A DOMINANT SEVEN CHORD IS LIKE A CHEESEBURGER Jazz Tactics #9 (Director’s Cut)

In comparing the notes of a chord to the individual components of a cheeseburger, a student gains a clear understanding of how chords are constructed, the relative importance of each note in the chord and what is the relationship between chord tones and passing tones or extensions. This lays the groundwork for future episodes in which we explore the way that chords are combined to form common chord progressions, and how an improviser uses them as a framework for melodic construction. (WARNING: Watching this video may make you hungry…) ABOUT THIS SERIES The Jazz Tactics series explores elements of playing jazz music, especially improvisation, based on my book of the same name and a university course that I’ve taught for over thirty years. The sequential videos in this series will provide a solid foundation of understanding of the principles and practices of jazz improvisation. ABOUT THIS CHANNEL On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers advice and tips for musi