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What's the Best Way to Play Chromatic Jazz Lines?

10 min • 29 januari 2024

In this podcast episode, Brent addresses Jacqueline's question about chromatic passing tones and accents. He emphasizes the importance of understanding swing feel and how it influences accenting in jazz.

Brent introduces two types of chromatic note and provides insights into accenting these notes, highlighting that accents often depend on individual musical intuition and can vary based on the context, the musician's style, and specific nuances in phrasing.

Brent encourages experimentation and learning from other musicians to develop a natural feel for accenting chromatic lines.

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