Jesse, if you're looking for chord names to help with soloing, I'd suggest using a scale instead of the chords. The e harmonic minor scale works throughout: E-F#-G-A-B-C-D#-E (fingerings: 12-2-0-12-2-0-2-0 note:--you can substitute "23" for the seventh note (D#), as this might be better in tune. use your ears)
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation. I have been trying to play trumpet with a local gypsy jazz band and having not played trumpet for almost 30 years it’s been a struggle to get my lip back and come up with interesting solo work. This video is a big help.
Glad to hear it, Brian! Sorry for the slow reply. You might be interested in the newer versions of this melody. MUCH better sound! Here's the link for the basic melody: th-cam.com/video/NqixwPYRw5A/w-d-xo.html and the more advanced one: th-cam.com/video/3qwmqrKZXcc/w-d-xo.html
@Thatoneyoyokid The basic idea is that lacquer (that clear stuff that prevents the polished metal from oxidizing) tends to dampen the natural vibration of the instrument, so a raw brass instrument is slightly more resonant than one with lacquer. It takes pretty sophisticated hearing ability to perceive the difference, though....
The chords and melody for this tune are written out in my book: "Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn" which you can get in hard copy or e-book in many countries (US, Canada, UK, India, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, & Brazil). Go to Amazon.com Each chord is 2 bars (16 bars total). This is in TRUMPET pitch. Take it down a whole step for concert pitch: B7, Emin7, B7, Cmaj7, Amin, Emin7, B7, Emin7
@JCMcGee Yes, it's concert A to concert F. I know, it's annoying and kind of baffling. I'm sure there's a reason, but I can never remember what it is. It could be that the open horn (no valves down) sounds a concert Bb. But the open horn kind of implies C, so maybe that's why it's written that way for the horn. There are trumpets that sound a whole step higher when played open (no valves). These are called C trumpets. yeah, it's weird.....
@TheCJWemyssChannel yeah, it's a very popular tune. I've heard Ruben Gonzalez (piano) quote this during one of his extended solos on a great tune called Cumbanchero (on the "Introducing Ruben Gonzalez" album). Django does a great version, too, but check out Bireli Lagrene's version. I'll try to post it here somewhere
Thanks, Bob. It's in the Gypsy Jazz fake books. I'd suggest learning it by ear w/ this vid. Or you can get it in either of my trumpet books, but you could find it online for free. It's in the public domain. The tune's in E minor (D min concert pitch). For solos, the E harmonic minor scale works throughout. Here's the notes for Bb trumpet, in order. : B-Bb-B-C-B B-Bb-B-C-B E-F-E-Eb F#-G-F#-E G-A-G-F#-C F#-G-F#-B B-Bb-B-C-B-G-F#-E
@BillKillIll yeah, no problemo. Go to my site to get it (address below). It's under "Chapter 10: Simple Tunes" at the bottom of the page. I've also linked to an mp3 of the tune. Here's the page address: AllAboutTrumpet [dot] com [slash] ST [slash] extras [dot] html
@Feeman2 aww, thanks.... If you want to REALLY hear someone awesome, check out Terell Stafford, Avishai Cohen, Kenny Dorham, Clifford Brown, Fats Navarro, Dizzy, Miles, Wallace Roney.... such a huge list. These guys are truly awesome....
@brasstringed It's a half-valve technique. You can see one of my videos on this, or check out my book, Sound the Trumpet (at AllAboutTrumpet[dot]com. The half-valve technique is used for other things too, like falls, glissando, doit, etc. It helps give the horn a more vocal quality. Search TH-cam for "Harnum, half-valve" and you'll find the vid.
Ace. Just been learning this tune and your brilliant video really helps! Off to subscribe! Thanks. Ahh, transcribing! I've played ukulele for years, the guy who teaches me trumpet is an old Gypsy/Klezmer player. He doesn't read and when I try to learn to read, it's (for want of a better word!) a MindF*** @ 6.33 you say "B to G" (A to F?) I know it's correct, but why is it done this way? To do withROOT note of instrument or to do with being able to read for any brass instrument?
What technique are you using to slide from note to note. Its not a slur because I see you that you tend to hold your valves while doing so. What exactly are you doing?
Thanks! Just moved from Chicago where I played with a group called Swang. Am working on two full sets of music, looping, and adding percussion and singing. We'll see how it goes....
how do you do the note changes around 2:19? i know this video is old, but i've been watching your lessons and you use that resource a lot. thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Not sure which lick you're referring to, but one that happens there is a chromatic rolling 2nds kind of thing. I think of the notes in groups of threes so, from E the notes would be E-F-F#, F-F#-G, F#-G-G#, etc. Thanks for the question. Relistening to my playing back then made me realize I need to upload a new one. This one makes me cringe now. :)
Jon Harnum i'm referring to the sound you make between the notes, it sounds great (by the way, this video sounds great to me, so you must have improved a lot!) thanks for the reply.
