6 Cascading 2516 + backing track

6 Cascading 2516

In this short harmonic study I demonstrate how we can apply the concepts and techniques covered in my SHORT CHORDVERSATIONS #10 (Harmonic Cascades - maj7 / min7) publication over a basic ii-V7-I-VI7 progression.

The technique of cascading through any given sonority consists of having the top note/voice of a chord sustain while the lower voices fall down like a melodic stream that gently caresses the different chord tones and extensions of the harmony.

If you want to study this in more detail you can find more information and many interesting exercises in my SHORT CHORDVERSATIONS #10 (Harmonic Cascades - maj7 / min7) study and Video Masterclass available here: https://gum.co/raazif

All examples are presented in the key of C Major and the different cascades used over each harmony move through the mode that best captures and brings out its specific and unique flavors.

For the minor chords I am utilizing the Dorian mode. For the dominant chords I am using the Super-Locrian mode (melodic minor) or the Half-Whole Diminished scale and for the major harmonies I am using the Ionian or Lydian modes.

Materials Included:

"6 Cascading 2516" study (PDF file - TAB and Standard Notation).

"HD" Video of All Harmonic Cascades (solo and with rhythm section).

Backing Track.

For more info please e-mail: hristo@hristovitchev.com