How to use the Altered Dominant Chord & Scale

In this video jazz guitarist and instructor, Richie Zellon answers several frequently asked questions regarding the use of both, the Altered Dominant chord and scale.
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[@lifeishealinghealthwellnes1979]

I really like the way Richie presents his lesson with a supportive type of humor. I am now just learning how to unravel the concept of altered chord improvisation. This video with Richie helped a lot. Thanks!

[@souviksen7497]

This is hands down, the best lesson out there on how to understand and use the Melodic Minor Scale in the right situations. Thank you so much for this

[@strangereastern6832]

Very nice lesson. Highly informative and explanatory teaching done in a light hearted manner.

[@clarkewi]

This man is a veritable encyclopedia of jazz knowledge.

[@lindsayblack766]

Richie is definitely one of the best jazz guitar teachers out there!

[@jarrilaurila]

These bad jokes are gems. Good lesson as always Richie.

[@Fireguy65]

Love Richie!

[@elgrupocachedallas9685]

Great lesson. I would love to see a lesson on the altered dominant bebop scale

[@jcjazz4433]

Another great lesson. Thanks Richie

[@MrArchonta]

In any profession, that's the way a true teacher explains a difficult subject so that people can benefit the most.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I down loaded the book..so far very good and still free.

[@kanjariyaketan]

Thank you 🙏 real and helpful lessons.

[@dkwvt13]

Very Helpful, I was not aware of much of this and blissfully ignorant of my ADD... The context you provide beyond the scale is most important to understanding where you were and where you are going as a "player". Thank You...! 😎

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

You're a great teacher, very good explanation on this jazz subject and really enjoy your sense of humor, greetings Vic.

[@RichieZellon]

Thanks...much appreciated Vic!

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

The Jazz Guitar Channel Only a person who has lived his music can put in this great humor, that's for sure

[@MrDotneck]

Thanks Richie!

[@OlemirCandido]

Nice video. Thank you so much.

[@3r1cratpool22]

In satin doll, you have E-7 / A7 resolving in D-7 /G7. Can i use it on the A7?

[@shanedefeo6881]

My disorder seems to be that at the moment,unlike with the major scale modes,every time I play the Mm scale modes ,the altered scale in particular I always feel like I'm playing the melodic minor with the sound of a minor major seventh going to my head.I guess that maybe if I play the chord representing the mode after I play it's scale maybe that sound will sink in.

[@RichieZellon]

I used to have the same problem when I superimposed the melodic minor a half step up from the root for every altered chord. When I finally learned to view it and hear each note I play for what its function is as a super locrian (eg b13 , #11etc) over the root, I finally started hearing it correctly and it gave me substantially more control of how I use this scale.

[@lee95757]

I use Hexatonics (6 note) scales. It simplifies everything...especially for the altered scale. And, it breaks up that scalar sound since it has a 3rd (maj/min). On top of that, there's only 2 hexatonic scales, one for maj/min and one for altered...you can still use all the other scales.

[@savedave5984]

Great stuff old man, very helpful lesson

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Two ways to remember the alt scale. Say C the flat the rest of the alphabet..C Bb Ab Gb Fb Eb Db .. I use the half whole dim then whole scale..C Db Eb E then Gb An Bb ..Those are shortcuts but they work for me .

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I just was playing Arround with the G alt scale. It is relatively friendly on the 3 fret area. I stayed away from notes 2 4 and 6. Except as chromatic parts.. For those that might want to explore this. G Ab Bb Cb Db Eb F G. Root b9 #9 3 #11 b13 b7 Root..

[@georgekobtymusic]

HILARIOUS

[@jimmymurphy7789]

This is just Great & Hilarious at the same time. You make learning Jazz Guitar fun ! You know, the ones that have the real ADD are the Dunderheads who click the Thumbs-Down button: "Ye cain't teech 'em anything".

[@Katatopianos]

In my opinion you can use the Altered scale anytime a Dominant chord is resolving up a 4th/down a 5th whether it is moving to a minor, major or dominant chord. Perhaps this wasn’t customary in Bebop.

[@franeudovicic4999]

Nezdravo

[@slickwillie3376]

Awesome!🙂

[@pansabdelkader]

vous avez une pédagogie tres interessante ,dommage que je n'assimile que 70% de ce que vous enseignez ,à cause de mon anglais tres faible .mais je tiens quand même à vous remercier.

[@RichieZellon]

Merci!

[@brturner]

This is so cringy and I love it

[@danielgoldberg9173]

This guy scares the crap out of me

[@CMM5300]

That wasn't 3nps altered.... must of been the a.d.d.

[@DrOrson]

Thanks, but it's this kind of theory lesson which leaves me absolutely cold. Very frustrating. Is it possible to bring it down to more understandable terms?

[@RichieZellon]

This is directed to guitarists who have at least a basic understanding of music theory. It can be a broad, relatively advanced subject. If you could tell me what specifically you did not understand, I will try to explain it in other terms...unless of course you have no understanding of music theory (intervals, basic chord. construction, etc).

[@SuperHotrod4]

Bla bla bla

[@claudedietrich8654]

If only the presentation was truly funny. Total waste of time for any slightly informed player