Tonic vs. Non-Tonic in the FDA: Getting the Chord Function Right
Knowing whether a chord is tonic or non-tonic in the FDA determines which diagonal line you use — and getting that wrong means the whole system breaks down. This post clarifies the G minor 7 and E-flat major 7 relationship in the key of B-flat and explains how to apply tonic and non-tonic assignments consistently around the circle of fifths.
How to Transfer a Jazz Line from the Wes Line to the Django Line
When you find a line that works on the West Line, how do you play the same phrase on the Django Line? This post examines how Wes Montgomery extended lines across diagonal structures and what that means for your own fretboard vocabulary.
How to Create Dominant Function Using Django and Wes Lines
Learn to move beyond standard diminished chords and use true dominant functions to push harmony forward. Discover how applying standard Django and Wes Montgomery lines creates powerful tension and resolution.
Django Line vs. Wes Line: Understanding the Difference
Ed asks if the Django Line and Wes Line are interchangeable. The answer lies in voice leading and understanding tonic vs. non-tonic function.
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