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Chet Baker II-V-I licks for jazz trumpet in all keys – bundle includes major and minor transcriptions for practicing melodic improvisation, developing jazz vocabulary, and learning Chet Baker's lyrical style.

How to Play Chet Baker II-V-I Licks in All Keys

"Learn Chet Baker’s II-V-I licks in all keys for jazz trumpet. Step-by-step exercises, practice tips, and free Autumn Leaves solo in BMAC help you bring his lyrical style into your improvisation."

Darren Lloyd

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How to Practice Bebop Lines Without Getting Lost

Jazz improvisation doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This post breaks down an easy, step-by-step way to practice bebop lines using chord changes, targeting, enclosures, broken chords, and chromatic approaches. How to Practice Bebop Lines Without Getting Lost

Darren Lloyd

Jan 84 min read

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Jazz Improv: How to Target Chord Tones Jazz for Melodic, Connected Solos

Take your jazz solos from random runs to melodic storytelling by learning how to target chord tones. This guide for intermediate players covers chord tone mapping, guide tones, enclosures, and practice strategies to make your improvisation sound intentional and connected to the harmony.

Darren Lloyd

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Practicing jazz vocabulary on 'All of me'

Darren Lloyd

Aug 23, 20245 min read