Re: [Harp-L] Low Wattage Jazz at SPAH

[Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

I spent a couple of years arpeggiating rhythm changes in all 12 keys of
both harps.  It taught me a lot.  For the diatonic, I suggest learning
where the root notes of the chords are.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com


On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 7:42 PM, David Fairweather <dmf273@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Rather than search for "easy" jazz tunes.   I'd suggest that anyone
> desiring to play jazz learn the basic structures:
>
> 1) The Blues
> 2)  Rhythm Changes (I Got Rhythm)  or "AABA" changes.
>
> Even if all you can do is play the melody to "I Got Rhythm",  at least
> you'll be on the right path and pointed in the right direction towards a
> whole slew of classic jazz tunes based on those same chords:  "Christopher
> Columbus", "Cottontail",  "Anthropology",  "Salt Peanuts",  and dozens
> more.
>
> Any diatonic players have any tips for playing Rhythm Changes on a short
> harp?   How about harp switching at the bridge?
>