[Harp-L] Jazz Imnprovisising on the chromatic

[Michael Rubin]

Along the same lines I have been doing Bebop Boot Camp.  It's $80 for a
pile of lessons.  This teacher is very good.  I am uncertain how easy it
would be for beginners.
Michael Rubin
michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Mon, Jan 22, 2018 at 5:21 PM, Alexander Savelyev <
alexander.savelyev at xxxxx> wrote:

> Just to add, i have just completed a Coursera online course from Betklee
> college of music called "Jazz Improvisation". It was free on offer some
> time ago, but i finished it (watching/listening) only now. A great way to
> get a general idea on where to start and how to proceed. You should
> definitely check it - will save you years in search of the truth.
>
> Alex
>
> On Tue, 23 Jan 2018 at 00:53 Jordan Feldman via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > The Jamey Aebersold stuff is great.  I have most of the volumes, but with
> > today's technology, apps such as iReal Pro are even better, cheaper and
> > allow you to change key, tempo, backing instruments, number of cycles,
> > everything.  One caveat, is that chord notation is presented as opposed
> to
> > lead sheets, so you'll have to either know the head or have a fake book
> for
> > the head, assuming you read.  But, for learning how to play through a
> > progression there is nothing easier and as flexible.
> > For about $12 you can have the app and thousands of tunes loaded in it in
> > 10 minutes.
> >
> > > On Jan 22, 2018, at 2:58 PM, philharpn--- via Harp-L <
> harp-l at xxxxx>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm shocked that no one has mentioned Jamey Aebersold books/CD/DVDs.
> > >
> > > His books and videos are available everywhere but also at his own web
> > site.
> > >
> > > For openers, there is his DVD "Jazz: Anyone Can Improvise! - DVD" . at
> > $19.95. <jazzbooks.com>
> > >
> > > Check out:
> > >
> > > VOLUME 1 - HOW TO PLAY JAZZ & IMPROVISE now with 2 CDs! ($19.95)
> > >
> > > VOLUME 2 - NOTHIN' BUT BLUES ($15.90)
> > > but you can get your own copy at jazzbook dot com.
> > >
> > > ALSO NOTE: Free  downloads are listed at the bottom of the page:
> > >
> > > jazz handbook
> > > scale and chord reference
> > > nomenclature
> > > scale syllabus
> > > dominant 7th tree of scale choices
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Slim Heilpern <slim at xxxxx>
> > > To: JERL WELCH <dfwhoot at xxxxx>; harp-l harp-l <harp-l at xxxxx>
> > > Sent: Mon, Jan 22, 2018 10:13 am
> > > Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Jazz Imnprovisising on the chromatic
> > >
> > > Hi Jerl -
> > >
> > > I?m afraid there?s no simple answer to your question, but here?s my 2
> or
> > 3 cents:
> > >
> > > What you?re asking, for the most part, has little to do with what kind
> > of axe you?re playing (harmonica or otherwise) beyond being able to play
> > that instrument chromatically. If you already know how to improvise over
> a
> > blues or country chord progression, then you can think of improvising
> over
> > jazz as a considerably more complex version of the same thing. I say more
> > complex partially because of the chord structure on many jazz tunes and
> > also because the music has evolved relatively quickly from its beginnings
> > over the last century and encompasses a very wide range of influences,
> > styles, and approaches.
> > >
> > > Jazz improvisation comes more quickly to some than others (I?m in the
> > ?others? category, been working at it for many years and I still feel
> like
> > a beginner). For most of us it requires a lot of diligence and patience
> to
> > make any real progress (I myself am good on patience, less so on
> diligence).
> > >
> > > There are many approaches, but I would say the first thing is to make
> > sure you?re well versed in whatever music you?re trying to play. Just
> like
> > any style of music you're trying to learn, you need to be a good listener
> > and appreciator of that style if you?re going to be convincing when you
> > play it. Dixieland jazz is the foundation that other styles of jazz sit
> on,
> > so it?s not a bad place to start. Listen to Louis Armstrong and pay
> > attention to the _way_ he plays the melody (phrasing) as well as the
> > content of his solos and the way he plays them. That?s probably as good a
> > place to start as any.
> > >
> > > Most people can improvise more easily singing, humming, or whistling
> > than we can on our instruments, so it can be helpful to try to improvise
> > this way and then try to emulate what you did on your instrument.
> > >
> > > In parallel with that, I would suggest a course in music theory (if you
> > need to, start with basic music theory before moving on to jazz theory).
> To
> > play reasonably well, you?re going to have to learn that either by
> osmosis
> > or by studying it and a bit of study can accelerate the learning process.
> > >
> > > And then there?s learning the various scales and arpeggios in all keys,
> > also really important. Sounds like drudgery, but it can be fun and I?m
> > convinced it improves brain function ;-).
> > >
> > > I hope this helps even just a little bit!
> > >
> > > - Slim
> > >
> > > http://slimandpenny <http://slimandpenny/>.com
> > >
> > >> On Jan 21, 2018, at 12:34 PM, JERL WELCH <dfwhoot at xxxxx> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Learning to perform melodies on jazz tunes is not that difficult ,
> with
> > a little practice and talent , but to improvise beyond is another process
> > that I'm having problems with properly. Any suggestions out there from
> some
> > of you jazz chromatic players. I know that to play a jazz tune , one
> starts
> > with the head, then improvise , then head and out.I would like to know
> for
> > myself , plus to share with our monthly harmonica meetings, HOOT.
> > >> Thanks, Jerl Welch
> > >>
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> > >
> >
> > --
> Best regards,
>
> Alexander Savelyev
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> E-mail: alexander.savelyev at xxxxx
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