1-2-3-1, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-5, 13-5-7, and 1-7-7b-1 are four-note patterns to try. Remember what Duke Ellington said, "if it sounds good, it is good" Focus on harmonizing with the root and fifth (and possibly the seventh) Space the remaining notes in thirds or fourths for a sharper sound.
1-2-3-1, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-5, 13-5-7, and 1-7-7b-1 are four-note patterns to try. Remember what Duke Ellington said, "if it sounds good, it is good" Focus on harmonizing with the root and fifth…