Bossa Nova Inversions 14-1-1 Learning BN Inversions: Think of Chord Structures and Intervals. Study all the inversions of the II and V chords. Play by “Bouncing” around all the II Vs in all inversions. Think of the top note of the chord inversions as a melody note. When “Bouncing” think melodically. Learn and play in […]…
Bossa Nova Groove Introduction 14-1 Learning the Bossa Nova Groove: Start with harmony: IIm9, V7(9/13), IMa9. Learn the Bossa Nova Pattern with the II V (not the I). Play the groove pattern with a metronome. …
Section 14: Bossa Nova Groove The Bossa Nova Groove is a good groove to use when studying jazz theory. If you look carefully through Section 14 – you will find theory exercises which can be applied to all of the grooves. Therefore, it is recommended that you spend extra time working on this section. Once […]…
Boogie Woogie 8-bar Blues 13-9 Learn the Eight-bar Blues until it is effortless and completely subconscious. Start soloing over the Eight-bar Blues. Have Fun!…
Boogie Woogie Ostinatos 13-8 Ostinatos: Play different BW Ostinato accompaniments. Learn each until totally subconscious. Listen to “old-time” BW recordings to get the “feel”. You can also learn BW licks. They are usually in the key of C and usually are the Twelve-bar Blues.…
Boogie Woogie Melodic Rhythms 13-7 Ideas for Melodic Rhythms: First think and clap a short rhythm (it should be a pick-up to the first beat of the next measure). Attach different melodies to the above rhythm. Think of one rhythm . . . then play the same rhythm throughout the BW Twelve-bar Blues with different […]…
Boogie Woogie Licks 13-5 Play melody over the BW accompaniment and the twelve-bar blues. Completely learn the three BW melodic licks. Think in pick-ups. Use the 12/8 feel. Learn the ending licks. Mix and match the BW Licks in your soloing. Add licks during the “space” after the licks. …
Boogie Woogie Rhythmic Chords 13-4 It is most important that you completely master the Boogie Woogie Accompaniment Pattern #1. Then, drop the right hand and play only the left hand. Play rhythmic patterns (some are below) with the right hand. Learn the Mixolydian Mode (b7). Then play chords in all inversions up and down using […]…
Boogie Woogie Groove 13-3 Work hard to develop a good groove. The Boogie Woogie is ideal for this. When playing with a metronome, don’t listen to the “click”. Think of time as a push, a continuum, a pressure. Examine the subdivisions of any groove that you want to establish. In the case of BW, think […]…
Boogie Woogie Accompaniment 13-2 Begin by mastering the Boogie Woogie Accomkpaniment Pattern #1. Play it over and over . . . until it is automatic. Study the Groove: Sing the 12/8 feel. It is a “loose feel”. Think that you are on springs, or in a small boat. Always strive for a great groove. …
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