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The "Blues With Brains" series alone (Pt's I-III) is now available for $50. The six play-along tracks are included.

$65 includes the new "Blues Changes" lesson that covers the chord material in Pt's I-III as well as additional concepts.

$25 for individual lessons.

More people have been asking about physical DVD's of the vids. I have iDVD in my computer and I can burn and ship them for an extra $10 a lesson.

BWB's Pt I $25 855.4 MB mpeg-4 files for all of the lessons

The material is blues based using pentatonic scales and variations to deal with the chord changes. I touch on the 1/2-1 dim scale as well, again, approaching it with variations on pentatonic ideas. Throughout the lesson I demo the ideas w/ play along tracks (included) that open doors to more complex harmony. The lesson concept's are strong on melodic content and connecting ideas with the aim at expanding blues based vocabulary.

BWB's Pt II $25 775 MB

Picks up where Pt I left off. More blues vocabulary, ideas and concepts. Still presented from a pentatonic point of view but giving you the complete scales as another option. Using pentatonics we also get into altered sounds.

BWB's Pt III $25 592.6 MB
Takes a peek into the jazz world using the blues as a launching off point, reviews the previous material and wraps up the series.

I have a new lesson called "Blues Changes" that covers the chord progressions and voicings from the "Blues With Brains" series. (Pt's I-III) I also add some new material to the progressions with other voicings and substitutions. Unlike any of the previous BWB's lessons, this deals only with the chords.

This lesson is all about the fundamentals. I often find that there is some confusion regarding this material. A really effective way to learn this stuff is from root to root. Every example starts on A so you have to learn the defining note(s) of each scale/mode. And it's helpful to know the tension notes to add on to the triad or 7th chord to really outline/define the sound of that scale/mode. Each one has it's own sound and characteristics. I cover the 7 modes of the major scale, the melodic minor, lydian b7, alt and the 1-2/1 diminished scale. I find my self using these to cover most harmonic situations.

The material is designed to open doors and present different options when playing over one chord grooves. Using pentatonic scales, triads, substitutions, chord scale relationships and other devices you will be using some of this material on your next gig as well as having new concepts to study.


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		SALE! All of the lessons (six) for $100. Includes the "Blues With Brains" series. Pt's I-III. The "Blues Changes" lesson that goes with them. "Modal Studies" and "Playing Over One Chord Grooves" The "Blues With Brains" series alone (Pt's I-III) is now available for $50. The six play-along tracks are included. $65 includes the new "Blues Changes" lesson that covers the chord material in Pt's I-III as well as additional concepts. $25 for individual lessons. More people have been asking about physical DVD's of the vids. I have iDVD in my computer and I can burn and ship them for an extra $10 a lesson. Scroll down for BWB's information, reviews, video examples and info on the other lessons. cdaloia@nycap.rr.com Payment through Paypal only. Use the donate button (above) for payment and email me with your specific order or just PP to cdaloia@nycap.rr.com When I receive your order, I'll send you links to the DL's via YouSendIt. Video playing clip from Pt I Video playing clip 2 from Pt I BWB's Pt I $25 855.4 MB mpeg-4 files for all of the lessons The material is blues based using pentatonic scales and variations to deal with the chord changes. I touch on the 1/2-1 dim scale as well, again, approaching it with variations on pentatonic ideas. Throughout the lesson I demo the ideas w/ play along tracks (included) that open doors to more complex harmony. The lesson concept's are strong on melodic content and connecting ideas with the aim at expanding blues based vocabulary. BWB's Pt II $25 775 MB Picks up where Pt I left off. More blues vocabulary, ideas and concepts. Still presented from a pentatonic point of view but giving you the complete scales as another option. Using pentatonics we also get into altered sounds. BWB's Pt III $25 592.6 MB Takes a peek into the jazz world using the blues as a launching off point, reviews the previous material and wraps up the series. "Blues Changes" $25 467 MB I have a new lesson called "Blues Changes" that covers the chord progressions and voicings from the "Blues With Brains" series. (Pt's I-III) I also add some new material to the progressions with other voicings and substitutions. Unlike any of the previous BWB's lessons, this deals only with the chords. Other Lessons..... "Modal Studies" $25 This lesson is all about the fundamentals. I often find that there is some confusion regarding this material. A really effective way to learn this stuff is from root to root. Every example starts on A so you have to learn the defining note(s) of each scale/mode. And it's helpful to know the tension notes to add on to the triad or 7th chord to really outline/define the sound of that scale/mode. Each one has it's own sound and characteristics. I cover the 7 modes of the major scale, the melodic minor, lydian b7, alt and the 1-2/1 diminished scale. I find my self using these to cover most harmonic situations. "Playing Over One Chord Grooves" $25. The material is designed to open doors and present different options when playing over one chord grooves. Using pentatonic scales, triads, substitutions, chord scale relationships and other devices you will be using some of this material on your next gig as well as having new concepts to study. The Gear Page Webzine's review of "Blues With Brains" GuitarGear.org review Guitar Noise review BWB's review in guitarlifestyle.com Guitar World blips coverage of BWB's and another blip about instructional DVD's BWB's thread on The Gear Page. BWB's FaceBook "Blues With Brains" MySpace page Chris Conte's review of "Blues With Brains" Copyright 2009