BEBOP Soloing Over Rhythm Changes (3)

[@RickBeato]

Love the Bebop Rhythm Changes!! Very hard to scat on RC's for most mere mortals. Not Aimee!!

[@RickBeato]

Aimee and I have been friends for a few years. She's awesome and I am a big supporter of her music.

[@paulprice6330]

Rick Beato I have an idea, so Rick you play guitar, Aimee on the keys, Jeff Schneider blows the sax and Adam Neely on bass. What do you say?

[@kingjliow]

can't agree more!

[@ReileyWilliams]

Paul Price OMG YESSS

[@johnlindstrom9994]

I'm an Old Fogey (80 years) and I am so happy that the Youth of America will keep this music alive. I believe that the beboppers actually improved on Bach's ideas!! I think there's a deep religious basis for B and BB. Human soul in action!

[@joshuadunyo6843]

jazz lessons on KZbin have gotten soo much better and more helpful since you and Kent Hewitt started uploading! thanks for the amazing videos!!!

[@AimeeNolte]

Joshua Dunyo Thanks so much, Joshua. I appreciate that!

[@AimeeNolte]

Joshua Dunyo Thanks so much, Joshua. I appreciate that!

[@ShadowDragonite6]

Joshua Dunyo also definitely check Jeff Schneider. He's awesome saxophonist and great player!

[@tyesjazz]

I am so jazzed to see the next generation picking up this great craft. Your passion for jazz is contagious Amy! As a 55 year old guy who loves playing jazz you are speaking to me and I'm digging it. Keep up the good work!

[@AimeeNolte]

Tye Male I really appreciate that! Thanks so much for taking the time to drop a note. :-)

[@nosmelc1001]

the best way to learn bebop to date

[@AimeeNolte]

nosmelc1001 oh, I don't know about that, but I'm glad you think so!

[@shaiguitar]

Aimee, you are the real deal! You've definitely got the Jazz soul in you - you speak the language of music - not just the lines, but the soul, gentleness and awkward hipness of that sound that stands behind it (Who doesn't love all those perfectly timed outside notes). Also you're a phenomenal teacher. It's inspiring and fun to learn the wisdom that you carry. Thank you so much for sharing this! You totally get it.

[@AimeeNolte]

shai rosenfeld ❤️🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@forrestt7263]

This is a wonderful lesson. I have learned a lot of cool stuff from it. Each time I watch it, I see something that I missed previously. It's like a cult classic!

[@michaelwong5356]

This is by far the best lesson on playing BeBop. The concept is easy to understand. The good thing is the lesson explains the concept behind the Bebop lines and not to give you a pattern which you would parrot it out.

[@Epistrat22]

What an excellent lesson. Wished I had this forty years ago.

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

Good Lord there are so many lessons contained in this one: note choice over chords, stock devices, phrasing standby tricks, melodic shape all presented in "well duh" accessibility rather than the wizard of oz huff and puff of some instructors. And daggonit the real stuff came from people who played not over-analyzed. Thank you so much for this fantastic lesson!!

[@ijohnny.]

This is very good! I tend to not "hear" bebop, but this tutorial re-orients my ears. Thanks much!

[@AimeeNolte]

johnny.w oh good! Sing along sing along. Over and over. You will hear bebop. 🙌🏼

[@bassisthenrik]

Watching you Aimee just makes me want to live life and practice. Joyful!

[@AimeeNolte]

bassisthenrik well that makes me happy! I'm so glad.

[@denzilmiller2452]

DearAIMEE, As a former professional musician that has played with many great jazz musicians of the 20th century, I appreciate your approach to rhythm changes. You make it very transparent. I wish you were teaching when I was learning bebop in my earlier days of development. I thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom in this regard and look forward to more of your broadcasts!! DENZIL A. MILLER JR. (pianist, composer, arranger and producer)

[@AimeeNolte]

Much thanks to you, Mr. Miller 💙

[@AntarblueGarneau]

Chock full of great bebop ideas. I try to sing 'em and play them on guitar. The singing thing brings bebop alive for me. very helpful. Thank you Amie!

[@philippinenativehardwoodtr7327]

Thank you so much for this tutorial very helpful in learning how to play bebop, especially am very happy to see by notation and illustration how the notes of an enclosure would have to land in a target strong note of the nxt chord, your teaching technique is brilliant!

