Are you sick of rhythm changes yet? Here's some relief if you are!
Here is the link to the etude
http://www.vibesworkshop.com/sites/vibesworkshop.com/files/rhythm-chang…
The last mini-lesson I posted on VW seemed to raise more questions than it solved... Ok that is cool, the idea is to explore many things and try to get better. We all need to do this, and it never stops as a player. It's a constant journey.
In the Coltrane lick I had been working on, I suggested a double sticking that some of you pointed out was actually a triple sticking. So I had to look into that, cause I wasn't even slowing it down enough to realize I was doing that, and upon further review, it is not something I would actually recommend doing.
If you are busting ass on rhythm changes but need a little break, here is something to clear the head with. This, however, can be applied to rhythm changes.
Watch the video first, then read further...
I didn't discuss it in the video but check it out....
for the A section, using the same major triad shape (1-3-4-5) here are the triads (all major triads)
Bbmaj- G7- Cm- F7- (repeat)
C triad- Eb triad- Bb triad- Db triad--------
Fm- Bb7- Ebmaj- Ebm- Bbmaj
Eb triad- F# triad- F triad- Bb triad-C triad
Some tips on simple soloing over rhythm changes.
Some ideas on what to think about when comping underneath the melody.
Here's pt. 1 of comping. Keep it simple and tasty!
Further ideas about playing over a minor IV to I resolution in jazz.
-Tyler
Pick the right melody, it doesn't have to be hard!