Here's the rest of the
Giant Steps exercise, again with the emphasis on rhythmic motifs.
While you're at it,
check out some of the note choices over the chords.If
they seem strange to you, then there is something further to be
gleaned here. Think about possibilities for altering the dominant
chords. Compare them to the Altered Scale or the Diminished Scale. Most alterations will
be found in one or the other of these scales. Also, look to see
if the last eighth note over a chord anticipates the following chord.
As always, play this
exercise with a metronome at a tempo that is slow enough so that
you can play through without stopping. This is especially important
when working on rhythmic accuracy. Enjoy! |