Great series for beginner improvisers like myself! This method really suits me, using a simple context (one chord) and working with how different notes and phrases sound together with that chord, and why. Having listened to a fair amount of jazz and blues, I feel that I have an ok intuitive understanding of it, and I have no problem hearing lines in my head that I want to play, but can't because I can't yet translate them to my instrument. And I have been searching for a way to practice effectively to help me bridge that gap. This is it! Like I said, it suits me! Thank you! Great job!
thanx again Doc.. finally hearing that "out over the in"...and that "in over the out" .. and how they need each other (matching up) ..crazy simple... and always right next door !
Dr Wally this is very useful. As a side comment and writing here from Chicago, I would envision the term "blues" in a completely different fashion. I hear music genre while you are discussing an underlying music theory used in Jazz. How about a Muddy Water Blues shuffle example for your Q&A? How to apply a blues scale across the chord changes which you mentioned in your earlier episode for example
I like what you're cookin' up there, Doc. I tend to get tangled up on the last 4 bars in a 12 bar blues when improvising...the chords change each bar and the options really open up and so I'm like "Oh, what should I do here?" and then...it's too late. I mean it doesn't happen every time...just sometimes...I mean...just please don't tell Johnny Jazz Pants!!!
Consistently excellent! That would be you Dr. Wally and your lessons....certainly not me! I really, really enjoy trying these. May not understand all the theory yet, but really enjoying them!
I think this only leaves 2 notes out of the 12? The sharp 5 and the flat 9. I find these two give you an exotic middle eastern sound, especially when used together and with their lower neighbour. So you really can use any of the 12 notes as you said at the start! But I'm finding that you need to know where they relate to the chord tones in order to resolve them. And trying to mix them randomly doesn't work for me. If I want to employ that middle Eastern sound, I need to commit to it for that lick or bar or whatever.
A quick question i had is that when improvising, do we do it in one scale? For example if we improvise in the key of g, do we only use the g mixolydian mode and g blues scales, or do we change when we get to a different chord? For example if we go from the g7 to c7, do we change from the g blues to the c blues?
I'm practicing more often without the scale in front of me. Your using a flat 7th, a flat 3rd and a flat 5th alternating with naturals to the scale. It sounds great. Should I be using a metronome and try to count 12 measures at the same time?
Metronome, YEEEES! Practice smaller phrases first. Get used to hearing the 4 bar phrases. Then, you'll naturally hear the timing of the next chord change!
Hey Stephen, The weekly .pdfs and Hi-Fi backing tracks are a perk for my Private Studio (in addition to the monthly modules and workshops). I'll be opening registration in the late spring, but will have some free .pdfs in upcoming TH-cam lessons.
Great series for beginner improvisers like myself!
This method really suits me, using a simple context (one chord) and working with how different notes and phrases sound together with that chord, and why.
Having listened to a fair amount of jazz and blues, I feel that I have an ok intuitive understanding of it, and I have no problem hearing lines in my head that I want to play, but can't because I can't yet translate them to my instrument. And I have been searching for a way to practice effectively to help me bridge that gap.
This is it!
Like I said, it suits me!
Thank you! Great job!
Thanks Hakan, very much appreciated! Happy practicing and have a wonderful weekend!
Great Lessons! I am finally making progress on understanding and playing over a simple blues.
You are a great teacher Sir!
lovely!! thankyou, lots of fun...
thanx again Doc.. finally hearing that "out over the in"...and that "in over the out" .. and how they need each other (matching up) ..crazy simple... and always right next door !
Yeeeees! When your ears get it, your fingers will follow my friend!
Are the pdfs available for these phrases? Thank you. Love your teaching style.
Dr Wally this is very useful. As a side comment and writing here from Chicago, I would envision the term "blues" in a completely different fashion. I hear music genre while you are discussing an underlying music theory used in Jazz. How about a Muddy Water Blues shuffle example for your Q&A? How to apply a blues scale across the chord changes which you mentioned in your earlier episode for example
I like what you're cookin' up there, Doc. I tend to get tangled up on the last 4 bars in a 12 bar blues when improvising...the chords change each bar and the options really open up and so I'm like "Oh, what should I do here?" and then...it's too late. I mean it doesn't happen every time...just sometimes...I mean...just please don't tell Johnny Jazz Pants!!!
