Beginning Jazz Improvisation with Dave Frank pt. 1 - Intro to Chord Mapping

[@julianmanjarres1998]

It's unbelievable how much money you can make off of this Dave... yet you're so kind to upload such gold to KZbin so casually. I've payed for online lessons that are not even anywhere near half as good as yours. Blessings

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing....don't tell my wife that there are 38 more classes on the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, all free...shhh..

[@julianmanjarres1998]

Dave Frank haha! Question... any videos in particular that can help me develop some improv ideas for Stella by starlight? The chord changes sometimes are a little different and therefore a little difficult to improvise over. Thanks!

[@DaveFrank]

that's a good question..you can try the Chick Corea master class.

[@julianmanjarres1998]

Dave Frank cool. Do you have any lesson on bossa and blues? This will be the last question I ask, sorry :D I just think you're teaching is great and the info you give us aspiring pianists is invaluable

[@DaveFrank]

Blues video - Breakthrough to Improv....have fun

[@DaveFrank]

This master class can teach you how to begin the jazz improvising journey. I promise a good time) Includes how to map standards using basic progressions, choosing chord scales, basic jazz improv theory, and specific practice points for practice. Free. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIe2aHmtiayKgZI

[@gputt3]

Woah, all of the sudden I can improvise some jazz. This is crazy

[@DaveFrank]

YAY!

[@longnguyen9839]

Dave, dave, Dave what a well planned and excellently delivered lesson. No exception to your other classes. I am currently watching this in the airport and I am itching to go home to practise, experiment and enjoy these concepts. I love the high level breakdown of jazz into simply music elements and concepts/principles. It was a light bulb moment when you said that as I saw how that two pronged framework apply in so many areas of life and art. I am saving myself for the second lesson - so excited. I feel like a small child at Christmas. Thank you for your generosity. This is the perfect resource for someone like me who is a resourceful self-learner with not enough money for lessons at the moment. It goes without saying that you are an excellent player. However you are such a gifted teacher. I love your explanations, gags and chuckles. Always makes me laugh! Thank you a million times more. With more equipped jazz musicians out there, you are well and truly making the world a better place. Love from Australia (though currently in Malaysia for a stop over!)

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you for your kind message) If I may help you in any way please feel free to write. If you would like to send me all of your money, you can do that as well. HAHA!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Dave Frank you are getting sleepy.

[@brendaboykin3281]

Listening again on Dec 27,2022, just after midnight in Germany. Just bought a cool keyboard, so let's go!(weighted keys later🙄). MERRY MERRY und Frohes Neues.🌹🌹🌹🌹(great for singers,too).

[@noelineserfontein7373]

HI DAVE, I NOW CONSIDER YOU MY JAZZ TEACHER!!! I AM 58 YEARS OLD AND AT THIS RIPE OL AGE HAVE DECIDED TO DO JAZZ! I AM A CLASSICAL TRAINED PIANIST AND HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING TO FIND THE RIGHT TEACHER TO HELP ME. I UNDERSTAND CHORDS AND SCALES BUT TO IMPROV HAS BEEN QUITE DIFFICULT …. THE VOICINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN QUITE CHALLENGING BECAUSE I AM USED TO USING ROOT POSITIONS … YOUR JAZZ IMPROV VIDEOS HAVE HELPED ME IMMENSELY … THANK YOU SO MUCH …..

[@DaveFrank]

Noeline Serfontein that's GREAT! Be sure to visit the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for many more free vids)

[@mismos00]

Noeline Serfontein HI NOELINE... HOW ARE YOU TODAY? DID YOU FIND THAT CAPS LOCK BUTTON YOU WERE LOOKING FOR?

[@harrisonjazzensemble]

+Noeline Serfontein Great that you're becoming a jazz player! I'd suggest getting Dave's book www.amazon.com/Joy-Improv-Book-Dave-Frank/dp/0793578779/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441972849&sr=8-1&keywords=dave+frank I've been working through it and it will help you a lot with understanding voicings and learning the language of jazz

[@gamatastica3478]

Noeline Serfontein WHY ARE YOU YELLING?!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

gama tastica I didn't notice that. ..but it saves from having to hit the shift key.

