JLTP 041: How to improvise on “I’ll Remember April”-Chord theory and scale analysis
Description
In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the jazz standard “I’ll Remember April” using six different major scales. I also discuss chord theory, scale analysis, and modes used for improvisation.
In this particular episode, you will learn;
- The six major scales you can use to improvise over the entire song.
- How using major scale modes is one of the easiest ways to navigate jazz theory and chord changes.
- What Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian scale modes are.
- An easy way to practice jazz improvisation if you are just starting, or a grizzled veteran!
For maximum benefit, download the FREE worksheet to podcast 041 and follow along here;
Download my FREE ebook “Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation” in the key of C here
You can use these patterns to play over the Bridge section to “I’ll Remember April”.
My YouTube play-along for “I’ll Remember April” (created with Band In A Box)
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