Fishman, G: The Lobster Theory

Contents

• Practicing ('Lifting Weights')
• Ear training ('The School Bell')
• Harmonic awareness ('Ketchup on a Brownie')
• Phrasing like a pro ('The Bus')
• The importance of chord study ('Polishing the Silver')
• Common tones ('Dual Citizen Notes')
• Keeping your solos fresh and spontaneous ('The Lobster Theory')
• Hearing in harmonic context ('Harmonic GPS')
• Pacing your solo ('The Waiter')
• How to memorize major scales & key signatures ('Alligators, Elephants & Clowns')
• Using chord substitutions (Harmonic Turn Signals)
• Infusing your notes with life and energy ('The Bobber Theory')
• Using taste to differentiate the sounds of chords ('Apple Chords'
• includes spellings for the 60 most common seventh chords)
• Two great ways to sequence a musical idea ('The Snake')
• Connecting with your listener ('Tasting Harmony')
• Organizing your musical furnishings ('The Music House')
• Scale note selection ('The Kid and the Cupcake')
• Transformative practice strategies ('Running with the Pro Dogs')