[@seanonel]

@08:07 and thus proving that jazz is more off a science than an art. I've always been amazed at how many Jazz/Gospel keyboardists/pianists/organists/guitarists egg cannot hold a note whilst singing. For me, they are intrinsically linked!!

[@seanonel]

Pardon the spelling mistakes. AI refuses to recognise my input!!

[@DaveFrank]

Classical scmassical)

[@JohnStraussmusic]

wow this is great information. Thank you so much for making this.

[@standTruthforJustice]

You are SUPER instructor....greetings from Singapore....love the learning..

[@BAwesomeDesign]

"Take a Train"... lol. Thanks man; good stuff.

[@animatormark]

WOW!! For the first time ever, I can begin understand how to improvise! Thanks Dave for decoding this for me! time to get to work.

[@DaveFrank]

Mark Gordon Great! Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)

[@CameronWeckerley]

Glad you got that figured out Mark

[@animatormark]

Cameron Weckerley It's helpful information but does not take the place of a good teacher who can provide feedback and guidance. Just dropped close to 10 grand on braces on my wife and oldest, no lesson money for me :(

[@DaveFrank]

Mark Gordon agreed.

[@CameronWeckerley]

Hey Mark... this is not about you and me...I am cool with whatever and I don't need the money. And, in your case I am really glad it worked out. Overall though people like Frank and his ilk are like the Napster of private music eduction.

[@DaveFrank]

:) part 3 coming soon Tuula

[@anestizzle]

Nice video! I like the idea of teaching key centers rather than individual modes on each chord which can be confusing to many beginners.

[@caj_jazz]

Dave Frank, I am so happy I saw this video! I actually took private lessons from you while I attended Berklee probably in 2002. I really enjoyed having you as a teacher, but at that time I was focusing more on my rock band, and I regretted choosing rock over jazz piano ever since. I am now a jazz ensemble teacher at an international school in Japan, and have been pumping up my jazz chops in hopes to encourage and instill confidence in my students in their journey toward improvisation. I am going to share this with them in hopes that it clicks and will be infusing your lessons in this video into my teaching. Thanks and blessings to you!

[@DaveFrank]

Cool, thanks for writing) You may enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 27 free classes with no commercials) FYI, I'm teaching folks 7 days/week on skype and it is awesome..anything I can do let me know, blessings and keep swingin man!

[@DaveFrank]

*NEW*

[@BillPhillips2000]

Dave, this is an incredible improv series! Thanks so much for creating this. You really know how to break this down! And your exercises make sense...I can see where they're gonna take me...

[@DaveFrank]

Yeah Bill, you can make HUNDREDS of dollars using these esoteric jazz techniques) Anything I can do to help you feel free to write..

[@BillPhillips2000]

I'm going to do the exercises you've given. Also, I want to apply them to several Jamey Aebersold albums I have. I believe that using your techniques on these albums might reap me some rewards. What do you think?

[@DaveFrank]

Bill Phillips once you feel comfortable improvising on a tune, then you can add some backing tracks at a comfortable tempo it have fun with it..

[@Jack-fs2im]

been looking for this for ages.found it.yippee

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing, there are 4 parts to this series, enjoy!

[@davidfariaphd1497]

Purely a jazz genius. Great explanation and simple to understand. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidfreedman7447]

Thanks so much for this great lesson Dave . …it has helped me heaps and given me hope with what until now seemed virtually impossible.

[@DaveFrank]

Great, Dave, you may enjoy a visit to my master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, 27 in-depth master classes all free for thee) If I may help you let me know..

[@davidfreedman7447]

Dave Frank Hi Dave, Many minor 251,s go to the minor 7 chord .eg Am7b5-D7alt-Gm7 So as the harmonic minor has a natural7 rather than a sharp7 doesn't this clash ?

[@DaveFrank]

david freedman the resolution to the m7 is basically for girly-men) Most minor 2-5's should resolve in a more manly fashion to a min6 regardless of the the real girly man book says. haha

[@davidfreedman7447]

Dave Frank I would hate to be thought of as a girly player. So ill convert every minor 7th to a minor 6th from now on. Thanks Dave

[@DaveFrank]

david freedman when you want to get a nice softer sound m7 is fine:)

[@jakajak1991]

What about the isolated EbMaj7? 33 bars?

