The Song Is You - Chord Studies Part 2: Chromatic and Scalar Voiceleading

Unlock Melodic Comping and Chord Soloing Ideas 

These 2 studies were designed to open up the student to voiceleading possibilities all over the neck. By giving consideration to voiceleading, your can comp more melodically, solo more effectively with chords, and build more coherent chord melody arrangements. 

They're written as follows: 

Top Note Study

A - Ascending by Half Step

A - Descending by Half Step

B - Ascending by scale tones (E major)

C - Common tone (top note stays the same)

Bottom Note Study

A - Ascending or Common Tone (C Major)

A - Descending by Half Step

B - Ascending or Common Tone (E major)

C - Descending or Common Tone (C major)