Ted Greene - Send in the clowns(TedGreene.com)
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Ted Greene giving a master class at the Musician Institute June 6th 1993.
This video has been authorized by Ted's life partner Barbara Franklin. Please visit www.TedGreene.com for more information regarding Ted's legacy
I studied with Ted for a year and a half back in 1971. He was the only one who could teach playing the guitar like playing the piano - his sister taught piano. He was the most supportive generous man I ever met.
That's awesome. And great to know my hero was a nice guy too
You’re blessed to have studied with Ted. Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience with us.
This is the high water mark in the history of solo unaccompanied jazz guitar.. I've watched this clip at least 500 times and still cannot get over it. There's more music in his one minute improvised intro here than there is on most entire jazz guitar recordings.. Greatest genius in American guitar history.
Ted is one of those top 1% of players where, as a musician, I don't really want to dissect his playing. I just have to let it be and enjoy it because it was his art. I leave it alone and just enjoy it.
+Rob Basile Ya, I've felt the same way about Wayne Krantz's compositions (from the 90's) for years. I have to say though, I finally broke down and started transcribing his material, and once I did I have never been the same. It's wonderful. Same with Ted =)
donno wayne educate me
@@shanecombs1993 I totally agree with you
ikym like its too pure to be analysed, ruins how good it is, though you can technically despite how hard it is
@@eelamite What? Pretty much the bulk of his musical output that still exists, exists in a context of him giving lessons either to an individual or a group. This being one such example. He only released one album. The interesting thing about his playing is more the choice of notes than the technical difficulty. Sure, there is a fair amount of difficult stretches because of him picking unusual chord voicings to facilitate playing either the melody or counterpoint but there are plenty of guitar players whose pieces are far more difficult to play from a technical pov. Certainly the crowd of buffoons that appears any time the next fast playing guitarist appears would do well to try and play some of Ted's slower tempoed but nevertheless challenging music. As for analysis ruining it - he's literally talking about what he's doing as he plays his Bach counterpoint and in many of his other videos. The idea analysis would ruin it is laughable.
If anything the reason he has some pretty sounding stuff to listen to is simply because, unlike a lot of Jazz chordal playing he picks a number of songs from either traditional or popular music, e.g a songs from musicals, Christmas Carols and he's rarely looking for the most "outside" harmony to put underneath as many Jazz guitarists tend to. As a result - and because he has taste in large quantities, his playing sounds very pretty.
In his notes that he scribbles on the chord diagrams what we might do to use this to our playing - i.e things like just playing the bass part so you hear that voice rather than see it as a bunch of bass notes. That's pretty significant in his actual Bach counterpoint improvising too where he verbalises where his focus is on as he's playing. Sometimes the bass melody being the focus and then switching to the higher voices. Well he's doing more or less the same thing for the Christmas Carol or whatever he's playing too. It's counterpoint. Playing the melody and the harmony isn't just chords that fit, it's adding additional voices. To not study his playing would be to make him more or less irrelevant because that's the biggest thing he gave to the world of music really - 2 great books and a lot of educational videos with thankfully modern technology has distributed to everyone (sadly, I always think, that he lived in the time of home recordings made on a potato because we can imagine how much greater his body of work might have been had his students had access to the higher definition cameras we take for granted now)
A very small group of this caliber, usually under recorded and not mainstream. These film clips are golden. Thanks to all who share Ted's works. It makes a better place to live.
well said, John....
Brings a tear to my eye every time I watch this video. We have lost a true master, and my hope is that he will never be forgotten in the hearts of every guitar player on the planet. This video should be required viewing for every guitar player. Long live Ted
Same here, Ronald. I can hardly listen to this without tearing up. I studied with Ted between 1987-1989 at his apartment in Encino. -- What really blows me away is his use of the harp harmonics. WITH 4 FINGERS !!! He's using his index and middle finger together, then (SOME HOW !?!?!) his ring and pinky finger together... wow... -- This is by far my most favorite live recording of Ted. Such emotion and beauty. It really reflects the beautiful humble man that Ted was. I surely miss him, both instructor and friend.
Amongst musicians Ted will never be forgotten. RIP Ted🙏
So true, Even now I can barely watch these videos. I studied with Ted for 10 years starting with when he lived in Woodland Hills with his parents till he was in his apartment in Encino. I lived in Tarzana and was only 5 minutes away. Sometimes I'd go twice a week. He was a great teacher and good friend who helped me get though my divorce.
