical instruments. This channel teaches music lessons and how to learn musical theory and apply it to all musical instruments For more information click  https://www.jazzimproviser.com

Jul 02, 202206:49
Robert Fripp/King Crimson-Tritones and Octave Guitar Lesson and Example

Robert Fripp/King Crimson-Tritones and Octave Guitar Lesson and Example

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WEB PAGE https://jazzimproviser.com/2022/06/23/fripp-guitar-octaves-and-tritones-lesson-and-example/

 Robert Fripp/KingCrimsonTritones and Octaves guitar lesson. Alternate Picking, Cross picking guitar technique lesson and musical example. Fracture stylings and Discipline Guitar Techniques

Jul 02, 202205:25
John Mclaughlin Guitar Substitution for improvisation
May 22, 202203:36
Dreamy Piano Composing
Feb 13, 202200:52
"Youtube SHORTS" Piano
Feb 13, 202200:34
Hearing how the Modes of Music Actually Sound
Jan 07, 202211:37
My Early Musical Education Part 1
Nov 17, 202115:02
Alternate Picking Guitar Arpeggios for improvisation Part 2
Oct 07, 202109:38
Elizabeth Jean/Eulogy Solo Piano
Oct 06, 202104:01
Alternate Picking guitar technique lessons #2 Al Di Meola 2 string exercise
Sep 20, 202101:44
Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organisation by George Russell [The LCC]

Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organisation by George Russell [The LCC]

George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal  Organisation explained. Taken from my youtube video analysis. 

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#lydianchromaticconcept #LCC #Tonalorganisation #GeorgeRussell https://jazzimproviser.com/lydian-chromatic-concept-part-1/ Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal  Gravity by George Russell Tonal Organisation LCC Cycle of 5ths and lydian [#11] explained, notated and performed

Sep 20, 202108:35
Alternate Picking Guitar Technique
Sep 12, 202101:58
Emotional Reverb LogicX "Chromaverb" Piano Demo
Aug 15, 202103:26
What Jazz theory practice books to start with?

What Jazz theory practice books to start with?

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Jazz theory practice books for a beginner or anyone wanting a jazz theory encyclopaedia or reference book? I look at 3 brilliant jazz books for newbies and anyone wishing to advance their knowledge in jazz harmony, theory and anyone wanting to put it into practice. Jazz solos by Les Wise  Jazzology by Robert Rawlings Nor Eddine Bahha Jazz Theory Book Mark Levine Book reviews, discussion and value for money. #jazztheorybooks #jazzimprovbooks #jazzology

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