Re: [Harp-L] Toots' Formula - transcription & analysis

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Hi Wim

I took a look at your transcription. Are these rhythmically intricate
phrases typical in Toot's playing?

Cheers


> It's such an immense pleasure to work on this new page. For many years I
> had planned to share the many solo transcriptions that I've done in the
> years. Especially the transcriptions of great moments in Toots' playing.
>
> Why those "great moment in Toots' playing"? Because I think he is a genius
> in applying harmonica specific lines that fit so incredibly well within
> the harmonic context of the passage. We all can learn a lot from his
> approach and there is so little good material out there ... with "good" I
> mean transcriptions and analysis by someone that plays the harmonica. Most
> of the transcription out there are made by conservatory students or
> musicians that play another instrument. So, I thought let's add my 2 cents
> to the wonderful world of Toots' way of playing jazz.
>
> Another event triggered me to start writing this article. A week ago I
> listened again to his album Footprints. Especially the tune If You Could
> See Me Now struck me! I suddenly realized that Toots' playing on this tune
> includes 99% of his "formula". By analyzing this one recording, we can
> grasp almost every aspect of Toots' playing. That we be nice ... wouldn't
> it ... ;-)
>
> Well, I started yesterday and also today I worked on the transcription.
> For you to enjoy the first results at
> http://www.effortlessharmonica.com/harmonica-how-to-play/tunes/jazz-standards/toots-formula/
>
> I will finish that webpage bit by bit and will inform you through the blog
> of the progress. By subscribing to the blog (e-mail) you will
> automatically receive digests on a daily basis.
>
> Hope to see you at http://www.effortlessharmonica.com .
>
> Have great fun,
>
> Wim
>