F Blues Soloing: Using a Blues Melody | Jazz Trumpet Lesson

F Blues Soloing: Using a Blues Melody for Inspiration
This video is about how to improvise on a f blues progression by using a blues melody to spark creative ideas. This jazz trumpet lesson features me demonstrating 3 improv activities that clarifies each concept that I discuss. For an added bonus, I not only teach you the melody but also, 5 licks that will help you get started.
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LISTENING ASSIGNMENT:
Listen for the 3 Elements discussed in the video.
Sonny Rollins's Solo • Easy Riff Blues Melodi...
Track: Bag's Groove
Album: The Modern Jazz Quartet at Music Inn Volume 2 (1959)
Artist: The Modern Jazz Quartet ft. Sonny Rollins
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[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you for sharing your story! That gives me tons of insight. To address your questions: 1. I don’t show the music on the screen for this video because playing by ear is the important skill to have and develop as an improvising musician. Jazz or any other type of improvisational music is an aural art form rather than a written one. We have to learn how to use our ears and play what we hear. 2. Tip on how to play by ear: use songs (from any genre) you already know and sing them. Then practice matching the pitch of what you sing to the notes on the trumpet. Why? Because these songs are already ingrained and familiar. It makes the process of playing by ear on your trumpet a lot easier. 3. How to play faster: practice painfully slow so you don’t make any mistakes and it’s exactly what you want it to sound like...good sound, proper articulation and rhythmically steady. Then increase the tempo every 5 to 20 clicks once you feel comfortable until you reach the goal tempo. Once you reach the goal tempo, also try practicing the lick or music at a faster tempo than required so the original tempo feels easier.

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[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Nice! In what ways have these ideas helped your playing? Would love to know. Thank you

[@mativasquezdlc]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter i'm transcribing the exercices and then I try them on my own practice routines, I'm very into swing and jump blues mostly.

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It’s awesome that you the blues fest inspired you to pick up the horn again! Don’t fret about the past though. Dusting it off and playing it is all you need to get back on track. Thank you for subscribing. Have any suggestions on improvisation topics I should create to help you even more?

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You make some really useful videos. I've been playing for about 5 years and I think i'm quite good, however improvisation has always cause me trouble. This video helped me a lot. Thanks and greetings from Argentina, sorry for my english.

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Glad my videos are helpful! 👍🏾😄 how has this video helped you?

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The Black Trumpeter It gave a nice solid ground from where to start. Also because of the video format, I can come back yo it whenever I need to. And the singing part was also a nice tip.

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Oh and the play along format is also really helpful. It's helpful to have a guidance while practicing.

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[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome

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Man that’s means a lot! Appreciate your kind words and support. 😄

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[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you!

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[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Why did improvising seem scary?

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LEXICONNORMANNI you’re welcome. Greetings from Chicago. So glad I could help.

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You’re welcome! How did this help you?

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Hi Aaron - I love your tutorials and scales and ways to help us all get better. I started to play trumpet after a 30 year hiatus. I play in a small group here in Singapore which is jazz improvisation called Grooveworks run by Saxophonist Greg Lyons. As I never really learned all the theory before I have a lot to learn so I am finding your scales and methods of practicing fantastic as well as the licks.Keep up the great work.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thats awesome that you picked up the horn again after some time. So glad to hear that!!! Like you, I learned theory wayyy later after I started improvising. What should I cover in my videos that I haven't covered yet? More music theory stuff?

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THIS BRO IS STILL COOL AND SMART. THANKS

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bobby g thanks a lot ! 😄

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[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Kole Hirsh Thank you! Glad you found it helpful. Are you new to playing jazz or improvising?

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Excellent video Aaron. Looking forward to viewing more.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks Dave! 😄 any suggestions on topics I should cover or how I can make these even better?

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Thanks J 😄

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