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Mike Block explains how to construct a D minor arpeggio using the root, minor third, and fifth scale degrees on the cello. Using a drone and metronome, he emphasizes that these arpeggios should be practiced alongside scales to build a foundation for chords.

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Peter Erskine demonstrates how different brush textures can be used to create varied sounds on the drums. Try combining a split brush for a cleaner cymbal sound with a traditional brush on the snare drum to produce a softer cushion of sound.

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NEW LESSON: Sean McGowan's take on "By Starlight" is pure fingerstyle magic: delicate, expressive, and completely captivating.

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Dave Stryker demonstrates how to enhance blues progressions in the key of F by using modern voicings that avoid the root note in the bass. By utilizing the third or seventh in the bass for chords like F9 and Bb13, you can create a more sophisticated and dynamic sound.

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Master the art of the saxophone falloff by learning to release lip pressure while maintaining steady air support from your diaphragm. Eric Marienthal shares how to keep these jazz inflections subtle and cohesive to ensure they enhance your sound rather than overpower it.

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Peter Erskine demonstrates proper mallet technique, emphasizing a slower roll to allow drum heads and cymbals maximum resonance. He explains that playing too rapidly can choke the sound, whereas a deliberate pace treats tom-toms like small timpani drums.

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Explore new ways to improvise in D minor with Mike Block through call-and-response exercises and jazz backing tracks. Use your ear to discover how the D minor scale interacts with rich harmonies as you play along with a full band sound!

Full lesson inside Multi-Style Cello with Mike Block on ArtistWorks.

Ever wonder about the gear behind Dave Stryker's sound? Watch this deep dive into his rig, including his Gibson ES-347 that he's played for over 40 years: https://youtu.be/Dqq51iRKwZ4

Join Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer as they demonstrate the difference between playing "more notes" and playing the "right notes". Using the tune "Wayfaring Stranger," they show how quality over quantity makes your music sound truly gorgeous.

Explore more from Cathy & Marcy in their new school, American Roots Songs & Arranging!