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Miles Davis' Trick for Engaging Solos
Miles Davis was able to keep listeners engaged, without relying on anything complicated. He was an absolute master at using space to keep his solos interesting. Whatever the style of music you play - jazz, pop, rock, it doesn't matter - space is always an essential, and easy, way to elevate your solos, and no one has ever done it better than Miles Davis. Today I go over how he uses space, and a few different ways you can practice it, to start including it in your own improvised solos.
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Great video. I've started to literally take the horn out of my mouth to help me adjust. I believe Miles advised Coltrane to do the same thing once they started experimenting with modes and Trane had trouble ending solos.
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
That's a great way to get used to it! I've heard that story about Miles and 'Trane too, I really hope it's true
@clarinetpete9661
8 ай бұрын
ya but miles said take the horn "ouchya" mouth. lol
GREAT VIDEO! Thank you for providing ways to practice leaving space. I’ve been told to “leave more space” but I’ve never been told how to practice that. Thank you so much
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Oh man, being told to do things but not HOW to practice them, is one of my pet peeves. So many educators essentially just say "get better!" I'm so glad you found the video helpful!
use of space/timing/fewer notes but great, unexpected notes occasionally
Great video! The tips are very good for aspiring jazz musicians :)
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It's great to hear you enjoyed the video!
Miles also knew he wasn't getting paid per note - dude was a straight up gangsta.
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Ha! That's very true. Rent was cheaper in those days anyway 😂
Another great video. I love your stuff, man. Probably buying your Dexter Gordon ebook.
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick! So glad you're enjoying the content! The ebook is full of information, I'm sure you'll love it!
Quality video Josh & great advice. Thank you so much for posting cheers
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Brian!
4:13 that’s smooth
The drum loops. What's your drum loops plug? Please
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
I use DrumGenius. It's a great app with so many different loops in all different styles
@OluSanmi-lm3cs
8 ай бұрын
@@joshwakeham thanks
Space
Damn....Start transcribing more Getz solos. You got his sound . Learn his vocabulary. .... (sorry for my rant, was a great video on space).
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Haha I promise I'll start working on that I Want to Be Happy solo soon!
HI SON!!!!!!
There's a lot to be said for not saying anything, and it definitely works with music as well. The quiet parts are just as important and can speak volumes.
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Very true. I still struggle with the keeping my mouth shut part though!
@geoffbuss3699
Ай бұрын
Agreed 100%. Masterful actors, comedians and orators are also super-comfortable with silences. Easier said than done though. Someone must have once said "those who speak the most often have the least to say". If not, I just said it.
It's not the notes you put in. It's the notes you leave out. (Who said that!) pst... I prefer Lee Morgan👍
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
Lee Morgan is an absolute monster!
@WillStonier
8 ай бұрын
Woody Shaw leads the pack.
Maybe.he was not.looking for valedation any more then an enlightened person does not serve his ego.
@joshwakeham
8 ай бұрын
I'm sure that's part of it. Few people seem to have the same level of self-confidence as Miles did!
space is the place