Barry Harris Drop 2 Voicings – PDF Lesson

Unlock the power of Barry Harris’ 6th diminished system through practical, guitar-friendly Drop 2 voicings. This PDF walks you through one of Barry’s most essential voice-leading concepts and applies it directly to the final 8 bars of Stella by Starlight. Includes detailed notation, chord diagrams, and a breakdown of how to move between major and minor 6th dim scales to outline rich ii–V progressions.

Perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking to expand their harmonic vocabulary and bring their intros, outros, and comping to life.

📄 Includes:

– Drop 2 voicings for major & minor 6th dim scales

– Stella by Starlight final 8 bars study

– Guitar-friendly notation + chord diagrams

– Bonus: application of contrary motion using the “elevator” system