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So many students are seeking the "secret", the secret that sends them to the front of the line. Alas, there is more than one secret. And they are all hiding in plain sight. Here are a few of the secrets: 1. Practice technique with a metronome. 2. Master theory appropriate to your level, including harmony. 3. Read music history, knowing the repertoire and the historical context from whence it comes. 4. And most importantly, ear training. Connecting the ear with the hands. Known by some students as the boring bits. Recognized by professionals as the exciting bits. Below is a video of the Duke Ellington student staple, Satin doll. The video is cued for the B section or middle 8. Listen to the trombone "lick" played when the chord progression lands on F. Figure is out. It is in the key of F, starts on A. Now check out the video I've made on what to do with this lick. If I can help, call me. David
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Found on pages 77 & 78 I highly recommend this book to all my Jazz students. Cheers, David  "Without a sound you have nothing?" Glen Hall
What does this mean? Playing simply with good tone and beautiful phrasing is more important that playing fast, playing loud, or trying to play above your level. Artistry is possible for beginners who understand this. Cheers, David |
You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail. AuthorI'm a professional pianist and music educator in West Toronto Ontario. I'm also a devoted student and teacher of the drums. Categories
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