In this article I’ll present 3 tips for playing “Rhythm Changes.” What are “rhythm changes,” you ask? The expression “rhythm changes” in jazz-speak refers to the chord changes that were used in Gershwin’s classic Broadway hit “I Got Rhythm.” The catchy, jazzy chord progression has been used by many other jazz artists who write their…
There are a lot of descriptive terms that are associated with minor scales. For example, you’ve probably hear the terms “relative” minor, “parallel” minor, “natural” minor, “harmonic” minor, and “melodic” minor. What does it all mean? What are the differences between each? Do I really have to memorize all of them? Students generally get confused because…
Playing outside the chord changes is a technique that gives jazz and funk improvisers that advanced, pro sound. In this article, I’m going to give you an inside look at outside playing. In the jazz/funk improvisational world, “outside” playing refers to the idea of using a scale (or collection of notes) for improvisation that is seemingly unrelated…
Playing music without understanding how major triads work is like building Ferraris without caring what’s under the hood – you’re missing an opportunity to understand one of the most important building blocks of ALL of Western music! Thankfully, you’ve discovered this blog post so that you can now fully comprehend the intrinsic POWER of this little 3-note…
So many students are interested in practicing funk keyboard, but oftentimes the allure of the synth sounds, effects, and drum beats overshadows the real essence of funk music (and music in general)… the GROOVE! In this article, I’m going to introduce you to a few fun methods for practicing funk keyboard and “groove” by focusing on 3 areas. Learning…
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