Killer Jazz Improv Exercise to Level Up Your Solos

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  • Now, I don't know about you, but I am always looking for new ways to practice my jazz improvisation, to improve my jazz solos, to make them more exciting, to get deeper inside of jazz standards.
    So, in today's video, I'm going to show you a killer jazz improv exercise that will have you thinking outside the box and taking your solos to the next level.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 126

  • @Learnjazzstandards
    @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому +18

    Which jazz standard are you going to use the rhythmic motivic development exercise on?

    • @marcaskew61
      @marcaskew61 5 років тому

      Learn Jazz Standards THE CORRECT ADJECTIVE FOR THE NOUN MOTIF, IS MOTIFIC. GET MORE LITERATE AND I’LL MAYBE BUY SOME STUFF

    • @alfredbellanti3755
      @alfredbellanti3755 5 років тому +4

      I shall try it with Autumn Leaves

    • @Timxd95401
      @Timxd95401 5 років тому +2

      satin doll and lullaby of birdland

    • @majtheboss
      @majtheboss 5 років тому +2

      Learn Jazz Standards Blue Bossa!!! Out of Nowhere

    • @paolocarlini7772
      @paolocarlini7772 3 роки тому

      @@marcaskew61 www.thefreedictionary.com/motivic

  • @matthewlivesey6854
    @matthewlivesey6854 3 роки тому +25

    This is a great exercise, I always struggle with ways to get my HS students to develop their improv and stop thinking harmonically, and in turn think more rhythmically. I'm definitely going to use this for a lesson for them. Thanks.

  • @sammyapsel1443
    @sammyapsel1443 4 роки тому +2

    Love the videos which put emphasis on exercises on jazz standards!

  • @sheryljoannaangelica
    @sheryljoannaangelica 3 роки тому +1

    thankyou so much 🥺 i’ve been struggling so long with combining the melodies and rythms i want to play but u literally just untangled my mind

  • @dnassocnz
    @dnassocnz 5 років тому +10

    Awesome and inspiring, as always. I'm going to apply it to "Someday my Prince Will Come" - one of next semesters assessed tunes!
    Dave (60 year old 2nd year Jazz Performance Degree student at New Zealand School of Music)

  • @isacthompson4302
    @isacthompson4302 5 років тому +6

    What an excellent idea! I'm going to try out over All the things you are. Thanks and greetings.

  • @lancerigby3662
    @lancerigby3662 Місяць тому

    This is excellent! I've learned that when I think more rhythmically I come up with new ideas instead of just thinking just about licks. My solos flow better and are more cohesive.

  • @jodi183
    @jodi183 4 роки тому +2

    This looks exciting! I've been working on Yardbird Suite and brushing up on Beatrice last few days. I'll be using both tunes for this.

  • @philjackson6040
    @philjackson6040 5 років тому +6

    This is definitely one of the best ideas I've seen presented and I watch (way too) many guitar videos.

  • @lavenderfana3137
    @lavenderfana3137 2 роки тому

    you have saved my butt so many times with your helpful videos. Thanks so much!!!!

  • @saxcarioca
    @saxcarioca 5 років тому +4

    Excelente ideia de exercício. Como eu nunca pensei nisso?😁😁 Faça o video 2, por favor!

  • @gdp9598
    @gdp9598 5 років тому +6

    Straight to the goal !!!
    Beatiful lesson for jazz beginners and not only ... I appreciate ;-)
    Thanks

  • @deafprof
    @deafprof 5 років тому +1

    Interesting stuff man... great as always!

  • @flavorchris4721
    @flavorchris4721 Рік тому

    Amazing! One of the best video about impro

  • @aidankennedy2082
    @aidankennedy2082 4 роки тому +1

    I love step 2!

  • @alford215
    @alford215 5 років тому +5

    Hi Brent, I think I am going to try this out with my assignment for "Blue Bossa" the second song in your first course. :)

  • @JonesTonesGuitar
    @JonesTonesGuitar 4 роки тому

    This lesson really helpful for me......love your channel😎👍

  • @mmpianoproductions7475
    @mmpianoproductions7475 3 роки тому +7

    1:45 is when it when it starts
    You’re welcome

  • @synthsnail
    @synthsnail 3 роки тому

    This was so helpful!! Thanks my dude!

  • @geronimosantacruz4110
    @geronimosantacruz4110 3 роки тому

    This is amazing!

  • @leopereirafilho1456
    @leopereirafilho1456 5 років тому +1

    Your channel is great, man! Thanks!

  • @Fatfingertunes
    @Fatfingertunes Рік тому

    Very cool lesson, the solo started sounding a little like Jim Hall.

  • @blow-by-blow-trumpet
    @blow-by-blow-trumpet 3 роки тому

    Great exercise.

  • @silencedphill2252
    @silencedphill2252 5 років тому +8

    Going to try it on There Will Never Be Another You. Seems like a really great exercise. Thanks!

  • @brincher
    @brincher 5 років тому +1

    Going to try it on "It Don't Mean a Thing" by Lionel Hampton. Thanks for the video.

