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Rhythm Changes - Build Vocabulary on the As Pt. 1 by Behn Gillece
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In previous lessons, we analyzed the bridge of rhythm changes and explored how to apply those ideas to other tunes. However, the A sections are just as important, as they follow common harmonic movements found in many standards. By…
2 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
Skylight - Video Pick of the Month - Listen and Discuss@
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Here's a link to the whole album:  Do you have a fav cd you want to mention? Put in this google form: Here is the form.What do you guys think of this CD? Like it? Hate it? In the middle? Not a typical jazz cd as many of us know them. I…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 3 comments
Using The Bebop Scale On Modal Tunes Pt. 2 by Behn Gillece
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In a recent lesson, I worked with a student on applying modal concepts to one of my original compositions, Mindful Moments. As in our previous lesson, we focused on incorporating dominant bebop harmony within a modal framework. While…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Friedman: Pedaling and Dampening Etude No. 24
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Recorded by iPad 
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Friedman 25
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Friedman Etude 25
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Using The Bebop Scale On Modal Tunes Pt. 1 by Behn Gillece
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I recently had a lesson with a student where we focused on playing in modal settings. One key point I always emphasize is the value of incorporating dominant bebop harmony, even within a modal framework. While understanding modes is, of…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Freidman 18
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Friedman 18
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Resonator exchange
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Hi all. Can the Musser M 75 resonators be mounted on the M 55 ? Are they compatible ? Thanks . Luca
2 months 2 weeks ago - 3 comments
Freidman: Pedaling Exercise No. 20
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3 months ago - 0 comments
Rhythm Changes Bridge Exercise No. 2 by Behn Gillece
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Lesson: Inverse Diminished Lines Over the Bridge of Rhythm Changes (Part 2)In this second part of the lesson, we’re continuing to explore the bridge of rhythm changes with a new twist on the diminished pattern from the previous exercise.…
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Coffee House Feb. 2, 2025
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I used AI to make a podcast about the coffee house! That's down below.     Here is a summary of the CD picks, including the title and performer, as discussed in the sources: Alone at Last by Gary Burton Explosive (Bags Groove) by Milt…
3 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
Rhythm Changes Bridge Exercise No. 1 by Behn Gillece
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I'm a big fan of practicing the bridge of rhythm changes. The harmonic movement in fourths is common in many tunes, making this a valuable exercise for improving your ability to navigate various progressions.In this lesson, rather than…
3 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
The Official Coffee Hang Page - With Info
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Here is where we will post each month about the latest coffee hang. We do these on the first Sunday of each month. The zoom link and any other info will be here. This Sunday May 4th Oliver AMA with Oliver Mayman! 12pm EST - 17:00 UTCCLICK…
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Bachianas Brasileiros by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
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I performed this with Maxence Daurait who is a great percussionist from France now studying at the Curtis Institute of Music. This was an incredible night of music put together by Don Liuzzi. He is the timpanist for the Philly Orchestra…
3 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Playing Tunes Solo For Beginners - Misty Intro
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Great lesson to break into playing tunes solo.  Here are links to all the other vids: Misty IntroLesson 1Lesson 2Lesson 3Lesson 4Lesson 5Lesson 6Lesson 7Lesson 8
7 months 1 week ago - 1 comments
Friedman: Pedaling Etude No. 19
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Decoding Musser serial numbers?
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I am looking to buy a used Musser M55. I found one for sale by someone who is reselling an estate find, but he knows nothing of the history. Is there any way to decode Musser serial numbers to determine build date, tuning, etc.? In my…
4 years 11 months ago - 28 comments
Cmin Vocabulary Exercise Pt. 5 by Behn Gillece
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Check out the attached PDF!
3 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Musser M48 Gold with cases for sale in Southern Indiana
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Cmin Vocabulary Exercise Pt. 4 by Behn Gillece
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Blues Options
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I am a month late. But, better late than never. Here is a list of harmonic options over the blues. This was compiled by my instructor, Bert Ligon. A lot of this stuff was discussed by Tony last month, but it might help to see it all in one…
13 years 5 months ago - 5 comments
Cmin Vocabulary Exercise Pt. 3 by Behn Gillece
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Chordal Playing Revisited - Part 2
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Here is part 2 of chordal playing. It's playing in 3rds. Someting I like to do. The trick is to learn what you can and can not do with this, because you can't do everything. So you learn rythyms and phrases that you can do and try to stick…
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Chordal Playin Revisted - Part 3
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Here's another sort of technique. I just call this Bill Evans Style. I'm sure all pianists do it but I noticed it listening to him. 
4 months ago - 0 comments
Jan 2025 Coffee House with Mario Deciutiis
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We had a great hang with Mario. Here's a timeline in case you want to zero in on anything.I had AI make a podcast of the video. It's attached just for fun! Based on the provided audio excerpts, here's a timeline of the meeting, with…
4 months ago - 0 comments
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