Video Lesson: Circle of 5ths Part 2 (Improvising Melodies)
Here is part two of the Circle of 5ths series. This one talks about improvising our own melodies…
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Here is part two of the Circle of 5ths series. This one talks about improvising our own melodies…
If you can’t see the video – click here.
Slow practice has been a point of emphasis for generations of music teachers and players. When we do give a reason or reasons as to why we should practice slowly, it usually revolves around the increased accuracy of executing our pieces. It helps build good playing habits, correct muscle memory and overall accuracy.
This video lesson covers how I begin with every jazz piano student. Swing scales are great because they enable students to focus on their groove and time-feel from the start. Rather than load students up with harmony and theory information, prioritizing the groove should sustain itself through the whole process of learning to play jazz and modern music. Here’s how we start:
This video is a demonstration of how we can start to improvise from the early stages of playing music. It’s also a good point of entry for people who already have playing experience but would like to start improvising.
For more background, this post may be helpful.