Take the A Train Changes (Jazz Fusion)

Maurice Arenas shows you how to navigate the changes of the jazz classic Take the A Train in a systematic, chord-by-chord way — with a fusion twist. This isn't a lick collection: you learn practical comping voicings for the whole form, then multiple scale and arpeggio options for each chord, from classic jazz sounds to more dissonant outside choices.

What's covered

• Smooth comping voicings through the full form (C6, D9, Dm9, G13, the ii-V in F, and a diminished substitution), with fingering tips for clean transitions
• Where the changes fit in real settings — trio, quartet, and swing duo — including quarter-note and Charleston comping grooves
• Per-chord arpeggio options, like the C6 arpeggio with the blue note (a classic Charlie Christian-style sound) and C6/7
• Superimposing major and dominant sounds over the one chord
• Scale choices from C major and major pentatonic out to more adventurous options
• The exact practice order Maurice would use for each option he presents

The class includes 7 pages of PDF materials with the chord voicings, scales, and arpeggios in both standard notation and TAB, plus backing tracks to practice with. Full video is 48 minutes. Suited to intermediate players who feel stuck on what to play over changes — and experienced players may pick up some fresh perspectives on the tune too.