{"product_id":"al-di-meola-scales-improvisation-the-dominant-7th-connection","title":"Al Di Meola: Scales, Improvisation \u0026 the Dominant 7th Connection","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CWX8W0oYjt8?si=bbEj1HKdZa7wu3Yw\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAl Di Meola is one of the most technically gifted and harmonically sophisticated guitarists in the world, and this masterclass offers a direct look into the scale choices, melodic concepts, and rhythmic ideas that define his playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDi Meola breaks down his approach to soloing over various chord types, with a focused section on the dominant 7th to diminished connection -- one of the harmonic devices at the core of his improvisational language. The lesson covers scales and improvisation concepts, single-string playing, muting, chordal picking, double stops, and the precise right-hand technique that gives his playing its distinctive attack and clarity. Live song breakdowns of Lustrine, Orient Blue, Perpetual Emotion, and Cielo e Terra are woven throughout, giving the technical concepts real musical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA companion PDF booklet is included featuring transcriptions of Al's melodic lines, licks, rhythm patterns, and solos drawn directly from the lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opening and Tuning · Background · Scales and Concepts for Improvising · The Dominant 7th Diminished Connection · Playing On One String · Picking and Right Hand Technique · Lustrine · Rhythmic Variations · Chordal Picking · Orient Blue · Perpetual Emotion · Rhythm Playing · Cielo e Terra · Double Stops · Sound and Equipment · Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMP4 video lesson | PDF transcription booklet | Instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jazz Legend Lessons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47294048207004,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0662\/0060\/files\/aldimeola.png?v=1785520475","url":"https:\/\/jazzlegendlessons.com\/products\/al-di-meola-scales-improvisation-the-dominant-7th-connection","provider":"Jazz Legend Lessons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}