PW Farrell
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#giantsteps in 15/16.
Because.
But in all seriousness….
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The music in this video is part of a doctoral project.
The project is about developing a specific approach to idiomatic improvising. It’s a research project, a “working out” of an idea, not solely a standalone musical offering.
I am drawing on my producer chops, rather than collaboration. This approach lacks the vibrance of live musicians but helps realise the specific goals of the music-as-research.
Personally, as someone on the inside of this material, I enjoy the fusing of this language and the computer sounds. It is a tricky move with this kind of rep because the acoustic timbres of jazz tell an important cultural story: the blues and the African American experience. The tools of my musical play are the product of an African American experience of which I am a cultural outsider.
I think the appeal of jazz fusion is what Kevin Fellezs calls “the broken middle”: that disintegrated un-categorise-able space beyond commercial and critical labels and between cultures.
As a pure listener this little recording is challenging. The angular nature of Coltrane’s ‘Giant Steps’ is stacked with angular digital timbres, angular time signatures and the in-human nature of computerised “performance”.
How does this angular stack juxtapose against the organic - though electronic - sound of my fretted bass guitar? Does the effort of playing bring humanity into this mix?
I see idiomatic improvising as a very, very slow kind of composing. Improvising vocabularies are furnished over months, years, of working hands into shapes, interfacing with the shapes of instruments.
This project draws on some ideas about melody. The main idea being developed, and worked into my technique, is the use of stepwise/linear motion at either the surface level or the sub-surface level.
This melodic sub-surface is not aligned necessarily with schenkerian analysis. It’s more localised than that. It is as simple as connecting boundary notes of a melodic gesture through stepwise motion; the gesture can jump around playfully - gap returns etc - and yet the linear motion is retained at the structural level.
Thanks for giving your time to this experiment. ❤️
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“Alive” - another #demoinaday
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Written/improvised, recorded and “mixed” (not very well ;)) in a day. Some #piano tinkles on this, along with amazing drum loops by #natesmith and my #cimarjazzbass #bass #bassguitar #bassguitarist #musiclesson #basslesson #lesson #musictheory #bassplayer #bassplayers #pwfarrell #pwfarrellsbasslessons #pwfarrellsmusiclessons
‘Motion’ - Short piece featuring bass improv and original music. Demo mix. Sharing is caring.
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Over on Instagram I’m far more active. Occasionally I post little pieces that evolve out of what I’m practising. Bass lessons available on Skype. Hit me up at www.pwfarrell.com I call this one “Motion”. #trackinaday #bass #bassguitar #bassguitarist #musiclesson #basslesson #lesson #musictheory #bassplayer #bassplayers #pwfarrell #pwfarrellsbasslessons #pwfarrellsmusiclessons #musiciansofinstagr...
When I Think of You
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When I Think of You
A Historical Approach to Jazz Theory
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Well.... Really I'm talking about how I teach music theory. I personally think the historical progression from ancient cultures to the present day provides a logical progression for music students. From recognising the perfect intervals, hearing/reading/comprehending four note tetrachords (ancient Greek theory), scale/mode structure (early European modal harmony), comprehending harmonic functio...
How to Choose the 'Right' Chord Scale
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When we read chord symbols we are only given a partial picture of what the chord really is. The rest of that picture lies in understanding how that chord is functioning. PWF
