Tension Resolution Technique on "Autumn Leaves"

Practicing some improvisation with the concept of "Tension Resolution" on Autumn Leaves. This concept focuses on using one tension and chord tones for each chord change and making sure to resolve the tension to the nearest chord tone. It is a simple but effective improv technique that sounds the changes with a melodic flow.

The "Tension Resolution" concept is extensively addressed in a specific chapter of "The Complete Guide To Improvisation, Volume One". All Four Volumes of "The Complete Guide To Improvisation" are available through Amazon, Ed Saindon's Online Store, and The Berklee Bookstore.


Eight measures are played out front to establish the context of the song. Here is the Tension Chart, Transcription & Explanatory Notes: 

Autumn Leaves (Tension Chart & Transcription)



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