[@hecnope]

>teaching improv in music >cant improvise his words

[@braydenmoon6830]

alex fontanez >greentexting outside of 4chan

[@smooooth_]

Thought the same exact thing. Great lesson nonetheless

[@yxsh]

Improvising, as even he describes it, is an act of self expression and art. While in jazz this is a virtue, giving a lesson with this freedom and uncenteredness may result in a lesson that may contain all the information but in a manner that only someone who has deep preview knowledge would understand. Writing down gives it a smoother structure and clearness that helps understand a way of art that can be difficult to understand. Improvising words is an art, but in this case the matter of study is complex enough that it needs a structured and prepared explanation.

[@yxsh]

Maxim Pape are you 5? 😂 At least give a reason

[@yxsh]

Maxim Pape yeah i guess, but it wasnt my intention. I actually think it was very peculiar that he used a script, but after thinking about it it made a lot of sense so my human nature of expression made me reflect and post about it. I thought it was interesting, sorry for ruining the joke lol

[@user-bv9id3tb6s]

Greetings from Rome! Finally, a great teacher who doesn’t focus on modes and all that stuff. However, there are two things on which I have a slightly different perspective, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on them… In my opinion: 1. The so-called Lydian dominant mode is nothing more than the melodic minor mode starting from the IV: why should I even bother learning it if I already know the melodic minor mode? Wouldn’t it be as (barely) useful as learning the Lydian mode if I already know the major scale? Wouldn’t it be better to maintain a consistent approach and stick to using only the tonal modes, that is, the major and minor scales (whether harmonic or melodic)? 2. In Dm7b5, when we are still building up the tension that will follow (“preparazione” of “tensione”), the natural minor mode of C sounds much smoother because it allows us to connect Ab and C with Bb, which is a major second away from both notes, avoiding augmented seconds (as would occur in the harmonic minor mode between Ab and B). Thanks!

[@timgiageos9467]

Thanks Dave Frank for this tutorial. I've been searching and searching for something that would help me in this area of jazz improv this is very helpful. I've wants hundreds of other tutorials on this same subject but found myself more confused than ever. Glad to have found you

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 40 in depth classes, all free)

[@duncanknighton3488]

Dang, wish I'd seen this 10 years ago :)

[@Study_yoga]

Love !!! Dave Frank plays for me what I wish to hear Love !!!

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 54 in0-depth master classes, all free for thee)

[@IGotSoupProductions]

On the fourth progression, why can't you play a D major scale over the A7? It seems that the dominant chord implies a V, which would make the I a D major.

[@glenn_6044]

This goes against everything I ever learned about jazz improv. This method is the way I’d break down the chords into its respective scales but most jazz players say to play over the chords not the scales. I’m confused.

[@ShantiDctHenry]

Wait so I've been playing jazz since I've been playing flute right and in my school were doing this new peice called Funky Momma and it has G7 C7 D7 then repeat what scale do I use thanks !

[@productions8572]

hi! from your videos, atleast ive somehow tried to get in this world of bebop,its awesome and tricky,still on that journey,need more training thou. click my account and check my vidoes,I will appreciate if you give me more encouragement on this sweetest language,will be contented,thanks

[@ghionawee]

where is parts 3 and 4 of "Beginning Jazz Improvisation with Dave Frank Pt. - 1"

[@rosipetrov8366]

No tomatoes from me, sweet man! SO enjoyable to watch you! THANK you!

[@JeanWJoseph]

Awesome improvisation in the beginning. For those who've watched this before and want to come back to the beginning of his lecture without the full 5-minute improv meet me at 5:25! If you're really in a rush jump to 12:16... Great dissections at 23:45!

[@DaveFrank]

it's a deal, thanks for writing)

[@DaveFrank]

G blues scale Shawn

[@addisonsmith7569]

Thanks so much Dave, I’m starting jazz guitar studies at the University of Manitoba this fall and these videos really helped! My knowledge on jazz improv was very limited but watching these gave me a fresh start

[@DaveFrank]

hi addison, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 46 more, in-depth master classes. All free haha!

[@YuTyuberful]

great vid! so fucking hungry after watching this...

