OMG. Nick - This is life changing. I feel like you just unlocked the door. Thank you so much for this. I now know how to practice over blues chord progressions, and how to really think about improvising. Much appreciated. Thanks!
Very good approach to teach improvisation . I just picked up a trumpet last month while visiting in China, and just began to playing the instrument at 64 year. I wish I started earlier in life. But, there is a saying, " It is never too late"
Good luck and have fun with it. The trumpet has been kicking me along for 50 years. Ask some jazz player to tell you what Dizzy Gillespie said about the trumpet. Priceless!
your series of lessons is probably the best I've seen on youtube: clear, useful and straight to the point. Keep up the good work! Can't wait for the pdfs and for the future videos.
It took me more than 20 years to "ear" and play that way !!!!!!!! Listening Bird and A.Holdsworth helped me a lot to "build" my inner ear and I feel "free" now from learning modes, licks etc...in my own way, I have no fear now of playing "wrong" notes which i realize today are not "wrong" but just a different manner of "talking" when playing. Searching is accepting to be "wrong" for there is no "right" way, playing music is complete Freedom. Thanks for this very high didactic vidéo
One of tbe hippest ways to develop and understand Jazz improvisation. I know there are many ways to develop but this by far takes you straight to the Kingdom of Heaven.
realized that i've been using these licks without knowing the concepts n theory, when it felt good, it's good. thank you for giving us the comprehensions! cheers
Wow this jusy made me realize how to get that jazzy sound its not so much about arpeggios and scales but how you approach them . i can imagine you can build patterns as a tool to approaching chord tones.....OHHHHH MAN. This is why every time i play single notes i struggle to not sound like an exercise.
For a sec I forgot that "killing" was jazz slang and I thought this video was about how chromaticism in solos needed to be killed. I was about to just be all like "wtf dude chromatic stuff is cool"
@@JazzDuets Great lesson, really appreciate it! I have a question, though: is it necessary for the chord notes to fall on downbeats and the approach notes be syncopated, in order to achieve that bebop sound? (Not entirely sure I got the terminology correct)
NICK!!!... "THANK YOU"!!! "MERCI BEAUCOUP"!! and "GRACIAS"... these are the sounds I have been looking for!!! The concepts you present here are "INVALUABLE"!!! I play guitar, and cannot wait to apply these principles to the fretboard. I know it's going to be a challenge, but so much FUN at the same time!!! WOWWWW!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING!!!😎
The genius here is the simplicity. In nine minutes this video gave me understanding that has eluded me for 50 years. Thank you so much, Nick. (By the way, I'm not seeing Part 2. Still in the works?)
Nick, estas siendo una gran inspiración para mi! Gracias!!! Tus posts son tan claros, tan didácticos...y tu espiritualidad me conmueve también, gracias!!!
Bass Players: There´s a book called Chord studies for electric Bass that contains very similar approach-note exercises for every chord type, it´s worth looking into.
I used to think that those old Mel Bay method books were engineered to keep you from ever being able to actually play an instrument! I know now that putting away the written and using your ear is absolutely essential to playing jazz.
Its Me Approachimg from above is diatonic because the notes he used are apart of the scale the chord is in. So approaching from above a CMajor scale Is d to c, f to e, and a to g. The notea d, f, and a are in the CMajor scale. When approaching from below, the notes are only a half step from the CMajor chord notes. So you get b to c, d sharp to e, and f sharp to g. Except for b, d sharp and f sharp aren't in the key of C. HTH
I think you meant why not chromatic for both for example, right? The straightforward answer based on my experience is it doesnt sound good approaching each chord tone chromatically from above, however it sounds great from below. Thats just the way the jazz language is and what our ears are accustomed to, there is no theory for it. Yes there are many times in jazz that notes are approached chromatically from below and above, but for the excercise in this video thats how its been done for years. Try it yourself, chromatic from above each chord tone just doesnt sound that great or jazzy :)
Amazing how the 16th's sounds so bebop like! More please this is killer!
OMG. Nick - This is life changing. I feel like you just unlocked the door. Thank you so much for this. I now know how to practice over blues chord progressions, and how to really think about improvising. Much appreciated. Thanks!
I was about to type the same comment! master!
Very good approach to teach improvisation . I just picked up a trumpet last month while visiting in China, and just began to playing the instrument at 64 year. I wish I started earlier in life. But, there is a saying, " It is never too late"
Christopher Savund you started Bro.thats the main thing. in ten years you could be awesome and still only in your 70s bro. Peace.
