The MOST IMPORTANT Scale (it's probably not what you think)

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LESSON SUMMARY
Did you know there is a scale that is missing in nearly all traditional piano methods? In today's Quick Tip, Jonny is breaking the silence to help you master the most important scale for piano improv. Why is this scale so important? Because this one scale works on virtually any song in any style on any chord progression. In today's lesson you'll learn:
-The Most Important Scale for Improv
-Why It's So Important
-2 Left Hand Accompaniments
-2 Improv Grips & Scale Exercises
-4 Essential Improv Techniques
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Major Blues Scale
01:51 - Why It's Important
03:36 - Beginner Accompaniment - 4-On-The-Floor
04:36 - Intermediate Accompaniment - Rootless Voicings
07:16 - Scale Exercise: Beginner
08:22 - Scale Exercise: Intermediate
09:13 - Grips
10:15 - 4 Essential Improv Techniques
10:20 - 1. 8th Notes
11:43 - 2. Triplets
13:08 - 3. Slides
15:00 - 4. Turns
17:08 - Combine techniques with backing track
17:50 - Conclusion
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Jonny May

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00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Major Blues Scale 01:51 - Why It's Important 03:36 - Beginner Accompaniment - 4-On-The-Floor 04:36 - Intermediate Accompaniment - Rootless Voicings 07:16 - Scale Exercise: Beginner 08:22 - Scale Exercise: Intermediate 09:13 - Grips 10:15 - 4 Essential Improv Techniques 10:20 - 1. 8th Notes 11:43 - 2. Triplets 13:08 - 3. Slides 15:00 - 4. Turns 17:08 - Combine techniques with backing track 17:50 - Conclusion

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