A COMPLETE BEGINNERS introduction to JAZZ IMPROVISATION for TIN WHISTLE

[@glennstevenson3156]

Love how you really get into it even if you don't know exactly what your doing. I always leave your channel with a smile on my face.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Throw yourself in and enjoy, haha, I think that's pretty much my motto! :D life's too short to care about getting things wrong!

[@buskerjohn]

Cool. I’ve been playing bebop on a Bb Susato for about 15 years. Observations: If you want to sit in with jazzers, get a Bb whistle, its easy keys (Bb, Eb, F) are the most common horn keys. Pick tunes without weird modulations (e.g., Body and Soul, Bb to D and back is brutal on a Bb whistle). Bebop needs insane half-holing technique. To get the bebop alterations (#5, b5, #9, b9) you must jump half-hole to half-hole. Ugh. You don’t have to be insane to attempt this, but it helps.

[@MIke-m1c8k]

Jazz is great music played by the best musicians. Jazz on a whistle is a blast. I think I'm going to try it.

[@Reeldin58]

The only music theory we need is, "If it sounds nice, it;s right" this sounds great to my ears.

[@rosesez3428]

Wow, Stephanie, that was pretty good especially for a beginner to jazz improvisation! 🖐👍👌 I appreciate how you are leading us into deeper waters here. Thanks!

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

👏👍 Hi Stephanie. I usually play jazz on my alto saxophone, Bb clarinet, Bb trumpet, flugelhorn and concert flute, and now I'll be adding the cool sounds of jazz to my tin whistle repertoire. 😎 ♫

[@arcticwanderer2000]

The jazzduets channel on KZbin is a wealth of jazz basics

[@PapaSarto]

Dear Ms CutiePie, thank you so much for demystifying all of this for us! God bless!

[@inabloemendal4789]

Hahaha I love it. The way Jou improvise. It already sounds like jazz. I hope to see more of this. Greetings Ina

[@Cysubtor_8vb]

I haven't got a tin whistle yet to be able to test it out on that instrument, but is currently practicing improvisation on bass and a key thing recommended was learning the blues scales and minor pentatonic scales (as the latter essentially removes the notes from the diatonic scale that would sound "bad" [or would create a tritone, if you want to get technical] and thus make it easier to solo freely). One good thing about the G whistle is that it can also play in A minor, which pentatonic is a similar A-C-D-E-G, thus omitting the B, F and F#. That's not to say you can't use those notes, however, as I hear more advanced musicians use the bebop scale by quickly flowing in-and-out of notes that sound dissonant to add a bit of tension and interest in their solo yet that's a bit further out for me, so I stick to pentatonics and chromatic approach notes. Oh, and a common tip for solos (especially bass, but all instruments really) is to avoid playing the root too much as it grounds the sound and potentially make it sound less interesting. Anyway, while the jazz I've played in actual band performances was written (and were trombone parts on euphonium of all things, lol), the solos generally boiled down to playing a small selection of notes that sound good in very expressive ways, so your playing was pretty good!

[@bluehealerdogcat9169]

There's need to be more videos like this outhere. In blues pop rock country bluegrass worship medieval native American and other styles. To share the idea that the fipple can do more than itm. Which is love by most people. I love that with all my heart.

[@ytliekb]

Going to have fun with this as it is new way to explore the whistle when stepping away from the Trad. You're always so animated and makes it fun ny. Be well.

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

Your a Crazy Dancer, and it's fun to Watch.

[@hervedesormeaux1478]

Well, I understood everything, and it's really a very fun way to start. And yet I did a lot of classical music but jazz has always been mysterious to me! Thank you.

[@GameDr04]

This is excellent! It sounded like Herbie Mann; totally reminded me of Memphis Underground.

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

Herbert Jay Solomon (April 16, 1930 - July 1, 2003) known by his stage name Herbie Mann, was an American jazz flutist and important early practitioner of world music. Early in his career he also played tenor saxophone and clarinet (including bass clarinet). Mann was among the first jazz musicians to specialize on the flute. Mann emphasized the groove approach in his music. Mann felt that from his repertoire, the "epitome of a groove record" was “Memphis Underground” or “Push Push,” because the "rhythm section locked all in one perception." 😎 ♫ Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[@swingingsailor]

I've always had the feedling that the theory and terminology, whilst helpful in communicating musical ideas in a more academic and/or teaching context, is more likely to hinder our natural flow of musicality. That is why I do not read sheet music or tab, and instead go by the ear. Playing along songs or backing tracks, and transcribing by ear is a great way to learn, I found. Perhaps the 'beginner' position is the one we should strive to maintain...

[@rwharrington87]

Love the sound of the Susato Kildares.

[@michaelkondo5931]

Sound very good! And get jazzy

[@RajithaRajan]

Very relatable Stephanie! I do this too 😃 It definitely works for people like us who play by ear!

