Improvising Over Confirmation
Tommy Flanagan spins out a dizzyingly virtuosic solo (at quite a brisk tempo, needless to say) over this classic Charlie Parker standard on his 1977 Enja trio recording Confirmation, with George Mraz on bass and Elvin Jones on drums. In this lesson, the tune is analyzed for harmonic content by deriving chordscales from the progression and then his solo is deconstructed into it's component parts of chord tones, scale patterns, arpeggios and approach patterns to demonstrate his use of each element in this lyrical and exciting solo. Quizzes, Practice Sessions and a custom play-along are provided to aid you in learning how to gain control of each element for use in your own solos.

Lesson Stats
When added: 04/26/09; Duration: 19 minutes

Prerequisites
Moderate keyboard proficiency. Ability to read notation and play all 12 major scales. These lessons are good prerequisites: The Five Essential 7th Chords, The Four Components of Melodic Construction, Improvisation: The Concept

Quizzes
Quiz 1: Chordscales of Confirmation Quiz
Quiz 2: Approach Patterns of Confirmation Quiz

Practice Sessions & Playalongs
Practice Session 1: Write out and play a line of chord tones over the changes to the tune Confirmation.
Practice Session 2: Write out and play a melodic line built from the Four Components of Melodic Construction over the chord changes to the tune Confirmation.

Includes play-alongs for practice sessions in MIDI, Band-in-a-Box™ and GarageBand formats.

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