Well, I will have to give some sort of short workshop at the WVC (World Vibes Congress) this year. I was going to take notes and keep a diary on my computer and thought I would do it here. So I'll blog here and you guys can give me your two cents.
On Saturday we will link to all the videos for the second portion of the Day of Percussion on this page. Some players are playing live from 12-2. Others are submitting video which i will link to here.
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Questions? Thoughts? What did you think? Let's talk about his book, here.
I have some things to say but I'll wait. How about some of you start. Gary will check in to answer questions and comment (I'm pretty sure).
🚨 Playing in 3/4 – Pt. 3: Melodic Shapes and Flow
In Part 3, we move from comping to linear phrasing, focusing on short melodic shapes that naturally fit the 3/4 feel. These lines are designed to help you internalize how melody flows within triple meter—each phrase should feel like a complete, three-beat gesture rather than a sequence of notes.
🚨 Playing in 3/4 – Pt. 2: Syncopated Comping and Forward Motion
Part 2 builds on the foundation from Part 1 by introducing syncopated rhythms and offbeat chord placements. These variations are designed to create a natural sense of forward motion while keeping the 3/4 pulse grounded. The goal is to develop balance—maintaining a steady groove while adding rhythmic interest and contrast.
In this lesson you’ll:
Red Norvo: Mr. Swing and the Architect of Chamber Jazz
I talked how 1 diminished chord relative to 4 dominant chords (4 major chords) in this videos, and also showed the foundation of voice leading.
I shared the pdf of how one diminished chord(dominant b9 chord) resolve to the I major. please check it and let me know how do you think about practicing voice leading over diminished to I major chord!
I'll share more my ideas over this soon! stay tuned!
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🚨 Feeling in 3 – Pt. 1: Comping in 3/4 🚨
We’re kicking off this new series by exploring comping rhythms in 3/4, one of the most versatile and expressive time feels in jazz. This lesson focuses on short ii–V progressions that develop your sense of pulse, articulation, and balance between hands.
In 3/4, it’s easy to think in strict “1–2–3,” but the best players treat each measure as a flowing three-beat phrase. By practicing these patterns slowly and evenly, you’ll build a natural, swinging pulse that feels relaxed and centered.
I talked about the relationship between the diminished chords and dominant chords, then I'll make a series videos of barry harris and diminished chord, please let me know if you have any thoughts or questions!