Stationary Improvisation, Pt. 1
It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Stationary Improvisation. An essential approach to developing improvisational jazz skills
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Discover
The art of Stationary Improvisation
Learn
How to construct Cyclical Quadruplets for Stationary Improvisation
Play
Cyclical Quadruplet from various harmonic entry points to establish Stationary Improvisation
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Episode Outline
Introduction
Discover, Learn, Play
Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills
Rationale
Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
Conclusion
Closing Comments
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