Absolutely, Mike is the man. Certainly one of my favourite educators in the space and clearly an incredible player in his own right too which not all educators are, of course! Cheers for taking the time to leave a comment.
Great that you are giving Mike Longo some exposure. Nice explanation. Worth noting that Mike stressed the importance of playing Djembe in order to experience these rhythmic feelings and the magic that happens when the drum opens up and starts singing. Looking forward to your follow up.
Absolutely! Have you watched the 'Rhythmic Nature of Jazz' DVDs? There is a fantastic performance on there of Mike demoing this concept in a composition, I can't remember the name of it but it is mind blowing and a break from all the Djembe on the videos ;) Cheers
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition Yes I have the videos and I know what you are talking about. Transferring the drum resonance to the piano is remarkable. Need to revisit those demos. I was in brief correspondence with Mike and came away with the impression that he was evangelising on Dizzy’s behalf but I think Mike’s analysis was key to making it systematic. He was a total hero for preserving this knowledge. I am sure your explanation will benefit anybody following your instruction.
I played rhythm guitar in a square/contra dance band playing old time fiddle tunes and this was standard practice at dances as the caller would change things up to keep it lively for the dancers. It was a blast for the rhythm section as well...! T.Y. B-)
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition it took me a couple of years to learn the the old rhythm patterns but it was very similar to what you are describing here in timing and emphasis. It was all based on changing the “lift” for the dancers. The band had been playing together with local callers for decades…
Great summary and good channel sir! I'm working through 1-3 of RNOJ now and appreciate your take. It is a topic that can be viewed in many different ways and is more complicated than people realize. I enjoy your other videos as well, I really do hope you explore this topic more, further and deeper in the future cause I'm trying to gain some differing perspectives on the topic.
Absolutely, I've been quite unwell hence the lack of recent uploads but once I'm back on track I'll certainly discuss my take on these ideas further. Cheers for your kind comment!
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition Did you make out with a hobo? I bet that is why you are sick! Hey EVERYONE, CHARLES MADE OUT WITH A HOBO! j/k ;). Seriously, I do hope you get well and look forwards to hearing your ideas/understanding of this deep topic.
Hi Tadasu, just letting you know you can sign up for an upcoming free two week course which I'll be launching around the end of May. It'll be focused on all the things which I believe to be important but are often overlooked in super flashy guitar magazines and websites. I hope you're well and that I'll see you over there, cheers! My FREE 'Rethinking Jazz Guitar' course: bit.ly/RethinkingJazzGuitar
Hi there, I am currently working on the Mike Longo DVDs. I am still at the stage where it is difficult to understand everything. Thank you for your video. really liked the percussion track at the beginning of your video. Could you please tell me the name of the track and where I can find it? Thanks in advance!
I appreciate the lesson. I did find it a little confusing though without any notation. For example the 5/4. I tried simply grouping 8th notes in the pattern 123 123 12 12 and it pretty much never came back around. The only thing that worked was triplets.....Grouping 8th note triplets in the pattern 123 123 12 12 ....after 5 bars it came back to the start of the cycle. I'm wondering if I'm doing it wrong. Did you ever revisit this concept in a video?
Hello, thanks for your comment. The example you've used is 5/4, I'm not sure what you mean by 'never came back around'. But 123 123 12 12 is 10 8th note counts, adding up to 5 1/4 note counts. In other words, 5/4. I will discuss this topic in a more theoretical way in the future which hopefully will help, this was more a conceptual discussion but I appreciate there is plenty of scope for confusion and misinterpretation here! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment
what would be a blast if you had two people playing the drum together like in the first dvd, there are not to many videos of how mike taught playing the drum
It’s crazy that this 10 min video left me even more clueless about rhythmic application. Yall have to learn the simplicity is where revelation lives. Complexity does not equal genius.
Not for the first time, and certainly not the last. Cheers for taking the time to comment Andrew and thanks for all of your hard work creating content with Mike! Charles
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition It was, thanks, and Mike emphasized feeling that hemiola rhythm by playing it on a drum as a warm up before touching your instrument. It was an experiential thing rather an an intellectual thing
Good to hear Mike Longo getting some due recognition. Thanks
Absolutely, Mike is the man. Certainly one of my favourite educators in the space and clearly an incredible player in his own right too which not all educators are, of course! Cheers for taking the time to leave a comment.
Great that you are giving Mike Longo some exposure. Nice explanation. Worth noting that Mike stressed the importance of playing Djembe in order to experience these rhythmic feelings and the magic that happens when the drum opens up and starts singing. Looking forward to your follow up.
Absolutely! Have you watched the 'Rhythmic Nature of Jazz' DVDs? There is a fantastic performance on there of Mike demoing this concept in a composition, I can't remember the name of it but it is mind blowing and a break from all the Djembe on the videos ;) Cheers
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition Yes I have the videos and I know what you are talking about. Transferring the drum resonance to the piano is remarkable. Need to revisit those demos. I was in brief correspondence with Mike and came away with the impression that he was evangelising on Dizzy’s behalf but I think Mike’s analysis was key to making it systematic. He was a total hero for preserving this knowledge. I am sure your explanation will benefit anybody following your instruction.
