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Zoom Classes meet each week for 2 hours. The focus of all classes is split between:
- Scale and chord study as a means of solo development;
- Harmony including sixth-diminished theory, and chord movement;
- Application of this the above to jazz song forms and standards.
Beginners
The Beginners Workshop is designed for people new or newer to Maestro Harris’ methodology. However, you will have a good basic knowledge of your instrument and the ability to play major and dominant 7th scales in 12 keys; transpose to concert key (horn players); and the ability to interpret chord symbols. As well you will have some knowledge of reading a chord chart.
We will explore the principles that the Maestro’s harmonic and improvisational systems are based on. Topics covered are scale & chord relationships; learning to create melodic ideas through ‘scale-shapers’; learning how to build a ‘scale map’ for a song, as a basis for improvisation; and as well, you will be introduced to the Maestro’s sixth-diminished harmonic system. This class will examines the 12 bar blues and the 32 bar song forms.
Recommended Course Materials: The Barry Harris Workshop Video, Part 1.
Intermediate / Advanced
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