[@jagkluke]

A fantastic instructional video. One of the best ever!!

[@Vintagestep]

I started with this lesson like two months ago. I had a bunch of songs to learn and a lot happened, but I'm finally done, I started yours and Rick Beato's lesson on this at the same time, I have to finish his yet. I learned a lot, I know the whole solo, not a double swing speed tho, like 120/140 bpm. But I've been trying to come with my own idea, I analyzed your stuff and I started using little parts, not only over this tune but also over others with different harmony. I'm really grateful for this Aimee, I learned a lot. And for the people reading, this type of content is ok to watch and understand, but I got much more from it when I really dug the lesson, I needed weeks to learn it appropriately and I still have like months to digest the phrases.

[@rgcjac]

I play guitar and have been "learning" jazz from KZbin guitarists. I stumbled upon one of your videos and for a lark, gave it a listen, hoping to get a different perspective. Wow! I am swept off my feet...you have nailed down so many concepts that I have been troubled by. Many thanks for bringing to life an extremely difficult art form.

[@AimeeNolte]

Russell Caraotta so nice! Thanks for watching and the sweet comment. 🙌🏼😍

[@GregDalbey]

@@AimeeNolte Same here! As a guitarist, I find learning this material from outside the guitar helps lock in the concepts. And yeah, what a great lesson. Thanks so much for helping us out.

[@edwardlee6516]

this lady is the lady bebop mama I just think she is a fine player and teacher and to pass on her hard earned knowledge is great

[@AimeeNolte]

Edward Lee I'll take that nickname!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@Furiouslyfunnyfizzix]

I have been trying to lead how to play bebop on the piano for years - this is such a help - thanks!

[@lottierose8668]

wow you are really good at teaching ,and great sense of pitch ,

[@xxmanx1]

You totally sold me with having students understand that they have to be able to SING their lines. If you can hear lines well enough to sing them (whether learning a new line or playing live) you will MUCH sooner be able to play them than if you cannot hear or sing them. GREAT STUFF!! and we all wish we can meet girls like you LOL!!

[@righturnclide]

guitar player here looking for a fresh perspective. really nice i love you teaching with the vocals really put’s it in your ear

[@MikeL-7]

I play the RC every day but it's great to hear your lines on this. You're laying back and nailing it. So many great ideas thank you.

[@jamesthenabignumber]

The start of your written chorus fits Rick Beato's observation that Bach and Charlie Parker often jump on the and of 1 and the and of 3.

[@benjaminmarks8765]

Octave jumps are a good way to reset melodic motion

[@MrCavityMan]

I've recently been getting stuck in a rut with my playing, but watching your videos and lessons always motivates me to sit back down at the piano and learn something new! Thanks Aimee.

[@alanhowell3646]

Awesome explanation of common bebop techniques and sounds.

[@StephenHastingsNewBodhum]

This lesson was so invaluable to me, thank you so much Aimee!!!!! My playing was so vanilla because I wasn't playing altered notes on the dom 7 chords

[@mikepowers9580]

You have really great content here. As someone who has played instruments intuitively and always wanted to understand playing bebop lines, this is tremendously helpful. You're a great teacher!

[@taopagan]

Wow, great explanation and presentation - sharp, insightful, and quick. You speak clearly and economically. This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@AimeeNolte]

taopagan thx! Wonderful feedback!

[@anthonyburress7345]

I love the articulations that you are expressing on this video for rhythm changes....You make it look easy. Keep it coming. PCE OUT....

[@ababb_TX]

I have listened to bebop for so many years. I don't read even a single note of music. So I'm listening to a few of your videos today and enjoying hearing you go through this. I haven't the slightest idea of what you're talking about, but I enjoy it anyway. It is fun to hear you use logic and method to deconstruct what has always to me sounded spontaneous. I guess that's why they were who they were. Also, thank you for taking the time to go through all this. I fear bebop and jazz generally will soon be faded entirely from the public mind. We're a couple generations out. So it's good to know there are those who still hope to preserve the music.

[@AimeeNolte]

+Art Babb that's awesome! Ha! Thanks Art.

[@rkatz0]

Wow! This teacher gives and gives! No punches pulled here, thank you so so much!

[@trandrews7494]

Great development and analysis by Aimee, but it also goes to show you what a genius Charlie Parker was. He invented a lot of this when he was twenty something, and changed the way we all hear music today.

