What Are Drop 2 Voicings and How Are They Useful?

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8 • 536 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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In this episode, Brent explores the world of jazz voicings. Phil, an Inner Circle member, poses a thought-provoking question about drop two voicings and their relevance across different instruments, sparking an insightful discussion. Brent breaks down the concept of drop two voicings and their practical applications, not only for guitarists but also for horn and piano players. Through clear explanations and musical demonstrations, he reveals how drop two voicings can enhance harmony, create...

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by the Learned Jazz Standards Inner Circle.
0:03.8	If your goal is to level up your jazz playing this year and feel confident improvising over
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0:17.3	of like-minded musicians, you're guaranteed to improve your playing every
0:21.7	single month.
0:23.1	Podcast listeners can get 50% off their first month when you go to LJSinnerCircle.com.
0:29.5	That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.
0:34.8	Now, on to today's episode.
0:53.1	Music the show notes. Now, on to today's episode. All right, my friends, what's going on? Brent here from learn jazz standards welcome to another episode of the learn
0:57.6	jazz standards podcast here to answer your jazz and music questions five days a week to help you have a
1:05.3	better time playing music have more fun and of course learn how to play jazz and get better at improvising
1:12.7	a lot faster.
1:13.5	So today we have a great question.
1:16.6	This one comes from Phil Burris, one of our inner circle members.
1:20.8	Let's give it a listen.
1:22.1	Hey there, Brent.
1:23.2	It's Phil B here from Atlanta.
1:25.5	As you know, I've been a member of the inner circle since it started.
1:29.0	And of course, was a big fan of Learn Jazz Standards long before that.
1:32.5	I think you guys are fantastic.
1:34.2	I love your approach to learning jazz.
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