What I have most trouble with in takedowns is getting the fast bits and the left hand. I can hear the melody clearly and decipher that but when it comes to the left hand I have trouble hearing (on good recordings I can get the low notes but not always all the notes in the chord). Sometimes I can figure a little bit out from logic but I find myself quite often stuck.
Any suggestions for hearing a what seems like a blurry bass more clearly and for figuring fast runs?
As far as the "fast bits", try isolating small portions of the phrase or figure. Once you have identified it move on to another portion of the phrase-like a jigsaw puzzle.
A grasp of music theory/harmony is invaluable with any aspect of "take-downs".
Bass lines can be identified both by pitch and logic(does it sound like the 1,3,5,or 7 of the chord or is it a passing tone?).
Try to learn/analyze the basic tune first-it helps greatly with auditory identification.
What I have most trouble with in takedowns is getting the fast bits and the left hand. I can hear the melody clearly and decipher that but when it comes to the left hand I have trouble hearing (on good recordings I can get the low notes but not always all the notes in the chord). Sometimes I can figure a little bit out from logic but I find myself quite often stuck.
Any suggestions for hearing a what seems like a blurry bass more clearly and for figuring fast runs?
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elkwolf 2 years ago
As far as the "fast bits", try isolating small portions of the phrase or figure. Once you have identified it move on to another portion of the phrase-like a jigsaw puzzle.
A grasp of music theory/harmony is invaluable with any aspect of "take-downs".
Bass lines can be identified both by pitch and logic(does it sound like the 1,3,5,or 7 of the chord or is it a passing tone?).
Try to learn/analyze the basic tune first-it helps greatly with auditory identification.
jazznbear 2 years ago