Good luck and have fun with it. The trumpet has been kicking me along for 50 years. Ask some jazz player to tell you what Dizzy Gillespie said about the trumpet. Priceless!
so the Pink Panther theme was in minor and 8th notes / quarter notes
Yes. If you study Mancici's melodies you'll see improv devices used all over. That's because improv is composition, too.
@Bennett Bennett Wtf are you two talking about this is a bot thing right? I wish we could just have normal comment sections lmao
your series of lessons is probably the best I've seen on youtube: clear, useful and straight to the point. Keep up the good work! Can't wait for the pdfs and for the future videos.
It took me more than 20 years to "ear" and play that way !!!!!!!! Listening Bird and A.Holdsworth helped me a lot to "build" my inner ear and I feel "free" now from learning modes, licks etc...in my own way,
I have no fear now of playing "wrong" notes which i realize today are not "wrong" but just a different manner of "talking" when playing. Searching is accepting to be "wrong" for there is no "right" way, playing music is complete Freedom.
Thanks for this very high didactic vidéo
ooohh I didn't want this lesson to end. I immediately jumped on my horn. Love that feeling. Great Content!
jazz duets is a GOLDEN channel. you are a treasure on YT. Thanks for sharing.
Yezzz Indeed!!!
This is fantastic. Well done. Teachers are going to love this. Bravo.
One of tbe hippest ways to develop and understand Jazz improvisation. I know there are many ways to develop but this by far takes you straight to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Your visuals are amazing example of how teaching in future should look like!!!
These videos by Jazz Duets really stand out...Thanks for taking the time to put them together.
This series is so deep. Literally a masters course for a lifetime of learning.
exactly what i'm looking for to add to my improv tooliit, thank you so much
realized that i've been using these licks without knowing the concepts n theory, when it felt good, it's good. thank you for giving us the comprehensions! cheers
one of the most impressive jazz tutorials ever, thank's a lot!
Finally! Someone explained this in a way I can understand. Thank you!
Where’s the five star button. More insight in this than anything I have read seen or heard.
Bravo!
Loving this approach to approach notes. A great way to jazz up arpeggio practice, keeping interest right the way through. Many thanks
Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for, looking forward to seeing where this takes me, very useful stuff.
Wow this jusy made me realize how to get that jazzy sound its not so much about arpeggios and scales but how you approach them . i can imagine you can build patterns as a tool to approaching chord tones.....OHHHHH MAN.
This is why every time i play single notes i struggle to not sound like an exercise.
Just came across your videos and it’s EXACTLY WHAT IVE BEEN AFTER FOR DVER
U blew open a wide range of musical possibilities to me. Would try this
This is a brilliant explanation!
For a sec I forgot that "killing" was jazz slang and I thought this video was about how chromaticism in solos needed to be killed. I was about to just be all like "wtf dude chromatic stuff is cool"
haha! Thats great- cheers!
@@JazzDuets Great lesson, really appreciate it! I have a question, though: is it necessary for the chord notes to fall on downbeats and the approach notes be syncopated, in order to achieve that bebop sound? (Not entirely sure I got the terminology correct)
@Alejandro Gjezi thank you for your reply, that was helpful (did you mean lydian though?)
@@momtso Good question, if you're playing triplets you only hit the chord notes every other measure, sounds good when he plays it though...
Without doubt - superb lesson and beautifully produced - one of the best - thanks
Nick, eres increíble, en inglés y español. I wish music was taught in conservatories the same way you do it, that would be a game-changer!
It is! Its just that Nick is giving you a small piece of it for free and without mandatory homework assignments. :)
Awesome! I'm actually drooling for the 2nd Part!
This seems like jazz being solved to me. Thank you!
That's the best channel to learn music!
NICK!!!... "THANK YOU"!!! "MERCI BEAUCOUP"!! and "GRACIAS"... these are the sounds I have been looking for!!! The concepts you present here are "INVALUABLE"!!! I play guitar, and cannot wait to apply these principles to the fretboard. I know it's going to be a challenge, but so much FUN at the same time!!!
WOWWWW!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING!!!😎
just WOW... this is a new dimension for me... my brain thanks you this enlightenment.
