Thanks for the video. Question: When playing a D-7 in root position the chord-tones are D, F, A, C. When playing a D-7 bebop scale the chord-tones that fall on the down-beat are D, F, G, B. It's clear to see that the D-7 bebop scale places the chord-tones A and C on the up-beat and non-chord-tones G and B are now on the down-beat. I thought the goal was to emphasize the chord-tones on the down-beat (as much as possible). The bebop scale displaces two of the chord-tones to an up-beat and uses non-chord-tones on the down-beat. I do realize this does not clash or sound wrong so-to-speak, except maybe the C and B if not carful; I just want to clear-up any misunderstanding I may have. I hope I explained myself correctly. As always, thank you for the content you provide.
Hi That’s an excellent question, it’s one that my students often ask me and one which I remember struggling with myself. The thinking behind playing the Dom 7 Bebop Scale over a 2m7 chord is that of forward motion, you think of the 2m7 and dom7 as just one long dom7 chord. By anticipating the dom7 chord with the dom Bebop Scale over the 2m7 you create tension which is then resolved. Having said that I agree with you about say playing a descending G7 Bebop Scale on a Dm7 chord starting on B, I tend not to do that often whereas the same scale starting on G over a Dm7 chord sounds great. Don’t forget to use the Bebop Scales together with arpeggios, on a Dm7 I love playing an arpeggio starting on the 3rd (F) going up to the 11th (G) and then coming down the Bebop Scale. I’d look at transcribed solos a lot and see exactly how these scales and arpeggios are used in practice and I would also recommend trying to transcribe solos yourself, it’s great ear training (although your question suggests you’ve already got good ears!) Hope that helps!
@@peterbeadle1 Hello Peter... thank you for answering. I think jazz can be difficult when just starting out due to the overwhelming task of memorizing the many different scales and chords, not to mention being able to hear their sound before playing them. Well, I have a long way to go... but, I enjoy the journey! I'll have more questions as I go forward... Thank You!
Thank you teacher for your teachings and congratulations for your channel. You explain very well. but there is one thing master. Where can I apply it in what standard themes or patch us one. thanks for his teachings
Hi Fernando, thanks for your feedback, really glad that you like the videos. Two essential chord progressions to practise these techniques over are the 12 bar blues and Rhythm changes (the chord progression from I Got Rhythm), these are used in so many Bebop tunes. These techniques should also be practised over the chord progressions of many pieces found in The Real Book series which is available in different keys for transposing instruments.
Hi Many thanks for your kind comment and for subscribing, this really helps to get my channel noticed and hopefully help more people on their learning journey!
Thanks Radek, glad you enjoyed it. Billies Bounce and Cherokee (both Charlie Parker) would be good ones to transcribe and well worth the trouble, that's the best way to really get the feel of Bebop.
Very clear lesson
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Please make more tutorial about jazz Bebop Piano... thanks
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, I'll certainly be making more videos ins this series about playing Bebop Piano!
Love this - gives me a strategy to take forward bebop on piano, flute and sax, focusing on the basics - moving first to other keys - thank you
Im so glad that you're finding these videos helpful, if you ever have any questions about them Id be only too happy to try to answer them
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Question: When playing a D-7 in root position the chord-tones are D, F, A, C.
When playing a D-7 bebop scale the chord-tones that fall on the down-beat are D, F, G, B.
It's clear to see that the D-7 bebop scale places the chord-tones A and C on the up-beat and non-chord-tones G and B are now on the down-beat.
I thought the goal was to emphasize the chord-tones on the down-beat (as much as possible).
The bebop scale displaces two of the chord-tones to an up-beat and uses non-chord-tones on the down-beat.
I do realize this does not clash or sound wrong so-to-speak, except maybe the C and B if not carful;
I just want to clear-up any misunderstanding I may have.
I hope I explained myself correctly.
As always, thank you for the content you provide.
Hi That’s an excellent question, it’s one that my students often ask me and one which I remember struggling with myself. The thinking behind playing the Dom 7 Bebop Scale over a 2m7 chord is that of forward motion, you think of the 2m7 and dom7 as just one long dom7 chord. By anticipating the dom7 chord with the dom Bebop Scale over the 2m7 you create tension which is then resolved. Having said that I agree with you about say playing a descending G7 Bebop Scale on a Dm7 chord starting on B, I tend not to do that often whereas the same scale starting on G over a Dm7 chord sounds great. Don’t forget to use the Bebop Scales together with arpeggios, on a Dm7 I love playing an arpeggio starting on the 3rd (F) going up to the 11th (G) and then coming down the Bebop Scale. I’d look at transcribed solos a lot and see exactly how these scales and arpeggios are used in practice and I would also recommend trying to transcribe solos yourself, it’s great ear training (although your question suggests you’ve already got good ears!) Hope that helps!
@@peterbeadle1 Hello Peter... thank you for answering.
I think jazz can be difficult when just starting out due to the overwhelming task of memorizing the many different scales and chords, not to mention being able to hear their sound before playing them.
Well, I have a long way to go... but, I enjoy the journey!
I'll have more questions as I go forward...
Thank You!
Thank you teacher for your teachings and congratulations for your channel. You explain very well. but there is one thing master. Where can I apply it in what standard themes or patch us one. thanks for his teachings
Hi Fernando, thanks for your feedback, really glad that you like the videos. Two essential chord progressions to practise these techniques over are the 12 bar blues and Rhythm changes (the chord progression from I Got Rhythm), these are used in so many Bebop tunes. These techniques should also be practised over the chord progressions of many pieces found in The Real Book series which is available in different keys for transposing instruments.
Great video, great tutorial- subscribed!
Hi Many thanks for your kind comment and for subscribing, this really helps to get my channel noticed and hopefully help more people on their learning journey!
Great video. Can you recommend any specific bebop solos to transcribe?
Thanks Radek, glad you enjoyed it. Billies Bounce and Cherokee (both Charlie Parker) would be good ones to transcribe and well worth the trouble, that's the best way to really get the feel of Bebop.
@@peterbeadle1 thanks!!
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Thanks for your lovely feedback, there’s more lessons still to come in this series😀🎶
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