Contrapuntal II-V-I's Part 1

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Get some motion going on common chord "grips"and add some new musical maneuvers to enhance your solo playing! The II V I progression is a staple in jazz and other music styles. In part 1 of II V I's employing counterpoint techniques, we will look at both short and long harmonic rhythms using this ubiquitous chord pattern. Soprano voice motion is used at times but bass motion and inner line motion are all addressed in these 8th note-based examples in the key of A (for open string bass options.) In the second half of this class we'll be looking at some chordal walk-ups and walk-downs employing 8th note voice motion in the key of Eb showing ways of dealing with chords with no open strings, easily transposable to other keys. Get a fresh look at II V I's and let counterpoint unlock some new possibilities in your solo playing. Running time: 33 minutes 4 pages of PDF examples in standard notation and TAB

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Steve Herberman
Steve Herberman is an exceptional guitarist…known for his deft counterpoint" –Downbeat Magazine. "The clarity and balance Steve gets with his right hand is amazing". – Jim Hall. "Steve’s improvising is uniquely fresh with melodic ideas that twist and turn and perk your interest with occasional elements of humor as well. There is a constant groove in his solo lines. He shows prowess harmonically and linearly with an abundance of chops and with an exceptional clarity to it all." – Gene Bertoncini Steve Herberman taught jazz guitar on the faculty of Towson University near Baltimore MD for 14 years and is presently teaching guitar at Sidwell Friends School, Washington Conservatory and is an ensemble coach for the Jazz Band Masterclass. He has presented guitar masterclasses in Italy and the U.K. and at many universities across the U.S. Steve has written instructional material for Downbeat magazine, Mel Bay’s Guitar Sessions, Just Jazz Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar Journal and Fingerstyle 360 webzines. Steve Herberman is a graduate of Berklee College Of Music and has performed with renowned musicians such as Keter Betts, Buster Williams, Gary Bartz, Drew Gress, Chuck Berghofer, Harvie S, Mark Ferber, Jim Snidero, Ali Ryerson, Steve Williams, Steve LaSpina, Jeff Hirshfield, John Pisano and many more. Steve Herberman has recorded three CDs as a leader; Thoughtlines (2001) Action:Reaction (2006) and Ideals (2008.) In 2014 Steve recorded a live duo album with fellow guitarist Steve Abshire titled "Between Friends.” In 2017 Steve recorded a duo CD with award-winning vocalist Lena Seikaly, set for a Feb. 2018 release.