Kevin Burke warned his fiddle classes about 'working up' to speed... I resisted, but eventually admitted that the muscle memory doesn't translate well. Thanks for the great video.
The offbeat trick is insane! I feel it easier in constant 16ths or triplets and extremely difficult when syncopations take place… Thank you for sharing!
From a jazz soprano sax player I find Nathan’s videos inspiring. I have lost count of the number of top jazz players who give “masterclasses” where they insist on slow practice and working up the tempo with the metronome. Not only does this take much longer than finding out what is stopping you from running rather than practising fast walking. Also using one click per bar where the click is set to a different part of the bar e.g. on 1, or on 2, or on 3, or 4 or the and of 4 . Or even a random click etc. Also in jazz you might want to play behind the beat to get a more relaxed feel - hardly ever playing ahead of the beat. You can be in the pocket but laid back. For rule 5 this is a great rule for syncopation - and remember that improvised rhythm is one of the weakest areas for many players. Thanks again Nathan.
27:11 For getting started with the metronome on an offbeat, I was taught this in grad school: instead of figuring out how to play before or after it, just assign the click to the note you want it to be on. In this case it would be “2,” so starting the Mendelssohn would be “*click* 3 play.” Sometimes it takes a few bars of thinking it in my head to get it, but I’ve found it requires a little less mental energy, especially when you have the click in a really odd place. I’m curious what you think about this!
Thank you for all these tips and going in depth. And also especially stealth giving us another Schumann Scherzo vid.. this may be the most helpful one of all, especially with the slow demo and off accents. Much appreciated.
Kevin Burke warned his fiddle classes about 'working up' to speed... I resisted, but eventually admitted that the muscle memory doesn't translate well. Thanks for the great video.
The offbeat trick is insane! I feel it easier in constant 16ths or triplets and extremely difficult when syncopations take place… Thank you for sharing!
I like how you play just remember we all learn different
From a jazz soprano sax player I find Nathan’s videos inspiring. I have lost count of the number of top jazz players who give “masterclasses” where they insist on slow practice and working up the tempo with the metronome. Not only does this take much longer than finding out what is stopping you from running rather than practising fast walking. Also using one click per bar where the click is set to a different part of the bar e.g. on 1, or on 2, or on 3, or 4 or the and of 4 . Or even a random click etc. Also in jazz you might want to play behind the beat to get a more relaxed feel - hardly ever playing ahead of the beat. You can be in the pocket but laid back. For rule 5 this is a great rule for syncopation - and remember that improvised rhythm is one of the weakest areas for many players. Thanks again Nathan.
This is wonderful! It is so valuable to see hear a high-class professional practice and discuss it. Would love to see more like this!
27:11 For getting started with the metronome on an offbeat, I was taught this in grad school: instead of figuring out how to play before or after it, just assign the click to the note you want it to be on. In this case it would be “2,” so starting the Mendelssohn would be “*click* 3 play.” Sometimes it takes a few bars of thinking it in my head to get it, but I’ve found it requires a little less mental energy, especially when you have the click in a really odd place. I’m curious what you think about this!
Kudos! Yet another well presented tutorial with specific, clear and implementable instruction. Thank you, Nathan!
Thank you for all these tips and going in depth. And also especially stealth giving us another Schumann Scherzo vid.. this may be the most helpful one of all, especially with the slow demo and off accents. Much appreciated.
Another practice technique I’ll have to try out. Thank you Nathan.