[@jakatak9329]

Dave is a great instructor. I have learned so much watching this video and others. He is very clear and has really simplified these 4 basic progressions. I have about 5 years of piano study and am just now getting into jazz. I will be studying and practicing these for the foreseeable future. Thanks for putting this stuff out there for free.

[@DaveFrank]

that will be $2 jakatak) thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for thee)

[@iankjenkins]

YES! Thank you for the amazing lessons.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I see you did a half Lenard book cool.. I used to have money.. catch the past tense.i had a store and had the largest collection in many counties.. let's put it this way way .. my collection was bigger than many chain stores.. I still have some.. unfortunately some of the CDs got broke..I do have night in tunesia.. I started to learn it and got side tracked.. that has the coolest sound.. I had a great jazz teacher.. he was itinerant..but I learned so many things from him. We would sit and talk model theory.. lydian b7.. etc..I have a book at home with this song in it and it has the breakdown of all that is going on musically.

[@DaveFrank]

nice

[@abdulkass112]

Do you have midi files that can be downloaded Sir?

[@alexrode7858]

Your concise method of teaching is wonderful. I'm a student of 10 years but have stuck to mostly romantic/late romantic, so learning this is fresh and fantastic.

[@DaveFrank]

thank you for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are now 36 in-depth classes free for your perusal)

[@PatriciaEspana]

Maravilloso! ojalá alguien pudiera traducir al español para mejor comprensión para los hispanohablantes. Excelentes videos!

[@DaveFrank]

Hi, thanks for writing! I don't speak Spanish, but I think you liked this video haha, thanks for writing)

[@johnanderson9494]

@@DaveFrank Hello, how many dollars to show me how to play walking bass in this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ6uaJmYh7x1jsk&ab_channel=%EC%96%98%EB%93%A4%EC%95%84%EC%95%88%EB%85%95%EC%9D%8C%EC%95%85%EC%9D%98%EC%82%BC%EC%B4%8C%ED%83%9C%EA%B2%BD%EC%9D%B4%EC%82%BC%EC%B4%8C%EC%9D%B4%EC%95%BC

[@oo-nn3zf]

I am subscribing to your channel

[@Greytison]

Hey Dave: GREAT. I'm a self-taught professional, but I'm looking for your thoughts on the D7b5 in Take Zee A-Train. If I'm searching for some more 21st-century modular exploration, what scales should I use on this "anomaly"? I understand that I can just use a C-Lydian. Just searching for other options. Thanks!

[@DaveFrank]

you can try DE F# G# ABCD (D Lydian Dominant scale), possibly the D whole-tone scale..

[@jawadkazmi8856]

Lol nice Visuals. Looks like Turkey or Morocco. I became a beleaver (Muslim) and have been into jAZz from a young age so to my surprise your lessons are assisting me to bridge a gap between eastern modalitys and our western conventions (some FZ as well 😆) nice job Mr Frank

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you for writing Jawad, blessings from NY!

[@Ahasveras]

Dave, do you think musicians like Erroll Garner, Fats Waller played in scales when they improvised? if not, how did they express themselves whilst playing? Or was it just intuitive genius that told them what to play? And especially: How did they know what fits and what not, if they had no music knowledge?

[@DaveFrank]

+Ahasveras That's a good question..There is such a thing as intuitive genius that is able to bypass the normal learning channels, and the guys you mentioned would qualify as candidates for that club)

[@danieldougan269]

I love what you're saying, Dave. Please consider getting a teleprompter (or at least a teleprompter app) so you're not always looking down at your script! Teleprompter Pro Lite is free for iPad: itunes.apple.com/us/app/teleprompter-pro-lite/id578104295?mt=8 DV Prompter is free for Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iprompter.iprompt

[@DaveFrank]

+Daniel Dougan thanks Dan, I appreciate your suggestions)

[@avandfardi]

Thanks for keeping your right hand doing nothing in the middle of the screen so no one can ever watch your left hand

[@karenbenjey1]

funny...

[@rubenayla]

Avand Fardi Look at the reflection 😂

[@luvdupdesign]

Love your teaching Dave . I do have a question.... you lost me with the last progressive in the key of C the vi would be an Amin7.... how does an A dominant appear there ? Sat Nam

[@bobross6180]

The VI chord is altered, making it a secondary dominant. This Vix wants to resolve to a II chord.

