Hats off : i already know all the basics but this is, by far, the clearest, shortest and yet comprehensive introduction to Jazz. You nailed it and you deserve a big round of applause. Excellent.

Teaching is an ART and you apparently mastered that art.👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@Learnjazzstandards

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

This is one of the best starter improvisational tutorials I've seen! It even explained things I did not see (clearly) before. Well done!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped.

@aljerones99

Жыл бұрын

@@Learnjazzstandards Could you do a chord analysis of "Body and Soul"? I recently learnt a lovely solo (I'm a sax player) and I've found parts of this song a bit challenging to interpret.

@satchrules101

8 ай бұрын

@@Learnjazzstandards Holly shit you are straight up the best jazz teacher , that I ever learned from! Thank you for teaching it made easy to learn, subbed

@tyronewarren6944

2 ай бұрын

Agreed, very clear and concise

@gregorybrissette3443

Ай бұрын

Agreed.

In the ocean of jazz, this is a beautiful boat launch. Thanks.

Thank you. This is arguably the best improvisation video I have ever seen. No going up and down the scale. No copy/paste licks. Just musical theory and how to apply it. The most valuable thing is that the similar concept can be used for blues or any music, you just use a different note to resolve to the chord tones that's not chromatic.

Bravo, Brent. You successfully simplified, demystified and clarified how jazz lines are created. You did this by using just enough music theory to educate without overwhelming and showed how to get started on the journey of improvisation with practical examples that demonstrate what it sounds like to play over chord changes. This, teamed with guide tones, a heart to experiment and ears to imagine what they're about to play, can take a beginner to the next level in a short amount of time. I'm in love with jazz music (have been my whole life), and after watching this video, I'm eager to pick up my guitar and create something that sounds like what I feel.

What helped for me immensely, is to just learn jazz language, then make as many variations of it and apply it to the chord it is meant for in a tune. The best is when you learn ii-V-I lines, to just learn that piece of language for the ii, for the V and for the I seperataly (or how you spell it) Also when you do that, always sing

This is a most excellent primer on jazz improvising! Totally demystifying. Your extraordinary generosity is very much appreciated, sir.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wish I had this 30 years ago! This is inspiring me to pick up my instrument again. Thank you!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

That's great!

The amount of theory you covered in such a short time, in such a simple easy to understand manner was just mind blowing! You've got some serious teaching skills!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really enjoyed your explanation. I would like to add something that I found to be helpful. If you are playing in the key of C major for example and you impose a G Major scale, you will shift into the Lydian mode. You're playing all the same notes except that the 4th note F is now #4 or F# and that provides a nice outside scale note that will pop out in the course of the improvisation. You can then shift back to the Ionian at any point to bring the whole thing back home. So when playing over a major chord try playing the major scale whose root is a perfect 5th above the key that you're in. Another way of accomplishing this and adding additional color tones would be to play a major pentatonic scale a whole step up from the key of the moment. (or the minor pentatonic a half step lower than the parent key). If C major is the chord, play the D major pentatonic (or B minor pentatonic - same notes ). When doing this, the notes that would be emphasized would be B which is the major 7th of a C chord. D which is the 2nd (9th), E which is the 3rd, F# which is the # 4 ( # 11 ) and A which is the 6th (13 ). Since the pentatonic scale has no leading tone like a major scale, it works great. A D major scale for example would have a C# in it and that note played against a C natural is likely to set one's teeth on edge. Playing the D major pentatonic avoids that minor 2nd interval. So, in the key of C, think major pentatonic a whole step up. Adding this to the arsenal of chromaticism that you demonstrated should get people visualizing jazz improvisation as something within their grasp.

Now it makes sense to me how those jazz guitarists utilize all those chromatic notes without sounding totally weird and off. This is one of the most valuable beginner jazz guitar lessons on KZread. Thanks a million! :)

It's weird, I know the modes and can play them, and 2 5 1 chords, in all the keys on the piano, but I just never put it together that you play Dorian with 2 and Mixolydian with 5! Thanks for the enlightenment!!😁

You're indeed the best online jazz insructor. Your explanation is easy to understand. Thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge

This is literally the best starter video to explain improv I've ever seen! I will be using it to teach ! Thank you!!!

