Jazz Piano Skills

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all. Your treatment, articulation, and feel of The 8th Note. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

1. Discover: The Importance of the 8th Note
2. Learn: How to methodically approach studying the 8th Note
3. Play: Various Quarter/8th Note combinations common in jazz literature

For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of the 8th Note. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

1. The Quarter Note
   1. Metronome Demonstrations
      1. Counts 1 2 3 4
   2. Outline Sounds (Chords)
      1. Major
      2. Dominant
      3. Minor
      4. Half-Diminished
      5. Diminished
2. The 8th Note
   1. Straight 8th vs. Swing 8th
      1. Straight = Even
      2. Swing = Long/Short
   2. Metronome Demonstration
      1. Counts 1 2 3 4
3. Quarter/8th Note Rhythmic Combinations
   1. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 1
         1. Four Quarter Notes
   2. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 2
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 2 3)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 4)
   3. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 3
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 2 4)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 3)
   4. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 4
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 3 4)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 2)
   5. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 5
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 2 3 4)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 1)

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Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all. Your treatment, articulation, and feel of The 8th Note. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

1. Discover: The Importance of the 8th Note
2. Learn: How to methodically approach studying the 8th Note
3. Play: Various Quarter/8th Note combinations common in jazz literature

For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of the 8th Note. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

1. The Quarter Note
   1. Metronome Demonstrations
      1. Counts 1 2 3 4
   2. Outline Sounds (Chords)
      1. Major
      2. Dominant
      3. Minor
      4. Half-Diminished
      5. Diminished
2. The 8th Note
   1. Straight 8th vs. Swing 8th
      1. Straight = Even
      2. Swing = Long/Short
   2. Metronome Demonstration
      1. Counts 1 2 3 4
3. Quarter/8th Note Rhythmic Combinations
   1. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 1
         1. Four Quarter Notes
   2. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 2
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 2 3)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 4)
   3. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 3
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 2 4)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 3)
   4. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 4
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 3 4)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 2)
   5. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 5
         1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 2 3 4)
         2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 1)

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Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Chord Family Scales. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

1. Discover: Essential Chord/Scale Relationships
2. Learn: How to see these relationships when grouped By Chord Families
3. Play: The correct (most common) scales for the 5 Primary Sounds of Jazz

For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of chord/scale relationships and reinforce your Chord Family Scales. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

1. Chord Family (5 Primary Sounds)
   1. Major
   2. Dominant
   3. Minor
   4. Half-Diminished
   5. DIminished
2. 12 Notes In Music
   1. 12 Chord Families
      1. Chord Family Formula
         1. 1-3-5-7
         2. 1-3-5-b7
         3. 1-b3-5-b7
         4. 1-b3-b5-b7
         5. 1-b3-b5-bb7
      2. Four Note Chords
         1. Why? No Dominant Triad!
3. C Chord Family
   1. C Major
      1. Demo 1
         1. Ionian Mode (I Chord)
         2. C D E F G A B (C Major Scale)
   2. C Dominant
      1. Demo 2
         1. Mixolydian Mode (V Chord)
         2. C D E F G A Bb (F MAjor Scale)
   3. C Minor
      1. Demo 3
         1. Dorian Mode (II Chord)
         2. C D Eb F G A Bb (Bb Major Scale)
   4. C Half DIminished
      1. Demo 4
         1. Locrian Mode
         2. C DB Eb F Gb Ab Bb (Db Major Scale)
   5. C Diminished
      1. Demo 5
         1. 7th Mode Harmonic Minor
         2. C Db Eb Fb Gb Ab Bbb (Db Harmonic Minor Scale)

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Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Chord Family Scales. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

1. Discover: Essential Chord/Scale Relationships
2. Learn: How to see these relationships when grouped By Chord Families
3. Play: The correct (most common) scales for the 5 Primary Sounds of Jazz

For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of chord/scale relationships and reinforce your Chord Family Scales. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

