Dominant scale choices for improvisation: It's all about application.

[@paulr494]

If you are getting started, taking this approach, looking at the functions and what’s the scale to start with takes a lot of the noise away. I know I need the training wheels on, lots of choices for sure but I’m a confirmed convert to get really good at the fundamentals, don’t chase all the possibilities and end up getting nowhere. Thanks Shan.

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you Paul. Well said!

[@scruffyleon7383]

This helps and the way you make it simple by using the target chord for scale choice makes so much sense. I'll be using the harmonic minor scale a lot more now. Thanks for your help.

[@JazzSkills]

My pleasure! I'm so pleased it helped you.

[@frgreen4]

Very helpful. As stated in the video- it ‘doesn’t drown with information’. It’s targeted & logical. A big plus: the examples are not overly ‘flashy.’ So often, instructors give a few rules; and then, when they play an example, they play a virtuoso performance that obscures the material.

[@JazzSkills]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you and I wish you the best with your playing.

[@IanKEllard]

Loved this. Very helpful indeed. The scope of your videos is always spot on. Thanks!

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you very much

[@brothercaleb]

Very nice breakdown. Got to revisit this tune. Awesome 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you very much! It's a good one to revisit for sure.

[@4gcole]

Excellent lesson Shan! I guess because I’m in Developing Fluency for the most part I havn’t seen this lesson…very useful! I have struggled with this in the past so this helps me!

[@jerryballard371]

Although I studied the use of harmonic minor and the modes of melodic minor for use over dominant chords for years, I really have found it easier (and more melodically interesting) to simplify it by mainly using the two important minor6 substitutions over dominants. So for a G7 going to C major, I think “the minor 6th a whole step below G“. and going to a minor C I think “the minor 6th a half step above G“. And of course the 6hDim scales for each.

[@raymonnn]

Nice video as usual. I know Barry’s chromatic descending rules for the dominant major scale but could you explain how to apply chromatic rules when using the fifth degree of harmonic minor. I wonder if Barry has all so descending chromatic rule for this scale. Ty again for this very useful content.

[@oshada]

the A harmonic minor starting on E is a very flamenco/gypsy music sound!

[@gravynog]

So good, and so helpful. I’ve been embarrassed for years at how bad I would sound when soloing on this tune. I feel like this has “cracked the code” for me. Thank you, Shan!

[@GrankySpanky]

Thank you! Your explanations are so clear, and I find your videos very helpful.

[@TheoEifrig]

perfect short cut method! thankx

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

Thank you,Maestro Shan🌹⭐🌹

[@kaptnkirk2740]

FINALLY some stuff about dominants...

[@kaptnkirk2740]

next the movement please!