JAZZ MANOUCHE
TECHNIQUE & IMPROVISATION
VOLUME 2
Cat # HM0008
by Denis Chang
Author: Denis Chang
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lemay
Design & Editing: Wayne Nakamura/HyperHip
Videography: Wayne Nakamura/HyperHip
French Translation: Raphaël Mor
In developing this 4 volume series, instructor Denis Chang’s intention was to help the student gain insight into both the technical and conceptual components of Jazz Manouche improvisation. Denis wanted the series to be comprehensive in both scope and detail and to provide years of instruction and exercises for the serious student of guitar.
Denis has structured the 4 volumes in a sequential fashion. Each successive DVD builds on the material and concepts that Denis covered in the previous DVD(s).
To obtain maximum benefit it is strongly advised that you follow Denis' curriculum, sequentially,
as Denis intended.
In “Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation Vol 2”, Denis starts with a quick review of Vol 1 Phrases, before moving on to… more phrases. Denis demonstrates how to place Phrases Over Chord Progressions, Phrases Over II-V-I Progressions, Tension/Resolution Concepts, and much, much more.
Almost 3 hrs of Instruction!
Topics covered in Volume 2 include:
Vol 1 Phrase Review • Phrases Over Chord Progressions • Improvise Your Own Phrases • Chord Progressions in Different Keys • Phrases Over II-V-I Progressions • II-V-I Tension/ Resolution Overview • Triplets Over II-V-I • V7 Chords to IMaj Overview • II-V-I Tritone Substitution Phrases • Breaking Phrases Into Smaller Pieces • Different Chords, Common Notes • Phrases Over G C#dim Am D7 • C#ø Cm G/B Bbo Am D7 Concepts • Alternating 2 Chord Phrases • Embellishing With Octaves • Delay Resolution With Dissonance and more
Denis has a B.Mus. from McGill University and has received several scholarships from the Berklee College of Music. He has performed, studied and recorded with Fapy Lafertin, Ritary Gaguenetti, Andreas Öberg, Chriss Campion, Paulus Schäfer, Lollo Meier, and many others. He is an endorser of AJL guitars, Godin Guitars, Saga Gitane Strings, Schatten Design. He performs regularly with his band Flèche d’Or. To purchase CDs or to learn more about Denis, visit his website: www.fleche-dor.com
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