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Hi Bruce, that is a great question. Since the 5D chord is already a chord with some tension, we improvisors can create even more tension by playing a note outside the scale against that chord, and resolve to a chord tone or scale tone on any moment we like. Basically, that is all you need to know with this exercise. So, note b6 is a note which is a half note lower than note 6 of the major scale. If you happen to know some theory, then it's possible that you are also interested in the fact that in this case, note b6 of the major scale is the same as the flatted ninth of the 5D chord, which is commonly referred to as a b9 (of the chord, not of the scale). This is your Eb in the D7b9 chord, a very common sound in a dominant chord resolving to a minor chord. If this theoretical approach confuses you, forget about it and simply focus on the first part of my explanation. Happy Jamming Bruce!
Improvise with Jelske offers creative and well-organized workshops that teach you how to improvise on your instrument in complete freedom. From amateur to professional, I’ve got your back! Please find all info and programs here: www.improvisewithjelske.com/en/home-improvise-with-jelske-english/
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on the 5D where does the b6 come from? with my tenor it gives me an Eb which I don't understand in an D7 chord what am I missing? thanks
Hi Bruce, that is a great question. Since the 5D chord is already a chord with some tension, we improvisors can create even more tension by playing a note outside the scale against that chord, and resolve to a chord tone or scale tone on any moment we like. Basically, that is all you need to know with this exercise. So, note b6 is a note which is a half note lower than note 6 of the major scale.
If you happen to know some theory, then it's possible that you are also interested in the fact that in this case, note b6 of the major scale is the same as the flatted ninth of the 5D chord, which is commonly referred to as a b9 (of the chord, not of the scale). This is your Eb in the D7b9 chord, a very common sound in a dominant chord resolving to a minor chord.
If this theoretical approach confuses you, forget about it and simply focus on the first part of my explanation.
Happy Jamming Bruce!