What do you find difficult about soloing over a single chord or a static vamp? Jazz Beginner - 5 Myths That Waste Your Time: th-cam.com/video/MXz5RW55rjE/w-d-xo.html
@JensLarsen Thank you for all the work that you do that we do *not see! The total-your videos, explications, editing, playing,… and levity- are sincerely appreciated. Thank you for your artistry and inspiration. -Dr D
This is perhaps the ONLY plus for not listening to the Greats. Try and imagine the expansive responsibility carried by the original giant on whose shoulders we stand.
A thing I like to do is make up a short statement (in words) and use the syllables as the rhythm. Then sample and sequence the motif, change one thing, take one thing out etc, keep something the same.
Thank you for the video! And especially thanks for mentioning sidestepping: at least now I know how to Google this kind of stuff. I still wonder why exactly that sort of dissonance works: is it because we add just a little bit of dissonance (change very few notes for a quite short time)? It’s kinda understandable why playing chord tones and their extensions works so well, but it’s surprising that going off them doesn’t lead to a complete train wreck!
I think this might be your best video yet. I won't call myself an expert by any means, but as an experienced guitar player I actively use all of these concepts in my improvisation, and I've never seen them put together in a video like this
Endlessly and obsessively repeating a motif or short melodic fragment for a minute or more was a well-known trick of Pat Martino to make the audience enthusiastic and provoke applause. Not very creative but it worked :-) .
I like that you discussed Phrasing and Motivic Development. I just tell people 'Phrasing' is taking a breath to sing / play a motif / lick. When you run out of breath that will likely be around the end of the phrase / motif / lick. Motivic Development is a huge interest of mine. There is so much to it. There are many examples of it in Classical Repertoire (as per this video). I still listen to heaps of Classical Music. I believe Musos can learn a lot about Motivic Development by osmosis - in listening to Classical Music. Because a listener is already familiar with the initial theme(s), they can sense in some way that something is being done with such themes in the course of the piece. Even if it is only noticed in a vague or oblique way - that is still important. You don't need to be a Professor of Music to sense this. The Music is doing its job in taking the listener through a personally interpreted story. Composers are pretty clever at directing development of motifs to an audience. That's what it's all about. One of my favourite examples of Melodic and Rhythmic Development as well as Call and Response in the Jazz Repertoire is Sonny Rollins' 'St. Thomas.' (Saxophone Colossus). There's even Motivic Development in the drum solo ! One of my 'fun' things to do is 'sing' the main theme(s) in my head while listening to the Music piece unfold. I listened to St Thomas again just now and 'heard' the initial theme (while listening) against the Sax, Drum and Piano solos - and it worked great. I could hear how the Musos were turning it into a story. I would recommend everyone listen to 'St. Thomas.' It's wicked. I like side-slipping too. If you're playing a dance gig in a bar, it's a great way to get funny looks from the punters. It's a great stir ! 🤣
I'm happy to hear you point to Wes, his phrasing and ideas about rhythm and octaves have inspired so many. His brothers were great musicians too. I really enjoy your lessons and have quickly become a fan of your music.
Ok. I grok what you are saying about the conversation. I look at this as the song, but same same. I see what is meant by the phrases. When I started busking, I wondered why I couldn't get the message across. Whether chords, scales or arpeggios I was 'boring'. More to think.about now and to add to.my tool box eh? Thnx.
Hi Jens, again another great video. Thanks. I've got a question concerning side slipping, Can it also be appied with e.g. Maj7 or Dominant chords? Or are there other rules you have to take into consideration.
Thank you! Yes, absolutely it doesn't really matter which chord it is. I cover it on a dominant here: th-cam.com/video/PJqxMTykdg0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6L1eiLbVz16hGKXW
Hi Jens, great video again! 2 years ago I came across one of your videos (the most important scale exercise in Jazz...the one with the 1.9m clicks 🙂) that really opened my eyes and that was the beginning of my journey towards becoming a jazz musician. I think I haven't missed a single video so far. Thanks for all and great job!
Wow, I think this is my favourite lesson of all your lessons so far! I kind of knew most of the „mistakes“ before, but having it summarized like this is amazing. And the best part is, that it can be applied on all kinds of styles of music, not just Jazz. Thank you very much!
@@JensLarsen Now that you say it, of course I have to agree with you. But I was thinking more of a functional chord progression, that leads away from the tonic chord and back to it.
This video was a good tip! Starting simple not only gives the solo a chance to develop, starting simple invites the listener in. Starting simple is easier for the ear to follow. Any thoughts on building to a climax after starting simple?
@@jimstahlhut1917 It is not something I have any influence on, it is in your settings or your behaviour on TH-cam. Did you consider googling turning off notifications on TH-cam?
What do you find difficult about soloing over a single chord or a static vamp?
