So..... Someone (not me) submitted this recording of David and I playing at PASIC in 2018 as a favorite cd (but it's not a CD). While it's not a traditional CD, it's a full-length performance, and I'm featured on it. I initially felt…
Just did this for a student.
Bb Blues.
Transcribe my solo. Do you understand it?
take the pdf and play the chord solo. memorize it and put it through keys.
MEMORIZE IT!
also memorize the solo and play that in different keys.
feel free…
A couple years ago I had some minor issues with the thumb on my right hand, but it went away. Now my right little finger hurts like crazy and it pops and catches when I close my hand, especially first thing in the morning. I…
Finally doing some maintenance on my Jenco 3-octave vibraphone, for which I received some helpful advice here in the past. What I've done so far:- Replaced both cords, all the post insulators and the dampening felt with brand new…
In this section, we continue with the F#7–B7–E7–A7–D7–G7–C7–F7 progression in measures 1-4, but with a simplified rhythmic approach. Rather than relying on continuous eighth-note lines, this version demonstrates how to outline the changes…
Here is a chord melody to Just Friends. I put up a quick audio version which is similar to the pdf, but I just wanted to do my thing, which is partly on the pdf! Right? It changes each time I play it, in little ways. I left the…
Expanding Vocabulary Over the A SectionContinuing our exploration of rhythm changes, this lesson focuses on another set of substitute chord changes for the A section. While the general framework remains the same, this version features a…
Hi vibes players,I am a vibes and piano player frm Germany. I bought an Omega 5 years ago via Steve Weiss. I love the sound of the instrument, but am in despair now. I never did any harm to it, but 4 months ago the dampening bar was…
I am always working with students on their hands. Quite a few have problems and bad habits. Well for that matter we all at some level usually have a problem or two and a bad habit or two! You HAVE to get your hands together and…
Just some stuff to think about with double sticking as well as a way to practice double sticking. i do feel that we want to do as much alternate sticking as we can. I know some disagree including David Friedman. So take it for what it…
Expanding Vocabulary Over the Second A SectionIn previous lessons, we explored the bridge of rhythm changes and how to apply those concepts to other tunes. We also examined one possible approach to the first A section, demonstrating how…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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