The harmony is based off of Tony's chord study in the pop up class 2 weeks ago. I tried to make it lyrical using arpeggios, chromatic bass lines and surround notes, as well as with 3 and 4 note chords. I am still working on learning to play my own arrangement accurately... sigh.
I hope you all had a great 4th of July weekend! I'm a day late, but I wanted to post what is my work in progress arrangement (not least in the performance) of this beautiful patriotic song. As a newcomer to this country, it's quickly becoming one of my favorite holidays.
The following notes were taken down right after a lesson with Gary during my studies with him at Berklee during the 70s.
Gary Burton Lesson
March 6th, 1975
Vibes Solo – Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
Remember Dynamics – They make a simple line sound remarkably dramatic. Use more swells and de-swells in your line. When you use swells and dynamics, it gives you more time for space because each line is so important and stands alone.
Hi everybody,
today I'd like to show you my personal version of Autumn Leaves. Make sure to download the attached pdf before watching the video so you can follow the reharmonization.
It's arranged for my project called D.O.V.E. (drums organ vibes ensemble).
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Clip of "Autumn Leaves" exclusively improvising with Four Note Groupings recorded for my Berklee improv classes this summer. The concept is in Volume Two of The Complete Guide To Improvisation. I uploaded the lead sheet listing the 4NGs that I am using in the clip as well as excerpts about the concept from volume two of the guide. The book excerpts include a page about the concept, what 4NGs are available according to chord types and the table of contents of the concept. It's a concept that I love to play and work on for myself and with students.