Jazz Beginner - 5 Myths That Waste Your Time:
th-cam.com/video/MXz5RW55rjE/w-d-xo.html
Dealing with envy towards horn players who can just play one note over multiple measures and sounding awesome whilst doing so 😁
The number 1 guitarist I need to listen to is myself? That was an M. Night Shyamalan level plot twist 😂
Thank you! 😁
This was a master class. I’m impressed over how you explain complex things seamlessly.
Thank you!
A great example is Grant Green’s solo on So What. Call and response and Motivic development master class.
This would be a very confusing video for John Mayer to watch. 😁
I was indeed counting on him not tuning in this week 😂
Haha actually I was wondering if John Mayer was going to be the guitarist reveal. Phew. It was me.
@JensLarsen
Thank you for all the work that you do
that we do *not see!
The total-your videos, explications, editing, playing,… and levity-
are sincerely appreciated.
Thank you for your artistry and inspiration.
-Dr D
Thank you 🙂
I was so confident that you were going to tell me to listen to John Mayer, disappointed in myself
😁🙏
Coming up with interesting melodies that aren't quoting what other musicians had already become famous for.
Indeed 🙂
@@JensLarsen 👍
This is perhaps the ONLY plus for not listening to the Greats. Try and imagine the expansive responsibility carried by the original giant on whose shoulders we stand.
A thing I like to do is make up a short statement (in words) and use the syllables as the rhythm. Then sample and sequence the motif, change one thing, take one thing out etc, keep something the same.
Oh man, I loved the "The one guitarist you need to listen to..." reveal. Completely awesome video. Sending it to my community now.
Anyone else here because they thought it was Soloing over "satanic" chords ? Insert demonic guitarist face with 'pointy' guitar.......🤣🤣
My dyslexia got the best of me and I thought it said How To Play Over Satanic Chords.
Thank you for the video! And especially thanks for mentioning sidestepping: at least now I know how to Google this kind of stuff. I still wonder why exactly that sort of dissonance works: is it because we add just a little bit of dissonance (change very few notes for a quite short time)? It’s kinda understandable why playing chord tones and their extensions works so well, but it’s surprising that going off them doesn’t lead to a complete train wreck!
It is not super complicated, it is just tension and release.
I think this might be your best video yet.
I won't call myself an expert by any means, but as an experienced guitar player I actively use all of these concepts in my improvisation, and I've never seen them put together in a video like this
Thank you! 🙂
Endlessly and obsessively repeating a motif or short melodic fragment for a minute or more was a well-known trick of Pat Martino to make the audience enthusiastic and provoke applause. Not very creative but it worked :-) .
True, usually not really my thing even if I like his playing.
Here's an example of theme development in jazz: Wynton and Ellis Marsalis' Joe Cool's Blues.
Grant Green is great with his motivic development
Certainly: th-cam.com/video/iSXJVgkcOrY/w-d-xo.html
This backing track available anywhere?
It's on Patreon 🙂 www.patreon.com/posts/5-mistakes-you-100274248
I listen to Jerry Garcia in awe of his conversational phrasing over one chord.
Great!
I've heard these concepts before, but you really explained them in ways that made immediate sense to me. Great video, thanks for making this
Listen to JS Bach, a master of motif development.
Certainly!
How do you know what mistakes I make? Do you think insulting people is the way to get them to watch your lame videos? WTF?
I like that you discussed Phrasing and Motivic Development. I just tell people 'Phrasing' is taking a breath to sing / play a motif / lick. When you run out of breath that will likely be around the end of the phrase / motif / lick.
Motivic Development is a huge interest of mine. There is so much to it. There are many examples of it in Classical Repertoire (as per this video). I still listen to heaps of Classical Music. I believe Musos can learn a lot about Motivic Development by osmosis - in listening to Classical Music. Because a listener is already familiar with the initial theme(s), they can sense in some way that something is being done with such themes in the course of the piece. Even if it is only noticed in a vague or oblique way - that is still important. You don't need to be a Professor of Music to sense this. The Music is doing its job in taking the listener through a personally interpreted story. Composers are pretty clever at directing development of motifs to an audience. That's what it's all about.
One of my favourite examples of Melodic and Rhythmic Development as well as Call and Response in the Jazz Repertoire is Sonny Rollins' 'St. Thomas.' (Saxophone Colossus). There's even Motivic Development in the drum solo ! One of my 'fun' things to do is 'sing' the main theme(s) in my head while listening to the Music piece unfold. I listened to St Thomas again just now and 'heard' the initial theme (while listening) against the Sax, Drum and Piano solos - and it worked great. I could hear how the Musos were turning it into a story. I would recommend everyone listen to 'St. Thomas.' It's wicked.
I like side-slipping too. If you're playing a dance gig in a bar, it's a great way to get funny looks from the punters. It's a great stir ! 🤣
I'm happy to hear you point to Wes, his phrasing and ideas about rhythm and octaves have inspired so many. His brothers were great musicians too. I really enjoy your lessons and have quickly become a fan of your music.
