People seem to love sentimental associations. Mysteries abound where facts are absent. Meaning, music is less mysterious, mystical when you understand how it works. Which sounds unfortunate, but actually no. When one understands how music works, then one can truly appreciate the craft of music, the genius of sophisticated compositions
I agree about music, i.e., certain songs like certain smells trigger certain memories - some good, some bad, some extreme emotions ranging from sad and depressing to happy and joyful.
20:37 Your final piece of advice was the one I needed; I’m just about to restring my Eastman 905 and love flatwounds, but wondered if roundwounds might be worth trying.
Mr Stravinsky is right, now I know why I love listening to you Mr Bruno, it’s the snippets of songs you play that trigger a lot of great memories. And, you make me think about my guitar playing.
I was a mostly full time gigging musician from the late 70's through the 90's playing clubs and in bands as opening act for recording stars. Bass was my number one instrument and I was great for copying what was on records but didn't know squat about theory and couldn't read music except for charts. So now with time on my hands, I'm finally learning guitar and trying to catch up on what I should have learned decades ago. I greatly appreciate your videos, I just wish now I wasn't so freakin' broke !
Thanks Jimmy. Really nice to get back to how you used to present these i.e. just talking about all sorts of stuff with a bit of playing in-between. I loved your early videos and your gigs down in he basement.
Thanks for the memories! Oh yea just the 8 note scale going up and down the the key center you recently showed starting from each degree, there are lots of ways to do it incorporated into the fingerings! Also counting on the and before the one really helps feel the time better and different than starting on the one I think... thanks
Always a pleasure, nothing but respect. You intimidate me! I will never play at your level. Been trying nearly 50 years. Some folks just know at young age how to make an instrument speak freely. Seemingly never making any mistakes. That’s not me. But you guys inspire the shit out of me. Yesterday, I performed the old Johnny Mercer / Hoagy Carmichael “Skylark” not a big deal but subtle. Background music that defines an atmosphere. I credit you helping me achieve the shitty version I shared that was all my own, from the heart. Made me cry. Lol why I love music and the places it can take you. Away from BS and more akin positive thoughts human ✌️🫶🤓
When I’m sitting in my toll booth and the traffic’s getting slow, I pick up my jazz box when the cameras off, you know. . . And I practice Jimmy’s Etudes with that Barry Harris Sixth and pretend the coins they toss at me will get me to weatherman’s school. . . Quick.
Hey Jimmy, thanks for your heart felt comments. I'm right with you about the importance of music triggering memories. The music I love the most is from the 60's and 70's because those were happier times for me as a kid and teenager. My mother had a huge jazz album collection going back to the 40's, so that's what I listened to as a kid along with what was popular on the radio. Those memories shaped to what I love now. Songs mean different things to different people based on how they relate to it. I can say "barn door" to one person and it might remind them of a farm they love.......I can say "barn door" to another person and they hate it because that their dad push them through every time he smacked 'em around. It's all relative ...excuse the pun.
Evening, I just want to say, Thank you so much for doing these videos, music has always been part of my life, it still is, I'm struggling with life but you inspire me Sr. I'm gonna train harder, I'm gonna continue to believe in myself. ❤
It would be convenient to have the most common chord progressions catalogued in one place, such as, (1) I, IV, V, (2) I, vi, ii, V, (3) i, iv, V, etc. Nearly all of popular music probably fits within six or eight progressions, with variations/ key shifts, so learning these (over the top of the five fingerings) would be a good head-start on harmonic education.
There was a club on every corner back in the 70's and 80's and you could make a living as a meat and potatoes musician (playing Top40)---but even back then you could starve as a Jazz musician. The world has changed.
Jimmy, hello from Kansas City, Missouri. You continue to have a Long and Successful Career. What do you attribute this to, and is it something that other Jazz Musicians can learn from? Thanks.
The mainstream music industry these days puts out cookie cutter music, they found a formula to keep the money flowing in. I love live music but it is getting harder to find, I blame sports bars. Music does bring up feelings that bring back memories of times gone by. Nice 175 I have a 775 from ‘91 that I use D’Addario Chromes 12s on.
Jimmy, I’ve got a question about an approach to learning, particularly solo guitar. I spend a lot of time working out my own arrangements; but do you believe copying someone like Joe Pass off the record would be time well spent?
