Jason Lyon Music

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  • ‘Whoops’ Arithmetic

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    or how to play major 7ths on dominants without getting fired. There’s a point in Miles’ autobiography where he recounts arguing with Charlie Parker. Bird told him you can play any tone on any chord, Miles disagreed and was proven wrong at the gig they went to that very night. On a blues. Miles admitted…

  • A Simple Technique for Outside Playing

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    This article will give you a simple, easy to remember, but very effective formula for taking a solo line outside the changes. When I say simple and easy to remember, I mean it. You’ll grasp the principle inside ten minutes, and be able to put it into practice within an hour. If this weren’t one…