We had a great talk at our coffee hang last sunday. We talked about practicing.
One of the partipants Richard Schwagerl sent over some interesting docs he uses and created for teaching. Here they are. 2 docs didn't come over well, I'll add them later, but one is good and I'll post it here.
The Art and Science of Musical Practice
🚨 Tune Deep Dive: “Wave” – Pt. 4: Chord Voicing Variations 🚨
In Part 4, we explore different ways to add motion and color to your chord voicings throughout Wave. Small shifts—like alternating between a major 7th and a 6th, or sliding inner voices by a half step—can create beautiful forward momentum while keeping the harmony clear.
This lesson focuses on several spots in the tune where these ideas really shine:
🚨 Tune Deep Dive: “Wave” – Pt. 3: Comping Rhythm Variations in the Intro 🚨
In Part 3, we continue working with the intro vamp (Dm7–G7) of Wave, this time focusing on comping rhythm variations. Instead of just outlining the harmony, we’ll explore how subtle rhythmic shifts can transform the groove and add variety without losing the bossa feel.
In this lesson we’ll:
get sonny clarks chorus down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98vC-bF2AOA&list=RD98vC-bF2AOA&start_ra…
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE
chord melody
my simple solo
come up with your simple solo
practice my lick - DO YOU REMEMBER IT?
🚨 Tune Deep Dive: “Wave” – Pt. 2: Guide Tone Movement in the Intro 🚨
In Part 2, we dig into the intro vamp of Wave (Dm7–G7) and explore guide tone movement. This exercise builds from a single voice to two, three, and finally four voices, showing how harmonic richness can grow naturally out of simple lines. By working through these patterns, you’ll train your ear and hands to connect chords smoothly while keeping the groove intact.
In this lesson we’ll:
🚨 New Tune Deep Dive Series! 🚨
Pt. 1: “Wave” – Establishing Form & Groove
We’re kicking off a brand-new Tune Deep Dive with Antônio Carlos Jobim’s Wave—a bossa nova classic that’s as groovy as it is deceptively tricky. This tune has a 44-bar form (A – A – B – A, with 12-bar A sections and an 8-bar bridge), so memorizing the structure is step one.
THIS IS SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL. Take the time to listen to this!
The procurement and bending of aluminum has become increasingly expensive in recent years. Therefore, I decided to make another folding frame for my M55 bar set, this time using mostly 3D-printed components.
Mike Mainieri: An Interactive Exploration