To get that classic altered dominant sound, play a minor arpeggio built a half step above the dominant chord. For example, over a A7 chord, you’d use an Bb minor arpeggio.
This outlines the flat 9, sharp 9, and flat 13 of the dominant chord, giving you that edgy, modern jazz tension that sounds great in both straight-ahead and contemporary settings.
🎯 Bonus Tip: Add a Resolution
To make your lines even more musical, resolve the altered sound to a Im7 chord, using another arpeggio or a chromatic enclosure.
For instance, after playing Bb minor over A7, you could resolve beautifully to D minor using an arpeggio and a tasteful chromatic approach to the 3rd.
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