Sometimes I wonder if I can't stand most of the popular new music being pushed on the public today because I have no good memories associated with it......however, that ain't it because I think if I actually liked it, I'd have to be pretty screwed up.
One of the piano guys I get on youtube says something like dont get too swept up in emotions and make these faces in that it effects technique keeping relaxed for concentrated energy. Personally there are some songs I listen to that I dont even like that much, its more for the memories. Did not like flatwound of course I knew less about guitars when I tried them and did not like the guitar they were on
Vladimir Horowitz commented on the faces the new generation pianists make and he said the emotions are all in the fingers. There is no need for the faces. lol. He was so right.
What's the name of what you play at the end of. "My biggest jazz guitar influences" ? th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxOqLSeOHkv9mqOg19r0BuDNNUiU8zohm2?si=_3fkU_X3aSGd9ogV
People seem to love sentimental associations. Mysteries abound where facts are absent. Meaning, music is less mysterious, mystical when you understand how it works. Which sounds unfortunate, but actually no. When one understands how music works, then one can truly appreciate the craft of music, the genius of sophisticated compositions
Love all your videos Jimmy. Awesome playing like always. Your insights are always welcome.
I agree about music, i.e., certain songs like certain smells trigger certain memories - some good, some bad, some extreme emotions ranging from sad and depressing to happy and joyful.
After teaching a long day in high school, your videos, guitar information and stories are a "breath of fresh air" thank you Mr. Bruno !
On god fam
You're the best Jimmy! Love your videos on here.
20:37 Your final piece of advice was the one I needed; I’m just about to restring my Eastman 905 and love flatwounds, but wondered if roundwounds might be worth trying.
Mr Stravinsky is right, now I know why I love listening to you Mr Bruno, it’s the snippets of songs you play that trigger a lot of great memories. And, you make me think about my guitar playing.
Holy shit you're really badass man, absolutely enamored with your vibe and knowledge!
I was a mostly full time gigging musician from the late 70's through the 90's playing clubs and in bands as opening act for recording stars. Bass was my number one instrument and I was great for copying what was on records but didn't know squat about theory and couldn't read music except for charts. So now with time on my hands, I'm finally learning guitar and trying to catch up on what I should have learned decades ago. I greatly appreciate your videos, I just wish now I wasn't so freakin' broke !
Love watching Jimmy videos after a long day in the tollbooth. Cent anni, Bruno!
Thanks Jimmy. Really nice to get back to how you used to present these i.e. just talking about all sorts of stuff with a bit of playing in-between. I loved your early videos and your gigs down in he basement.
Thanks for the memories! Oh yea just the 8 note scale going up and down the the key center you recently showed starting from each degree, there are lots of ways to do it incorporated into the fingerings! Also counting on the and before the one really helps feel the time better and different than starting on the one I think... thanks
Always a pleasure, nothing but respect. You intimidate me! I will never play at your level. Been trying nearly 50 years. Some folks just know at young age how to make an instrument speak freely. Seemingly never making any mistakes. That’s not me. But you guys inspire the shit out of me. Yesterday, I performed the old Johnny Mercer / Hoagy Carmichael “Skylark” not a big deal but subtle. Background music that defines an atmosphere. I credit you helping me achieve the shitty version I shared that was all my own, from the heart. Made me cry. Lol why I love music and the places it can take you. Away from BS and more akin positive thoughts human ✌️🫶🤓
Jimmy, That’s a great warm-up exercise. Will do!!
When I’m sitting in my toll booth and the traffic’s getting slow, I pick up my jazz box when the cameras off, you know. . . And I practice Jimmy’s Etudes with that Barry Harris Sixth and pretend the coins they toss at me will get me to weatherman’s school. . . Quick.
Hey Jimmy, thanks for your heart felt comments. I'm right with you about the importance of music triggering memories. The music I love the most is from the 60's and 70's because those were happier times for me as a kid and teenager. My mother had a huge jazz album collection going back to the 40's, so that's what I listened to as a kid along with what was popular on the radio. Those memories shaped to what I love now.
Songs mean different things to different people based on how they relate to it. I can say "barn door" to one person and it might remind them of a farm they love.......I can say "barn door" to another person and they hate it because that their dad push them through every time he smacked 'em around. It's all relative ...excuse the pun.
