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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@joan.ps1]

I really mean it when i say that, i've looked through tons of jazz videos and it seems as if everybody is just talking about "here's how a chord is built up" or "Just play and play until you find out how to impro jazz".. It was so lovely to find a video which actually taught jazz on a slightly more advanced level with actual theory behind it. I've learned more this 30 min (and the 2 hours i used afterwards) than studying other videos on youtube. Thank you

[@DaveFrank]

SOOPERB! Please enjoy parts 2-4 of this series, and visit the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 40 total in-depth master classes, all free)

[@gputt3]

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

[@DaveFrank]

YAY!

[@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)

[@andrearoncoli5239]

I have seen SO many videos, tutorials, web pages,... and no one and I mean NO ONE made me understand one fifth of what I have understood in half an hour. With a couple of days of practice I can improvise some jazz! It's very basic, nothing complex or crazy, but my friends like to listen to it and especially I LOVE playing it. I thought videos could help you until a certain level but for more you should get private lessons. Well you proved me wrong! Great GREAT work!!!

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you for writing Andrea) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are now 38 in-depth master classes, including pts 2 3 and 4 of this series, all free for thee) PS - I am teaching privately worldwide on skype HAHA!

[@Jack-fs2im]

been looking for this for ages.found it.yippee

[@DaveFrank]

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

[@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)

[@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.

[@davidfariaphd1497]

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

[@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)

[@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)

[@standTruthforJustice]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@robbepinsart4240]

Wow! What... an... explanation... Everything so clear and simplified. Even with a laugh at some times. I got this vid from my jazz piano teacher saying i should watch this if i wanna to improvise, and God he was right! I'm astonished these lessons are free! No where you find a better explanation, even paid one's! Thanx a lot for this effort and the share of your passion! Greetings from Belgium!

[@DaveFrank]

Hi, thank you for writing, nice to meet you) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 44 in-depth master classes like this one, all free for you. Blessings and keep swingin!

[@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)

[@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!

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

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

[@rosipetrov8366]

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

[@lewismartiniello9441]

Thanks Dave. Am retired & have time to follow stuff I've been craving to refine - for yrs. Your tutorials & energy helps so much.

[@DaveFrank]

Have a ball man!

[@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)

[@camerongainer1638]

This just answered all the questions I ever had about getting started improvising that I couldn't find elsewhere. Thank you, Dave!!

[@DaveFrank]

Hey Cameron, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com )

[@jackalegegeg]

The beginning Night in Tunisia is a true piece of art, you are awesome

[@NatureMovies]

I really like your thinking here. I'm classically trained so the way I relate to everything is just through the basic formal structures. Cool thing is when someone states the chords correctly and shows the transitions it makes much more sense. It seems to me that the one necessary feature of approaching jazz, especially improvisation, is an "automatic" recall of chromatic scales in every key. Thanks for what you have done here.

[@DaveFrank]

Hi from NYC, thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 40 in-depth jazz master c lasses, all free)

[@ketanmacwan1711]

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

[@DaveFrank]

blessings and keep swingin from NYC)

[@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!

[@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)

[@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.

[@BAwesomeDesign]

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

[@jimmyfigueras4476]

You're one of my favorite jazz piano teachers along with Dave Limina, i love your stlye of playing because it's old school, which is the heart of feeling. Your explanations are so clear and concise.

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Jimmy, thanks for writing. I know Dave from Berklee, he's great. Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth classes, all free for thee) Blessings and keep swingin from NYC..

[@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.

[@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

[@rafaelgomez1989]

YOU'RE AWESOME DAVE....you are a TEACHER..in capital letters !!!!!

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, 39 in-depth classes all free for you)

[@blanebostock]

I have been playing music for over fifty years, studied intensely for seven years, but my main instrument has been guitar. I know a lot of harmonic theory, but some simple concepts you presented in this video will help me so much as I begin to delve into the world of jazz piano. I was recently given an $8000 Clavinola workstation, so it a perfect excuse to get back into an instrument I have devoted a few years to already, to deepen my knowledge of classical music and other genres. Thank you for your clear suggestions and friendly presentation.