Amazing Video! En tout cas c'est super je vais "essayer" de reproduire cette methode sur ma guitare tout de suite
this video is what i have wanted
The genius here is the simplicity. In nine minutes this video gave me understanding that has eluded me for 50 years. Thank you so much, Nick. (By the way, I'm not seeing Part 2. Still in the works?)
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This video started like an informercial but it was indeed everything I needed
this is great!! tnks a lot!! part two already? I cant wait for it!!
cheers! not ready yet. Sorry! Soon
Excellent Series !
Nick, estas siendo una gran inspiración para mi! Gracias!!! Tus posts son tan claros, tan didácticos...y tu espiritualidad me conmueve también, gracias!!!
Very well explained still waiting for the part two of this lesson..looking forward to it
This is godsend for all visual learners
VAK? Nonsense that was discredited years ago, thankfully.
Bass Players: There´s a book called Chord studies for electric Bass that contains very similar approach-note exercises for every chord type, it´s worth looking into.
J'aime beaucoup cette approche, qui permet de casser le son redondant des triades.
Beautiful, my compliments! What a Saxsound too 👏👌👍🎼💞🎷💞🎼
Excellent tutorial
Thank you Thank you
Very well presented, will incorporate this when my next gig is at Yoshi's in January.
That was super helpful thank you!
I used to think that those old Mel Bay method books were engineered to keep you from ever being able to actually play an instrument! I know now that putting away the written and using your ear is absolutely essential to playing jazz.
Thank you for this lesson.
sounds great Ksaxman.
why is the approach from below chromatic while it is diatonic from above. It seems to be a rule, but I couldn't find an explanation anywhere. Thanks!
Its Me Approachimg from above is diatonic because the notes he used are apart of the scale the chord is in. So approaching from above a CMajor scale Is d to c, f to e, and a to g. The notea d, f, and a are in the CMajor scale.
When approaching from below, the notes are only a half step from the CMajor chord notes. So you get b to c, d sharp to e, and f sharp to g. Except for b, d sharp and f sharp aren't in the key of C. HTH
I think you meant why not chromatic for both for example, right?
The straightforward answer based on my experience is it doesnt sound good approaching each chord tone chromatically from above, however it sounds great from below. Thats just the way the jazz language is and what our ears are accustomed to, there is no theory for it. Yes there are many times in jazz that notes are approached chromatically from below and above, but for the excercise in this video thats how its been done for years. Try it yourself, chromatic from above each chord tone just doesnt sound that great or jazzy :)
This was excellent!
I had lot of fun with this video!
Jazz duets thanks much for this video
Excellently done.....with precision.
Great channel, I'm excited for part 2
Fantastic as always
Thank you so much man! Y'all have helped me with my soloing soooo much, so many thanks due!!!!!! Peace and pleeeeease continue to create
Expecting the Part 2 of this amazing video
cheers ! 3 more parts available - check the playlists!
Very good quality video. Really helps
Thank you so much for these really fun and useful instructions!
Awesome lessons here. Thank you for posting them!!
Great lessons! Thank you for your time and effort!
This is so helpful!
Nicely done
Thank You friend!
Nice and comprehensive tutorial that is even fun to hear AND watch! ;)
Part 2? This is very good, looking foward the next one
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Wow! Thank you sooo much for these videos! I have learned sooo much!
great work
especially for blues and rock school dummies like me
great explanation and examples, keep it coming
Thank you!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for the knowledge, well delivered! Also, I can't help but imagine Claus from American Dad! speaking...
Muy util!!! Manos a la obra... Gracias!!!!
Incredible lesson. Wow. Thank you.
Great lesson..learnt a lot..Thanks..
muy bueno Nick!
2:56 it sounds so jucy *.* so good!
Esta aula é uma jóia, thanks
Thanks for the great lesson!!
Thanks for the video its really helpfull!!!
Now i understand more about improvising
Great Video 👍👍👍
Excellent lesson. Thank you!
Great stuff! Thanks.
Brilliant.
amazing lesson! best on youtube!
well put sir
Marvelous!
Very,very good!!!
Excellent!!!
Is part 2 coming out?? Can't wait!!
Super Vid !! Thanks, keep it happening. !
Nice Videos,thanks.
Magnifico tutorial Grazie!
I wish someone had explained this to me 20 years ago lol.
Very helpful--thank you!
Incredible. Thank you so much for this!!!
where´s part 2? too cool...THX!!!
so excellent