How to improvise LYDIAN - Simple & Thrilling Modern Jazz Methods

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We'll learn a simple and thrilling method to approach Lydian - in that way we'll create an Exciting and Fun Lydian Playground suited for Modern Jazz improvisation. We can use the Lydian Playground both when playing with or without a band.

First we'll learn to play Lydian by using a simple Major Triad Add2 structure. Then we'll do thrilling Lydian Progressions. Then we'll play gripping Contrary and Oblique Motions. And finally we'll exercise thrilling Lydian Motifs and Phrases.

In this NewJazz Music video https://youtu.be/Ds4JmuKJ62A I play a Lydian Jam Vamp ("Lydian Jamp") together with Fabricio Pereira (bass) and Erik Frandsen (drums). I use the exact same jazz techniques as we've learned in our NewJazz lesson. I've of course made the usual Graphical Overlay so that you can see the hand grips in use on top of the piano. I really hope that you'll enjoy :)

Translations of the English subtitles to Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French by Edgardo Solano from Colombia. Thank you so much Edgardo!!! You can turn on the subtitles and choose a language in the video settings.

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Many warm regards from Oliver Prehn
University Master degree in Music & Multimedia
https://www.newjazz.dk

Jazz lesson Index:
00:00 Intro
02:03 Triad Add2 Structure
04:15 Lydian Progressions
06:27 Summary
07:19 Left Hand Chords
10:54 Motions (similar, oblique, contrary)
13:43 Motifs & Phrasing
20:34 Summary
22:38 Thanks
23:30 With a Band