James Rosocha
10 columns · 2017–2021
Bassist James Rosocha is an educator, composer, and touring musician.
He can be heard on the last nine albums by jazz fusion guitarist B.D. Lenz or on his debut CD “Avalon.”
Guest Columnists
10 columns
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The IIm7b5-V7b9-Im ProgressionHere is a minor cadence used in hundreds of Real Book tunes.February-March 2021
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The Double Chromatic ApproachResolving to the 3rd of the chords in a chromatic fashion.June-July 2020
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Guide TonesWhen used correctly, guide tones outline the flavor of the chords you’re improvising over.February-March 2020
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Diatonic Harmony, Part 2More about the chords, triads, and arpeggios that are built from the major scale.August-September 2019
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Diatonic HarmonyGaining knowledge of all the chords, triads, and arpeggios that are built from the major scale.April-May 2019
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Plugging In The Blue NoteAltering the sound of the pentatonic scale by plugging in an additional note.December-January 2018
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Permutations of Chord TonesAn endless variety of melodic phrases can be derived from the permutation of chord tones.October-November 2018
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Sequence And Rhythmic VariationAdditional rhythmic variations to practice using the pentatonic scale as the vehicle.June-July 2018
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Seeing Shapes and PatternsRosocha teaches permutations - altered scale shapes based on fretboard position.April-May 2018
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Quoting The Melody Of TunesMelodies are what stick in the listeners mind and convey passion and emotion: creating coherence in your solos.December-January 2017
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