[@LAGSprodigy]

Where is the chart for all the keys??

[@Oakbard]

This is a great lesson, thank you. What can you play over the chords that don't form part of any 2-5-1 like the Eb in the 4th bar of Autumn Leaves?

[@Oakbard]

I watched the video again and answered my own question. The Eb is one of the 'common anomalies', it is the flat 7 and therefore the lydian dominant scale can be used. Great lesson, thanks.

[@barbmiller9285]

Hi Dave! So excited to be starting. I am taking internet lessons with Alison Weiner down in Raleigh, and she recommended your channel. May I ask, How do I access the free handouts. I can't seem to locate them....

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Barb, nice to meet you! Say hi to my buddy Allison) There are handouts for many of the master classes at the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com in the descriptions of the classes..please feel free to contact me at [e-mail] if I can be of assistance!

[@davidlongson555]

I’m beginning to see the light..... Many thanks from Sheffield England

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 55 in-depth classes, all free for thee) Thanks for writing!

[@jeffmarbach4351]

Dave, where are the charts located?

[@georgewezner-music6279]

One of the BEST to study...GO Dave!!!!!!!!!!! Killa

[@DaveFrank]

Hi George, thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)

[@nilstoomingas5191]

Hi, i have to say that your lessons are really good and well stuctured! but this one left me with a question. When you chord mapped autmn leaves, you left out the fourth chord of the song, Ebmaj7, completely. And my qustion is why? have a good day!

[@DaveFrank]

Hi, thanks for writing. The Eb chord is somewhat optional to improvise on there, and it doesn't change the key center of that section of that section of the tune..if you like you can include the Eb chord in measure 4 and continue improvising with the Bb scale..DF

[@harmonicawithjp9100]

Thanks from a little harmonica player ! Can't say it's easy... but you are making it understandable !

[@drsentell]

Dave! Wow aint nuff words... you nailed it. Even your single notes are FAT! U Da Buddha

[@DaveFrank]

Well I look like him anyway) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 39 master classes, all free for all denominations haha, thanks for writing

[@sondresolstrand]

When playing over a II7, you told us to use the major scale a fourth above. Isn´t that the same as the mixolydian II7? :)

[@DaveFrank]

+Sondre Solstrand Yes.

[@jussirautiainen7772]

This is FANTASTIC ... thank you for teaching!

[@DaveFrank]

hi Jussi, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a viit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 50 in-depth jazz master classes, all free)

[@manjingli7597]

Thank you very much for the class! I have been spending a long time trying to learn Jazz piano(I'm classical piano background), I even took Jazz pedagogy and Jazz Harmony class in college,but I didn't understand and couldn't really play Jazz music on piano until tonight I found this video! Your class is very clear and understandable! I am sooooo happy right now! I'll definitely continue watching your video and learning from you, thanks agin Mr. Frank!

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Manjing Li, thank you for writing) Please enjoy a visit to my master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 38 in-depth classes, all free for you, including parts 2, 3, and 4 of this series. FYI, I am teaching students worldwide on skype 7 days/week and it is awesome) Blessings and keep swingin from NYC!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Manjing Li it's a very freeing thing to improvise..

[@jasneskis]

I wish you would start your video with a lesson. You play very well but my time is limited. I don't have time to practice the lesson after lessoning to your silo. Have other videos with your music.

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@6noteblues]

It's refreshing to see a video where the instructor has prepared some kind of lesson plan and gets to the important points right away in a clear and concise manner. Great job, Dave. I'm subscribed.

[@DaveFrank]

+6noteblues Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 31 master classes for your perusal, all free) Keep swingin!

[@6noteblues]

+Dave Frank I love it.... Thank you!

[@DaveFrank]

+6noteblues that'll be $2 6note)

[@ketanmacwan1711]

Amazing video to understand jazz basic and how to start improvisation thanks

[@DaveFrank]

blessings and keep swingin from NYC)

[@inesreswari9755]

thanks dave , i live in indonesia, and it is really hard to me to find jazz piano teacher in the town where i live, and finnally i found this you tube channel , it is really help me a lot..awesome!!!