[@mcwuff3456]

Yeah, this was crazy and my ears are saying very good. Jazz is not for me, but who have fun by this make it. It was fine, thank you. Your videos are great. 😊😊Greetings from germany

[@dorisheart2629]

T his is amazing. WOW. I am impressed

[@AndreyOkhrimets]

Sounds good, that is all required. You can play jazz on low B as well. I have musical degree, but who cares if you play in 1 scale. :) This is why I love whistle.

[@mellefrederiqueg]

wouah, merci stéphanie, génial !!!

[@davidmolloy126]

Really good, and I love the trill. thanks Stephanie. The point is like you said, having fun with a capital F! I have got a book called 'Learning to Read Music', 3RD EDITION by Peter Nickol. It's paperback and costs £9.99 on Amazon. It's an excellent book that assumes no prior knowledge but takes you through at a manageable speed but yet, you feel real progress surprisingly quickly. He is an acclaimed teacher and author and I wish that I had found it years ago. Grab one you won't be disappointed. David.x

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Thank you, i'll check it out 😊

[@matthewrandall9833]

That was awesome to be honest

[@numbsain]

That was damn good. I play almost fully chromatic on tin whistle and can improvise pretty well on a lot of jazz standards (not Giant Steps though). All I did was start expanding the keys I can play in using half holing and the technique of closing 2 or three holes below the open hole to flat that note. Eb on a D whistle is the hardest key (all alternate fingerings) but I can play the scale pretty quickly. I don't improvise in that key very well but for a passing chord I get by. I also practice augmented and diminished arpeggios and scales which come in handy on turnarounds. You did a damn good job of making a musical solo with all true notes on the whistle though. Sounded like Miles Davis haha!

[@LOSTBHOY88]

That was so different and interesting. I can tell that would have been a lot of fun to practice. And that’s what music is all about- enjoyment. Great video 👍🏻 and those bloopers were brilliant 😂 #getjazzy #cuetheawfuldancing

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

I like having fun on this Channel

[@isabelgago2753]

Sounds great!

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

That bebop scale is tricky! I think the best phrase you can use is "e-f-f#-g", back and forth in creative ways :) Another good one is to play around with 3rd and 6th holes covered, (you'll get the major pentatonic scale)with lots of bendings (notes g a b d e g): Many jazz tunes are based on pentatonic scale with extra notes to spice up the flavour. In this case.. Try adding the Eflat with xoxxxo Hope it helps! Keep up with these cool and joyful videos :) Ps: you gave me an idea! There's an easy jazz tune called Birk's works. The main melody can be easily played on tin whistle. Also Mr. PC

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Thank you :) I'll check out Birk's Work too.

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle yeah! You'll love it. Should be in F minor, so an Eflat Whistle is needed. I think I'll build a low Eflat for that purpose :)

[@sahamal_savu]

This is great advice!

[@AngieBrandy007]

You are sooo inspiring, I would have liked to join in, unfortunately I have no G-. whistle. It sounds great and jazzy !!!!!! I love it

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

The KZbin channel has other backing tracks in different keys you could try 😊

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

A bit of Tongue Roll there Nice.

[@bdrakePBDA]

That was a lot of fun. Thank you!

[@andresarangua2344]

You should look at the video Erik flute maker has on tin whistles, maybe even review one of his bamboo tin whistles. Oh yeah, the video is called "some thoughts on the penny whistle"

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

yes Erik is great :)

[@michaelkondo5931]

You did very good

[@olegvasilenko4550]

Thank You,dear Stephanie! It's amazing! I am happy! Do You can to do tutor for "Nothing else matter"?

[@glenndent6626]

Aho Stephanie, It sounds like as far as musical knowledge goes we're at about the same level. Your playing ability is better than mine though. Sometime around the end of this week is my three year anniversary playing the Native American style flute. I have learned what I know from finger tableture and KZbin video tutorials, yours included and did I mention, since picking up the flute three years ago I haven't missed a single day playing it. It has been said that "you don't practice the N.A.F., you just play it". This is the way that seems to work best for me. The thought of "practice" is too regimental and takes all the fun out of it. Yes if I had some workable level of music knowledge I might get better quicker but at what cost. The knowledge will come but I'm not going to push it. Let's keep it fun. Toksa Akhe Mitakuye.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

As soon as the fun goes, you won't play it. You've played every day because you've enjoyed every minute! That's the way life should be. Keep being happy! ❤️ I don't play every day, sometimes I don't play for weeks, and that's because I take requests. This mostly means I'm not playing music I'm interested in. If I played jazz tin whistle I'd play every second I had spare 🤣🤣

[@glenndent6626]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle maybe I should request something you may actually like doing. Say maybe Muddy Waters, Baby Please Don't Go. Before you ask me to send you a link I will have to confess that I haven't figured out how to do that yet. You know this old man was dragged into the 21st century kicking and screaming. I've just recently calmed down enough to start learning some of this stuff.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@glenndent6626 ha 😆 you're not alone! But sending a link is simple enough. Underneath the video, you should see the option to 'share'. When you click that, you should see 'copy to clipboard'. This copies the video link. If you're on a desktop computer, you can then click the right button on your mouse and choose the option to 'paste' when you come to write me a comment. This should paste the link here for me to see 😊 On a smartphone or tablet, you usually just press and hold the screen in the comments section here and you should see the option to 'paste' 😊 I hope that helps for any future suggestions you might want to share!