  • @BassJazz
    @BassJazz 2 роки тому

    Great ,thank you for share
    I would like to try on autumn leaves

  • @sequoyahcisneros8719
    @sequoyahcisneros8719 5 років тому +9

    Loving the Hank Mobley vibes. I've been working for a while on developing a melodic approach to Giant Steps, so I will utilize this more there.

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому +3

      Yes! Good ear. Was totally thinking about Hank Mobley on this.

  • @bflatinstrument9645
    @bflatinstrument9645 3 роки тому

    Very good for exercise

  • @ammiammi1974
    @ammiammi1974 5 років тому +3

    At last, a UA-cam video lesson on how to use rhythm for improvising! Thanks a lot. Will try this on 'All the things you are'. Will appreciate more videos on this subject, if possible. Thanks in advance. Cheers

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому

      Indeed, rhythm is not talked about enough, and I’m guilty of it as well!

  • @JuanAlvarado-zy1hc
    @JuanAlvarado-zy1hc 5 років тому +2

    Cool! Im going to start adding this way of practice :D

  • @SaberMuslim
    @SaberMuslim 2 роки тому

    Going to try this on Good-Bye Pork Pie Hat

  • @pheakdrapiano9466
    @pheakdrapiano9466 Рік тому

    Step two make me smile

  • @christophercarter5720
    @christophercarter5720 2 роки тому

    Genius.

  • @MoEPeel
    @MoEPeel 5 років тому +1

    A train. Awesome

  • @jbowerman50
    @jbowerman50 Рік тому

    Dude, that's Super!

  • @qaixrnz6514
    @qaixrnz6514 Рік тому

    Been working on Autumn leaves this will help lots

  • @TaufiqRaw
    @TaufiqRaw 5 років тому +7

    Woah this video is truly an eye opener for jazz noob like me, now i know why my solo sound bad, its because i neglect the rythm. Thank you so much, i would like to apply this exercise in st thomas.

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому +2

      Hey Ridho! St Thomas is a great one. Listen to Sonny Rollins solo on that song. He incorporates a lot of rhythmic diversity in his improv

  • @leleckeberg
    @leleckeberg 7 місяців тому

    This opens your ears , I like it . My Instrument is Chromatic Harmonica .Regards Lennart😊 I can aply it to Bluesette 🎉

  • @mikhailasanovic
    @mikhailasanovic 3 роки тому

    All of me, on guitar. Nice vid thanks alot

  • @tony3313
    @tony3313 Рік тому

    I'll try it to: There's No Greater Love. Thanks.

  • @latinkeys1
    @latinkeys1 2 роки тому

    Haha I hit the like button! This is an ingenious way to get the solos down. Thank you!

  • @ericstone2449
    @ericstone2449 5 років тому +3

    I really liked this video! I want to try the technique out on Days of Wine and Roses.

  • @luciano_trombone
    @luciano_trombone 4 роки тому

    I'm going to apply it to "I love you".

  • @AndreiJablokow
    @AndreiJablokow 5 років тому

    I'm going to try this on Just Friends.

  • @umm_mimi7412
    @umm_mimi7412 11 місяців тому

    Gonna try this out on autumn leaves for fun! Wish I watched this before I graduated hs. Going into college now, guess it's never too late 😅

  • @abelton20
    @abelton20 5 років тому

    Awesome, I'll use it on solar

  • @santilop
    @santilop 4 роки тому +2

    I´ll give it a try on along came betty!

  • @bloodyregina2105
    @bloodyregina2105 Рік тому

    Currently trying to improvise over Chick Corea's 'Spain'. Loved your lesson :D

  • @lisboasaxx
    @lisboasaxx 5 років тому +1

    top!!

  • @gustavopefaur
    @gustavopefaur 5 років тому +7

    Lol the step #2 really made me do it

  • @brankolatincic899
    @brankolatincic899 5 років тому +2

    Great, the video came out at perfect time for me, as I was wondering why my solos were getting so boring. Funny how rhythm, such a basic and really fundamental thing, is taken for granted. Can't wait to use it on anything, maybe I will start with Recordame.

  • @thejazzmonastery9541
    @thejazzmonastery9541 5 років тому +1

    Good stuff. After 20+ years I'm finally starting to play Giant Steps correctly if not well. I generally play along with Sonny Stitt's Lady is a Tramp somewhere in my warm up so I will try your exercise on that to start. What's your favorite Jobim tune? Estrada del Sol? Chega de Saudade?

  • @AndrewLedet
    @AndrewLedet Рік тому

    Any additional videos with rhythmic motifs in 4/4? I’m working on memorizing “A train” as my first tune.

  • @RenderMyBalls
    @RenderMyBalls 5 років тому +1

    I fkn SMASHED that like button

  • @mrsmochi6326
    @mrsmochi6326 3 роки тому +1

    thanks so much! i have a solo in ''stand by me'' by ben e. king and my choir teacher says im ''holding back.'' :)

  • @drewherter8512
    @drewherter8512 5 років тому +16

    I think I’ll try this exercise on autumn leaves, a well known tune with simple chord progressions

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому

      Awesome Drew! Autumn Leaves is a great one to try this out on.

