Steps to learn jazz impro

[fiatcoupe432]

Hey guys,

Can you give me some advice on how to learn jazz imrpovisation?

I ve been into jazz(listening) for the past 5 years but know I m at the point I want to learn to improvise

Are there  specific exercises  to learn to do so?

Tony

[Bilbo]

That is a massive question, my friend. You start by playing one note, then another of your choice and then add a third and keep going. It really is as simple and as unbelievably complex as that. 

 

What Jazz have you been listening to? That may help us point you in the right direction. 

Edited February 22, 2020 by Bilbo

[jrixn1]

"Imitate, assimilate, innovate"

Start by transcribing the improvisations of your favourite players.

 

[fiatcoupe432]

10 hours ago, Bilbo said:

That is a massive question, my friend. You start by playing one note, then another of your choice and then add a third and keep going. It really is as simple and as unbelievably complex as that. 

 

What Jazz have you been listening to? That may help us point you in the right direction. 

Thanks bilbo, been listing to John patitucci, Coltrane, munir hossn, Parker, Davis, avishai Cohen, est,, metheny, alain caron, hadrien feraud, dave Holland, weather report, Bruce Hampton, Charlie haden and lots more to list but this kind of jazz 

[Bilbo]

Do you read dots? 

There are transcription by several of the above in my Bilbo's Transcription Archive thread but they won't be much good to you if you can't read. 

Are you aware of the Jamey Aebersold play-along series? They are a common route in for people. 

[Bilbo]

It makes sense to start with the Blues. 

 

Bb7/// //// //// ////

Eb7/// //// Bb7/// ////

Cm7/// F7/// Bb7/// ////

 

Use the relevant mixolydian scale over the 7 chords and a Dorian over the Cm and you are off. Play what you hear, DON'T just wiggle your fingers. 

[fiatcoupe432]

On 22/02/2020 at 19:38, Bilbo said:

It makes sense to start with the Blues. 

 

Bb7/// //// //// ////

Eb7/// //// Bb7/// ////

Cm7/// F7/// Bb7/// ////

 

Use the relevant mixolydian scale over the 7 chords and a Dorian over the Cm and you are off. Play what you hear, DON'T just wiggle your fingers. 

Sorry bilbo I never thanked you for the advise and all the people above!