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Johnwick88 New Member
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I'm about to reveal the most obvious yet probably most ignored jazz improvisation secret to "successful" jazz improvisation. What do I mean by successful? When you are able to sound like a pro jazz soloist, in that you are building your solo phrase upon phrase to a climax, using an assortment of articulations, intervals, and ideas. |
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This is great! Thank you! |
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Just a simple thanks for this valuable information! Wow! |
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Is there a way to download or copy a thread like this for offline use? |
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Amazing forum with well detailed information and tips! |
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Very useful for students who need a detailed explanation! |
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'New Kid' here... Starting from the 1st post...Looks like it's gonna be quite a while till I catch up! ![](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif) _________________ MH |
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WOW! I've been trying to figure out how to improv. and I've been trying some of this stuff and it actually works! |
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Patrick Hasselbank Regular Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:05 pm Post subject: Re: Jazz Improvisation, Jamey Aebersold |
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JAZZ-PLAYER-COLLECTOR wrote: | I have taught Jazz Improv for about 30 years now. I notice many players
wish to be able to improvise but simply don't know how to get started.
Many get Jamey Aebersold's Volume 1 book/CD set to start with but then
find it quite daunting. There is so much information in it, that people often
feel that it will be too difficult and they quickly give up. I can make Jamey
Aebersold's method books/CDs much easier to understand, and therefore
a much more enjoyable and successful experience!
I'll present very small bits for beginners to fully digest and it will be done
quite slowly, one lesson at a time. If all goes well, it'll lead to many posts
that can take a person from beginner to advanced. There are many small
steps to be taken, but learned one at a time each will be very simple and
easy to understand.
................................*** LESSON NUMBER 1 ***..................................
When one begins trying to play by ear along with some music for the first
time, they quickly find that some notes sound good in certain places, while
others sound 'wrong' or 'bad'. Eventually, we see that almost any note can
sound right if used in the correct way, but in the beginning the student will
need to think of the various notes as either 'right notes' or 'wrong notes'.
If you try to improvise along with some music in the key of C major, it'll
quickly become obvious that the notes of the C major scale will generally
sound "right", and the other notes will sound "wrong" (especially if they're
held for more than just a beat or two). If the song is in the key of F major,
the notes of the F major scale will generally sound good, and in the key of
G major, the notes of the G major scale will sound good, etc, etc...
Sometimes in the middle of a song you may notice that a different scale
may be needed for certain sections. For the beginner, this is what improv
is all about, knowing which scales yield good sounding notes. Sometimes
one scale will work well for a whole song, but usually more than one scale
is needed. Later, the improv student begins to learn 'licks' based on these
scales (which help make his improvisations sound much more advanced)
but it all starts with the basic scales.
It is necessary to learn to play all 12 major scales very well right away. I
suggest starting this project now if you want to begin jazz improv with me.
Just start with the simple ones first like C, F, Bb, Eb, G, D and A. That is 7
scales (through 3 flats and 3 sharps). The last five scales can be learned
more gradually, perhaps one each week, and you will be doing just fine.
You must eventually know these 12 scales "like the back of your hand",
and then everything will go very smoothly. Without them you will soon
crash and burn. So get yourself a schedule in mind and start now. I will
keep posting, but you should just take it all slowly, at your own pace.
Specific questions will be answered right here on this thread, so posting
questions is welcomed, especially the kind that might benefit everyone!!
Be sure to get Jamey Aebersold's book/CD Volume 1. If you want to get
stocked up for a year's worth of study get Volumes 2, 3 and 5 too. Later
I'll ask you to buy just a few books that will last you a very long time!!
I'll be going to great lengths to make this thread a logical way to learn
everything you need to know in a very efficient and enjoyable manner
using the first few Aebersold albums as a foundation. It is organized as
a kind of method system that can take you step-by-step from beginner
to advanced. This course of study presents information in a logical way
along with appropriate play-along tracks for each new bit of material. I
feel that almost anyone can follow along and reach their goals... if they
simply stick with it.
www.aebersold.com
www.penders.com
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SEPTEMBER 2009... It's now nearly 5 years since I began this thread.
THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 150 LESSONS WRITTEN SO FAR AND OVER
80,000 VISITS BY INTERESTED PEOPLE!
I'm honored to have been appreciated by so many!! I hope people will
benefit from this project for many years to come. Below are just a few
of the comments I've received about this thread.
CRJAZZMAN wrote:
Thank you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! 40+ years old and been playing lead all my trumpet life. Always wanted to get into improv. This stuff is pure GOLD! Now I can start a more deliberate path to organized creativity! It removes the confusion by getting it stripped down and keeping it simple so we can "get it". Thanks again!
Pat Harbison wrote:
Tom, This is great stuff! It's like you are putting together really clear lesson plans for self-teaching. Bravo! (then later on he says) If you edit these posts into chapters or just take these posts to a good editor or co-writer you'll have one of the best improv books on the market. This stuff rocks! PH
JasonHarrelson wrote:
For anyone wishing to take the leap to improv... follow Tom's advice. I've had the pleasure of hearing him play and believe me, his words are as solid as his own playing.
plp wrote:
Tom, where were you 25 years ago when I needed this???? People, and particularly you youngsters, this is pure gold! To be able to couple this instruction with the Jamey Aebersold play along CDs is one of the best ideas I've seen on this site since the BE forum! Thank you for this excellent tool...
Robert Rowe wrote:
You have paved the way for many of us to progress with our studies and further our understanding of many confusing improvising concepts. Thanks for your contributions. I have a great deal of admiration and respect for you. You are "giving back" something to the world.
LondonHusker wrote:
Tom has obviously put a great deal of his heart and soul into constructing the lessons contained on this thread. These efforts display both his passion for music in general and for sharing with others his love for jazz improvisation in particular. This thread has become a valuable resource for many new to jazz improvisation as well as many of us who work daily with young jazz musicians. I encourage Tom to continue sharing his insights with the rest of us. His efforts are most appreciated.
Gene wrote:
Tom, thank you ever so much for doing this. I have just today seen the thread. As a comeback guy with a forty year lay off this is great. I have being intriged with Jazz and improvising, but how does a 55 year old man learn to do it... You have very graciously answered that and in a way that is fun to follow. Let me go find the books. Wonder how long it will take me to catch up to lesson 129!!!
Carlos Cuenca wrote:
Dear Tom, I would like you to know you have a new student. Man, your lessons are simply great! It's systematic, and most importantly, really progressive! I'm just beginning with your classes, but I'll definitely look forward to following your program. Great work, great way of sharring your experience!!
Bronz-O-Lyte wrote:
I stumbled onto TH and was really impressed with the knowledge shared by all on this forum, but frankly you blew me away with this thread. I'm amazed that somebody would dedicate this much time and energy to sharing this kind of information. You've given me even more incentive to practice and to get my chops back into shape. Thankyou.
MFMeow wrote:
Hi Tom, Big thank you! I've decided it's high time I learn to improvise. I've always loved jazz, but improvising was a big mystery to me and I was extremely envious of those who had crossed that bridge. I decided that I'm an intelligent person and I should be able to figure this stuff out. It's all about baby steps. I just recently started with Aebersold Book 1, and I wanted to thank you for all the time you've put into this and for making improvisation more accessible. Kirsten
..............................................................................................................................................................................
This thread will allow players to learn at their own pace in a step-by-
step fashion. Each of these 150 lessons can be studied and mastered
at your own pace as you apply everything learned to the "play-along"
tracks. I've been teaching improv using these book/cd sets for many
years now, and I can assure you success if you will stick to a gradual
plan of daily study. All the information is given in a very logical order
to make it easy to understand.