Just got an original copy of Chord Chemistry, excellent compendium of chords, inversions, ear training, and jazz harmony. A very humble genius. He obviously liked Lenny Breau as well!!🎼🎶🎶🎼
@@markbare2817 Lenny lived with Ted and his family for awhile.
His playing is so special. Its like he is giving us a little part of him with every note he plays.
I'm a guitarist for eight years, from metal to jazz. This is so beautiful.
Close your eyes and LISTEN. It's MUSIC. Give what he's playing a chance and it'll bring you to tears every time. Wish I could have met Ted.
Yes.
The telecaster never fails to amaze . It started out as a guitar that was made to be a simple tool for country players in the early fifties and here we are in the 21 century with this simple tool in the hands of some of the worlds great players . And ted was one of those
It is not the instrument. It is the player.
Right now I picture Ted up in heaven playing his guitar for Barbara Franklin as she is sitting across from him - taking in every note he so thoughtfully plays. Music and TV sports will fill the rest of their days in a cozy apartment up in the sky.
LOL..no offence but the image went downhill when you mentioned TV Sports....what an eternity, but I was hoping for something more deep and meaningful...lol!
I'm Italian and I do not speak English well.
But I will, however, express my gratidudine who makes it possible to listen to the music of Ted Greene. The musical resources of the website and you tube are invaluable. Thank you very much.
Francesco, Thank you for your beautiful comment. Please continue to enjoy the music of Ted. Thank you RC
Your English is perfect haha
My favorite UA-cam video of all time.. Ted Greene: maybe the greatest ever?
His Modern Chord Progressions book pried open my eyes and, thank-you, Ted, they've remained that way! His challenge is right here. Be beautiful in your own way and express the music of your heart and soul.
@eightstring I sung this back in my high school days because my chorus teacher was a big Soundhiem fan. You can really hear the independence of voices in Teds word. Each note plucked is an alto, soprano, tenor, bass singer. Surreal.
Such a beautiful posting...thank you very much for your kind words. It was my pleasure to post this magnificent video of the master. Long live Ted
RC
Beautiful! Amazing! The Bill Evans of Guitar.
Lovely. Reminds me of another impressionist guitarist, Bill Frisell.
Haha I thought the same thing before scrolling down to the comments
this remains the most beautiful thing i’ve ever heard
Not only an absolute music genius, also his personality and soul comes through in every tone.
His playing literally makes the hair stand up on my back - every time, and makes me want to go pick up my guitar. I'll have to order some of his books if I can find them.
Big thanks to everyone who share videos with his playing.
Not many artists have the courage to pour themselves so completely into their music like Ted Greene. After every piece you could tell he was emotionally drained. Thank you maestro. May your beauty and your gift last forever.
He is my absolute inspiration, although I'll never be able to reach his craft!
Really sad that he's not with us anymore!
The mix of melody and the counter melody played on harmonics around 5:00 to 5:12 is, for me, simply the most beautiful guitar playing on youtube
This is the cut I always go to when I want somebody to experience Ted Greene. On a warm summer night, depending on the mood, I could listen to this a hundred times or more and never get tired of it.
And on a cold winter night? Do you listen to Ace Frehley soloing over "Calling Dr. Love" on repeat?
WHAT THE HELL That's so amazing
Jack and Uncle
I think that the overtones come from Ted Left hand which he would squeeze the fret board, the right hand waving seems to be more of a rythmn thing that Ted would use for himself. You might want to visit the Ted Green web site and there is a forum for questions like this...personally, I still trip out on Ted's mastery of the fret board and his musicality. A master of taste, tone and soul. Long live my friend Ted...I miss him so
RC
Simply incredible. He was really the greatest.
I have always greatly appreciated & respected Ted's playing.....always will.....and George Van Eps,.....and Lenny Breau......masters!
C.G.T. Ukiah, CA
When ever I need inspiration , or have lost a bit of faith in mankind ...I listen to Ted play Send in The Clowns. Such beauty is displayed here in his guitar playing ... I think all videos posted arethe greatest ever guitar player on the planet ...I love to hear more Cheers and back to reality
Dave
Alberta
Yeah I feel inspired all over again too
Musician of heart ...
wonderfull moment...
this man has the greatest understanding of the instrument i've ever seen
This makes me do a small cry 😢
What an exceptionally gifted player ! Thank you Ted !!!! R.I.P.
Most favourite of mine..Love this tune ...Would of loved to see Ted & Cleo Laine do this melody together ...Cheers & Thanks for posting ..A true classic
Sure. My favorite chord melody player. Would never have gotten to know him w/o youtube & the internet in general. Great thing.