Thanks for posting this wonderful analysis. In addition to guitar, I have studied tabla! I’ll try to find Longo’s books.
this is awesome. thanks! look forward to future applications/lessons on it.
Thank you for taking the time to say so. I will come back to this topic in the near future, cheers!
Very stimulating!!
I played rhythm guitar in a square/contra dance band playing old time fiddle tunes and this was standard practice at dances as the caller would change things up to keep it lively for the dancers. It was a blast for the rhythm section as well...! T.Y. B-)
I have no idea how that would work in an ensemble setting?! Would be fascinating to hear more. Cheers Donald!
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition it took me a couple of years to learn the the old rhythm patterns but it was very similar to what you are describing here in timing and emphasis. It was all based on changing the “lift” for the dancers. The band had been playing together with local callers for decades…
Great summary and good channel sir! I'm working through 1-3 of RNOJ now and appreciate your take. It is a topic that can be viewed in many different ways and is more complicated than people realize. I enjoy your other videos as well, I really do hope you explore this topic more, further and deeper in the future cause I'm trying to gain some differing perspectives on the topic.
Absolutely, I've been quite unwell hence the lack of recent uploads but once I'm back on track I'll certainly discuss my take on these ideas further. Cheers for your kind comment!
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition Did you make out with a hobo? I bet that is why you are sick! Hey EVERYONE, CHARLES MADE OUT WITH A HOBO! j/k ;). Seriously, I do hope you get well and look forwards to hearing your ideas/understanding of this deep topic.
I hadn't considered that but its certainly all starting to add up... 🤔
Superb
Thank you azomyte! Cheers!
Best Musician: uncle Mike!❤
The dude's a beast!!
Great rhythm concept!
I can,t wait next video!
Thank you for taking the time to say so. Mike Longo is one to look into having played with Dizzy and Cannonball! Cheers
Hi Tadasu, just letting you know you can sign up for an upcoming free two week course which I'll be launching around the end of May. It'll be focused on all the things which I believe to be important but are often overlooked in super flashy guitar magazines and websites. I hope you're well and that I'll see you over there, cheers! My FREE 'Rethinking Jazz Guitar' course: bit.ly/RethinkingJazzGuitar
Hi there, I am currently working on the Mike Longo DVDs. I am still at the stage where it is difficult to understand everything. Thank you for your video.
really liked the percussion track at the beginning of your video. Could you please tell me the name of the track and where I can find it? Thanks in advance!
Hello, I made the track myself. I'd be glad to send it to you. Just send me an email at ctharrisonmusic@gmail.com thanks
I appreciate the lesson. I did find it a little confusing though without any notation. For example the 5/4. I tried simply grouping 8th notes in the pattern 123 123 12 12 and it pretty much never came back around.
The only thing that worked was triplets.....Grouping 8th note triplets in the pattern 123 123 12 12 ....after 5 bars it came back to the start of the cycle.
I'm wondering if I'm doing it wrong.
Did you ever revisit this concept in a video?
Hello, thanks for your comment. The example you've used is 5/4, I'm not sure what you mean by 'never came back around'. But 123 123 12 12 is 10 8th note counts, adding up to 5 1/4 note counts. In other words, 5/4. I will discuss this topic in a more theoretical way in the future which hopefully will help, this was more a conceptual discussion but I appreciate there is plenty of scope for confusion and misinterpretation here! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition Thanks I'll take some time to digest this.
what would be a blast if you had two people playing the drum together like in the first dvd, there are not to many videos of how mike taught playing the drum
How comes u looking buff in 1 month? U jammie dodger ;) Great vid
Good genetics (sorry not giving it to ya ;) )
really liked your time feel though on those examples!
dirty stufff!!!
deep!!!!
Beer, crisps and good form you cheeky beggar!!
It’s crazy that this 10 min video left me even more clueless about rhythmic application. Yall have to learn the simplicity is where revelation lives. Complexity does not equal genius.
I couldn't agree more and with that I apologise for my considerable role in your confusion. Cheers, Charles
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Yes and or no
next time play the drum
I will try to get my hands on one and a fellow player! Appreciate you taking the time to make the suggestion. Cheers
you missed it kid
Not for the first time, and certainly not the last. Cheers for taking the time to comment Andrew and thanks for all of your hard work creating content with Mike! Charles
I took a few lessons with Longo ( years ago) and I know at least 4 people who studied with him regularly. He was a character and quite the genius
What an amazing experience that must have been for you and all of his fortunate students! Thanks so much for sharing
@@CharlesHarrisonMusicTuition It was, thanks, and Mike emphasized feeling that hemiola rhythm by playing it on a drum as a warm up before touching your instrument. It was an experiential thing rather an an intellectual thing