1. Chord Family (5 Primary Sounds)
   1. Major
   2. Dominant
   3. Minor
   4. Half-Diminished
   5. DIminished
2. 12 Notes In Music
   1. 12 Chord Families
      1. Chord Family Formula
         1. 1-3-5-7
         2. 1-3-5-b7
         3. 1-b3-5-b7
         4. 1-b3-b5-b7
         5. 1-b3-b5-bb7
      2. Four Note Chords
         1. Why? No Dominant Triad!
3. C Chord Family
   1. C Major
      1. Demo 1
         1. Ionian Mode (I Chord)
         2. C D E F G A B (C Major Scale)
   2. C Dominant
      1. Demo 2
         1. Mixolydian Mode (V Chord)
         2. C D E F G A Bb (F MAjor Scale)
   3. C Minor
      1. Demo 3
         1. Dorian Mode (II Chord)
         2. C D Eb F G A Bb (Bb Major Scale)
   4. C Half DIminished
      1. Demo 4
         1. Locrian Mode
         2. C DB Eb F Gb Ab Bb (Db Major Scale)
   5. C Diminished
      1. Demo 5
         1. 7th Mode Harmonic Minor
         2. C Db Eb Fb Gb Ab Bbb (Db Harmonic Minor Scale)

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Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills Podcast listener.

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Key Dependency. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

1. Discover: Essential Chord/Scale Relationships
2. Learn: How to quickly and easily determine Harmonic Function
3. Play: The correct scales for the Primary Chords of Music

For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of chord/scale relationships and reinforce your Key Dependency. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

PODCAST LESSON OUTLINE:

1. Quick Review
   1. WWHWWWH
      1. C Bb Ab G F Eb Db
   2. M-m-m-M-D-m-HD
      1. C Major (Key of C)
      2. C minor (Key of bb)
      3. C minor (Key of Ab)
      4. C Major (Key of G)
      5. C Dominant (Key of F)
      6. C minor (Key of Eb)
      7. C Half Diminished (Key of Db)
2. C Major
   1. Demo 1
      1. C Major, I Chord, Key of C Major - Ionian Mode
3. C Minor
   1. Demo 2
      1. C Minor, II Chord, Key of Bb Major - Dorian Mode
4. C Minor
   1. Demo 3
      1. C Minor, III Chord, Key of Ab Major - Phrygian Mode
5. C Major
   1. Demo 4
      1. C Major, IV Chord, Key of G Major - Lydian Mode
6. C Dominant
   1. Demo 5
      1. C Dominant, V Chord, Key of F Major - Mixolydian Mode
7. C Minor
   1. Demo 6
      1. C Minor, VI Chord, Key of Eb Major - Aeolian Mode
8. C Half Diminished
   1. Demo 7
      1. C Half Diminished, VII Chord, Key of Db  Major - Locrian Mode

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Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Key Dependency. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

1. Discover: Essential Chord/Scale Relationships
2. Learn: How to quickly and easily determine Harmonic Function
3. Play: The correct scales for the Primary Chords of Music

For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of chord/scale relationships and reinforce your Key Dependency. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

PODCAST LESSON OUTLINE:

1. Quick Review
   1. WWHWWWH
      1. C Bb Ab G F Eb Db
   2. M-m-m-M-D-m-HD
      1. C Major (Key of C)
      2. C minor (Key of bb)
      3. C minor (Key of Ab)
      4. C Major (Key of G)
      5. C Dominant (Key of F)
      6. C minor (Key of Eb)
      7. C Half Diminished (Key of Db)
2. C Major
   1. Demo 1
      1. C Major, I Chord, Key of C Major - Ionian Mode
3. C Minor
   1. Demo 2
      1. C Minor, II Chord, Key of Bb Major - Dorian Mode
4. C Minor
   1. Demo 3
      1. C Minor, III Chord, Key of Ab Major - Phrygian Mode
5. C Major
   1. Demo 4
      1. C Major, IV Chord, Key of G Major - Lydian Mode
6. C Dominant
   1. Demo 5
      1. C Dominant, V Chord, Key of F Major - Mixolydian Mode
7. C Minor
   1. Demo 6
      1. C Minor, VI Chord, Key of Eb Major - Aeolian Mode
8. C Half Diminished
   1. Demo 7
      1. C Half Diminished, VII Chord, Key of Db  Major - Locrian Mode

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This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Inside Outside harmony to develop melodic jazz improvisation vocabulary. For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides explore jazz improvisation patterns launching from the Root, Third, and Fifth of the Minor Sound used to develop jazz improvisation vocabulary. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

