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Harmonic Colors

| January, 2008

Shade your playing with creative voicings.

Kenny Barron’s “Phantoms” is a colorful exposition that uses a series of chords that move and resolve over a pedal point. This use of “slash chords” in an augmented harmonic rhythm creates a feeling of tension and release. Such an open harmonic approach gives the soloist a feeling of freedom, and allows for a wide range of expression. Let’s take a closer look at Kenny’s harmonies, how they move, and some scales that can help you navigate the changes to create your own colorful improvisation.

 

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