• A Lesson On The Lydian Dominant Scale And My Favorite Dominant Thirteenth Chord

    Let me take you by the hand and let’s explore the Lydian dominant scale and its dominant chord: the dominant thirteenth [sharp eleventh] chord.

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    Ask Dr. Pokey: “What Are The Exact Number Of Tones In A Chord?”

    If you’ve always wanted to know the exact number of tones in a chord, then this lesson is written with you in mind.

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    Beginners: Here Are Some Basic Information On Common Chords

    Our focus on this lesson is on common chords: from its definition, to examples, and a step-by-step breakdown.

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    Who Else Wants To Add That Lydian Flavor To The 1-Chord In The Major Key?

    Discover the Lydian flavor that every serious gospel and jazz musician must NOT be without.

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    “Wait A Minute! Why Is Nobody Talking About The b7-Chord?!”

    Learn more about the b7-chord and its relationship with the 7-chord in this lesson.

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    On The 3-Chord: The Most Complicated Minor Chord In The Major Key

    The most complicated minor chord in the major key is the 3-chord and I’m telling you why this is so in this lesson.

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    Implied Harmony: Here’s How Perfect And Diminished Fifth Intervals Can Be Used As Chord Voicings

    This lesson on implied harmony will show you how intervals can be used to play a variety of seventh chord types.

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