Advanced Scale Practice for Improvisation

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Zach Brock Lesson time: (10min 14sec)

Zach discusses range based scales, allowing more creative improvisation that gets away from the root, and the importance of practising outside the 'happy' keys with open strings, partiularly if you want to play jazz

About the instructor

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Heralded as “the pre-eminent improvising violinist of his generation,” Zach Brock is an violinist and composer whose music draws on the traditions of jazz, classical, world, and popular music. Zach received his first Grammy Award in 2017 for his work on Snarky Puppy’s album Culcha Vulcha. His acclaim as a bandleader has grown through appearances at venues such as Carnegie Hall and festivals like “Tudo é Jazz” in Brazil, while his reputation as a sideman has...  read more

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24 lessons (2h 35m) Advanced video features Bonus audio content Mobile, tablet & desktop access 100% satisfaction guarantee