[@brunofantini2335]

that's the best bebop lesson I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@AimeeNolte]

+Bruno fantini 🙏🏼🙌🏼😍

[@craigmain5664]

What a fantastic lesson!! Thanks so much for taking the time..your presentation was so educational.

[@carlosaguero1026]

Thank you, Aimee!

[@fernandoreina6201]

Aimee, excelente tutorial, me encanta tu solfeo y la forma como tratas este lindo tema. Te saludo desde Barranquilla Colombia.

[@hahabass]

"Sounds good though, right?" Wow! You sure do. And we love you for it. The solo was like a tune in itself. Bless you, Aimee. Really enjoyed this lesson.

[@tomculhane6648]

Fantastic video and great lines! Thanks

[@zampano00]

Guitarist here...what a great lesson! Lots of demystification of bop vocab...now a subscriber!

[@AimeeNolte]

Thank you so much

[@AshrafRezkmusic]

You're a great tutor/humanitarian... You're spreading a cultivating message for everyone out their... pushing up the standards :) YOU ROCK

[@MrBoybergs]

Simply beautiful bebop lesson.

[@kevinhawkins2092]

Aimee, This video is terrific!!!! You have unlocked my thinking on adding Bebop style to my music - now I need to practice and then incorporate it. Thank you - Explained so well.

[@chrisjuergensen1054]

This is a very generous lesson. Learned a bunch. I’m going to put that whole tone lick to use.

[@thornewood]

If you are learning bebop it's worth taking the time to go through this video a bunch of times, play the tricky parts a bunch of times, and sing/play along.

[@AimeeNolte]

David Scott thx David. I checked you out! Sound great!

[@joedessauer]

I can't believe this is free, thanks Aimee but I feel like I owe you something!

[@AimeeNolte]

Joe Dessauer OK. Make it a milkshake. Reese's peanut butter. :-)

[@joedessauer]

Open a Patreon and I'll be the first person to give you the 5 Bucks for a shake!

[@hahabass]

:-D

[@andrewbroughton65]

Wow...such super cool note selection & phrasing...I'm hooked..!

[@LearnSwingGuitar]

Wow, your singing is really really good. Great phrasing, very accurate pitch. After just 10 minutes of watching this and singing with you I found myself playing better. Nice!

[@AimeeNolte]

Learn Gypsy Jazz and Swing Guitar so nice of you! You are a good player, yourself! I am a big fan of gypsy jazz. Do you know Frank Vignola? One of my faves! I got to play with him and Ken Peplowski in college. So cool!!

[@LearnSwingGuitar]

Not personally, but I am of course aware of and admire Frank's playing!

[@ceylonin7289]

Congratulations, your´re a great musician and an amazing teacher!

[@timothykeech7394]

I love your content Aimee. You clearly know your stuff but your delivery seems to embody the humility of the true musician.

[@AimeeNolte]

I appreciate that!

[@larrymah5243]

Wow! You are the coolest. Thanks for breaking this down for us in such a digestible way :)

[@AimeeNolte]

Larry Mah you are very welcome! Hope you had fun with it. :-)

[@zppon]

wow thank you so much for writing out the whole solo and explaining in theory why it sounds so bebopsilicious. 😇

[@AimeeNolte]

Pleayo Tovaranonte no prob!!

[@yvesalbertngandompondo3558]

Thanks a million Aimee , you make bebop sound easy to play, great job...

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Unbelievably clear and concise ...

[@dostacos1]

Aimee Nolte, you are a musical goddess. Great video!

[@user-ym2vh3bb1z]

Aimee, you are too kind of a soul! Thank you for this helpful video.

[@moebiuslolo]

Thanks for those bebop lines Aimee ! Sounds great!

[@gerardbarrett8369]

I really enjoyed this session. There is light in the darkness.

[@michaelkahnmusic8116]

Thanks Aimee! You are one talented jazz player, vocalist and teacher!! Hoping not to sound too weird in saying this but - the manner in which you relayed these concepts was so spot on for me - it's like life changing - at least from a jazz soloing standpoint!! Ha......seriously......thanks again!

[@AimeeNolte]

Michael Kahn Music there's definitely nothing weird about you saying that. It only makes me happy. Thank you so much.

[@musicalexcursions]

You're excellent at explaining these very useful approaches.

