So in this case the phrygian mode makes sense for this minor chord. The chord after the F#-11 is a C#7#5#9 (also G and D if you use the C# altered scale). In this case the chord before F#-11 is a G13(has a G and D). When trying to figure out what scale to use over a minor chord I teach students that they have to do a little detective work with the chord before and after the specific minor chord (as well as using their ears). Get file - Michael brecker licks pdf Now run the setup as administrator. This is the Phrygian mode.Īlan Jackson Screen Saver v2- C WINDOWS SYSTEM AlanJacksonSSv2. During the times that he includes those scale degrees he goes for a G for the 2nd and a D for the 6th. If you go with dorian the 2nd would be G# and the 6th would be D#. When playing over a minor chord the question arises on what to play for the 2nd and 6th degree of the scale. I will start on the first measure (not counting the pickup measure): Measure 1-F#-11 (the original Don Grolnick score has this chord as a F#-7sus) For the most part, Brecker is highlighting the F# minor pentatonic during these F#-11 chords. Let’s take a look at these concepts one measure at a time (We will be referring to the Bb key for the chords).

The similarities make these concepts all the more recognizable. This is a great way to decipher and pinpoint an approach or concept that Brecker might have used when soloing over certain chord changes. Steps Ahead in the 80’s I’ve found that by placing the 3 solos next to each other on staves you can find certain similarities and concepts in common through each chord. I came up with the idea of placing these two transcriptions along side my transcription from the original Paradox CD to compare Brecker’s lines and ideas over the chords. We are in for a treat today! I contacted Rick Margitza (a great tenor saxophone player) on facebook the other day and asked if I could share his two transcriptions of Michael Brecker’s solos from two Steps Ahead bootlegs of Four Chords. Michael Brecker Licks Pdf Download Rating: 7,4/10 7248reviews

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