Had a little time today before a class at Berklee. Practicing some
improvisation with the concept of Tension Resolution on Autumn Leaves.
With this concept I'm focusing on using one tension and chord tones for
each chord change and making to sure to resolve the tension to the
nearest chord tone. It is a simple but effective improv technique that
sounds the changes with a melodic flow. I'm playing 8 measures out front
to establish the context of the song. Please see attached PDF for more information.
The Tension Resolution concept is extensively
addressed in a specific chapter in my improv book The Complete Guide To Improvisation. The book is available on Amazon and my website. More
information is available on my website and FB page The Complete Guide To Improvisation.
Here is the Tension Chart, Transcription & Explanatory Notes:
Autumn Leaves (Tension Chart & Transcription)
Autumn Leaves (Tension Chart & Transcription)
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