[@DaveFrank]

Hi from NYC! Nice to meet you, please enjoy the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)

[@siphondhlovu1153]

Nobody knows why he says.

[@CollWaterman]

hi dave, question i grew up only playing classical on piano, had about 12 years of experience with that, and only learned to improv on that, my problem is not really to cut lose from my old traditions, but more to stabalize in the structure of jazz, i have been practicing free jazz for myself past weeks, and i think it sounds about right, but i don't have a grasp on more basic jazz like elevator jazz, i can already play and know most music theory (i did my homework) but that is only mostly classical, so with my hands i already know how to move, but not with my mind, can you give me some tips or links to some videos what can help me figure out jazz at a more advanced level. if i just google jazz tutorial i get garbige of just some people explaining cords and pentatonic scale, which is not helpful, because i already know all of that. btw your videos have already been very inspiring to my playing, thanks a lot

[@primecortex9717]

Dave : Excellent . What I noticed is that after the " initial cord mapping," in many songs, there's a, shall i call it, a " second order " layer of cord mapping when you look at the scale improv overlay. For example, in the song "Take the A Train", it would simple be ! / IV / V / I i.e.. C / F / G/ C. This is a nice additional distillation. primecortex

[@omarelouaer9833]

im jazz pianist from Tunisia thanks for putting our flag the lovely deicace to Tunisia and of course thanks for all you precious device

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Nice info ..going to your site. A lot of people don't know that pressing the down arrow at the side of description leads to description and any extra info.. like links. Just passing that in along.

[@danieleoduro3829]

Subscribed Sir !!

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

I've enjoyed your video lessons in the past, and this series looks very promising indeed! I'll definitely be telling my students to check in and watch these videos. And it never hurts to review material to reinforce this knowledge. A good refresher course to get me back on track. Thanks for sharing your unique perspectives. I'll enjoy visiting these "planets". lol Thanks Dave. Very much appreciated. On my way to bookmark your website now. :0)

[@GerryLSmith]

Great videos Dave, thanks for making them! In Autumn Leaves you mention going briefly to Eb. I'm wondering if you can regard that measure as IV chord, and play Lydian, which means you just stay in Bb? My Aebersold has D7+9 after the half dim. Since that has the minor 3rd at the top, I'm wondering if you could treat it as Phrygian making the whole thing ii - V - I - IV - vii - iii - vi - ii - V - I etc.. in the Bb 'planet'?

[@DaveFrank]

+Gerry Smith The Eb can definately stay in Bb planet, but the 2-5-1 in Gminor should be thought of in G min planet..thanks for writing)

[@GerryLSmith]

+Dave Frank OK thanks Dave, I'm going to have a blow this evening. The Aebersold uses Gm instead of Gm6 but I guess that doesn't matter too much. At the endof the chorus it has Gm then G7+9 for a break into the solo, I'll experimient with that...

[@DaveFrank]

Gm6 better, sure experiment and have a ball)

[@malgorzatacieplucha388]

Yes. Fantastic

[@markanthony2188]

Hi Dave: Thank you for such a fast reply! My question is about modulations through the chord changes; like how many steps in a 2-5-1, or a 2-5. Is it 4th's., 5th's? How about is it the Circle of fourths? I'm confused, but I hear players modulate through the changes, change keys all the time, and then come back to the home key. I was wondering if you had a video on this topic. Thanks

[@funkerdelic911]

Great lesson

[@aredubbleya109]

Can someone please identify the closing tune that begins at 30:12 ? Thnx . . .

[@DaveFrank]

it is from this version of Night in Tunisia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4LYenaGhKdggbM

[@DanielScottSax]

What do all the major 7s mean? Like the 2 majors and all that, what are those? Progressions?