+Peder Hill . No prob, thanks for asking. 2 measures for each chord (I'm giving you trumpet pitch, not concert pitch). For instruments like piano/guitar, you have to go down a whole step to get the right chord (E=D, etc.) B7 (A7 concert pitch) Emin (Dmin concert pitch) B7 (A7 concert pitch) Cmaj7 (Bbmaj7 concert pitch) A-7 (G-7 concert pitch) Emin (Dmin concert pitch) B7 (A7 concert pitch) Emin (Dmin concert pitch)
It's an old Monette, #504, made around 1989 or so. Monette mouthpiece, too. Great horn.
Jesse, if you're looking for chord names to help with soloing, I'd suggest using a scale instead of the chords. The e harmonic minor scale works throughout:
E-F#-G-A-B-C-D#-E (fingerings: 12-2-0-12-2-0-2-0 note:--you can substitute "23" for the seventh note (D#), as this might be better in tune. use your ears)
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation. I have been trying to play trumpet with a local gypsy jazz band and having not played trumpet for almost 30 years it’s been a struggle to get my lip back and come up with interesting solo work. This video is a big help.
Glad to hear it, Brian! Sorry for the slow reply. You might be interested in the newer versions of this melody. MUCH better sound! Here's the link for the basic melody: th-cam.com/video/NqixwPYRw5A/w-d-xo.html
and the more advanced one: th-cam.com/video/3qwmqrKZXcc/w-d-xo.html
@Thatoneyoyokid
The basic idea is that lacquer (that clear stuff that prevents the polished metal from oxidizing) tends to dampen the natural vibration of the instrument, so a raw brass instrument is slightly more resonant than one with lacquer. It takes pretty sophisticated hearing ability to perceive the difference, though....
Really nice!
A new video/tutorial playing minor swing maybe? Will be awesome
Coming soon!
The chords and melody for this tune are written out in my book: "Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn" which you can get in hard copy or e-book in many countries (US, Canada, UK, India, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, & Brazil). Go to Amazon.com
Each chord is 2 bars (16 bars total). This is in TRUMPET pitch. Take it down a whole step for concert pitch:
B7, Emin7, B7, Cmaj7, Amin, Emin7, B7, Emin7
@JCMcGee
Yes, it's concert A to concert F. I know, it's annoying and kind of baffling. I'm sure there's a reason, but I can never remember what it is. It could be that the open horn (no valves down) sounds a concert Bb. But the open horn kind of implies C, so maybe that's why it's written that way for the horn. There are trumpets that sound a whole step higher when played open (no valves). These are called C trumpets. yeah, it's weird.....
i think this is a very good jazzy lessons!!!! goooooood work!!!!
Thanks Jon, that was awesome.
Very welcome
also: you can use the E harmonic minor scale to solo over the whole thing:
e, f#, g, a, b, c, d#, e
@TheCJWemyssChannel
yeah, it's a very popular tune. I've heard Ruben Gonzalez (piano) quote this during one of his extended solos on a great tune called Cumbanchero (on the "Introducing Ruben Gonzalez" album). Django does a great version, too, but check out Bireli Lagrene's version. I'll try to post it here somewhere
sounds like czardas!! nice work i really like your style
saludos desde Mexico
Great vid Jon! Good spirit. Can I ask what trumpet and mouthpiece you're using? The sound really got me!!!
Thanks, Bob. It's in the Gypsy Jazz fake books. I'd suggest learning it by ear w/ this vid.
Or you can get it in either of my trumpet books, but you could find it online for free. It's in the public domain. The tune's in E minor (D min concert pitch). For solos, the E harmonic minor scale works throughout. Here's the notes for Bb trumpet, in order. :
B-Bb-B-C-B
B-Bb-B-C-B
E-F-E-Eb
F#-G-F#-E
G-A-G-F#-C
F#-G-F#-B
B-Bb-B-C-B-G-F#-E
great playing great song where can i get the chart?
@BillKillIll
yeah, no problemo. Go to my site to get it (address below). It's under "Chapter 10: Simple Tunes" at the bottom of the page.
I've also linked to an mp3 of the tune. Here's the page address:
AllAboutTrumpet [dot] com [slash] ST [slash] extras [dot] html
nice video,, hope i can also make one like that
@Feeman2
aww, thanks.... If you want to REALLY hear someone awesome, check out Terell Stafford, Avishai Cohen, Kenny Dorham, Clifford Brown, Fats Navarro, Dizzy, Miles, Wallace Roney.... such a huge list. These guys are truly awesome....
