Lesson #13: Jazz Pentatonics-Part 3 of 3

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In the 3rd part of this series, I focus on the technique of "side-slipping" out of the key using pentatonic scales. Some people refer to this as "poly-pentatonic playing."

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• Jerry Bergonzi
• Poly-Pentatonics
• Side-Slipping
• Alleged Artist Tony Greaves
• Jazz
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[1979saxman]

Ive noticed advanced jazz improvisers really steer away from the blues scale. Instead, they mix their lines up with pentatonics, diminished and chromactic licks. You don't really seem to use that many diminished lines, though.

Anyway, would you say I'm correct in thinking this as far as steering away from too much of the blues scale?

Great lessons as always!

[allegedartistlessons]

@1979saxman There's actually a blues scale lick at the end of the first chorus (around :22-25.) These pentatonics are atypical in the sense that they don't reflect the rock aesthetic. I use things which are derived from the diminished scale (arpeggios) more than the scale itself. I would argue that advanced players prefer the Melodic Minor scale over the diminished in most cases. You are right though...Chromaticism kinds of pulls everything together.

[motherspitchfork]

Great lesson and super helpful...now clean up your room!

[allegedartistlessons]

@motherspitchfork I know...it's getting really bad.

[Fabinosto]

So all is possible with the penta...

[allegedartistlessons]

@Fabinosto A lot is possible but I never exclusively play with just Pentatonic scales.

[closetome]

Great vid.

[Modes9]

Parallel interval motion isn't "bad" necessarily. I agree with you that lines that shift direction constantly are probably more interesting. I guess the point is to mix it up and keep people guessing. Are you influenced by guitarist Joe Diorio or trumpet player Woody Shaw? I know you mentioned Bergonzi, Brecker, and Coltrane, but I thought I may have heard Joe and Woody as well. Great stuff, man!

[johnnostrat]

Man you need to tidy that room up!

[kankoutra]

I have seen all your vids. Man u just good. Thx for the lessons

[spakuloid]

awesome!!!

[Anaximan]

Very usefull lesson