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Harmonic substitutions on II-V-I

II-V-I is a harmonic progression typical of Jazz music (but not only of course, also in Rock, Blues and even Classical music), which creates a path of tension and resolution.

• 29/08/2023 in Degenerazioni armoniche - G. Candia

Improve at the bottom: four “distant” agreements

Improvising on the bass, in this new video we will see how to approach improvisation on four "far" chords, all formed on the lydia scale.

• 28/01/2023 in ALLA FACCIA DELLE FONDAMENTALI - Fabrizio Cucco

Inside improvisation – Triplets workout (parte 1)

Inside improvisation - Triplets workout (part 1) in this video we will see how to systematically approach the study of triplets.

• 28/01/2023 in INSIDE IMPROVVISATION - Andrea Saffirio

Secondary dominant chords

In this video we discuss another harmonic enrichment technique, known as "secondary dominant chords."

• 11/01/2023 in Degenerazioni armoniche - G. Candia

The piano language in the minor key

Tired of the usual exercise of carrying II-V-I going down in pitch or semitone?

• 04/01/2023 in INSIDE IMPROVVISATION - Andrea Saffirio

Where to start a sentence?

In this video we will look at a particularly useful exercise to make the beginning of a phrase more effective in improvisation.

• 29/12/2022 in INSIDE IMPROVVISATION - Andrea Saffirio

The basics of modal interchange

In this video we discuss the harmonic technique known as "modal interchange"-an interesting system for enriching tonal harmonic progressions.

• 15/12/2022 in Degenerazioni armoniche - G. Candia

How does it sound with GROOVE?

What does it mean and where does this way of interpreting music and bringing rhythm come from? We must first trace back to one of the fundamental elements of African American music, namely the clave.

• 07/11/2022 in VIAGGIO NELLA BLACK MUSIC - Michele Papadia

Harmonic analysis: tricks and tips

In this video we look at some useful tips that can help us in the harmonic analysis of a song.

• 10/10/2022 in Degenerazioni armoniche - G. Candia

Improvising on the BASS: Superlocria scale on altered B7

In this video, we will discuss improvisation on altered chords using the superlocal scale.

• 20/09/2022 in ALLA FACCIA DELLE FONDAMENTALI - Fabrizio Cucco

The superlocal scale

The superlocal scale, Fabrizio Cucco, guides us to improvisation on altered chords using the superlocal scale.

• 26/07/2022 in ALLA FACCIA DELLE FONDAMENTALI - Fabrizio Cucco

The secrets of BOTTLENECK in 8 minutes

Secrets of BOTTLENECK the time has come to harness, physically and metaphorically, two great instruments of the Blues

• 19/07/2022 in While my guitar - M. Manusso

The left hand of the pianist

The pianist's left hand, as we saw in the previous video, it is possible to expound a melody effectively with just a few notes even in solo piano. What happens, however, if we decide to improvise in solo piano?

• 23/06/2022 in INSIDE IMPROVVISATION - Andrea Saffirio

Fingerstyle Blues

Fingerstyle Blues, from the earliest days, starting with those bluesmen we now remember almost mythologically

• 16/05/2022 in While my guitar - M. Manusso

From Tommy Emmanuel’s thumb to the Beatles

Needless to get around it: the masterclass that Michael Mayo will hold at Saint Louis on Saturday, March 19, starting at 3 p.m. is one of the events of the year.

• 16/05/2022 in While my guitar - M. Manusso

George Lynch – A focus on

Hello everyone, welcome to the in-depth look at the George Lynch-inspired piece I wrote and played for you last episode.

• 16/05/2022 in Riffs and liks in style of... - M. Buccolini

George Lynch

Needless to get around it: the masterclass that Michael Mayo will hold at Saint Louis on Saturday, March 19, starting at 3 p.m. is one of the events of the year.

• 07/04/2022 in Riffs and liks in style of... - M. Buccolini

Fantastic synthesizers and where to find them

Fantastic Synthesizers and Where to Find Them, the "Fantastic Synthesizers and Where to Find Them" series by Biancamaria Scoccia continues with another tutorial on the means of creating music with modern electronic instruments.

• 22/03/2022 in SINTETIZZATORI FANTASTICI E DOVE TROVARLI - Bianca Maria Scoccia

Michael Mayo for the distracted

Needless to get around it: the masterclass that Michael Mayo will hold at Saint Louis on Saturday, March 19, starting at 3 p.m. is one of the events of the year.

• 14/03/2022 in Turnaround - V. Martorella

Record of the Month: GeGè Telesforo Impossible Tour Live

Twenty-five years after his previous live-recorded album, the multifaceted artist is back on track with this live account of the Impossible Tour 2021. Impossible.

• 02/03/2022 in Turnaround - V. Martorella

Eddie Van Halen – A focus on

Hello everyone, welcome to the in-depth look at the song inspired by the legendary Eddie Van Halen that I wrote and played for you last episode.

• 21/02/2022 in Riffs and liks in style of... - M. Buccolini

Eddie Van Halen

We inaugurate this new column devoted to Rock guitar with one of the pioneers of this genre, Eddie Van Halen.

• 12/01/2022 in Riffs and liks in style of... - M. Buccolini

Gonzalo Rubalcaba, the genius

Needless to get around it: the masterclass that Michael Mayo will hold at Saint Louis on Saturday, March 19, starting at 3 p.m. is one of the events of the year.

• 15/11/2021 in Turnaround - V. Martorella

Let’s get to work!

What jazz will be, in this - hopefully favorable new year - we will only find out by living.

• 15/11/2021 in Turnaround - V. Martorella

Tonal or modal? Part 1

Is it right to think about modes if we find ourselves improvising on a standard with a tonal harmonic structure, be it Autumn Leaves or All the things you are?

• 23/09/2021 in ALLA FACCIA DELLE FONDAMENTALI - Fabrizio Cucco