Episode 12 | This Week in My Guitar Studio: Barry Harris Ideas & 🆓 PDF

[@Guitar_Sounds]

Thanks for the lesson this is definitely the next step after exploring the dim 6th system Great work thanks for the chart

[@leadcatpress]

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[@andercoyote4170]

Wow this was such a help and easy to understand. Beautiful chord progressions to work on! Thanks so much! 👍🏽

[@leadcatpress]

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[@ramoncrisostomo4477]

Thanks very much. Very well explained. You are the BEST. I saw the TILFBH episode but didn't get It. Now with you I got It. Thank you again.

[@leadcatpress]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Each teacher has their own way of presenting material, and I'm happy to know that my way resonated with you. Feel free to reach out about lessons, or check out my method books and other materials on my site: LeadCatPress.com Cheers!

[@derrickmickle5491]

Amazing lesson! Lots of ideas to work on for a while to get in the fingers..

[@leadcatpress]

Thanks so much for checking it out, and I hope the PDF is also helpful. There's so much... :)

[@derrickmickle5491]

@@leadcatpress Yes, very helpful. So sad to hear about Barry's passing today. His memory will live on in his legacy of contributions he made to jazz. I suspect we'll still be discovering new things from the things he codified.

[@leadcatpress]

Yes, it is very sad news. We are all so lucky to have been able to learn from him, a truly incredible musician and educator.

[@sandrocavali9810]

Awesome

[@leadcatpress]

Thanks for checking it out. :)

[@blufordbirdsong1834]

Great lesson thank you

[@leadcatpress]

Thanks for checking it out. Be sure to check out the free worksheet I have on my website. Cheers!

[@jameshobley8130]

Great video!!

[@leadcatpress]

Thanks so much for checking it out. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[@jameshobley8130]

I was looking at your method books and was particularly interested in volume two! Would you say that this goes upto the kind of level of things in this video?

[@leadcatpress]

Hmm, I'm not sure if I understand your question because there are a lot of things in Volume Two that would help students understand this lesson, but I'm not sure if they are exactly the things you are looking for. I'd be happy to meet you briefly on Skype to show you the book and answer your questions directly. My email is on my website.

[@jameshobley8130]

@@leadcatpress I've dropped you a message

[@stevealbertjohnston]

I couldn’t get the PDF button to work

[@leadcatpress]

Hmm, other folks have been able to download it ok. I know this is seems silly, but sometimes restarting a computer helps with issues like this.

[@jameserenberger3425]

Don't think ii - V. Just think 5. If you encounter a Dmin7, think FMaj6. If you encounter a BMin7b5, think DMin6.

[@leadcatpress]

The cool thing about music theory is how there are so many ways to explain it; it's almost never ending. That being said, I've found it's most effective to teach students one way, really well, before overwhelming them with all the options they will eventually learn. F6 is just a first inversion D-7, and I think that's an easier way to get the sound you are talking about. The thing is, expert teachers notice if a student is not grasping a concept one way, and they offer different approaches to match each student's learning style. I wish this could be done in videos, but videos are a "one size fits all" format, and this video was specifically made with some of my private students in mind. I cover the Bm7b5 = Dm6 = G9 = Db7#5b9 in other lessons, and I hope you will check it out. Cheers, and thanks for watching. - Susan Palmer LeadCatPress.com

[@philippeguitare93]

Hello Is there not a mistake? You’re talking about Drop 2, 2nd reversal but ... Let’s take the agreement of Em7 we have in form Block (closed or tight harmony) = mi sol si ré 1st reversal = sol si ré mi 2nd reversal = si ré mi sol 3rd reversal = ré mi sol si here the 2nd reversal has well the 5 to the bass but .... In the video, you talk about the 2nd reversal of Em7 in Drop 2 For Em7 block form = mi sol si ré Drop 2 = si mi sol ré 1st reversal = ré sol si mi 2nd reversal = mi si ré sol 3rd reversal = sol ré mi si In Drop 2 the 2nd reversal, the bass = mi is the fundamental and not the 5. Cordially Philippe

[@leadcatpress]

Hi, and thanks for your comment. I wish we lived closer and could talk this out over a cup of coffee. :) What I'm trying to do in this video is to simplify a few Barry Harris ideas so my students have a way to get them into their playing as quickly and easily as possible. One cool thing about music is that there are variety of ways we can each understand and apply ideas, and at the end of the day, I follow one rule: If it sounds good, it is good, but only if I can get it into my playing and my students playing. Thanks again, and I wish you well. Susan Palmer of LeadCatPress.com

[@baxmanduppa]

great video. but turn the guitar up yo! thanks!

[@leadcatpress]

Thanks for watching, and I'm sorry you are having a hard time hearing the guitar. I hear it ok on my end, and I'm wondering if it might help to turn the volume up or maybe run it through headphones so you can hear it better. Sorry for the trouble, and I'll keep your comment in mind for future videos. Take care.

[@baxmanduppa]

@@leadcatpress honestly its great content - im currently going through the barry harris stuff myself and the way you presented is better than great - in particular the applications of the chord movements. this is the difficulty in getting something new and applying it to your own home playing. youre doing a great service. just turn the guitar up a bit pls :) and if you wanna take it further, show some chords, notes/tabs on screen as well. granted its alot of of work but it will get you views. i've subbed. all the very best

[@leadcatpress]

@@baxmanduppa Thanks, that means a lot to me. I really enjoy taking difficult concepts and breaking them down into understandable pieces for my students. I really miss teaching classes, where I really get to do this work! If there are other concepts you think would be helpful for me to break down, let me know. My email is on my website: LeadCatPress.com Thanks again, and I hope you are well.