  • @doncleary5531
    @doncleary5531 6 місяців тому

    I would like to hear your final product to see how you mixed the 4 rhythmic patterns together melodically.

  • @watermullins42
    @watermullins42 Рік тому +1

    Video starts at 1:45

  • @SecretSauce8
    @SecretSauce8 4 місяці тому

    this was a great lesson. II'm interested in buying the book, but I was wondering if it comes in tab also for stupid guitarists like me.

  • @edomeloni3448
    @edomeloni3448 5 років тому +2

    I will try it on "Recordame".
    Next, " There is no greater love".
    Good point, about rhythm! Im a trumpet player and I mess up so much in impros because I get stuck on notes. Just if I'm focused and present in the istance... I play rhythm sentences.

  • @PIANOSTYLE100
    @PIANOSTYLE100 5 років тому +2

    Nice points.. I liked .obey your master .lol..that's funny. Going to the next video.

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому +1

      Ha! Thought I’d lighten the mood. Jazzers are too serious right?

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 5 років тому

      Better yet you're getting sleepier.

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 5 років тому

      @@Learnjazzstandards that's cool.

  • @vegetathe4th376
    @vegetathe4th376 4 роки тому +1

    Wow IM just a beginner in Jazz I play the piano and I hear some of the Lick you compose is the same as mine IT means IM doing IT right..I just doing self study by the way..I like your concepts on learning Jazz the right way.hoping to see more helpful videos from you.

  • @charlesenglebert8226
    @charlesenglebert8226 2 роки тому

    Rythme is à indeed a very underinvested skill by most of us.

  • @faustobalboa2740
    @faustobalboa2740 5 років тому +1

    I will try this excersise on Cute,Pent Up House,It could happen to you,thanks a lot!

  • @jonbog6479
    @jonbog6479 5 років тому +1

    I’ll try it on the very same song,

  • @crazyconieczaibazy
    @crazyconieczaibazy 5 років тому +1

    Blue Monk! :)

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому +1

      The blues is a great choice!

    • @crazyconieczaibazy
      @crazyconieczaibazy 5 років тому

      @@Learnjazzstandards I'm actually trying to transcribe Dexter's solo on that and I heard that he's doing a lot of that.. rythm-thingy, but didn't realized before watching your movie! :O
      Thanks!

  • @josephstacy8678
    @josephstacy8678 5 років тому +1

    I think I would use it on Autumn leaves

  • @WSR1967
    @WSR1967 5 років тому +2

    Thanks Brent! What program to you use to make the sheet music?

  • @jbowerman50
    @jbowerman50 Рік тому

    I Never have thought about it as setting the rythm first. Guess that's why I'm always amazed by some solos, because I would have never thought about my melodic choice in that rhythmic spacing.

  • @Timxd95401
    @Timxd95401 5 років тому +3

    My teacher told me to do something like this' it's actually a good idea for making a solo one you have nothing in your mind. thank's you gave me some stuff to think about!

  • @captaindeo
    @captaindeo 5 років тому +2

    TAKE FIVE

  • @kidpoker007
    @kidpoker007 5 років тому +1

    Do you have a ebook for this?

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому

      Yes! This lesson comes from this eBook and companion course: www.learnjazzstandards.com/the-jazz-standards-playbook-2/

  • @bradleydibble9239
    @bradleydibble9239 2 роки тому

    I disliekd the vidieo at step two

  • @kuurica
    @kuurica 3 роки тому

    Tristeeee

  • @argeancomics3291
    @argeancomics3291 5 років тому +1

    Killer

  • @Chris-cf2kp
    @Chris-cf2kp 5 років тому +1

    Hmmm maybe Nardis Or Round About Midnight

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому

      Ohhh those are ones I haven’t touched in a while, great choices!

    • @Chris-cf2kp
      @Chris-cf2kp 5 років тому

      ​@@Learnjazzstandards Yeah they're really great songs! I love this version of Nardis by Bill Evans /watch?v=csGnvbJCQKU and there's a really nice version of Round About Midnight by a guitarist named Kurt Rosenwinkel worth checking out

  • @jorgeisaacrb8260
    @jorgeisaacrb8260 5 років тому +1

    Green Dolphin Street (:

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому +1

      Awesome Jorge! Green Dolphin is also a great vehicle for melodic motivic development as well

  • @marcaskew61
    @marcaskew61 5 років тому +1

    Hey - MOTIF IS SPELLED “MOTIF”, NOT “MOTIVE”.

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  5 років тому +2

      Hey friend, if it’s the singular form, motif is correct, if it’s plural, motives.

  • @kidpoker007
    @kidpoker007 4 роки тому

    Strange you would make an exercise in 3/4 time when 90% of standard are in 4/4 would have been a good exercise if it was done in 4/4 time jmho

    • @Learnjazzstandards
      @Learnjazzstandards  4 роки тому

      kidpoker007 you can easily apply this to a song in 4/4, in fact I encourage you to do so. Don’t let me stop you

    • @kidpoker007
      @kidpoker007 4 роки тому

      Learn Jazz Standards ok will do

  • @jbowerman50
    @jbowerman50 Рік тому

    Georgia on my Mind