Very comprehensive yet highly understandable. One of the best lessons I've seen to date.

This is so good. It shows step by step how jazz improv is put together. Almost like a mathematical proof. Thanks so much

As well as how to also start to understand what jazz is all about, Today I learned what the actual names of the modes mean. Its so simple! Yet it sounds so complex and unapproachable if you're just starting out.

Now that's what I call a breakdown of how it's done ... Simplified thanks Brent 🎸

...the best kick off jazz impro tutorial I've ever seen, even it's so easy. That's maybe because it's braught out just simple and straight.

I have taken a lot from these videos. The clarity off the presentation has really helped to inform my thinking and approach. I would not hesitate to sign up for the 'inner circle' but circumstances for 70 year old's on a pension don't allow. This young man has a lot to offer.

Absolutely brilliant exposition. I love understanding this from the bottom up, even though I'm not instinctively a jazz lover. I discover through this that I don't like enclosure at all, and that is an obstacle for my liking jazz. Nevertheless it's very satisfying to have the jazz language demonstrated and explained .

Wow! That was simple and effective. Even for a piano player who already has a bit of experience, this introduction was smooth as hell. Especially the transition from the more formal and rule based functional harmony to the free chromatic approach notes and enclosures was very educative also for me. Great tutorial 👍

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like it

This is one of the best explanation of music theory I've seen. It's very easy to follow and understand. Thanks a lot.

One of the finest explanations I have seen so far. Thank you

This is bloody brilliant. Well done. Exceptional.

Incredibly clear and useful presentation. Thank you.

Great lesson, so much to learn here. Thank you Brent!

Good video. My pitch was probably never totally absolute, as I started on guitar, and a guitar can be totally in tune with itself and while being a hair higher or lower than A-440. The age thing is real, mine is not as acute as it used to be, and under certain conditions notes can fall in between the cracks for me. Excellent points regarding relative pitch. I had to learn solfegge (so I could teach it) and find it to be quite a valuable tool.

The best Jazz explanation. Thank you.

I've visited a host of saxophone sites trying to learn how to improvise. Your video has helped open my eyes/ears to the process. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks!

Youre an amazing teacher.. Simple but crystal clear for someone like me who love jazz but couldn't just understand.. Great job

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is absolutely the best jazz improvisation tutorial out there! Thanks for this...I'm off to practice!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

gradual and bright clear. thanks so much!

Agree with Alex Jones' comment. Excellent starter. Finally something I can share with people who don't understand how Jazz works.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that

I stumbled on this. It is by far the best-explained introduction to jazz theory I have ever heard. So much on the web is too complex, too quickly and must dishearten many aspiring players. Your approach covers so much in 17 minutes and build confidence. Max respect.

@Learnjazzstandards

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Dude I have two music degrees essentially; I started playing in the 90s. I know all this stuff. And this was still absolutely amazing. And I know I'll play better now.

@Learnjazzstandards

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, man! I appreciate it.

Great lesson for entry level guys like me.

Firstly, I will never be able to play this stuff, but oh, did that make a lot of sense. My only music education is 55 years ago at school when everything was 7 note scales in a major key (flattened third was just too sad). You have truly unlocked the other 5 notes for me.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

probably one of the simplest and most practical explanation. cheers!

This is an outstanding explanation of jazz improv. Thanks so much!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

2nd year into playing guitar and I actually understood all this :) Well done.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

That’s a huge compliment, thank you!

A very cool video thanks, glad you're making them!

Wow! New to this. You've compressed so much into this but still made it SO clear and simple!!

@Learnjazzstandards

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Very well explained. I've been wanting to start improvising so will give it a try

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Great!

Amazing video. I finally understand how its done

This is precious. Thank you.

I have used a very similar approach to explaining modes myself, so obviously I feel you did an awesome job 😁

Great. Pacy, clear, good repetition. Excellent graphics too. Thank you 🙏

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

Certainly the best jazz 🎺 lesson I've met online. You're a fantastic teacher. Greetings from Kampala and God bless. 😊😊👌👌👌

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Excellent! Really well done! Thank you!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

What an eye-opener. Thank you!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Love it!

