Well, I will have to give some sort of short workshop at the WVC (World Vibes Congress) this year. I was going to take notes and keep a diary on my computer and thought I would do it here. So I'll blog here and you guys can give me your two cents.
On Saturday we will link to all the videos for the second portion of the Day of Percussion on this page. Some players are playing live from 12-2. Others are submitting video which i will link to here.
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Questions? Thoughts? What did you think? Let's talk about his book, here.
I have some things to say but I'll wait. How about some of you start. Gary will check in to answer questions and comment (I'm pretty sure).
🎵 Play A Great Rhythm Changes In 3 Months – Week 8
Over the past three weeks, we've gradually expanded our melodic vocabulary.
We started with:
• 3rds and 7ths
• Embellished guide-tone lines
• Chromatic and flat 9 dominant vocabulary
This week, we continue that progression by introducing two of the most recognizable sounds in bebop improvisation:
👉 The diminished scale
👉 The bebop scale
🎵 Play A Great Rhythm Changes In 3 Months – Week 7
Over the past two weeks, we've been developing melodic lines from the inside out.
We started by connecting the 3rds and 7ths, then expanded those guide-tone lines with more melodic movement and common harmonic variations.
This week, we take another major step toward authentic bebop language.
👉 Flat 9 dominant vocabulary.
🎵 Play A Great Rhythm Changes In 3 Months – Week 6
Last week, we introduced one of the most important concepts in jazz improvisation:
👉 Connecting the harmony through the 3rds and 7ths.
Those guide tones gave us a clear picture of the rhythm changes progression while keeping the melodic language relatively simple.
This week, we take the next step.
👉 We're keeping the same guide-tone foundation, but embellishing the lines.
I have been using an AI notetaker. When I practice I talk about things out loud. Then the app (Plaud) sums up everything and distills it down. Here's what it gave me today:
I know some people are not into AI. But I love it. It writes my code now, records meetings and notes and my thoughts and just sums everything up for me!
Here's my version of this cool solo by Milt Jackson on Bag's Opus.
🎵 Play A Great Rhythm Changes In 3 Months – Week 5
Over the first four weeks of this series, we've focused entirely on harmony:
• Learning the form
• Internalizing common voicings
• Exploring different textures
• Developing comping rhythms and syncopation
This week, we shift gears.
👉 We're introducing line exercises.
Just like Week 5 of the blues series, we're beginning with one of the most important concepts in jazz improvisation:
👉 3rds and 7ths.