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MEDIUM SWING · Intermediate · C7

Original study inspired by Donald Byrd's musical approach. Not a transcription or endorsement.

Key

Written C / Concert B♭

· = original key (C). Notes, fingerings, chords, audio and sheet music are written B♭ pitch.

C7

E3
1 + 2
G5
OPEN
E3
1 + 2
D9
1 + 3
C1
OPEN
D9
1 + 3
G5
OPEN

♩ = 132 · four-beat count-in · ● valve down · ○ valve up

Orange numbers = scale degree of each note over the chord sounding beneath it

What you're hearing

  • 9ths and 6ths/13ths are upper extensions that add color above the basic chord tones.

How to play it

Make the repeated third sound intentional. Let the line dance; put a gentle accent on the offbeat answer.

Where you are with it

Practice this with

C MIXOLYDIANScaleii–V–I in CProgression