Using Polytonality in your Improvising
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This 4 minute bass lesson continues on our path of vertical/horizontal harmony concepts. I hope you enjoy. Also my shirt is too small. So yeah, enjoy that too. PWF
Vertical Harmony to Horizontal Harmony
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Why does modern jazz/contemporary jazz sound different to Bebop? A conceptual shift occurred, largely due to modal jazz, in which improvisers shifted from a vertical approach to a horizontal approach.... That is, they moved from the chord-tone approach to the chord-scale approach. PWF
Harmonic Tension - The Gateway to Improvising Over Changes
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So this makes three days in a row.... New record! Hope you're liking these short, straight to the point lessons. I know I am! Today I want to look further at harmonic tension and what that means for the novice improviser. PWF
The Most Versatile Bass Fill! (and what it can teach us)
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Filmed en-route to soundcheck... Here's a simple little fill you can use over more harmony than you'd think. But what does it mean? What does it tell us about how harmony REALLY works?
The secret to 3 & 4 finger plucking technique
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I'm baaaaaaaaack! So yeah it has been a while but I'm here with a concept that I think will work for you and I. 4 minute bass lessons get straight to the point with useable information and minimal fuss. Be sure to follow my new insta channel PWFarrells_BassLessons Peace. PWF
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen's solo on Au Privave + Why you should learn Bebop
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NHOP's Brilliant Solo on Au Privave, lifted from the Oscar Peterson Trio album 'Nigerian Marketplace'. It made me reflect on the value of learning the bebop language, transcribing in general and how to incorporate transcriptions into your own playing. Transcription here: www.pwfarrell.com/?p=2807
3 Leaf Audio 'You're Doom' fuzz pedal review
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Today I'm reviewing the 3 Leaf Audio 'You're Doom' fuzz pedal. This pedal has such a thick, yummy fuzz. You can dial in as much top end sizzle as you need and with the lick of a switch give your sound a midrange push that will put you forward in the mix. I hope you enjoy this review. Peace. PWF
TC Electronic Sub'n'Up Review (vol. 2)
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I know I demoed this in an older video but I thought I could do a better job of sharing this pedal's awesomeness. Also, I had to make another review of this pedal where I wasn't wearing a stupid hat! I set up my looping pedal and GoPro and took the time to really get into the nuts and bolts of how to use the TC Electronic Sub'n'Up. I hope you enjoy this one. Peace. PWF :)
Xotic X-Blender Pedal Review
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Xotic X-Blender Pedal Review
Key Signatures and Modes
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Key Signatures and Modes
Harmony/Improv Lesson: Playing Through Changes
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Harmony/Improv Lesson: Playing Through Changes
Forget Me Nots (Patrice Rushen) - Bass Cover & Lesson
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Forget Me Nots (Patrice Rushen) - Bass Cover & Lesson
Harmony Lesson for Intermediate to Advanced
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Harmony Lesson for Intermediate to Advanced
TC Electronic SubNUp Review/Demo
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TC Electronic SubNUp Review/Demo
How to Practise: The Partitioned Practise Method
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How to Practise: The Partitioned Practise Method
Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars (Bass Cover & Lesson)
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Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars (Bass Cover & Lesson)

