I think the flat 9 sounds so good in context after the natural 9 because it wants to land on the 5th of the 1 chord. that's what I'm hearing. for example if we're in C major and on the -2 chord (Dm7) you play d c d e d a (5th) d c d e d ab (b9) the ab really wants to resolve to the g which is the 5th of the 1 chord (c). that's what I'm hearing in my head
like yea. it's a b9 which is in music theory why it works in a solo, the reason it sounds so good is because it's chromatically leading to the 5th of the 1 chord
+supersalsa that's why chord progressions that involve the 4 chord followed by the minor 4 chord followed by the 1 chord sound so good. for the same reason. in the key of C major, the chords would be f fm c. the chromaticly moving notes are a ab g. same 3 key notes that you mention in 2-5-1s
+supersalsa and the minor 2 chord in 2 5 1s is the relative minor of the 4 of the key which could be why it translates so well. because you're creating your melodic idea around the minor 2 chord but just changing the 5th of that chord once you change to the 5 chord. I hope this is making sense. I'm just trying to explain how I put this together and explained it in my head cuz I got really excited once I figured this all out
Cool concept! Perhaps it would be a good idea to play along to a backing track when showing the licks in context. Maybe you choose not to intentionally because you want us to hear the changes through the phrase alone, but if not I think it would be worth trying out. That way we get to hear how each note sound in relation to the chords which is something I kinda miss in your videos (apart from the piano-centered ones).
Interesting! You don't lower the 4th to the major 3rd over the V7 chord that my teacher drilled into me. That's really basic and it sounds good, but it's been getting kind of old for me. Nice to have something new I can use.
That's really good, man, thank you. So it's basically getting tensions to a V7 chord in addition to scale, isn't it? Like the scale is a IV minor pentatonic and tension is a flat 9. I guess that's a good way to experiment with "chord-scale"-s, just add some tensions. Or you mean something else?
I feel like this is a more modern sounding ii V approach, I dig it!!!
Glad you dig!!
Amazing! Now I understand the flat 9
Glad to hear it!
Great stuff, Jeff. I'm started to get a hang of these small lessons.
Glad to hear it, Caeden. Thanks for watching!
This is awesome! I've been looking for hip ways to use the b9 on chords, so I'll start trying this out. Thanks again for the great vids, man!
Have fun! Thanks for watching.
thanks Jeff that really opens up a door. i can hear 4 melodic minor on the 5 now.
Your sound is incredibly good. Thanks man!
Thank you very much!
Great lesson about tiny details that make all the difference. Thanks!
Thanks so much! So true.
Thank YOU so much! Switched on a light in my musical brain!
Cool man! This is a very nice way to explain the concept of guide tones. I’ve honestly never thought of it in this context.
Best lesson yet!!
Thanks, David!
I think the flat 9 sounds so good in context after the natural 9 because it wants to land on the 5th of the 1 chord. that's what I'm hearing. for example if we're in C major and on the -2 chord (Dm7) you play d c d e d a (5th) d c d e d ab (b9) the ab really wants to resolve to the g which is the 5th of the 1 chord (c). that's what I'm hearing in my head
like yea. it's a b9 which is in music theory why it works in a solo, the reason it sounds so good is because it's chromatically leading to the 5th of the 1 chord
+supersalsa that's why chord progressions that involve the 4 chord followed by the minor 4 chord followed by the 1 chord sound so good. for the same reason. in the key of C major, the chords would be f fm c. the chromaticly moving notes are a ab g. same 3 key notes that you mention in 2-5-1s
+supersalsa and the minor 2 chord in 2 5 1s is the relative minor of the 4 of the key which could be why it translates so well. because you're creating your melodic idea around the minor 2 chord but just changing the 5th of that chord once you change to the 5 chord. I hope this is making sense. I'm just trying to explain how I put this together and explained it in my head cuz I got really excited once I figured this all out
Very true! It's all about creating that tension and then knowing how to resolve it.
Small time frame lessons great mate for this old fella...lol...love it you got me .
Thanks for watching, Gary!!
If you are coming to NZ.......i live in Kaikoura 2 hours North OF Christchurch Jeff......free pizza and accommodation....no probs.
Thanks for the offer, Gary!
Your channel is AMAZING.
Needed a new reed?? Really??! Because it sounded beautiful. Great lesson as always :) I am looking forward for growl, vibrato and subtone lessons. :)
They're coming, I promise! Thanks for watching, David.
Simple and efficient! Can you do more about ii V I tips on creating tension and resolve in a easy way? I am a jazz beginner.
Cool! This is a very interesting tip, so that we can make our phrases logical.
I'm gonna practice it right now. Thanks a lot!
One clever dude
Thanks!
Your click bait titles are atrocious but your content is phenomenal
hahaha I know, it's terrible.
Hey, it works.
this is honestly one of his least clickbait-y videos
Click bait? Or stating a fact...
Hey Jeff i loved this vid thanks for the tip. Question: Could you do a video on how to practice playing changes if you can?
Thanks, Luis. I've done a handful of videos on playing over changes. Have a look at this one to start ua-cam.com/video/E6tV5y7d444/v-deo.html
Cool concept! Perhaps it would be a good idea to play along to a backing track when showing the licks in context. Maybe you choose not to intentionally because you want us to hear the changes through the phrase alone, but if not I think it would be worth trying out. That way we get to hear how each note sound in relation to the chords which is something I kinda miss in your videos (apart from the piano-centered ones).
I agree with this comment! Maybe play the appropriate chord and sustain it while you play the horn
Good call, Jonas. I'll try to include more backing tracks in future videos.
Will do, Sam! Hope you're well!
Interesting! You don't lower the 4th to the major 3rd over the V7 chord that my teacher drilled into me. That's really basic and it sounds good, but it's been getting kind of old for me. Nice to have something new I can use.
That's cool man!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Nice!
Thank you, Michael!
thanks: I play keys #1 guitar #2 and bought a sax and made the connect to jam on the sax .
sounds good! Best of luck!
Freakin genius!!
Thanks, Xavier!
Very good tutorial. Regards from Denmark. Can you Make a tutorial about Fly me to The Moon where you improvise ?
Thanks, Carsten! Regards from the US. I love that tune, so yes!!
Looking forward to ThIs :-).
Jeff: question from a beginner: did you said that the 2nd chord C-7 is C Eb F G? Shouldn't it be C Eb G Bb? Thanks. Great video.
C Eb F G are the notes of the line which he is playing over the C-7.
That's really good, man, thank you. So it's basically getting tensions to a V7 chord in addition to scale, isn't it? Like the scale is a IV minor pentatonic and tension is a flat 9. I guess that's a good way to experiment with "chord-scale"-s, just add some tensions. Or you mean something else?
Isn't this the "Blues Note" of the pentatonic scale?
I didn't understand,are we lowering the fifth step of the chord? like if there is (Dm), then to beat him, we lower his fifth step, that is (A)?
Is this trick working on major scales only or minor scales too ?
Is that your guitar in the back? If it is, you should play it some time. Also, another good lesson, hang on like that.
I don't play too much guitar these days, but I might whip it out for a special occasion!
One question. Who played the bass on your outro music for this video?
Me (on my keyboard, though ;)
wow sounds real especially on the vibrato part. good patch
Trillian!!!
I've noticed all the pro sax players seem use thin neck straps. Why is this?
I know some guys who use HUGE neck straps. They are barely relevant. Whatever is comfortable for you
Not sure, Richard! I know some guys that use a full harness as a neck strap. All comes down to personal preference.