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Absolutely interested the course. I’m not a guitar player but I find your no nonsense style of communicating very helpful in making these seemingly impossible skills approachable!
@@djmileski The beauty of it is that is so freeing to play whatever you want and everyone can still sound unique. But rhythm is the thing. More important than the notes. Thanks for checking it out!
@ Totally agree. When i could really only play the major scale, mimicking and integrating Sonny Rollins’ (for example) rhythmic ideas (with mine own notes), was a blast in itself.
@@johannes8383 No need to be ashamed. It’s never too late to get on the right path! Although I don’t post the melody in the PDF lesson, I do have a simplified version to the whole song maybe that’ll be a good place to start. 😁
@@blueeyedsoulman It’s a Gretsch style pickup alright. TV Jones. I’m not sure what you mean by sound source. Just the guitar going through an amp with some reverb. I like half round strings on that guitar, 11 set.
@@JazzRockswithAdam 11's do make a difference. That's a really plumy tone for a Fender. What amp and mic did you use? I personally use a very thick pick with 11's but your sound is like butter comparatively.
The big problem with jazz is that it has almost no following in the US. My friend was forced to go to Japan to play jazz and he is surviving but in the west it requires too much patience to listen to jazz and it doesn't stimulate kids. My thanks to all who continue in jazz and I hope it will be common again.
The big problem with jazz isn't the rhythmic and melodic tools you shared (thanks!). The problem is it's stale. To inject new enthusiasm into jazz periodically and progressively, it will drrift from traditional vocabulary and only have ghostly photos of ancestors of bygone eras.
@@GemeAle-x6r I think that’s why start from the tradition first, then add to it from there. But yes, I see your point. The point I was trying to make, is “the problem” is not knowing where to start when you’re learning jazz.
@JazzRockswithAdam I studied jazz in college, one which has their own jazz radio station, and the school cafeteria played pop and rock over the sound system. The administrators said that the students didn't want to hear jazz while eating. Time has been occurring since the past, and a kind of death is in its wake. Students would show up for our jazz ensemble concerts (I had the guitar chair), but only for class credit. Some liked it in the moment, but would never return by choice unless there was an incentive. Their ears don't like the chromaticism. I've told them that at moment's notice, the key center can move and introduce notes which sound like accidentals. To their ears, they sound like mistakes. New jazz will either have a limited audience of enthusiasts, or smooth out the verbose harmonic freedom of trad jazz. I can't say it's dying, but it is certainly not seeing any new movements. New movements are usually driven by youth. The challenge is to recontextualize it for newer generations without redefining it so much that it doesn't resemble jazz at all. Prog metal is my vehicle now. I played a gig on Saturday, and lots of young people were totally blown away.
I think here in NYC it’s a little different. There’s lots of young people who are interested and playing jazz, moving it forward. Perhaps it’s in pockets.
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A very different approach than what is taught (scales, arpeggios) to Jazz improvization, Chapeau.
@@amessica I don’t think this gets taught enough. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely interested the course. I’m not a guitar player but I find your no nonsense style of communicating very helpful in making these seemingly impossible skills approachable!
@@tempgig Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.
Another brilliant video.
@@TheStreetFabulous Thanks and I appreciate you checking it out. Come back again soon!
a great teacher makes a huge difference! Starting with simple songs like Blue Monk helped a ton. Love your videos Adam! 😊
@@innerstream Yes! Pick somewhere to start, for sure. But start!! 😉
That’s a cool idea. Thanks
@@djmileski The beauty of it is that is so freeing to play whatever you want and everyone can still sound unique. But rhythm is the thing. More important than the notes. Thanks for checking it out!
@ Totally agree. When i could really only play the major scale, mimicking and integrating Sonny Rollins’ (for example) rhythmic ideas (with mine own notes), was a blast in itself.
@ Sonny is one of the best players to cop for rhythm! 😉
Great lesson, thanks.
@@bozakarlin9034 Hey, thanks for letting me know!
I’m highly interested in an improvisation lesson
@@yoan973 Hi Joan! A lesson? Or interested in a course?
How you gettin’ that sound from your Tele? (Besides tone rolled down). Strings? Great channel. Always very helpful. Love your playing too
@@michaelcannon4835 Thanks Michael! I do use half-round strings. But the humbucker in the neck position sure helps get a fatter tone.
you are right. we need to learn complete songs.... and yet... we still tend to daddle around, avoiding the actual learning process. (ashamed...)
@@johannes8383 No need to be ashamed. It’s never too late to get on the right path! Although I don’t post the melody in the PDF lesson, I do have a simplified version to the whole song maybe that’ll be a good place to start. 😁
Gretsch pickups on a guitar for jazz? Am I hearing that pickup or are you using a sound source on a computer or pedal? String gauge?
@@blueeyedsoulman It’s a Gretsch style pickup alright. TV Jones. I’m not sure what you mean by sound source. Just the guitar going through an amp with some reverb. I like half round strings on that guitar, 11 set.
@@JazzRockswithAdam 11's do make a difference. That's a really plumy tone for a Fender. What amp and mic did you use? I personally use a very thick pick with 11's but your sound is like butter comparatively.
The big problem with jazz is that it has almost no following in the US. My friend was forced to go to Japan to play jazz and he is surviving but in the west it requires too much patience to listen to jazz and it doesn't stimulate kids. My thanks to all who continue in jazz and I hope it will be common again.
@@blueeyedsoulman Right. It’s kind of underground.
yes improv course sounds perfect
@@innerstream 1st vote! Thanks.
Another "Go" for the improv mini class.
@@ronaskew Rooooonnn! How are you? 2nd vote!
Still following; from a distance.
the BIG problem with jazz is that it requires dedication and talent.
@@freddymclain The biggest talent is not giving up!!
@@JazzRockswithAdam AKA dedication
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@@armando534 Thanks!
I always thought jazz was too technically focused at the expense of true soulful expression.
@@dogcat8702 Only if you practice soulless things.
you know hes a real jazz guy cuz hes wearing a fedora
The big problem with jazz isn't the rhythmic and melodic tools you shared (thanks!). The problem is it's stale. To inject new enthusiasm into jazz periodically and progressively, it will drrift from traditional vocabulary and only have ghostly photos of ancestors of bygone eras.
@@GemeAle-x6r I think that’s why start from the tradition first, then add to it from there. But yes, I see your point. The point I was trying to make, is “the problem” is not knowing where to start when you’re learning jazz.
@JazzRockswithAdam I studied jazz in college, one which has their own jazz radio station, and the school cafeteria played pop and rock over the sound system. The administrators said that the students didn't want to hear jazz while eating. Time has been occurring since the past, and a kind of death is in its wake. Students would show up for our jazz ensemble concerts (I had the guitar chair), but only for class credit. Some liked it in the moment, but would never return by choice unless there was an incentive. Their ears don't like the chromaticism. I've told them that at moment's notice, the key center can move and introduce notes which sound like accidentals. To their ears, they sound like mistakes.
New jazz will either have a limited audience of enthusiasts, or smooth out the verbose harmonic freedom of trad jazz. I can't say it's dying, but it is certainly not seeing any new movements.
New movements are usually driven by youth. The challenge is to recontextualize it for newer generations without redefining it so much that it doesn't resemble jazz at all.
Prog metal is my vehicle now. I played a gig on Saturday, and lots of young people were totally blown away.
I think here in NYC it’s a little different. There’s lots of young people who are interested and playing jazz, moving it forward. Perhaps it’s in pockets.