How to use Chromatics in Jazz improvisation

http://www.jazzeveryone.com/freelesson Willie strikes again! The Chromatic Drills are about a lot more than just building FINGER CHOPS. Playing them everyday is a sure-fire way to train your fingers to respond to the music you hear in your mind and try to play. Chromatics are the glue that ties the Pentatonic Pairs together into longer and more interesting lines. If you make these drills a part of your daily routine, youʼll soon find that a lot of the mistakes you always make disappear. Adjusting the chromatics in descending scales to fit any chord was a Charlie Parkerʼs trademarks. I canʼt promise that hours of practicing these Chromatic Drills will make you play like Bird. But hey, I can guarantee that youʼll be playing a lot better sooner than later.