@brasstringed
It's a half-valve technique. You can see one of my videos on this, or check out my book, Sound the Trumpet (at AllAboutTrumpet[dot]com. The half-valve technique is used for other things too, like falls, glissando, doit, etc. It helps give the horn a more vocal quality.
Search TH-cam for "Harnum, half-valve" and you'll find the vid.
@wojciechkucha
hehe. yeah, I had to take the 1st one down. a little error in there....
you play very well!!
What kind of trumpet do you play? and what styles would you recommend a raw brass trumpet for?
AMAZING
haha! No worries, buddy. My pleasure.
Ace. Just been learning this tune and your brilliant video really helps!
Off to subscribe! Thanks.
Ahh, transcribing! I've played ukulele for years, the guy who teaches me trumpet is an old Gypsy/Klezmer player. He doesn't read and when I try to learn to read, it's (for want of a better word!) a MindF*** @ 6.33 you say "B to G" (A to F?) I know it's correct, but why is it done this way? To do withROOT note of instrument or to do with being able to read for any brass instrument?
@jharnum i believe i worded it wrong, what i really want to know is what are the pros and cons of raw brass?
what are those chords... I'll give it a try but I'm not to great at pickin up jazz chords by ear
this is the best fkin video on the internet, thanks man!!! your such a help! thankyou!
awww, thanks.
@Thatoneyoyokid
It's a Monette Bb. Any type of music for a raw brass. Some people have stronger opinions about this, though.
so many thanks!!!
just as many you're welcomes!
What technique are you using to slide from note to note. Its not a slur because I see you that you tend to hold your valves while doing so. What exactly are you doing?
what kind of trumpet you got there
can you post the sheet pleas?
Very nice videos and I really like your playing. Do you play in a band? I'd like to hear more of your music.
Thanks! Just moved from Chicago where I played with a group called Swang. Am working on two full sets of music, looping, and adding percussion and singing. We'll see how it goes....
Jon Harnum
Awesome video but what key is this song in I don't have a clue?
It's in the key of D minor (concert pitch), or E minor for trumpet. Chords (for trumpet) are:
B7 | B7 | E- | E- | B7 | B7 | BbMaj7 | BbMaj7 | A- | A- | E- | E- | B7 | B7 | E- | E- :||
Thanks a whole lot. I now can perform this and it is because you.
The Tricky411
Sweet! Glad to hear it.
@Cyborg12345z
ach! I know, I always forget. Thanks!
@jharnum
Check out the vid. I've added a link to the Bireli Lagrene version.....
how do you do the note changes around 2:19? i know this video is old, but i've been watching your lessons and you use that resource a lot. thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Not sure which lick you're referring to, but one that happens there is a chromatic rolling 2nds kind of thing. I think of the notes in groups of threes so, from E the notes would be E-F-F#, F-F#-G, F#-G-G#, etc.
Thanks for the question. Relistening to my playing back then made me realize I need to upload a new one. This one makes me cringe now. :)
Jon Harnum i'm referring to the sound you make between the notes, it sounds great (by the way, this video sounds great to me, so you must have improved a lot!) thanks for the reply.
it's the lip flips, i finally found your video!
Great! Glad you found the vid on flips. I'd been meaning to write to you about them but am in Alaska (!) and limited access to the Web. Cheers!
for anybody else wondering, it's the "flip" and there's a tutorial at th-cam.com/video/AnyKprQ5M8U/w-d-xo.html
Man I miss that sound...
Dude! The sound on this video is embarrassing! Check out the new one: th-cam.com/video/3qwmqrKZXcc/w-d-xo.html
I don't think I ever even said thanks. where are my manners... thanks man!
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I'd be grateful to know what guitar chords you played? cheers
+Peder Hill . No prob, thanks for asking.
2 measures for each chord (I'm giving you trumpet pitch, not concert pitch). For instruments like piano/guitar, you have to go down a whole step to get the right chord (E=D, etc.)
B7 (A7 concert pitch)
Emin (Dmin concert pitch)
B7 (A7 concert pitch)
Cmaj7 (Bbmaj7 concert pitch)
A-7 (G-7 concert pitch)
Emin (Dmin concert pitch)
B7 (A7 concert pitch)
Emin (Dmin concert pitch)
Thanks so much!
+Peder Hill Any time. :)
@clovermh400
thanks!
Was the song made in Russia?
It's "Les Yeux Noirs"
This really used to be a Russian lullaby??
Yes. And still is. Check out the Red Army Choir doing it: th-cam.com/video/TQuy3FqVcYc/w-d-xo.html