I hope you will try this out and join in the fun. There is nothing more
satisfying than simply closing your eyes and being able to play what
you feel!! I love jazz so much, I just can't imagine a world without it.
Your Friend, Tom in Texas
JAZZ-PLAYER-COLLECTOR |
Thank you for that!!! Very enjoyable!!!!! _________________ Check out my scores: https://musescore.com/sheetmusic
The program of training me as a musician: https://musescore.com/courses/trumpet |
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Bronxgroove Regular Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Jazz Improvisation, Jamey Aebersold |
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JAZZ-PLAYER-COLLECTOR wrote: | I have taught Jazz Improv for about 30 years now. I notice many players
wish to be able to improvise but simply don't know how to get started.
Many get Jamey Aebersold's Volume 1 book/CD set to start with but then
find it quite daunting. There is so much information in it, that people often
feel that it will be too difficult and they quickly give up. I can make Jamey
Aebersold's method books/CDs much easier to understand, and therefore
a much more enjoyable and successful experience!
I'll present very small bits for beginners to fully digest and it will be done
quite slowly, one lesson at a time. If all goes well, it'll lead to many posts
that can take a person from beginner to advanced. There are many small
steps to be taken, but learned one at a time each will be very simple and
easy to understand.
................................*** LESSON NUMBER 1 ***..................................
When one begins trying to play by ear along with some music for the first
time, they quickly find that some notes sound good in certain places, while
others sound 'wrong' or 'bad'. Eventually, we see that almost any note can
sound right if used in the correct way, but in the beginning the student will
need to think of the various notes as either 'right notes' or 'wrong notes'.
If you try to improvise along with some music in the key of C major, it'll
quickly become obvious that the notes of the C major scale will generally
sound "right", and the other notes will sound "wrong" (especially if they're
held for more than just a beat or two). If the song is in the key of F major,
the notes of the F major scale will generally sound good, and in the key of
G major, the notes of the G major scale will sound good, etc, etc...
Sometimes in the middle of a song you may notice that a different scale
may be needed for certain sections. For the beginner, this is what improv
is all about, knowing which scales yield good sounding notes. Sometimes
one scale will work well for a whole song, but usually more than one scale
is needed. Later, the improv student begins to learn 'licks' based on these
scales (which help make his improvisations sound much more advanced)
but it all starts with the basic scales.
It is necessary to learn to play all 12 major scales very well right away. I
suggest starting this project now if you want to begin jazz improv with me.
Just start with the simple ones first like C, F, Bb, Eb, G, D and A. That is 7
scales (through 3 flats and 3 sharps). The last five scales can be learned
more gradually, perhaps one each week, and you will be doing just fine.
You must eventually know these 12 scales "like the back of your hand",
and then everything will go very smoothly. Without them you will soon
crash and burn. So get yourself a schedule in mind and start now. I will
keep posting, but you should just take it all slowly, at your own pace.
Specific questions will be answered right here on this thread, so posting
questions is welcomed, especially the kind that might benefit everyone!!
Be sure to get Jamey Aebersold's book/CD Volume 1. If you want to get
stocked up for a year's worth of study get Volumes 2, 3 and 5 too. Later
I'll ask you to buy just a few books that will last you a very long time!!
I'll be going to great lengths to make this thread a logical way to learn
everything you need to know in a very efficient and enjoyable manner
using the first few Aebersold albums as a foundation. It is organized as
a kind of method system that can take you step-by-step from beginner
to advanced. This course of study presents information in a logical way
along with appropriate play-along tracks for each new bit of material. I
feel that almost anyone can follow along and reach their goals... if they
simply stick with it.
www.aebersold.com
www.penders.com
.......................................................................................................
SEPTEMBER 2009... It's now nearly 5 years since I began this thread.
THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 150 LESSONS WRITTEN SO FAR AND OVER
80,000 VISITS BY INTERESTED PEOPLE!
