Bilbo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Here's my lessthe perfect attempt.... http://snd.sc/10LCp74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Nice take Bilbo, thought that had some really lovely moments and was well-constructed. Really dug that double time line, need to get my DB chops up a la Christian McBridge so I can drop in a few of those! Thanks for the feedback. I see what you mean (I think, tell me if I've misinterpreted!) about the confidence issue, sometimes I'm not completely certain of the note I'm wanting to hit. I guess intonation is a lot to do with how clearly you hear in your head what you want to play - duff notes tended to be in places in the harmony where I was less comfortable (e.g. that B7alt at the end, haven't shed my altered vocabulary that much, or that F#m7b5 to F-7 change). I certainly feel less secure at points like that, so it's interesting to hear that it filters into my intonation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 It's a simple idea: if you don't know what note you are going to play, how can you hit it on the money? I have the same issue myself. Ps:I couldn't do that run on a double bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Very true, taken on board. I think I can iron that sort of thing out by working on spots in tunes where I see the harmony less clearly on the fingerboard. Out of interest, why aren't you doing the course on DB? Will take that line down and try to work up to it - here's hoping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 It's because recording the electric is easier; one lead vs mics, pre-amps, leads from the car etc etc. The learning is the same, whatever I play it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1369139849' post='2085258'] Ps:I couldn't do that run on a double bass [/quote] [url="http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/6beb96cde2be9818a00ebf0224aa97777767691a"]http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/6beb96cde2be9818a00ebf0224aa97777767691a[/url] That's my best effort at taking it down - timings approximate, and tempo arbitrary! Edited May 22, 2013 by Hector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobematt Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Here's my attempt! [url="https://soundcloud.com/mattlawton/assignment-3-500-miles-high"]https://soundcloud.com/mattlawton/assignment-3-500-miles-high[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKenrick Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Here's my effort from week 3: http://snd.sc/11dJ9qe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I got marked down this week as I didn't do the peer assessments in time. It is so frustrating to always be stealing time for music instead of being able to focus on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Finished the last exercise. Only need to do the peer assessments and I am done. Time well spent but quite intense on top of the day job, gigs etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I hear you R man, it's been quite a learning insight (particularly the stuff about motivic development) which will feed into my playing over the coming months for sure with what I hope will be great benefits to the listenability of my soloing. It's also hammered home many things I suspected about what I need to crack down on in my own playing. Still, bloody hard work getting time to hand it all in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I think the theme and variation element is the bit that turns you from being a tech head who is learning the dots to a musician. My blues solo was a realy eye opener for me in terms of making something of value vs something that showcases a lot of bullsh*t technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I scored 81.1%. I lost a bit of ground because I was late with one set of peer assessment. I recommend the experience to anyone who wants to learn the basics of improvisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Are any more of these happening? I think I'd greatly benefit from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Woodcock Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1368959613' post='2083346'] Just picked one random link from this thread, it was yours.. Some nice phrases and phrasing going on there. Good stuff dude.. Garry [/quote] Thanks Garry, nice of you to say. [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1373370185' post='2136715'] Are any more of these happening? I think I'd greatly benefit from it. [/quote] Hey Nige, I think there is another one starting in about a week - there were a few technical issues and flaws in the course material the first time around so hopefully they've sorted those now. For those interested I scored 100%. If you have the time I think it's worth having a look at, though I found I was spending longer on doing the peer assesments than on my own submissions. It threw up some some interesting concepts along the way but the approach did seem biased toward a scalar approach to improvising - which I don't personally favour - but any opportunity to learn how one of the masters operates should never be turned down, particularly when it's free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1373462167' post='2137839'] Thanks Garry, nice of you to say. Hey Nige, I think there is another one starting in about a week - there were a few technical issues and flaws in the course material the first time around so hopefully they've sorted those now. For those interested I scored 100%. If you have the time I think it's worth having a look at, though I found I was spending longer on doing the peer assesments than on my own submissions. It threw up some some interesting concepts along the way but the approach did seem biased toward a scalar approach to improvising - which I don't personally favour - but any opportunity to learn how one of the masters operates should never be turned down, particularly when it's free! [/quote] Cheers Steve, and congratulations on your result! Brilliant mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Ah, there seems to be the same course starting on July 19th. I'm definitely up for that [url="https://www.coursera.org/#course/improvisation"]https://www.coursera...e/improvisation[/url] I've just signed up for it! How exciting. Edited July 10, 2013 by xilddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Yep - signed up as well. I assume its the same as the previous course? I signed up for the previous one but with with births, deaths, marriages, funerals, holidays etc could not commit to the programme. Will commit to it this time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 This starts tomorrow, anyone else going to give it a go? https://www.coursera.org/course/improvisation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashsagar Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hey. Yeah. I joined up the first time round but never did it due to time, But I'm gonna get on it this time round. Already posted my first lesson. [url="http://soundcloud.com/a-sagar/gary-burton-jazz-improv-lesson"]http://soundcloud.com/a-sagar/gary-burton-jazz-improv-lesson[/url] This is my first time at improvising jazz lines so it's pretty basic and scrappy but I hope I can improve over the 5 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 [quote name='ashsagar' timestamp='1374495938' post='2149308'] Hey. Yeah. I joined up the first time round but never did it due to time, But I'm gonna get on it this time round. Already posted my first lesson. [url="http://soundcloud.com/a-sagar/gary-burton-jazz-improv-lesson"]http://soundcloud.co...z-improv-lesson[/url] This is my first time at improvising jazz lines so it's pretty basic and scrappy but I hope I can improve over the 5 weeks [/quote] How did you get on with the piano solo analysis mate? I've done the first 8 bars but it took me two hours Good work on the improv soundclound, but I won't comment as that's for the peer review stuff, but it sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashsagar Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I only had a little look at that to be honest. Thanks though, I hope I'll get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 [quote name='ashsagar' timestamp='1374528066' post='2149852'] I only had a little look at that to be honest. Thanks though, I hope I'll get better. [/quote] How did you get on? Here's my playalong https://soundcloud.com/silddx/berklee-improv-lesson-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigPlaysBass Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ach, can't believe I missed the start of this! I've got a huge amount of free time over the next five weeks as well. Hopefully there will be another one starting soon-ish, sounds fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashsagar Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Craig. You should still be able to sign up?? maybe just not have the ability to hand in the assignments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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