Achieve beautiful Lydian / Maj7 sounds using just the pentatonic scale!

This is in a key of A minor and there are 3 different pentatonic scales inside: A minor (C major), D minor (F major) and E minor (G major) pentatonic scales. We'll follow each chord with its pentatonic, to avoid usual sound of playing only A minor pentatonic

Find new sounds within the pentatonic scale by applying these 9 substitutions. We'll be emphasizing Dorian, Aeolian & Mixolydian sounds.

A basic progression (II-V-I) in C major.

An arrangement of the previous chord melody lesson. All this lesson is about some kind of replacement and embellishment of the chords.

This part is a modern rock/progressive arrangement that uses muted arpeggios and substitutions, to create background harmony and rhythmic value.

Swing tune using some latin rhythm shapes and harmonies, application on chord substitution min9 instead of dominant 7#9.

Here's a cool and simple concept to enrich your phrasing : playing major triads over a minor chord!

Different chord progressions played over the same melody to show how it is possible to change one chord with another. The Tritone substitution technique.