Thank you! Wes was indeed a genius!
I wish I had seen a video like this 50 years ago when I started playing guitar. Best soloing video ever!
Thank you!! Glad it was helpful! 🙂
Thanks 🙏 🎶🎵🎼👌🎸
$100 I thought you were going to say we had to listen to John Mayer….
Yes, I was sort of going for that 😁
Just saved $100! 👍
Such a lot of great advice crammed into just over 10 minutes 🙂
Glad it was helpful! 🙂
Youre such an amazing resource for us guitarist. Much appreciated.
Brilliant! Thank you! This equates to < = >, less is more!
Absolutely!
Ok. I grok what you are saying about the conversation. I look at this as the song, but same same.
I see what is meant by the phrases. When I started busking, I wondered why I couldn't get the message across. Whether chords, scales or arpeggios I was 'boring'.
More to think.about now and to add to.my tool box eh? Thnx.
Go for it 🙂
Static major seventh chord - no movement! So hard😊
love the silly editing you're doing to your videos now :D
Thank you! 🙂
Love it ! Thanks
Great! 👍
Vos videos sont passionnantes. Merci de partager un tel savoir.
Hi Jens, again another great video. Thanks. I've got a question concerning side slipping, Can it also be appied with e.g. Maj7 or Dominant chords? Or are there other rules you have to take into consideration.
Thank you! Yes, absolutely it doesn't really matter which chord it is. I cover it on a dominant here: th-cam.com/video/PJqxMTykdg0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6L1eiLbVz16hGKXW
@@JensLarsenGreat! plenty material for studying. 👍
Hi Jens, great video again! 2 years ago I came across one of your videos (the most important scale exercise in Jazz...the one with the 1.9m clicks 🙂) that really opened my eyes and that was the beginning of my journey towards becoming a jazz musician. I think I haven't missed a single video so far. Thanks for all and great job!
Wow, I think this is my favourite lesson of all your lessons so far! I kind of knew most of the „mistakes“ before, but having it summarized like this is amazing. And the best part is, that it can be applied on all kinds of styles of music, not just Jazz. Thank you very much!
Maestro ¡
Gold 🏆
Thank you!
I always get so much out of your videos, thank you as always!
Glad you like them!
@@JensLarsen 👍
Always a great lesson......!
Thanks Jens...!!! btw....you and Rotem should put together a little tour........
i like to make bar long ideas
I agree when you said the one I should listen to is myself... until the drummer ruin it by playing too loud. 😅
5:22 How about Harold in Italy - Hector Berlioz?
Sure! 🙂
Thought he was gonna say B.B. King… 😂
😁
Do a video with your new black bass
It's not new and it's not mine 🙂
This content is top notch. Thank you very much
You're very welcome
what an incredibly insightful lesson. SO MUCH to unpack here. Thanks Jens
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome as always
Thank you!
Very good lesson
Glad you think so!
That half step down trick! 🤯
🙂👍
As far as the outside game is concerned, I prefer ghostprogressions over sideslipping, I think it sounds more coherent in most cases.
Isn't side-slipping also a ghost progression?
@@JensLarsen Now that you say it, of course I have to agree with you. But I was thinking more of a functional chord progression, that leads away from the tonic chord and back to it.
@@christopherenders8153 That happens in Jazz and Classical Music all the time. Just modulate what you're doing into the 'borrowed' key. ✌
This video was a good tip! Starting simple not only gives the solo a chance to develop, starting simple invites the listener in. Starting simple is easier for the ear to follow. Any thoughts on building to a climax after starting simple?
Glad you like it! 🙂
Thanks!
You're very welcome! I really appreciate the support!
Love your videos, Jens!
I appreciate that!
Love the sponge bob
😁👍
Great Video!!
Glad you enjoyed it
I keep getting notifications about your posts. How do I stop that. Too much misinformation
Start by not watching and commenting 🙂
@@JensLarsen I am constantly getting updates. It's a pain and clogs up TH-cam.
@@jimstahlhut1917 well, I can only repeat what I already said: don't click on them and certainly don't leave comments, that will only make it worse.
I never subscribed
@@jimstahlhut1917 It is not something I have any influence on, it is in your settings or your behaviour on TH-cam.
Did you consider googling turning off notifications on TH-cam?
I missed the premier this week. Great vid. How did you know I was up to 1970 in my Grant Green listening? 😎
Thank you, Jens.
Glad you enjoyed it, Rob!
How 'bout a less presumptuous title? Why insult your audience?
Really? I don't think anyone is insulted
Jens' slaps are sweeter than others' kiss
It's convention for every YT video to have an insipid title
Perhaps Ben Eller is more your flavour...
@@robinr22 😁
Another great video! I’m going to focus on this tonight for a solo I am struggling to write for a duo. Thanks kindly!!
This advice also goes for soloing over changes actually, it's all good stuff in any musical context i guess!