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Harmonic substitutions on II-V-I

The II-V-I is a harmonic progression typical of Jazz music (but not only obviously, also in Rock, Blues and even Classical), which creates a path of tension and resolution. It refers to three chords arranged in sequence: the II, the V and the I degree (subdominant, dominant and tonic) a specific key. In...

Improvise on bass: four “distant” chords

In this new video we will see how to deal with improvisation on four "distant" chords, all formed on the Lydian scale. The chords in question are taken from the progression of an existing piece which often gives quite a few headaches to those practicing improvisation. Fabrizio Cucco

Inside improvisation – Triplets workout (part 1)

In this video we will see how to systematically deal with the study of triplets, in order to strengthen our rhythmic perception and learn to use this subdivision in a creative and musical way in our improvisations. Andrew Sapphirius

TURNAROUND in Vincenzo Martorella

Jazz news and information blog

WHILE MY GUITAR… by Marco Manusso

For fans of the six-string: acoustic, electric, resophonic and… hybrid!

RIFFS AND LICKS IN THE STYLE OF… in Michelangelo Buccolini

Study and analysis of Riffs and Licks inspired by the great interpreters of the history of world Rock guitar.

INTRODUCTION TO REAPER by Gabriele Petrillo

Reaper guide, tips and tricks. A complete guide to open source hard disk Recording.

IN THE FACE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS by Fabrizio Cucco

Improvisation, comping and other topics related to the electric bass but also “adaptable” to other instruments.

JOURNEY IN BLACK MUSIC by Michele Papadia

All the groove of black music in the company of Michele Papadia

FANTASTIC SYNTHESIZERS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM by Bianca Maria Scoccia

Tutorial on the means to create music with modern electronic instruments.

Campus Blog and EDITORIAL

Marco Manusso

Marco Manusso

While my Guitar
Giovanni Candia

Giovanni Candia

Harmonic degenerations
Michelangelo Buccolini

Michelangelo Buccolini

Riffs and licks in the style of…
Gabriele Petrillo

Gabriele Petrillo

Introduction to Reaper
Michele Papadia

Michele Papadia

Journey into black music
Fabrizio Cucco

Fabrizio Cucco

So much for the fundamentals
Andrea Saffirio

Andrea Saffirio

Inside improvvisation
A Too X Two

Vincenzo Martorella

Jazz Editor
Nicola Di Tommaso

Nicola Di Tommaso

Pentatomic
Biancamaria Scoccia

Bianca Maria Scoccia

Fantastic synths and where to find them

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