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth jazz master classes, all free) Blessings and keep swingin from NYC!

[@CarlosRicovslosmolinosdeviento]

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

[@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..

[@ManxKeys]

Just encountered you today and watching just two classes in 2 hours I have learned a lot and understood what I am doing in my beginner improv. More power to you and God bless always!

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Manx, thanks for writing, please feel free to visit the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com..27 in-depth classes all free, no commercials) Keep swingin man!

[@ManxKeys]

I thought I will never feel the jazz groove. I stopped playing piano for 7 years and came back to play in a rock band. This week I have an audition as a solo pianist in a lobby and had to catch up with jazz piano. But thanks a million to your lessons! I will surely visit and watch all your videos! Thank you so much Sir!

[@hakankilmanmusic]

You are great teacher Dave Frank, Thank you so much...

[@DaveFrank]

Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 36 in-depth classes, all free for you)

[@hakankilmanmusic]

Definitely Dave..Bless you and Thank you..Best Regards..

[@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..

[@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)

[@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)

[@themisfitking3075]

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

[@iankjenkins]

YES! Thank you for the amazing lessons.

[@Gruszyn90]

This clarifies so much. And it's just a first part!

[@DaveFrank]

Please enjoy pts 2, 3, and 4 plus 43 other in-depth master classes, all free at www.davefrankjazz.com

[@drfortheorlingas]

This was truly an eye opener!! greetings from Ghana.

[@StereoandMusic]

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

[@88KeysMan]

Thank you! Coming from a world of accompaniment, soling has always been a weakness of mine. I think your class has opened my eyes a bit. The best thing is, I understood you clearly. Thank you!

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 57 in-depth master classes, all free)

[@DaveFrank]

:) part 3 coming soon Tuula

[@JamesWatsonComposer]

I've been picking apart various jazz piano videos on youtube over the past year or two, yours included. If there's something I'm taking from your videos, it's how to have fun and relax, and just keep playing in the event of a mishap. Have to work out kinks in practice, but still a lesson worth learning. Your voice on the instrument is so (for lack of a better word) jolly haha. Thank you for teaching us!

[@DaveFrank]

ok nice to meet you where are located?

[@JamesWatsonComposer]

I'm a music composition student out of Orlando, Florida and have been trying to utilze many online videos to learn jazz. I guess you could say, I started top heavy and now need to learn the bottom. I am practicing the method you gave for become more proficient in improv at faster speeds.

[@GeometryDashDyno]

You have no idea how fantastic you are as an individual.

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master c lass archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are now 42 in-depth master classes on the master class archive, all free) haha thank you for your evaluation, let's ask my wife for her opinion)

[@GeometryDashDyno]

Dave Frank Hahaha, thank you very much. I’ll check your website now, keep doing what you do

[@guysharrock1027]

What a great teacher you are Dave and, amazingly, I happen to be reading the book written by the guy (Paramhansa Yogandanda) featured in the picture next to the piano!!

[@DaveFrank]

hi Guy, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 57 in-depth master classes, all free for you! Here's a master class I did on Yogananda my GREAT teacher: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Wmn3add9mHjMU

[@deonzoss]

you're the man, Dave! You helped me really improve with your walking bassline series and now I can't wait to take on this series as well. You are a great teacher

[@DaveFrank]

let me check...hey Soren, you're right!! hahaha, thanks for writing)

[@c.3636]

What a wonderful lesson Dave! This is amazing, thank you so much for bringing jazz to the masses!

[@DaveFrank]

thank you for writing) I thought you said "thank you for bringing jazz to the asses" for a second haha

[@oo-nn3zf]

Thanks again, you truly are a great human being, just by sharing the gift of music, and your knowledge that is very admirable, there are people out there that charge for instruction and they can’t touch you or get close to the genuine and the dynamic way you teach, seriously, you are the teacher that had make the most impact on me, your way of teaching is superb and and inspirational to me. I am self thought and I reach a stage where I felt like I hit a plateau, but thanks to you my brother I am looking forward to get to the next dimension in my musical experimentation adventure. I am pumped up! By the way I never expected a reply from you, that says a lot about your love for music! Thanks again brother!

