Pentatonic refers to a musical scale comprising five notes per octave, derived from a selection of notes within the full diatonic scale. Pentatonic scales are characterized by their simplicity and versatility, often used in various musical traditions around the world, including folk, blues, rock, jazz, and traditional Asian music.
In music theory, "diatonic" refers to a system of pitches or musical elements that belong to a specific key or scale. It encompasses the seven notes of a major or minor scale, along with the chords and harmonies derived from those notes within that key.
In jazz improvisation, a substitution refers to the practice of replacing one chord or harmonic structure with another while maintaining the overall harmonic function or progression of the original composition.
If you’re like me, then there always seems to be a gap between the time you spend transcribing and your growth as an improviser.