Can I ask you a question? How are the melodical improvisation notes connected to the chords? In other words, how do you build a melody line that fits the harmony?
@PastMilleniumMan Well, you can start by building on various scales (particularly the major, pentatonic and blues scales of the key). I've got a couple of other videos about this, and more on the way...
very nice..:):) We can also use a voicing which of only a Third and seventh..especially when we are playing in band or when we are playing a bass line in a left hand.
what scale are you using in the right hand in the beginning? Or if its nothing specific, then maybe a general idea of the notes. Thanks, these tutorials are the best ones out there, you rock!
@pianoman129 Thanks! The run at the beginning is based on a "filled out" blues scale (i.e., a pure blues scale with pentatonic notes added. In fact, all the improvising in this vid is based on that - there are no whole tone runs, deliberate use of modes, etc.). That particular little run right at the start goes E, G, A, Bb, C, Eb, E, C - then I hold the C with my thumb, hitting the C the octave above it with my fifth finger.
@billhiltonbiz thanks! this video is EXACTLY what i was looking for, i love this kind of jazz and would love other tutorials on the topic. Thanks again!
Thanks, you make it all clear.
Can I ask you a question? How are the melodical improvisation notes connected to the chords? In other words, how do you build a melody line that fits the harmony?
Thanks again.
PastMilleniumMan 1 month ago
@PastMilleniumMan Well, you can start by building on various scales (particularly the major, pentatonic and blues scales of the key). I've got a couple of other videos about this, and more on the way...
billhiltonbiz 1 month ago
@billhiltonbiz Wow, that was fast :-) I'll search your channel for those videos. Thanks!
PastMilleniumMan 1 month ago
I'd say it's far more common to have
Cmaj7 Amin7 Dmin7 G7. Jazz rarely has IV chord go to the V chord, except in blues.
Bill, your videos are really great. I love the way you break things down to their very basics for us. Please keep posting!
mattfreakinparks 2 months ago
very nice..:):) We can also use a voicing which of only a Third and seventh..especially when we are playing in band or when we are playing a bass line in a left hand.
David2b51 3 months ago
great job!!
MyDaville 8 months ago
what scale are you using in the right hand in the beginning? Or if its nothing specific, then maybe a general idea of the notes. Thanks, these tutorials are the best ones out there, you rock!
pianoman129 10 months ago
@pianoman129 Thanks! The run at the beginning is based on a "filled out" blues scale (i.e., a pure blues scale with pentatonic notes added. In fact, all the improvising in this vid is based on that - there are no whole tone runs, deliberate use of modes, etc.). That particular little run right at the start goes E, G, A, Bb, C, Eb, E, C - then I hold the C with my thumb, hitting the C the octave above it with my fifth finger.
billhiltonbiz 10 months ago
@billhiltonbiz thanks! this video is EXACTLY what i was looking for, i love this kind of jazz and would love other tutorials on the topic. Thanks again!
pianoman129 10 months ago
thank you
EnigmaABC 10 months ago
Thanks for this!
auggiedoggy 10 months ago
as interesting and helpful :]
Damrod05 10 months ago
Many thanks for this lesson bill.
ezekielthemack 10 months ago
Cool technique. Thanks
live4themelody 10 months ago