Brings a tear to my eye, I never knew this man
does that to me, too, because I did.
One of the most masterful things I have ever heard
Man that fender spring reverb sounds glorious in the right hands.
it's such a joy to listen and getting those valuable knowledge from his books and teaching, priceless.
if I could just spend a tear learning to play this one song like Ted does - I would never need to play another song in my life again til the end of my days...beautiful is too unbeautiful a word to use to describe this...
I love him. This is truly beautiful playing in a class of its own.
I just found this player! Very tasteful and beautiful music :)
His genius was simply overwhelming and wonderful.
I learned so much from chord chemistry, and modern chord progressions, jazz solo lines.
I love to hear this dear man play so beautiful.
Jesus be with you and bless you forever Ted,
Harlan
I was told to buy the book Chord Chemistry back when I graduated High School and it was all Greek to me then. Having been to music school and teaching for lessons for years, I pulled out that book again and now I understand how brilliant Ted was. He gave you endless theoretical variations and inversions of any chord!
@@chrisnolan5607 I am glad you finally can appreciate this dear dedicated man.
I owe all my understanding of the guitar to him.
He has a video and an handout where he was teaching. It was called A SESSION WITH THE STARS.Here is my URL to get it for download, and if you send me an email address, I will send you the pdf of the session.
ua-cam.com/video/p5zaW8JwCx0/v-deo.html
I mean, that I'm not a blues fan, but now when I found Ted, I think his music is great and it's worth listening to it. I just wanted to say, that he is great.
wonderful arrangement....beautifully played
A' Very Special Talent. .. Great Work's on Music/Guitar Concept. .. Rispect for This Great Musician. .. Nice One ... ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋
I so enjoy the web he spins for us ....time & time again.... An amazing arrangement of Send in the clowns ....
cliffworks in tokyo here mark goldenberg studied w ted 10 years is a beautiful man and musician i miss him and ted thanks for reading
I wish they had HD camera back then! What a gem!
The focus here is not on the musician but on the music.The musician subordinates himself to the music and becomes its tool.
That's how it should be and only great personalities can do it without suffering. That shows true greatness.
Thanks
What a shy and wonderful man he was. As humble as he was skilled.
I was always saying, that I will never listen to jazz or blues, but now I'm listening to Ted in the background. Calm and emotional.
I don't know if Mr Ted Greene wants his music to be something else than beautifull, but for me THIS HIS SIMPLY BEAUTIFULL. His playing makes me forget how it is incredibly complex and difficult to play like this, and we can see at the end all the emotion he put in it. Incredible !
Thanks a lot Ronald Cid for posting, and YTB for allowing us to share moments like this ... peace
He was really in love with the guitar.
Thanks for sharing the clip, Ted Greene is a true master in chords, the melody of this song takes me to another dimension, on a beautiful journey.
How meaningfully and humbly he nods his head to himself at the applause ; I think that's beautiful and shows the true intent of the musician. Whoever fails to see beauty in Ted needs to stop reading Ayn Rand!
That sent the Clowns for me...what an amazing man and guiar master ...Love this guy ...he left us far too soon . Bless you Ted Greene , I am inspired by you in all I do Great player
Dave
Alberta
Every recording of Ted is gold. I wish we had more!
beautiful and never a more relevant musical choice for our times
@eightstring @eightstring I sung this back in my high school days because my chorus teacher was a big Soundhiem fan. You can really hear the independence of voices in Teds word. Each note plucked is an alto, soprano, tenor, bass singer. Surreal.
Beautiful improvisation. Ted, you are greatly missed. RIP
ethereal - who will come along and fill in the void left by Ted!
Who are the 3 ppl who dislike this...? Like are you serious...!!?😳 like how can you find it in your heart to not like this? I don't understand... This is genius
This guy was on a level far extreme, he’s a virtuoso without a single doubt in the world
One of greatest master, as teacher and player.
Thank you for posting this.
Beyond guitar ,beyond skills ,beyond time. . . . That's the core of spending a lifetime trying to figure out what is all about...There s no answer.........Maybe that is the closest thing to an answer. That and Miles..........Thanks for uploading that.
Breathtakingly beautiful indeed.... Rip Ted.
Ted blew the doors wide open in the 70's with his 2 book treatise on jazz improvisation ... furry Ted anyone remember the day? RIP Ted
the guitar stop on topanga blvd, dales music, I think was the name, CHORD CHEMISTRY days, ahhhh, yes.
You'll always have volumes to say and inspiration to give, thank you so much Ted Greene, forever !!!!