PODCAST LESSON OUTLINE

1. Inside, Outside
   1. 12 Notes in Music
      1. 7 Notes in a Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Inside): C D Eb F G A Bb (Dorian Mode)
      2. 5 Notes Outside the Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Outside): C# E F# G# B (C# Minor Pentatonic)
   2. Triad Pairs
      1. Neighboring Triads
         1. Root, #Root - Root, bRoot
         2. 3rd, #3rd - 3rd, b3rd
         3. 5th, #5th = 5th, b5th
2. Root, #Root - Root, bRoot
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 1)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside : C# Minor (Root Position)
      3. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      4. Outside : B Minor (Root Position)
3. 3rd, #3rd - 3rd, b3rd
   1. Pattern 2 (Demo 2)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside : C# Minor (1st Inversion)
      3. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      4. Outside : B Minor (1st Inversion)
4. 5th, #5th = 5th, b5th
   1. Pattern 3 (Demo 3)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside : C# Minor (2nd Inversion)
      3. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      4. Outside : B Minor (2nd Inversion)
5. Improvisation Practice Demo

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This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Inside Outside harmony to develop melodic jazz improvisation vocabulary. For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
• Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)

All three Podcast Guides explore jazz improvisation patterns launching from the Root, Third, and Fifth of the Minor Sound used to develop jazz improvisation vocabulary. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

PODCAST LESSON OUTLINE

1. Inside, Outside
   1. 12 Notes in Music
      1. 7 Notes in a Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Inside): C D Eb F G A Bb (Dorian Mode)
      2. 5 Notes Outside the Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Outside): C# E F# G# B (C# Minor Pentatonic)
   2. Triad Pairs
      1. Neighboring Triads
         1. Root, #Root - Root, bRoot
         2. 3rd, #3rd - 3rd, b3rd
         3. 5th, #5th = 5th, b5th
2. Root, #Root - Root, bRoot
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 1)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside : C# Minor (Root Position)
      3. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      4. Outside : B Minor (Root Position)
3. 3rd, #3rd - 3rd, b3rd
   1. Pattern 2 (Demo 2)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside : C# Minor (1st Inversion)
      3. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      4. Outside : B Minor (1st Inversion)
4. 5th, #5th = 5th, b5th
   1. Pattern 3 (Demo 3)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside : C# Minor (2nd Inversion)
      3. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      4. Outside : B Minor (2nd Inversion)
5. Improvisation Practice Demo

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This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Inside Outside harmony to develop melodic jazz improvisation vocabulary. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates 12 jazz improvisation motifs using four different motion patterns—an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this historical and contemporary approach to improvising. Download the Podcast Guide.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Bob.

PODCAST LESSON OUTLINE

1. Inside, Outside
   1. 12 Notes in Music
      1. 7 Notes in a Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Inside): C D Eb F G A Bb
      2. 5 Notes Outside the Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Outside): C# E F# G# B
   2. Triad Pair
      1. C Minor: C Eb G
      2. C# Minor: C# E G#
2. Ascending/Ascending Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 1)
      1. Inside: C Minor Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st  Inversion)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 2)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd  Inversion)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 3)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
3. Ascending/Descending  Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 4)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd  Inversion)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 5)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 6)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st inversion)
4. Descending/Descending  Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 7)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 8)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st  Inversion)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 9)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd  Inversion)
5. Descending/Ascending Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 10)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd Inversion)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 11)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 12)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st  Inversion)

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This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Inside Outside harmony to develop melodic jazz improvisation vocabulary. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates 12 jazz improvisation motifs using four different motion patterns—an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this historical and contemporary approach to improvising. Download the Podcast Guide.

You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Bob.

PODCAST LESSON OUTLINE

1. Inside, Outside
   1. 12 Notes in Music
      1. 7 Notes in a Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Inside): C D Eb F G A Bb
      2. 5 Notes Outside the Scale
         1. C Minor Scale (Outside): C# E F# G# B
   2. Triad Pair
      1. C Minor: C Eb G
      2. C# Minor: C# E G#
2. Ascending/Ascending Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 1)
      1. Inside: C Minor Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st  Inversion)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 2)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd  Inversion)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 3)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
3. Ascending/Descending  Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 4)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd  Inversion)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 5)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 6)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st inversion)
4. Descending/Descending  Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 7)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 8)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st  Inversion)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 9)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd  Inversion)
5. Descending/Ascending Motion
   1. Pattern 1 (Demo 10)
      1. Inside: C Minor (1st Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (2nd Inversion)
   2. Pattern 2 (Demo 11)
      1. Inside: C Minor (2nd Inversion)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (Root Position)
   3. Pattern 3 (Demo 12)
      1. Inside: C Minor (Root Position)
      2. Outside: C# Minor (1st  Inversion)

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