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  • @RicTone
    @RicTone 12 днів тому

    Imagine how good the original bassist was without UA-cam just feel and a good ear.

  • @RicTone
    @RicTone 12 днів тому

    Did you chsnge the pickups on the MTD or order it that way?

  • @visog
    @visog 20 днів тому

    Great playing and lesson - thank you

  • @franklintorres1440
    @franklintorres1440 2 місяці тому

    WHATS INSANE TO ME IS: HE HAS A FRETTED BASS GUITAR LOL SO NATURAL SOUND AMAZING

  • @seppoinnanen5577
    @seppoinnanen5577 4 місяці тому

    This piece seems to be the most difficult and serious case for everyone trying to make fluid music of it. And it only emphasizes how out of this world Jaco was in year 1977

  • @JonHop1
    @JonHop1 4 місяці тому

    Another tip for people learning this piece... If you dont have a fretless, use a thin-neck Jazz with flats.. Really helped me during the learning phases get me finger technique and being able to move around the bass and slide. Playing on rounds gets a bit brutal on your fingers, and it can be a bit demoralizing because it can be harder to get that clean, crisp sound on rounds sometimes, unless you really know what you are doing... This helped me at least back in the 90's when I learned it, and maybe it can help someone else!

  • @stevensprung-wo3pk
    @stevensprung-wo3pk 5 місяців тому

    Why waste your talent, time and energy on copying a genius, when you have the capacity to do your own thing? I don't get it....

  • @ivormalherbe4502
    @ivormalherbe4502 5 місяців тому

    This was the opening song of the set and a major reason I kept steady training my doublebass. Well, I was at the concert, so I could see many fingering NHØP used, amazing. Thank so much for doing this transcription, playing and explaining it. 🙏🏼

  • @allanfry8539
    @allanfry8539 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic bro 🙏

  • @lonniehillyer2529
    @lonniehillyer2529 7 місяців тому

    I've tried to play the first five notes the way you are and many other really good bassists do, but it never seemed quite right to me and I'd never seen Jaco and Weather Report perform Havona live nor could not find a video on YT for years; maybe there is one up now, but I did see WP live when Jaco was playing and outside of WP up close. This is just my own personal opinion, but I think Jaco doesn't cross string on the second 16th note (E) of that melody on the A string, I think he arpeggiates (not a real word) using his index and pinky fingers on the E string, then cross strings on the A and D strings with his index finger, then lands on the 15th fret C on the A string with with the second finger going up. Think about it, wouldn't that be a more practical way to execute that run from those first five 16th notes? Also, Jaco didn't play that run perfectly clean on both recordings, which could be why is sounds more emotional, expressive, dynamic, or less stiff, not that he didn't want to or couldn't nail it in a way a player like Jeff Berlin would have perhaps done, but I think that would've sound too perfect or less soulful. I think sometimes, feel is more important than perfectly executed fast or difficult lines and although I truly love Jeff Belin's playing, sometimes I thought he sounded too perfect back during his Bill Bruford days, but it all depends on the style. I've seen Jaco play live a few times and he would use stretch arpeggios (not a real name) to get around the bass at times. I could be totally off with my take, though. Maybe think of playing those first five notes in more of a "Z" formation up until that C. Again, this is my own take and I could be wrong.

  • @KASSIOBASS
    @KASSIOBASS 7 місяців тому

    Yeah!!

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk 8 місяців тому

    Bravo!!!

  • @fashionicon1972
    @fashionicon1972 11 місяців тому

    4 STRING BASS NOT 5 ???? JACO BE TURNING IN HIS GRAVE

  • @kenfiliano3776
    @kenfiliano3776 11 місяців тому

    man, a great explanation/demo. spot on! thanks for posting.

  • @mr.t382
    @mr.t382 Рік тому

    I know it’s been a while since this awesome vid came out but; can you pls tell the strings you are using? 🙏🙏thx

  • @NormadYT
    @NormadYT Рік тому

    Bc you’re not rushen it like like everyone else it hardly looks real

  • @jackiebarker4082
    @jackiebarker4082 Рік тому

    I don't think so that's a voice over

  • @LuisRodriguez-yp1ih
    @LuisRodriguez-yp1ih Рік тому

    Very well played my friend

  • @seankent1807
    @seankent1807 Рік тому

    Nicely done, sir 👏👏👏

  • @SteveSam66
    @SteveSam66 Рік тому

    I've been a subscriber since you started your channel. Totally digging what you've done here. Good to see you started posting more regularly.

  • @andrey_bassplayer
    @andrey_bassplayer Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @eugenechek7288
    @eugenechek7288 Рік тому

    Very cool, as always👍

  • @funkerdelic911
    @funkerdelic911 Рік тому

    Great u have explained a lot of the chord/scale/modes confusion l will be getting in touch

  • @jules655
    @jules655 Рік тому

    Yes!!!!! ❤

  • @jaysavell2091
    @jaysavell2091 Рік тому

    Nice. Love the contrast of the bass and keyboard stank face too

  • @JoshuaPickenpaugh
    @JoshuaPickenpaugh Рік тому

    Sounds great Pat. Back to B-G tuning?

    • @PWFarrell
      @PWFarrell Рік тому

      I don't think I ever actually used another tuning brother. How are ya?

