I love how you explained this as "that sound" because thats literally how I feel about it. What is that sound I hear however enable to replicate when I improvise. Thank you Janek
@colinpeters34128 ай бұрын
Totally agree, fantastic tutorial
@pinacoco224 күн бұрын
Thank you Janek. great content, straight to the point.
@ethanlocke36048 ай бұрын
Just curious, have you been using that bass for the recent lesson videos as to not scare/confuse people by having a high c string or have you just felt like using that one?
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
It's a little of both, but the response to not playing a high-C when making videos like this has been very positive. I think it helps people to see this kind of playing is available to them no matter what kind of instrument they have.
@ethanlocke36048 ай бұрын
@@janekgwizdala makes sense!
@room348 ай бұрын
Janek: "It's so simple." Also Janek: 4:44 😂 Seriously though, this is brilliant.
@R_o_m_u8 ай бұрын
Thank you Janek. It's really motivating for me. Even if I feel thousands miles away of the "not thinking of it" moment.
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
Great! And that moment will come without you even noticing it. It's like losing weight... you work at it little by little and don't notice the difference every day. But someone says to you "hey, you look great. Did you lose some weight?" and boom. You're in it before you know it.
@tabonejohann17 күн бұрын
The sound of the major sixth note in the melodic sounds is a bit out but I keep trying with the pad via on your site . I m trying on my loop station too improvise over progression.
@1234drums3 ай бұрын
Will need to pause and rewind si much I may break youtube 😂😂😂😂
@AlexandarShmex8 ай бұрын
These videos where you show a concept/exercise about a topic from one of your books is great. Thank you.
@chesterfield34428 ай бұрын
Maybe one of the best of your teaching videos..... On point, heart felt
@do.o24888 ай бұрын
I realy like these kind of lessons. Got your Chord and the Giant Steps books, but it is always good to take ‘a step back’. Thank you so much.
@ringthane698 ай бұрын
Janek, are those tapes or flats? I'm guessing tapes but can't tell on the laptop (need to grab my headphones...)
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
Tapes. Old set of D'Addario's that have been on this bass for almost 15 years.
@WTHFX8 ай бұрын
Glad to see that you've ramped up your posting frequency again.
@bassmonk29208 ай бұрын
Thanks, good stuff.
@gdillow4218 ай бұрын
This is fantastic, thank you!
@kaplanyx8 ай бұрын
Yes! I own that book and It helped a lot to get a musical approach to altered chords!
@davidsheriff927424 күн бұрын
I was transcribing a little of the Brecker line at the beginning. So from what there is,it sounds like a minor blues in E flat, but when it goes to the 4, which is A flat minor, Brecker plays a line in A minor and then down to A flat minor,am I correct,or am I hearing things?
@janekgwizdala24 күн бұрын
I think it's a minor blues in D, but either way, there are many instances of taking something up a half step and then resolving down when changing tonalities or moving to a new chord. It's a pretty common tool in improvisation.
@davidsheriff927423 күн бұрын
Well then the recording is a half a step sharp,grab your axe and check it out for yourself.
@IvanovBR8 ай бұрын
Another fantastic lesson! guy, Janek should already have 200k followers minimum
@gunthertobias39097 ай бұрын
@JANEK, good VID, ! -> V7- 1 -- Here is one i am certain you know . Keith Jarret ( standards 1 ) Meaning of the Blues. - 2-5-1 in Minor. What Jarrett playas is beyond. SO simple and 3 note L Hand Voicing and verging on BACK like turnaround . Staggering, I know you know. You will know it ---its is few notes and simple,. Dejohnette is sparse and the inevitable occurs with magic dust via Jarrett. Stunning , music history"s great moments. Space, tone, Time, vibe and much more the genius of Jarret so much than *JUST* notes.... You know the version i am sure.
@mistersample7 ай бұрын
You are a great teacher.
@130mMer5boc8 ай бұрын
The moving background thing is brilliant for your video podcasts. For this, the moving background gives me sea sickness. Just a note.
@MickeyNoble8 ай бұрын
Great video and concept. The melodic minor is basically a major blues scale with the blues note (minor 3rd) replacing the major 3rd and a major 7th added.
@argelinC8 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Great explanation from a great guy. I've started getting my fingers and, more importantly, my ears around this sound thanks to this video. Keep up the good work Janek.
@jamesgalway88148 ай бұрын
Thanks for the musical enlightenment.. You my friend are a Song Smith
@Tattoed_soul8 ай бұрын
Thank You Janek. I"m going to check your books on your webpage. Stay safe.
@tim03917 ай бұрын
This is so relevant to me right now - really appreciate!
@flaviovazquez91888 ай бұрын
very inspiring video! Thanks, Janeck!
@wallace_nelson8 ай бұрын
Is the playback audio free with the purchase of the books
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
Yes. The books come with play alongs and videos.
@thepartimemusician658 ай бұрын
Love your channel Janek , one of the best.
