all-levels

I was inspired by Tony's "Donna Lee" and decided to give it a try. I kinda liked it until the last chorus, where it got a bit "fuzzy".

Beautiful composition by Ralph Towner as played on the superb recording Matchbook featuring Gary Burton and Ralph Towner. I really enjoy listening to and playing duo since it can be so intimate, subtle and interactive. Gary and Ralph's playing on the recording is brilliant and impeccable. So many gems on that recording. I remember when Matchbook was released in 1975. I was taking private lessons with Gary at the time and we were playing those tunes from the recording. Also wonderful sound and production from the ECM label headed by Manfred Eicher.

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

For this week:

I've posted an Epic Etude. With 4 parts.

Part 1 - Double Stops and Very Rhythmic
Part 2 - Chord Etude
Part 3 - Rhythmic Solo
Part 4 - Chord Melody Solo

I've also posted a quarter note solo.

If you're going for the certificate:

Beginners:

1. Play the Melody
2. Play the Chords
3. Play the Quarter Note Solo

Intermediate/Advanced

Hi all,

Here are some exercises and etudes for Fried Bananas. Pick two of them and post. This will count towards a pass for the week. Good luck!

Behn

Another discovery - By his name he should be Polish. A lot of body language but I like what he plays. Enjoy...

scrapple from the apple

Here are my assignments for 7WOB-1 (Seven Weeks of Bebop Week One)

There are 3 courses here you choose which path you are on

In order to get a certificate,