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BLOWING ON THE BLUES-PART ONE / Jazz Tactics #2
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BLOWING ON THE BLUES-PART ONE / Jazz Tactics #2

The blues is a typical starting point for jazz improvisers, yet remains a foundational element of the music. In the first of four episodes focused on improvising on the blues, I explain the basic blues form and offers ideas for melodic approaches using the minor pentatonic and blues scales. ABOUT THIS SERIES This is the second video in the Jazz Tactics series, exploring elements of playing jazz music, especially improvisation, based on my book of the same name and a university course that I’ve taught for over thirty years. The sequential videos in this series will provide a solid foundation of understanding of the principles and practices of jazz improvisation, on both and aural and intellectual levels. Below are some suggestions to get you started: Do You Speak Jazz? https://youtu.be/WiVld-gORuQ What Makes Jazz Jazz? https://youtu.be/W3zyFkZmqcg Why I Can't Teach You Jazz https://youtu.be/SI3-vtTw3Kc What's So Great About Chet Baker? https://youtu.be/W3zyFkZmqcg Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard https://youtu.be/W3zyFkZmqcg Improvising on Autumn Leaves https://youtu.be/etOD0lTVOGA Improvising on Rhythm Changes https://youtu.be/2GxXc7QZ1AM ABOUT THIS CHANNEL On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers information and advice for musicians and music appreciators. LEAVE A TIP You can leave a tip to support the work that goes into this channel by clicking the THANKS button. Thanks to YOU for watching! MORE INFORMATION For more in-depth information and instruction, check out Chase's books and private lesson options on his website: http://www.chasesanborn.com
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