Mapping Tonic and Non-Tonic Movement in Standards
Guide tones provide a built-in roadmap for navigating complex key changes and turnaround sections. See how observing the movement of the fourth degree reveals whether a progression is resolving or building tension.
Understanding Triad Cycles: C Major over Db and Bb Bass
Unlock the power of 'Auxiliary Diminished' chords. Learn why playing a C Major triad over a Db bass note creates sophisticated jazz tension.
Revealing the Tritone in the Django Line
Where is the tritone hiding in a major 7th shape? See how moving just one note in the Django Line creates perfect dominant voice leading.