fiatcoupe432 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 "Imitate, assimilate, innovate" Start by transcribing the improvisations of your favourite players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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