[@skimanization]

Wow, this is one of the greatest staff on youtube, learning how to write, sing and play bebop. I have learned and enjoyed this lesson very much, and I think it can also be good for singers, to take them at higher levels of singing...scat singing! In general this is a good lesson for learning how to navigate Bebop rhythm changes for all instrumentalists. Thanks, Aimee.

[@AimeeNolte]

You’re welcome! Thanks for your nice note. 😍

[@thepartimemusician65]

Recent subscriber here Aimee,really enjoying your inspirational videos.I am looking forward to exploring your channel.You are a truly gifted human being.

[@AimeeNolte]

🙏🏼😍

[@johnhopper1979]

Bebop Zen Aimee appreciated.

[@oscardakota2876]

Really well said Amy. Thanks for a great lesson

[@joekniffin9184]

So Inspiring. I must say thankyou. I will have to take your lessons little by little ,one at a time. I really enjoyed that. For now Rhythm Changes.

[@ocdiva26]

This stuff is SO valuable! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Aimee!

[@AimeeNolte]

Marty you're welcome welcome welcome, Marty. Thanks for being awesome

[@BrentTallent]

Fantastic video. I think this is the best explanation I've seen about improvisation. Thanks!

[@AimeeNolte]

Brent Tallent well gosh. 🤠Thanks Brent!!

[@edh1293]

I'm a guitar player. I really like how you teach. I'm now going to follow your videos.Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. Helps us wannabe jazz players. :)

[@AimeeNolte]

Ed H you're very welcome! I love guitar players!

[@kylebarnett350]

Aimee Nolte we like you too 😉

[@joeenck9065]

Wow Aimee, you're absolutely gorgeous. I always refused to sing my lines but with you singing along it is just plain fun and your voice is just too cute. I love it. Thanks so much!

[@neilgitman]

Thank you Aimee...

[@atereolusola2497]

oh my, you are good teacher, i have always wanted to learn how to improvise well, thanks

[@AimeeNolte]

atere olusola hey thanks!!

[@lebeelouis1938]

Hi Aimee ! i'm a guitar player , and had been struggling so far with rhythm ch... so i decided to focus all my time on learning RC and learned all the lines in this video by heart. I then applied them on a backtrack ( which really is the hardest part , i had to pick down the track by 50 on logic so i could solo on it !!!!!! ) , but guess what? it really works, the only way to play Bebop is to learn a great deal of made up lines ... thankssss lotsss

[@AimeeNolte]

+lebee louis if everybody worked as hard as you, The world would be a better place. :-) Way to go!

[@wlliamson53]

this video is really gonna help me get better at improv

[@danski723]

Woaw. Cool Bepop lines. Very nice explanation. Me likey a lot! 👌🏻🎶

[@zurckoni]

just found this. i look forward to exploring. thanks. nice work.

[@abelton20]

I’m taking your ideas to my guitar and it’s helping me a lot. Thanks

[@edovonvelde3194]

Greeting from indonesia, its very difficult for us to play bebob as a saxophonist , but your channel very helpfull, thanks alot, love it , Bless U

[@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT]

The best thing about singing is that you can do it anywhere! Even when you're falling asleep haha :) Lots of fun singing along with you Aimee!

[@AimeeNolte]

Jackson looks like you are discovering that for yourself more and more every day! Keep it up, Jackson! You are going to be amazing!

[@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT]

Thanks Aimee! I'm just going to keep shedding every single day :)

[@kabannos1]

By the way, I love what you're doing on your channel! It's so uplifting! 😀 I've found it only yesterday and I'm really greatful for that. You teach really well and I just enjoy your singing and playing. 😊

[@AimeeNolte]

Sasha Fix thank you, Sasha! So glad to have you aboard!! 🙌🏼

[@AimeeNolte]

Sasha Fix and I'll check them out

[@kabannos1]

Aimee Nolte Thank you so much! 😀

[@SamChaneyProductions]

Thanks so much, this is incredibly helpful for me in constructing better bebop lines! I'm not much of a singer but I think you're right that singing is very important regardless of what instrument you play (even drum kit!) as it builds your internal voice and really seems to help create lines that are melodic and musical rather than just sounding like an exercise or pattern which can happen if one approaches improvising from too cerebral of a place.

[@3r1cratpool22]

Sounds good allright

[@wsegen]

a big thanks from Winters, CA.