I'm honored to have been appreciated by so many!! I hope people will
benefit from this project for many years to come. Below are just a few
of the comments I've received about this thread.
CRJAZZMAN wrote:
Thank you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! 40+ years old and been playing lead all my trumpet life. Always wanted to get into improv. This stuff is pure GOLD! Now I can start a more deliberate path to organized creativity! It removes the confusion by getting it stripped down and keeping it simple so we can "get it". Thanks again!
Pat Harbison wrote:
Tom, This is great stuff! It's like you are putting together really clear lesson plans for self-teaching. Bravo! (then later on he says) If you edit these posts into chapters or just take these posts to a good editor or co-writer you'll have one of the best improv books on the market. This stuff rocks! PH
JasonHarrelson wrote:
For anyone wishing to take the leap to improv... follow Tom's advice. I've had the pleasure of hearing him play and believe me, his words are as solid as his own playing.
plp wrote:
Tom, where were you 25 years ago when I needed this???? People, and particularly you youngsters, this is pure gold! To be able to couple this instruction with the Jamey Aebersold play along CDs is one of the best ideas I've seen on this site since the BE forum! Thank you for this excellent tool...
Robert Rowe wrote:
You have paved the way for many of us to progress with our studies and further our understanding of many confusing improvising concepts. Thanks for your contributions. I have a great deal of admiration and respect for you. You are "giving back" something to the world.
LondonHusker wrote:
Tom has obviously put a great deal of his heart and soul into constructing the lessons contained on this thread. These efforts display both his passion for music in general and for sharing with others his love for jazz improvisation in particular. This thread has become a valuable resource for many new to jazz improvisation as well as many of us who work daily with young jazz musicians. I encourage Tom to continue sharing his insights with the rest of us. His efforts are most appreciated.
Gene wrote:
Tom, thank you ever so much for doing this. I have just today seen the thread. As a comeback guy with a forty year lay off this is great. I have being intriged with Jazz and improvising, but how does a 55 year old man learn to do it... You have very graciously answered that and in a way that is fun to follow. Let me go find the books. Wonder how long it will take me to catch up to lesson 129!!!
Carlos Cuenca wrote:
Dear Tom, I would like you to know you have a new student. Man, your lessons are simply great! It's systematic, and most importantly, really progressive! I'm just beginning with your classes, but I'll definitely look forward to following your program. Great work, great way of sharring your experience!!
Bronz-O-Lyte wrote:
I stumbled onto TH and was really impressed with the knowledge shared by all on this forum, but frankly you blew me away with this thread. I'm amazed that somebody would dedicate this much time and energy to sharing this kind of information. You've given me even more incentive to practice and to get my chops back into shape. Thankyou.
MFMeow wrote:
Hi Tom, Big thank you! I've decided it's high time I learn to improvise. I've always loved jazz, but improvising was a big mystery to me and I was extremely envious of those who had crossed that bridge. I decided that I'm an intelligent person and I should be able to figure this stuff out. It's all about baby steps. I just recently started with Aebersold Book 1, and I wanted to thank you for all the time you've put into this and for making improvisation more accessible. Kirsten
..............................................................................................................................................................................
This thread will allow players to learn at their own pace in a step-by-
step fashion. Each of these 150 lessons can be studied and mastered
at your own pace as you apply everything learned to the "play-along"
tracks. I've been teaching improv using these book/cd sets for many
years now, and I can assure you success if you will stick to a gradual
plan of daily study. All the information is given in a very logical order
to make it easy to understand.
I hope you will try this out and join in the fun. There is nothing more
satisfying than simply closing your eyes and being able to play what
you feel!! I love jazz so much, I just can't imagine a world without it.
Your Friend, Tom in Texas
JAZZ-PLAYER-COLLECTOR |
Tom
Thanks for posting this. I'm just starting Jazz and this is a huge help. _________________ Yamaha YTR-8335LAII |
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