George
A beautiful and thoughtful posting...thank you very much. The little I know of Ted is that he was a true mentor to anyone who was interested in music, and the guitar....once again thank you for your posting
RC
Beautiful tone and feeling ! Good vid ! Thx !
Perfect way to start the day !
Jacob Collier just said that Ted Greene is a massive influence and inspiration. I came here to see why. Jacob is right again!
Thanks all for the positive comments....all 239 persons...but I can't believe that 2 persons disliked this video of the master of Chord Chemistry. Regardless, Ted and Lenny Breau were the KINGS of finger style. Once again thanks to all of you for digging this video. RC
probably mistakenly thumbed down. Things like that happened
Maybe they do it for the attention.
they may not understand what was happening with Ted at the time
Send in the clowns.
Its up to 566 likes... (from a former student of Ted's...)
Ted Greene and Pat Martino interpretation of this great song is amazing.
This stuff his HOLY !!
Beautiful!
wonderful !!!!!!!!! nuff said
Thank you.
Are you freaking kidding me... where are all those overtones coming from? Absolutely stunning.
The fact this video has dislikes proves people will respond negatively to anything. I don't care what style of music you listen to primarily, you have to respect this man's seemingly other-worldly mastery of harmony. Ted Greene was a gift and we are lucky moments like these were recorded and shared.
Bill The fact that 8 people clicked on dislike is a reality of life. There are many colours in a rainbow and you can never please all of the people all of the time....frankly who cares? maybe some of the 8 people might have mis-clicked, some might genuinely loathe this type of music, frankly...it does not upset me. I recently wrote an article about snobbery and taste....when I was a kid I was a snob that was into Coltrane and Miles...I looked down upon people that dug the BeeGees...lollll what an loser...that was my loss..that music was of its' time and today I think it's great! a tune like Send in the clowns was of its' day...a pop tune...just like the BeeGees...nothing counts in art....except the feeling you get when you listen...I'm listening to this as I type and it gets to my heart...even tears well up...but that's me. The way that you felt when you listened and the way it touched you...is what counts....remember it is you...no one else that decides what You dig! RC
@@RonaldCid I agree with you, though I am no musical snob. I love so many styles of music. I am a HUGE Bee Gees fan, Megadeth, Wes Montgomery, Alan Jackson, and on and on. Even if it is a style of music I don't particularly like I can appreciate the talent. But you are correct, the feeling I get is very personal and no one else will feel the same and definitely cannot expect them to. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Ronald!
@@bc9273 Thanks buddy I wish you and your entire family a super time to. And yes you are right...keep true to your tastes and follow them even if they are not the in thingto do...Lolll I dig Cecil Taylor! His music is almost guaranteed to empty any room in less than 2 minutes!! sadly he just passed this week...another loss to high art. RC
Absolutely astonisihingly beautiful! I never heard of this guy until my friend edudzzaj recomended him. Once again I thank you! And thanks for posting all this great music, its totally inspiring!
We would all play it slightly differently. That's what makes "every" musician unique.
watching Ted drill into this tune to a depth few guitarist will ever experience .. oh master you left us too soon
always incredible!
@eightstring amen to that brother, this goes so much deeper than just 'guitar playing' though, this is just a musician, expressing his soul, compulsory viewing for every musician. ted is the perfect example of a musician who plays his instrument, these days too many guitar players let the guitar play them!
Chord Chemistry was my bible when I was learning to play the guitar and I think I probably learned more from one page of that book than the entire contents of every other guitar book I ever owned. And in all that time I'd never heard him play, until I did a search for him on UA-cam. Completely stunned.
That is incredible.
Man's an absolute legend. Wish he was alive now.
a quote from a forum on ted greene's website from joe diorio that i like "...Ted Greene should just be placed on a pedestal and admired." btw the cd version of this is also beyond stunning!
That's cool man. I'm glad to hear your enjoying yourself.
Amazing, mucho thnxxx for posting :)))
Doesn't get much better then this!
wow wow wow
I love Ted
Just beautiful
A genius, a great musician and above all A GREAT HUMAN BEING!!!!!!!!!!!
very amazing
Amazing
What did he die of? I had all of his jazz chord books. Boy he had long fingers... Some of those inversions....
Wonderful music.
He always plays his Telecaster as if he were in a dream.
Ted Greene was never really here ,
he was just visiting from some whole other place 🌠
We are not worthy to have him in books and video 🙇
I totally understand the technique - it's the effortless/amazing application of it that I wonder about :).