Love you Mr Bruno!
Nice to come home to; much wisdom.
I hope you keep sharing like this. A treasure
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Nice ‘Moon River’ the wife loves that song, I made up an arrangement but it changes all the time. So thanks for some ideas. 👍
the riffing is really sweet
Evening, I just want to say, Thank you so much for doing these videos, music has always been part of my life, it still is, I'm struggling with life but you inspire me Sr. I'm gonna train harder, I'm gonna continue to believe in myself. ❤
You wish you could sing? Whenever I sing, people say the same thing, “We wish you could could sing!” 😮
Can you sing Far Far Away.... please do!!😂😂
@@jega157 Do you know the song “The Door”? If not, let me help you out!
Wait, do you actually like what you are singing? Yes? So please don't ruin it😂😂😂 I got hit with that one 😂😂😂
Makes my day!
It would be convenient to have the most common chord progressions catalogued in one place, such as, (1) I, IV, V, (2) I, vi, ii, V, (3) i, iv, V, etc.
Nearly all of popular music probably fits within six or eight progressions, with variations/ key shifts, so learning these (over the top of the five fingerings) would be a good head-start on harmonic education.
There was a club on every corner back in the 70's and 80's and you could make a living as a meat and potatoes musician (playing Top40)---but even back then you could starve as a Jazz musician. The world has changed.
I'm new to your channel. I like your content. You remind me of my first guitar instructor.
a nice warm-up etude (but do we HAVE to do it in ALL 12 keys?!?!?! LOL 🤣)
Been a while Jimmy hope you're a-ok.
Jimmy, hello from Kansas City, Missouri. You continue to have a Long and Successful Career.
What do you attribute this to, and is it something that other Jazz Musicians can learn from? Thanks.
Not that deep, I got lucky
Thanks anyway Jimmy. I've learned a lot from your Hot Licks Videos, MIT Clinic on TH-cam and also your Mel Bay Books. Thanks.
Come play third and Lindsley in Nashville. I’d love to see you and Jack Pearson play a show.
Do you have a list of every track you ever played on?
not at all, I spent 8 years in LA , I was recording every day
Mr. Bruno your videos are so fu***** cool
Jimmy just noodling around accidentally playing some of The Beatles "Yes It Is" @ 3:36-3:41
The mainstream music industry these days puts out cookie cutter music, they found a formula to keep the money flowing in. I love live music but it is getting harder to find, I blame sports bars. Music does bring up feelings that bring back memories of times gone by. Nice 175 I have a 775 from ‘91 that I use D’Addario Chromes 12s on.
You sir are amazing
Jimmy, I’ve got a question about an approach to learning, particularly solo guitar. I spend a lot of time working out my own arrangements; but do you believe copying someone like Joe Pass off the record would be time well spent?
no.. find your own voice.. There is only one Joe Pass
Do you ever get tired of playing the guitar or enjoy less ?
Yes !!!!!
Love you Jimmy.
Sometimes I wonder if I can't stand most of the popular new music being pushed on the public today because I have no good memories associated with it......however, that ain't it because I think if I actually liked it, I'd have to be pretty screwed up.
I just ate two large Oreo McFlurrys
Jimmy I love you!
Crooked music! 🤣😂😜
No video for a little while now. Hope everything is good on your end.
I don't mind that you're not playing tunes, I'm stealing some cool shit right now.
One of the piano guys I get on youtube says something like dont get too swept up in emotions and make these faces in that it effects technique keeping relaxed for concentrated energy.
Personally there are some songs I listen to that I dont even like that much, its more for the memories.
Did not like flatwound of course I knew less about guitars when I tried them and did not like the guitar they were on
Vladimir Horowitz commented on the faces the new generation pianists make and he said the emotions are all in the fingers. There is no need for the faces. lol. He was so right.
Thank you
Lol….Jimmy you don’t have to sing.
Why are most of the comments turned off on your videos?
Because people have a tendency to be jack offs.
I see all the comments
Seriously on an es 175 stereotypical
What's the name of what you play at the end of. "My biggest jazz guitar influences" ?
th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxOqLSeOHkv9mqOg19r0BuDNNUiU8zohm2?si=_3fkU_X3aSGd9ogV
When sonny gets Blue
@brunoonlineschool7527 thanks! I'll try sending you the funds for a cigar