[@Ellieakacija]

It means it includes the major 7th of the scale in the chord. For example, if we had the c major scale: C D E F G A B C The major chord would be: 1 3 5 or C E G The major seventh just adds the 7th: C E G B If it's a dominant 7th, then you lower the 7th by a half step: C E G Bb Minor 7: C Eb G Bb Diminished 7: C Eb Gb Bb Altered/augmented 7: C E G# B

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thanx, Dave, for contributions to Jazz Education. Also, love your playing. New Subbie. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@DaveFrank]

thank you Brenda)

[@DaveFrank]

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[@StereoandMusic]

Why does this only have 2.5k likes? This a generous, fantastic, helpful, well paced and motivating lesson. Thanks Dave! 🎹👍

[@chrisfortson8495]

Your videos are great! Thank you for uploading! I have a question about the "A train" part. You said that we can use the Lydian Dominant scale for the D7b5 chord, Im guessing that you mean to play the Lydian Dom scale in D because both the scale and the chord have a flat 5 in them? In that case what do we do about the flat 7 in the Lydian Dominant scale? Do we disregard it because the chord doesnt have a flat 7? Or would it be "ok" to play the flat 7 in the scale even though the chord does not have that note? Thanks!

[@kateskeys]

Hi Dave, just want to say thanks for the great content you continuously bestow on the world. Its top notch. Someday I'd like to come see you give a class in the big bad city. Do you have an future classes scheduled. I like hearing you play!

[@drmaczip6598]

Hi Dave, thank you so much for this excellent lesson for beginners. Great work! Stephan

[@Jack-fs2im]

making progress and I can say “anomolies 6 times already” ha

[@DaveFrank]

:)

[@ruthfuraus2853]

A big thanks for your help!! Terrific!

[@DaveFrank]

Please enjoy parts 2,3 and 4) Hi from NYC!

[@mariaelenahernandezgarcia2564]

Muy buena clase

[@naldinhosilva4162]

very good!!

[@mgd9151]

Awesomeness

[@barbmiller9285]

Does the Eb chord in line 1 have a scale? It seems not to fit in the 2-5-1 series.

[@DaveFrank]

stay with Bb)

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

Love your playing,Dave. Super creative.⭐✨⭐

[@themisfitking3075]

Broke down a number of tough to explain ideas. Thanks Dave

[@rayneill4888]

Very cool!

[@terryquinn2042]

Thank you for explaining this way to analysing chords sequence. Brilliant please keep making these fantastic videos. Do you have any books published i would be interested in any of your books. Terry

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing Terry. email me at Dave @davefrankjazz if you like and I can point you in the direction of 90 videos, 2 books, a weekly online jazz school, and more, all for little or no bread haha..

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing Terry. email me at Dave @davefrankjazz if you like and I can point you in the direction of 90 videos, 2 books, a weekly online jazz school, and more, all for little or no bread haha..

[@CarlosRicovslosmolinosdeviento]

Dave: you are a real MASTER. Thank you so much. It is a great gift

[@DaveFrank]

If you look at the chart you'll see alot of 2m7 57 1Maj7 progressions)

[@amnonfeldman8717]

Dave Frank love the way you explain the material. Because I live in Israel the only way for me to study will be by downloading your book and private lessons on line. Please send me some info. On how to go about it. In truth and Simplicity, Amnon

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Amnon, did I ever answer your query?

[@cedrickfrazier4850]

Thank you for clearing up the chord mapping technique and scales to improvise over them. I think that you are a great instructor and I honestly appreciate your wisdom and guidance. Much thanks brother.

[@LeavesLullaby]

This may be the silliest question asked yet.. but I'm a bit confused with chord fingering.. Is there a certain reason you play Dminor7 with: 5-4-2-1 and Cmaj7 with 5-3-2-1? My best guess is it's just purely random ^^ I used to play everything without the "4th" finger.. but now I'm actually liking the fourth finger,,, men it messes with my muscle memory hah! Gotta relearn.

[@DaveFrank]

LeavesLullaby can be either, the third is most common

[@LeavesLullaby]

Dave Frank Thanks for answering, your masterclasses are awesome you have no idea how much you're helping.. well maybe you do ;) greetings

[@Luftkarl]

Crazy...

[@rogerwhybrow9762]

Thanks so much Dave you've really clarified things. I can see a way forward and a correct line for future practise and study. Brilliant!

[@rachelsmename6]

This is a very well explained video. You may mention this later, but my thoughts are how do you intuitively stay in 4/4 time when improvising without writing out the notes?

[@bilanggoboy]

Thank you for making this video, Dave! Great lesson!!