[@glenndent6626]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thankyou Stephanie. Tin whistle tabs, tutorials and training on KZbin for dummies. This channel has it all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXayqIF_qbCCr9E Toksa Akhe Mitakuye.

[@mazkraut9776]

I LOVE that!!! :) Thanks Stephanie!

[@suemeyer8989]

I think you did great!😁

[@JoshBeckman]

Luckily, jazz is all about soul. Who needs theory!?

[@whatabouttheearth]

I think Jazz guitarists would greatly disagree with you, if you want to get more serious you will need theory. Rick Beato and Steve Stine have good theory videos on YT that are understandable

[@paulinam.v2347]

Umm buddy 😅😂😁 Jazz is all about soul AND THEORY. I know

[@sahamal_savu]

This was a really fun video :) Improvisation is what I'm all about so I've always loved Jazz music as well. Some of the Jazz tin whistle players I've heard are unbelievably talented, almost intimidatingly so haha :) This video helps push pass that and let people know it's all about having fun and enjoying yourself!

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I know! They're fantastically talented, but I guess they all had to start somewhere! Make your in-road 😉 it's the only way to start your journey to the top!

[@mheermance]

Neat and fun video! But inquiring minds want to know what cocktail is in the thumbnail picture? I'm guessing either an old fashioned or Manhattan? BTW Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk were jazz legends who were largely self-taught. So a lack of formal training isn't a barrier to success with jazz!

[@yochanacoleman4974]

That was fun!!! :)

[@alexhansen7925]

can you do a tutorial of the whistle part in devils dance floor by flogging molly??

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

Yes, that a good one :)

[@roshankhadka9536]

Please make video for titanic tune in whistle

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

I'm still working on Concerning Hobbits, now that I know what you need I might be able to do that Tutorial as soon as the weather clears.

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

Music is ALL ABOUT FUN -Mr. Holland, Mr. Hollands Opus.

[@JoshBeckman]

Great job, btw.

[@fincaalcanara]

Amazing

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

Yea get Down and Jazzy girl.

[@adalbertofarias9]

Muito bom. Muito divertido também 👏😁

[@thorinsonofthran1053]

sorry for some reason my PC just posted these a bunch i just meant to post it once

[@TheBluegrassbear]

What is the make of your G whistle? I love how it sounds. And thanks for posting all these youtubes.

[@DVALENCIA1975]

In some way I do it with blues backing track with my armonica! It's so funny!

[@bmiatarola]

The tin whistle have a interesting sound in the jazz, but I prefer folk songs :)

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

My Music Tutorial has just finished Uploading, I hope it helps CutiePie.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Thank you so much, that's very kind of you. I'll be over to check it out shortly 😊

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

It starts out Pointing out a Couple Characters I have Copyrights to, then gets right down to the Tutorial Part, it's about 11 minutes long, I tried My best.

[@TheBluegrassbear]

Found it on your notes. Is it low or high G please.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

This is a low G Susato Kildare whistle 😊

[@raymonddukes1656]

Since this is a video that’s a couple years old, you might already have some good links by now, but…

[@MrBass4art]

Jazz use your ear some of the jazz greats did not know how to read note of music they just played like you did

[@raymonddukes1656]

I give up. The comments aren’t working when I type them up.

[@laurant4282]

Embarrasingly awful!? That was great!

[@denisemcilroy7384]

Love it. Check out Abdulla Ibrahim aka Dollar Brand and Kwela music!‘

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

do you mean 'Abdullah' Ibrahim, he is the man :)

[@root123]

You dont know jazz but know drama

[@raymonddukes1656]

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[@JayNewberyy]

1.5 -1.75 speed, trust me

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Ha, always more fun fast (and such a time saver). I watch every KZbin video at x2 these days!

[@daddylongles]

I have a PDF with instructions on how to understand the basics of sheet music which I give all my students. I'm more than happy to make this available to everyone. No previous knowledge assumed!!! Please go to www.daddylongles.com and you'll find the link in pink on the home page!

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

FANTASTIC!!! That would be amazing, thank you so much. Let us know where we can find it, I'd be more than happy to share :)

[@daddylongles]

@CutiePie Hi Stephanie - ok I'll put it up on my website and publish the link here.

[@daddylongles]

Hi again - I've updated my original post. The link is now on my home page. I hope this is useful. Do get in touch if you need anymore help with theory or anything else.

[@thorinsonofthran1053]

sorry for some reason my PC just posted these a bunch i just meant to post it once