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you very much for writing, if you I may help you directly with a free skype lesson anytime don't hesitate to ask)

[@RM-gm7lu]

I cant stop smiling, that was great Dave. Thanks so much

[@DaveFrank]

check out pt 2 Rich and you'll be blowin' man)

[@ruthfuraus2853]

A big thanks for your help!! Terrific!

[@DaveFrank]

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

[@joenoia]

thank you for this instruction dave frank.

[@DaveFrank]

you are welcome)

[@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!

[@carlacurry9530]

Thank you so much! You explained everything very clearly. I'm running to the piano now to start practicing.

[@DaveFrank]

YAY!

[@trappaskunk]

Dave! I took this sh*t in school and i didn't understand it at all until now. My prof gave no live examples - taught from a book we were expected to study and understand based purely from literature and recordings. it was a theory course (which should expand your knowledge) and i left feeling frustrated and more confused than when i entered. honestly your simple easy explanation cleared up so many questions i've had for years since studying jazz! thank u for the elucidation!

[@DaveFrank]

Yay! Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 33 other in-depth classes, all free)

[@claudiusmaye]

I began watching your tutorials today and I am now viewing the last one

[@DaveFrank]

Ok hi from NYC!

[@krishnagovinda16]

oh my god! this is what i've been looking for up till now! thank you very much sir !

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Krishna Govinda, please enjoy a visit to my master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are now 34 in-depth master classes (including parts 2-4 of this series), all free for you!

[@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:)

[@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!

[@neilsimon2984]

thank you very much for this. I will be certainly putting this into practice. I know some stuff theoretically but my challenge has always been the practical application of the theory.

[@DaveFrank]

great Neil. Try out parts 2-4 when you get a chance for a total curriculum)

[@craigbinns3521]

Mr. Frank! Thank you SO much for your exceptionally well written, played, and taught lesson! I have just started to "get" modes a bit, but your part 1 lets me see it from a logical and wise way to improvise. Next time I'm in NY I hope to see you play! Thanks a million! Craig

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Craig, thanks for writing man) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are now 36 in-depth classes, all phree for thee)

[@craigbinns3521]

I CAN not believe you wrote back! Thanks so much. I am going to visit them a little at a time--so it goes ;). You da man~ Craig

[@DaveFrank]

Keep swingin!

[@agent2saveur]

I've been waiting so long for this class ! Thank you Dave Frank :)

[@DaveFrank]

agent2saveur good news for you! There's also a volume 2 haha, also check the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com. All free for thee.

[@JaymesLeavitt]

Thank you for sharing this video. I've got some work to do! Dave Frank you are a very talented pianist.

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing Jaymes, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for you)

[@Sandeep12328]

Just awesome. Before watching this video it was just like a puzzle. Thanks.

[@DaveFrank]

+Sandeep Banerjee That's great) Please enjoy Part 2,3 and very soon Part 4) Blessings from NYC!

[@bilanggoboy]

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

[@drmaczip6598]

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

[@peterbransche4674]

Still totally relevant! Thank you, Dave!

[@DaveFrank]

you're welcome Peter) Consider joining us any Saturday on our Zoom Jazz hangout)

[@peterbransche4674]

@@DaveFrank I went through Parts I and II a couple of years ago. I recently retired and am revisiting at a much slower pace and learning a lot. The "famous" slice of pizza really does work :-) I would love to join the Zoom Jazz hangout, do you have a link?

[@DaveFrank]

@@peterbransche4674 every saturday 2-4 pm NY time Zoom 579 664 6371 no pw needed. It costs 5 bananas) we're having aball workin on all this shit. join us)

[@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

[@mikehulsey]

Outstanding video, thank you so much

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 57 in-depth free master classes)

[@scintube]

Yes! More of what I crave! I'm an autodidact (giving myself airs) sax player that pretty much plays with CDs and in need of interacting with some humans pretty soon:) Always bite off more than I can finger/blow so enjoyed your allegory regarding unicycle/juggling. Thank you again for pointing me North!

