Convert to Minor
The “Convert to Minor” concept and application is something I learned from Pat Martino through private study and Pat’s book, Linear Expressions. As I try to "play through the changes," I've discovered that this improvisational methodology resonates in a way I can understand and implement. Thank you, Pat Martino!
| If the chord is... | Use this minor area | Base scale | Play these notes from base scale | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMaj7 | Am | C | A to A | A Aeolian |
| C7 | Gm | F | G to G | G Dorian |
| C7b9 or C7#9 | Bbm | Ab | Bb to Bb | Bb Dorian |
| C7Alt | Dbm | Cb | Db to Db | Db Dorian |
| Dm7b5 | Fm | Eb | F to F | F Dorian |