    • @JoshuaPickenpaugh
      @JoshuaPickenpaugh Рік тому

      @@PWFarrell Huh, I could've sworn you where playing with a high C on the MTD for a while. I guess it is just a clearer bass in the high register than others. I'm good! Always great to see you play Pat!

  • @dtfoel1230
    @dtfoel1230 Рік тому

    P Dub

    • @dtfoel1230
      @dtfoel1230 Рік тому

      @@PWFarrell Just a Shout out Good to see a utube post - I don't use the other platforms - nice post thanks

  • @BB5000a
    @BB5000a Рік тому

    octave looks pretty accurate. POG's got slight latency. Or does it have latency too??

  • @paulosergioozilio1494
    @paulosergioozilio1494 Рік тому

    Maravilha. Paulo Brazil

  • @peterferguson3395
    @peterferguson3395 Рік тому

    The name "Havona" is the center of the Super Universe as related to the Book of Urantia. Jaco was connected. Many incarnations and his last he went deep. That's just a side note about the song. I've studied the book and Jaco for 40 years. He was of a Devine nature.

  • @melvaspang9742
    @melvaspang9742 Рік тому

    Beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @elcehl
    @elcehl Рік тому

    🎉🎉 TALENT ❤💯

  • @84523luis
    @84523luis Рік тому

    Onde consigo as partituras❤

  • @fritzpageot8991
    @fritzpageot8991 Рік тому

    Thaks so much PW.

  • @IntoTheBass
    @IntoTheBass 2 роки тому

    Open and Honest - One of the Very Best UA-cam Videos Ever Posted.

  • @brax08224
    @brax08224 2 роки тому

    what kind of bass

  • @dtfoel1230
    @dtfoel1230 2 роки тому

    its been awhile - was that hard to follow the chart and your parts in that lighting

  • @michaelanthony9068
    @michaelanthony9068 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU ! I just liked and subscribed, I’ve never seen anyone address how to develop the 6 slaps. I’m going to start on it TODAY ! I especially love the encouraging words at the end. You’re an angel. God bless !

  • @MrWillyCC
    @MrWillyCC 2 роки тому

    🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 I can barely ready basic bass charts. Watching u read that chart…d@mn!!! 👍🏿👍🏿

  • @georgedimi1
    @georgedimi1 2 роки тому

    Hey man do you know if there's any video of niels playing this solo?

  • @lawrenceferro8078
    @lawrenceferro8078 2 роки тому

    This is really helpful. Tnx for creating this kind of content. I learn so much from your videos.

  • @AsatangOnapig
    @AsatangOnapig 2 роки тому

    Bebop is the best! Also see a version of "Au Privave" entirely based on white noise! ua-cam.com/video/-wpIBHSoIJI/v-deo.html

  • @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul
    @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul 2 роки тому

    Nice review 👌🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

  • @mrbuttercup37
    @mrbuttercup37 2 роки тому

    so u played a scuffed version of Jaco's bassline, then put his name in your title to get clicks and views. i wonder if you'd have the guts to do this if he were still alive...

  • @rimonhalloun7253
    @rimonhalloun7253 2 роки тому

    Love it

  • @ValdrthePraxama
    @ValdrthePraxama 3 роки тому

    daym

  • @georgechristiansen6785
    @georgechristiansen6785 3 роки тому

    Good stuff. People try and jump into bebop or even more modern jazz without working through the historical developments. It's like starting Karate with flying spinning kicks.

  • @Riccardo_Silva
    @Riccardo_Silva 3 роки тому

    Flawless! Bravo! And very useful explanation! And very wise ending of your vid bro ! Peace!

  • @mv9787
    @mv9787 3 роки тому

    Very good video. Freddie used pbass for this and there is a video of him. That 6 slap thing was hard. I trained it probably for like 4 years almost daily. Now I think I can do it, but was not easy 😆