[@DaveFrank]

+SCINJAZZ let me know when you reach the North Pole

[@scintube]

@@DaveFrank just bumped into the flagpole! I'm just gettin warm up here as are the rest ...

[@cesarperez-cardenas97]

I know this is an old video, but I wanna let you know how helpful it was; I've been cracking down for the past year or two on my theory and your video really helped take it to the next level. All I need now is to practice the theory. Thank you so much for the wonderful video/information! And a happy new year!!!!!🎊🎈

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Cesar, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 57 in-depth jazz master classes, all free for you) Blessings and Keep Swingin for a great 22!

[@RobinLSL]

That was a great video. I think I'm gonna start playing around with what you talked about...

[@DaveFrank]

+RobinLSL Ok w/me haha, have fun!

[@markdavenport2613]

I'm catching hold of this years after the fact, but MAN, I'm glad I found your channel! This stuff is GOLD!

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 40 in depth classes, all phree for thee)

[@markdavenport2613]

Thanks for the link (got a kick out of the Liberace class). As someone not formally trained (self learner) could you help me understand the D7 of the 2 5 1 progression in G minor mentioned at 24:34? Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but when I play diatonic chords in G minor, I get a D minor 7 on the 5 chord (which sounds awful) instead of a dominant 7. Is it assumed that this chord is from the harmonic minor instead of the natural minor? Thanks!

[@markdavenport2613]

Disregard my last post. I figured it out

[@DaveFrank]

that'll cost you $2

[@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

[@richard9480]

Brilliant lesson. Thank you.

[@DWGrimaud]

This makes perfect sense! Great job!

[@DaveFrank]

try parts 2,3 and 4)

[@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.

[@oo-nn3zf]

Man!!! Best instructions I ever have, thanks!

[@DaveFrank]

Hi, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrsankjazz.com for 47 in-depth master classes, all free) If you would like a free skype lesson sometime, that could be fun)

[@brendaboykin3281]

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

[@DaveFrank]

thank you Brenda)

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy 58 free master classes, all on YT)

[@Vicks7]

brilliant as always Dave!

[@MrShirotaicho]

you helped me alot! thank you for focusing so much information in one video!

[@sallysigler727]

Wow, choke, lots of (almost) perfectly understandable information - but whether an intermediate student can internalize it is yet to be determined...but I'm gonna dang well try! Thank you, Dave - love the clear, concise presentation!

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 34 classes like this free for you. Oy. Good beginning improv ones are Breakthrough to Improv and Beginning Jazz Improvisation Using Modal Vamps. wink.

[@claudiusmaye]

That arrangement of Night in Tunisia was amazing

[@DaveFrank]

why thank you)

[@Headstrongny]

Dave, I only wish I found you sooner. That was an incredible video. Thank You, Chris

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Chris, thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 38 in-depth classes, all free..FYI I am teachin folks on skype 7 days/week privately, it is awesome)

[@Headstrongny]

Wonderful news Dave, we will soon meet at one of your live events in NYC. So glad to have found you and your wonderful site.

[@DaveFrank]

if you're free next Friday 6/23/17 my quintet will be playing in NYC, you can write to me at [e-mail] if you like..thanks for connecting..

[@oldsportpianogeek440]

This is dope....Thanks for sharing

[@DaveFrank]

Hi, thanks for writing, pl\ease enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for you)

[@johnkingangi6939]

Very well done Dave!!

[@harmonicawithjp9100]

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

[@pufferfish0567]

Really good stuff! Thanks for uploading!!!

[@dmitrykoudrin5621]

Thank you, Maestro!

[@DaveFrank]

You are welcome)

[@lucyfresina8073]

You are helping me so much. Thank you!

[@DaveFrank]

+Lucy Fresina that was the general idea haha! Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)

[@lucyfresina8073]

+Dave Frank Will do. Thanks!

[@duncanknighton3488]

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

[@alfonsoperdomo4469]

I really liked your video, was very helpfull.

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 31 others, all free for you)