Essential Jazz Standards with Gary Willis | Stella by Starlight
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Summary
Learning some jazz can work wonders when it comes to developing your musicianship skills as a bass player. And in this course Gary Willis walks you through what’s arguably one of the most popular jazz standards of all time - Stella by Starlight.
Having pushed the limits of improvised music with jazz fusion giants Tribal Tech, Gary is the perfect tutor when it comes to unlocking your musical vocabulary. Joined in the studio by Scott Devine, Gary breaks down the structure, harmony and melody of this standout jazz tune, and shares some tips and tricks to help tighten up your solos and improve your skills as an improviser.
In this course you’re going to learn:
- Gary’s solo and his interpretation of the melody.
- How to use the melody as a source for your own solo ideas.
- Essential techniques for navigating the harmony.
- How to use triad shapes to connect the chords.
- And much more!
