Jazz Guitar Articulation: Bebop to Post-Bop
In this lesson I demonstrate the difference between bebop and post-bop articulation as applied to the guitar. After explaining what makes each one unique, I give you some examples by naming some of the most noteworthy jazz guitarists in both schools of articulation. To conclude, I play a given phrase first using what many call "bebop" articulation and then play it again with the "post-bop" touch. Yes, the notes are identical but the feel is altogether different.
A good understanding of how to vary your "articulation" can help shape your style and bring to life the sound you desire.
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Absolutely right about the importance of be-bop on succeeding styles.
Among contemporary players who keep the bebop type articulation alive, I think Jonathan Kreisberg is a great example (and great player). Tim Miller is a Holdsworth influenced player (post-bop) who uses lots of legato and overdrive (and also plays great).
Barney Kessel had extremely diverse right and left hand techniques includes hammer ons, pull offs , sweep picking, and finger style. Same with Tal Farlow. It is not so clearcut. It's mostly the musical idea that drives the technique required. IMO. If considering post bop, think of McLaughlin, he picks and articulates almost every note he plays. You do what you need to do.
Thanks, Richie!
Great lesson, man
Love this discussion of the evolution of the style(s), with references to real players in history, musical examples, etc. Fantastic, thanks!
2:15 isnt it also because he could only fret with the two fingers so legato would just be harder
Thanks for lesson, I have being watching for it!
A very good lesson about fundamentals! I love your content.
@RichieZellon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Selim!
Wow!! Great lesson!!
Very helpful video! By the way it's my first time knowing overdrive used in Jazz.
awesome lesson idea and presentation! thanks. a lesson on embellishments and/or rhythmic variations (to add texture to eighth note lines) would be awesome as well. i'm always needing more of that.
@RichieZellon
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback...I'll keep your request in mind for a future lesson.
Nice video lesson.
Brilliant.
Love the lesson my friend and love the background music as well. Was that you playing in the background?
@RichieZellon
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks..yes, that is me in the background.
Let's talk about Post Bop ,his weird harmony and melodies :) Im looking for materials with exercises with pure and essentional Post Bop knowledge :)
Thanks Richie, I enjoyed this lesson/ demonstration. Re: fusion styles, are there any examples of players that also incorporate string bending techniques or is this purely the domain of blues and rock styles. Thanks David
@RichieZellon
6 жыл бұрын
There are lots of jazz players that incorporate bends. Mike Stern, John Scofield, Robben Ford, John McLaughlin, John Abercrombie, Scott Henderson,Frank Gambale...and so many more! I will do a video on jazz and string bending soon!
@davidgrima5582
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richie, look forward to it.
Losing the pick would help your fluency.
where are the PDF's?
@RichieZellon
6 жыл бұрын
Link is in the info section here. PDFs are in the blog on website.
Turn off the background music