Have you tried reading the charts in the Charlie Parker Omnibook? I find that some of them require a level of focused attention that is quite difficult to maintain over a 3-hour practice session.
Charlie Parker Teaches Focus
September 29, 2007
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Cool uses for the Charlie Parker Omni Book
September 23, 2007There are so many wonderful phrases that Bird created. When one phrase in particular captures my imagination, i try learning it in all 12 keys. Read the rest of this entry »
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Modulation
September 6, 2007Do you ever grow attached to a key and find yourself resisting modulation into a new key?
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