I'm telling on you Chip, Johnny will swoop in to help!
@@drwallysax Awww dagnabbit Wally!
Hey don't feel bad I get mixed up on the last 12 bars of a 12 bar blues
Consistently excellent! That would be you Dr. Wally and your lessons....certainly not me! I really, really enjoy trying these. May not understand all the theory yet, but really enjoying them!
Wish You All the Best. Thanks for sharing!
Most welcome Alejandro, happy Friday and happy practicing!
Love you lessons! Where can I please get a copy of the sheet music?
I think this only leaves 2 notes out of the 12? The sharp 5 and the flat 9. I find these two give you an exotic middle eastern sound, especially when used together and with their lower neighbour. So you really can use any of the 12 notes as you said at the start! But I'm finding that you need to know where they relate to the chord tones in order to resolve them. And trying to mix them randomly doesn't work for me. If I want to employ that middle Eastern sound, I need to commit to it for that lick or bar or whatever.
Very helpful lesson 👍
Thanks John, have a great weekend....and go practice :)
my blues hero lou donaldson!! thanks for lesson
LOVE LOVE LOVE Lou Donaldson. Blues Walk is the first tune I have my students transcribe!
Thanks Wally! I have to wait till the neighbors are out to work on this one.
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색소폰 아카데미
사랑합니다
My friend thank you so much 💗
매우 감사합니다. 즐거운 연습!
A quick question i had is that when improvising, do we do it in one scale? For example if we improvise in the key of g, do we only use the g mixolydian mode and g blues scales, or do we change when we get to a different chord? For example if we go from the g7 to c7, do we change from the g blues to the c blues?
That's a looooooong discussion I'm afraid - stay tuned for next weeks video - it covers this!
This is good stuff. Its a nice supplement to my lessons (undergrad jazz studies major)
That's fantastic! Where you studying? What are your career goals?! Happy Saturday!
@@drwallysax California State University. And probably ethnomusicology.
My biggest challenge even though I'm a guitar player is to keep up with the chord changes when we add 2 5 1s and diminished chords in the progression.
Gorgeous sound Doc!
aaaannnd you made my morning, thanks my friend :)
@@drwallysax Happy to make any morning for you Doc! Seriously though, lovely Desmond sound. Maybe thats a special video subject!
@@lyntedrockley7295 Indeed it is!
@@drwallysax Already??
@@lyntedrockley7295 Making it now, ordering martini glasses.
Where are the Tenor exercises???😂 Struggling to transpose in real time... Congrats from Rome (IT)!
I might have that same plaid jacket…
I'm practicing more often without the scale in front of me. Your using a flat 7th, a flat 3rd and a flat 5th alternating with naturals to the scale. It sounds great. Should I be using a metronome and try to count 12 measures at the same time?
Metronome, YEEEES! Practice smaller phrases first. Get used to hearing the 4 bar phrases. Then, you'll naturally hear the timing of the next chord change!
Do you have a recommendation for someone like you who teaches jazz trumpet? asking for my son lol I swear, I’ll never go to the dark side.
Hi Wally, do you provide the exercises as downloadable pdfs? It would be helpful and greatly appreciated if you did. Thanks
Hey Stephen, The weekly .pdfs and Hi-Fi backing tracks are a perk for my Private Studio (in addition to the monthly modules and workshops). I'll be opening registration in the late spring, but will have some free .pdfs in upcoming TH-cam lessons.
what's with the change of outfit? - such a shock
The dry cleaning incident of 2022. Never forget.
Someone’s gotta address the elephant in the room.... Casual Friday?? What’s up with the t-shirt!!?? (It is a nice graphic however).
I literally dressed that elephant in the first minute of the video!
Hah! I’m dating JJ Pants ex. You’re not missing much doc. She’s a handful.
My apologies - I should have listened to your intro before making this comment.
I suppose I can forgive you ;)
Happy Weekend and happy practicing Stephen!