Great explanation thank you. Keep up the great work!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

GREAT pedagogy ! 👍💚

Well done, young man !!

I am a visual/graphics learner. The added animations on the music sheet help enormously with initial exposure and long term memory. Keep up the concurrent instrument and visual explanations !

@Learnjazzstandards

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

This is what I been looking for thanks

Very good!!!!

Brilliant! I get it now!! Thanks

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks

Such a great lesson!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Excellent explanation- thank you for sharing cheers

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

So clear thanks!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Wow, this was just great. You demystified jazz for me.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Very good lesson and overview. Thank you.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

Very pedagogical approach.. understandible and simple as anybody can progress it's skils..Thank you

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Fantastic! Thank you …

Very helpful! Thanks!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I was lost at step five. But that was improvement from the last time I watched the video

Very clear approach to improvisation! Thank you!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

So really, in jazz, there are no "outside" notes? I love it, and subbed!

One of the best lesson i see about jazz and major scale! 🙏

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback!

I like this approach quite a bit to 'understanding' these concepts. That being said I feel one thing what is left out is...LISTEN to a lot of Jazz to burn it in. All the ideas and theory in the world won't help you if you don't feel it. It's like knowing all the English grammar in the world without being exposed to English speakers. Similar to language, the rhythm of the music is what makes it unique to other forms. This you only get by listening and absorbing.

Great video! Thanks!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This is an incredible instructional video!!👍

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you think so!

simply great simple stuffs, thank you so much , fabulous .

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them. Thanks!

Great summary!

Hi. This is great. I’m primarily a piano player and still found this hugely beneficial. Great job. Thank you!.

@Learnjazzstandards

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear. Thanks!

YOU ARE A GENIOUS!!! 🎉

Excellent and to the point for a beginner. Great job.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Its so crazy the enclosure example sounds so out of place, but in context it completely changes

Brilliant explain👌👍👍💪 Thanks!!

Appreciate the lessons!

easily the best tutorial

Really fantastic. Thank you.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I've been watching a lot of your videos recently and has been such a great help. thank you so much!

@Learnjazzstandards

18 күн бұрын

Happy to help!

Well done, bright clear, thank you for this video👍👌

@Learnjazzstandards

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you so much. This was a very helpful explanation for me. I like your videos.

Your teaching is really immaculate.....Keep it up brother 🥰🥰😍😍🤩😊😊

@Learnjazzstandards

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

awesome!

This was great! Absolutely clear. I learnt a lot. Thank you!

@Learnjazzstandards

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear it, thank you!

Great tutorial thank you!

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You're doing a great job at breaking it down for beginners, I love that! As a jazz-fusion guitarist myself I just wanted to point out that the Cmaj7 chord you're playing in this video is actually a Cmaj7/9 (because in the chord you're also playing the D note, 3rd fret of B string), also commonly known as Cmaj9 chord, if I'm not mistaken. Whatever, small details, probably irrelevant to the great points you explained in this video. Great job! 🙂

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Hey George, glad you enjoyed the video! Something to be aware of is that if you look at a lead sheet for a jazz standard, usually you will just see chords labeled as 7ths, because it's assumed in jazz that you can add any of the possible extensions or alterations to those chords - the 9th being an acceptable one over a maj7.

@vampiroangelico

Жыл бұрын

@@Learnjazzstandards Very true, great point, but most beginners are probably not aware of it. ;-)

You're great! Thanks!

@Learnjazzstandards

7 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Yes dude. 🎉. Very good. This is what a rock player needs to hear.

@casparuskruger4807

Жыл бұрын

You must be a friend of his.

THE best jazz lesson, ever.

@Learnjazzstandards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@casparuskruger4807

Жыл бұрын

You must be a friend of his

great lesson, thank you

@casparuskruger4807

Жыл бұрын

You must be a friend of his

Damn man, you are truly a great teacher. You explain it so simply

@Learnjazzstandards

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Congratulations!

Thanks 🙏 ❤❤❤❤