[@andrewtannenbaum1]

You hit that one right on the head about vocalists not mastering fluidity. I have noticed this in some performances by the ones practicing this transcription trend to a fault - that slippery slope you mentioned. It's not just a question of having a good ear. It's like a deer in the headlights, I get that feeling, from some of the most precise singers, when the words stop and the abstract ideas begin. Instrumentalists seem more ready and and eager to build complex ideas, over longer periods of time.

[@coopergrant3267]

Your best video! I'll be singing this for months. I'm sorry but I won't forget such a well crafted composition!

[@TheAlbiCollier]

Your so great, I've got a crush on your knowledge

[@chetheflin7447]

Wow, loved the singing approach. The best piano and guitar players would hum/grunt, or something while improvising. It frees up the creative mind. - from a North Texas graduate, 1982

[@wilh535]

So glad to discover you, Aimee. You & Kent Hewitt are great additions to my private lessons as I deepen exploration & learning. Many thanks!

[@AimeeNolte]

+Wil Hobbs 🙏🏼🙌🏼☺️

[@kendallburks]

I agree that something in the soul of jazz is lost if improvisation isn’t emphasized, but at the same time it seems that the precision and clarity which can potentially be ingested through the process of transcription and learning full solos like this also seems critical. There is some bird quote, “I always thought music should be as clear as possible.” Or something to that effect. I thought that was fascinating and profound. In any case, that precision and clarity... each note counts, each phrase is concise and well formed... is something I’ve been striving for a lot lately. It’s so obvious that you value those things and have worked hard to enact them in your playing, and it seems like the process in this video is part of how you’re attempting to teach that. You “composed” this line. It works well enough to write down and play over and over. And yet, the language is so embedded in your musical being that you could improvise a similarly elegant line (as you do at the beginning!) extemporaneously. Sure, some days you may feel more eloquent than others, but the basic mechanics are always there. That seems to be a feature of improvised music that I admire regardless of the genre/language. In any case, it’s amazing and fascinating to me, and it’s something I really admire in your music. Your virtuosity is not channeled into speed or flashy things... it’s channeled into the ability to form an expressive line on the spot which is also clear, concise, elegant etc. that’s just the bees knees as far as I’m concerned. Any general tips on moving in that direction? I find that I’m inconsistent in this area... like I have to get lucky, and I do sometimes... but there has to be some sort of discipline. Singing along helps. Also transcription. It seems you teach this indirectly through your whole approach, but I’m just wondering if you ave any specific thoughts. Sorry for the long winded comment... no worries if you can’t find the time to answer. Thanks for all that you do!

[@AimeeNolte]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment. Gosh, I’d just say...Lee learning lines and fitting them into songs. The more you do, the more will stick with you. Then change them slightly to make them more “you” and link them together to try for fluidity. It’ll come. 😍

[@kendallburks]

Aimee Nolte Music thanks for the reply! That sounds like a good strategy for sure... patience, attention, and care!! All the best Aimee!

[@josephfilipow]

Great stuff !

[@connshawnery6489]

Learned the whole thing. Sounds great on the guitar!

[@juandelcastillo4115]

What a great lesson! Brilliant!

[@bartoszhaliniak3030]

Awesome lines ideas, thank you as an instrumentalist :D

[@simonfh]

Thank you Aimee for an inspirerering video. You are truly amazing. I have supported you with what i can afford right now. Hope others who likes this video will do the same. Hope to see and hear more from you. Greatings from Denmark!

[@AimeeNolte]

+Simon Frederiksen Hinz Simon, thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

[@mypockets1]

Hey this is great !!! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.

[@AimeeNolte]

+Malarkys Malarky no prob, Mr. Malarky

[@antoxl6081]

Wonderful voice ! A Goddess !! :D You are a very good teacher and so it is easy to learn music .. ! Thanks

[@benjaminmorris811]

Awesome lesson, Aimee!

[@Osnosis]

Jumps to the b9 are almost always from the 3rd (on dom. 7) and resolve to the root. Also 3rd to 3rd jumps between chord changes works (e.g. B on G7 to Eb on C-); this in lieu of standard voice leading (b-c, or f-Eb).

[@federico7748]

thank you very much. great great bebop lesson!!!!, un gran abrazo Aimee!!

[@stefanstern7851]

Brilliant!

[@anamariamunteanu35]

Thank you so much, you re very good, for my life :)) hope to get in touch after i will study all your video jazz scat