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Learn how to play the Classical scale on the guitar for better solos without reading sheet music.

The B Aeolian mode is the sixth mode of D major, and it contains a flat 3, a flat 6 and a flat 7. Discover how this mode is a basic minor with a flat 6 included with help from a jazz composer in...

The B Locrian mode can create a dark sound because it contains so many flat notes, specifically everything except the one and four. Find out how B is the 7th note out of C major with help from a...

The B Phrygian mode scale is a scale that creates a minor sound, although it gets a nice addition from a flat 2 and a flat 6. Learn about utilizing the Phrygian mode melodically with help from a...

The B Lydian mode is the fourth mode of D flat major, and it is a major scale that contains a nice sharp 4 and a kind of floating sound. Find out how to use the Lydian mode to solo over B major...

The B Mixolydian mode scale comes out of E major, and it starts on the fifth note of the B major scale. Learn about the flat 7 included in this jazz scale with help from a jazz composer in this...

The B whole tone scale starts off on B and goes up by a whole step throughout the entire pattern, resulting in a very open sound. Find out more about this symmetrical scale with help from a jazz...

In jazz music B scales, the Ionian mode is the first major mode, and it consists of a nice B major scale. Learn about different modes and scales with help from a jazz composer in this free video...

The B Dorian mode is the second mode of the B major scale, so it has to start a step above the A major scale. Discover how the Dorian mode is used with minor chords with help from a jazz composer...

In jazz music, the B hexatonic scale adds a basic B black chord, as well as a sharp three, sharp four and a flat six. Find out how to obtain the richness of the B hexatonic scale with help from a...

In jazz music, the B diminished scale has a repetitious pattern that alternates between a half step and a whole step. Discover the notes involves in the B diminished scale with help from a jazz...

The B harmonic minor scale gets its strength from the gap between the six and the seven, as well as the contrast between the minor 3rd and major 7th. Get a melody out of a B harmonic minor scale...

The B altered scale starts with a diminished pattern before moving on into whole tones. Learn about the pattern used in the B altered scale with help from a jazz composer in this free video on the...

In jazz music, the B blues scale uses the minor third and minor seventh, although major chords can be used beneath it. Learn about the notes played in the B blues scale with help from a jazz...

Bebop musicians need to know how to play a lot of 16th notes and 32nd notes, as well as chromatic notes outside of the scale. Discover the basic philosophy behind playing bebop runs in B with help...

The B pentatonic scale takes five notes from the B major scale, and is a great scale for making chords. Learn how to leave out the root when playing a pentatonic scale with help from a jazz...

When learning jazz music scales that are driven from the root of B, it's best to start with simple melodic scales, such as the pentatonic scale, the blues scale and the harmonic minor scale. Learn...

The harp is an important factor in jazz and fusion music as musicians have incorporated the electric harp and the electric-acoustic harp. Discover the harp in jazz and fusion music with tips from...

Learn simple jazz improvisation by learning the blues scale as well as practicing different chords and modes. Improvise with tips from a professional musician in this free video on music.

Mandolin arpeggios often use changes common in jazz music. Find out how to play mandolin arpeggios with the expert music training tips in this free video from a mandolin instructor.

Jazz drummers often play snare patterns along with the bass drum. Play snare patterns with sixteenth notes with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced...

Comping exercises are great ways for jazz drummers to develop skill playing with other musicians. Play a third triplet partial snare pattern with the music tips in this free video lesson on...

Syncopation is an important skill for jazz drummers to master. Learn jazz drumming syncopation skills with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz...

Eighth notes are the backbone of jazz drum patterns. Play a cymbal ride pattern with eighth notes with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Jazz drummers should be able to play at a variety of speeds. Develop the proper speed playing a cymbal ride pattern with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an...

Jazz drummers need to have the ability to play different patterns at the same time. Play a ride pattern on a snare drum with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an...

Jazz drummers don't play the bass drum as loudly as rock drummers. Play a ride pattern on a bass drum with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz...

Comping, or complementing, in jazz refers to accompanying other musicians on drums or other instruments. Develop comping skills on the snare drum with the music tips in this free video lesson on...

The shuffle is an essential beat in jazz. Play a snare shuffle with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Jazz drummers are required to play a variety of notes on the snare drum, using all parts of the head. Play comping patterns on the snare drum with the music tips in this free video lesson on...

Jazz drummers often play triplets when comping other musicians. Learn snare patterns for entire drum sets with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced...

Mute or feather the bass drum when playing triplets on the snare. Play a snare pattern with triplets with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz...

Jazz drummers play a snare shuffle on other drums in their drum kits. Play a snare shuffle on the bass drum with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced...

The jazz swing pattern is common in jazz syncopation. Develop drum patterns with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Establishing a jazz beat phrase is an important aspect of playing jazz drums. Play a cymbal ride pattern with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz...

Use a six-count when establishing a jazz pattern on drums. Play a cymbal ride pattern on a high hat with the music tips in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

A drum roll should start at the top of the rim and move toward the center of the head. Learn how to do a drum roll in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Use a rocking motion to play single strokes on the bass drum. Find out how to play single strokes on the drum in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Determining the right balance point when holding the drum stick is an important part of developing drumming skills. Find out about the balance point for gripping a drumstick in this free video...

Drummers can get different sounds by playing different parts of the snare drum, including the rim. Find out how to play the snare drum in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an...

When setting up drums and cymbals, look at the way other players have them set up for suggestions. Learn how to set up and adjust drums and cymbals in this free video lesson on playing the drums...

Adjust the angle of drums to feel comfortable playing them. Find out the proper angle for setting up drums in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

When tuning drums, adjust tension using quarter turns. Tune drums using the tips and techniques in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

The Locrian mode is not a mode to play for every occasion or even every key. Playing jazz using half-diminished notes is a good way to learn when to play this specific mode. These free tips from...

Drum brushes are wire brushes used to play drums in order to create a unique, jazz music sound. Play drums with drum brushes using tips from a professional drummer in this free music lesson video.

Mandolin is an instrument that could fit in almost any genre of music including blues and jazz. Learn a bit about these two genres of music and how a mandolin can sound great in both from from a...

Practice a melodic sequence on upright bass. Learn how to play a 1-7-6-5 pattern in this free upright bass video from a jazz and classical bass player.

Play upright bass progressions to practice walking basslines. Learn how to play a 1-7-6-half step pattern in this free upright bass video from a jazz and classical bass player.

Combine numerous voice leading exercises into one. Learn about combinations of voice leading in this free upright bass video from a jazz and classical bass player.

All great bass techniques have been passed down over the years. Learn how to learn from great jazz players in this free upright bass video from a jazz and classical bass player.