Deconstructing Miles on Rhythm Changes

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[@josdurkstraful]

I always yeach that the MELODY of the tune gives away a lot of information on how to improvise. Given the simplicity of the melody of "I got Rhythm" the idea of genius simplicity is laid out right before your eyes, eeuuhh, ears.

[@jameslockhart2223]

Thanks, Richie, this is such a valuable lesson. Miles's influence has seeped into my playing so much over the decades, and this transcription really demonstrates how he really thought simply but with such harmonic inventiveness and sophisticated phrasing. ALWAYS learn from Miles!

[@RichieZellon]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it...can't go wrong with Miles!

[@nicholaschavarria4261]

Great analysis! Thank you. And thank you for reminding us that sometimes less is more!

[@RichieZellon]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@NathanBarber-l3i]

Great lesson Richie. It helps me understand what Miles was doing. And it sounds great on the guitar!

[@RichieZellon]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@williamstanford7994]

Love it, Richie! Keep 'em coming...!

[@RichieZellon]

Thanks, will do!

[@barrysebastian9584]

Appreciate the time and work you put into this (I, for one, would have rebuffed the analytics, and watched it all😉). Peace be with you too!🙏

[@RichieZellon]

Thanks! KZbin can be disheartening for creators like myself...

[@viniciusmaganha559]

Thanks, very nice video

[@randyhetlage9202]

❤ love ya Richie...❤

[@Huelst1]

Great analysis, which explains Miles' playing style very clearly for me, thank you very much. One small note: there is an (insignificant) error in bar 30, can anyone find it?

[@RichieZellon]

What is the error?

[@petefeltman]

As i try to push myself into higher BPMs this perspective is priceless to me

[@RichieZellon]

Glad to hear that!

[@gpjazzguitar2024]

I hope you won’t take KZbin analytics too seriously. Great lesson on Rhythm Changes!

[@RichieZellon]

👍

[@johnnyblue1101]

Great job! Rare on KZbin