@agcbass8 ай бұрын
Janek is the bass teacher I needed right now. Brilliant stuff here, I'm re-starting my ii V I journey thanks to your books. I just bought your comprehensive eBook collection. When will the play along material be migrated to its new home?
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
We're about 90% there with all the material. You can check it out here: janekgwizdala.com/book-videos
@gianpaoloalfano90178 ай бұрын
Wonderful lesson as always Janek!
@mikybass6 ай бұрын
Great!
@Hzfyld8 ай бұрын
This one is great. Thank you.
@terrimac79938 ай бұрын
Is it possible to learn/apply without an instructor? I know Janek is classically trained, which gave him a jump.
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Although I do come from a brief classical guitar background, that was over 30 years ago. I've been doing almost everything without an instructor every since.
@jackansell258 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your lessons! I came to your master class in Bournemouth the other day (was slightly blown away that one of my idols was doing that just up the road!) Unfortunately I was very hungover so I kept quiet and didn’t ask any questions. Trying to take the plunge into learning reading and theory and your videos really help, so thank a lot! 1 question- I often have the age old problem where as soon as I go to take a solo, most of the band stop playing so it’s very hard to play “out” as there’s little to no reference. Do you have any advice for trying to make solos interesting melodically, or do you just have to keep it straight?
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
Communicate to the band that they had better not leave you alone when it comes to a solo. Request specific comping from the keyboard player for instance, maybe even asking them to play more low-end with the left hand to compensate for your role not being 100% filled as a bass player while you solo. Never let them hang you out to dry. It's a massive cop out on their part, and you shouldn't be afraid to speak up. Also... listen to victor wooten play completely solo. He's the master at keeping all the balls in the air no matter what the band do, AND keeping the audience dancing.
@JT-si6bl8 ай бұрын
Uh! Thank you!!
@chrisbardolph8 ай бұрын
Where I get confused is the second half of the scale. The first half makes sense to me: The root is obvious, the flat and sharp nine are what you get when the nine is altered, and the major third is obvious. Past that, I get confused about how players make the decision if there's a natural 5 and a 13 in there vs flatting them both. I know written chords can imply which it is, but so much of jazz is about understanding that exact chords are often merely guidelines and it's more about the root movement and tone centers. I suppose it just comes down to opening one's ears and keeping at the playing.
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
It's 100% about listening first and understanding later. There are differences between the sounds of the chord you mentioned with a natural 5 and 13, and then the flat version of that. The key to an altered chord or scale is that it doesn't have a natural 5th. When you know that, the choice is simple, and the sound is very specific.
@jogmog5898 ай бұрын
Hey Janek! I tried to order a signed ii V i copy from your website, and it says that they can’t be delivered to the UK? Any suggestions? I’m keen to get my hands on one!
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! You just have to go to the international shipping page: janekgwizdala.com/store/p/bass-players-guide-to-pentatonics-signed-print-copies-4dyrp-8xgt9
@wallace_nelson8 ай бұрын
Great video. Very encouraging 👏🏿 Thanks for sharing also, can you share what tyoe pedal you were using if any?
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
I was using a tiny bit of reverb from the Helix Rack. It's the same one I use in the HX Stomp in my main pedalboard.
@wallace_nelson8 ай бұрын
@@janekgwizdala Thanks watching your HX Stomp video now.
@mahdisharegh72208 ай бұрын
Fantastic video ❤
@sixstackjack8 ай бұрын
this is somewhat complicated for a noob like me :P
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
It's all good. Go at your own pace, and don't feel any pressure to be anywhere but where you are right now. Go to the basics and try and grasp the major scale example first. If you can play a major scale, you're a millimeter away from nailing the entire concept. It just takes time to go from major scale to melodic minor scale, and then contextualize the sound by playing that melodic minor sound over the dominant chord a half step down.
@alpesta8 ай бұрын
Are using an "Edelkrone" camera slider ?
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
It’s by GVM
@Vincent_Roy8 ай бұрын
Let's see if I can summarise what I learned correctly. On a chord progression with a major dominant 1, when playing over the 5 you can go half a step up and solo on the harmonic minor scale. It will get you that typical jazz sound. You also talked about this unlocking some triads that can be used, I guess I would get them by studying the harmonic minor scale.
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
So let's break down the question. 1. No need to say Major and Dominant for a chord. All dominant chords have a major third in them. 2. It's Melodic Minor not Harmonic. 3. Yes! There are always triads available on each degree of any scale, so the Melodic Minor is no different in that regard. You build a triad from any degree, giving it some kind of 3rd and some kind of 5th, drawing from the notes diatonic to that scale. Appreciate you watching the video and taking time to leave a comment/question. Good luck. and happy practicing!
@Vincent_Roy8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the answer ! 1. I had a feeling I was trying to be too specific, thanks for the clarification. 2. Wow, I know its melodic and not harmonic. I was typing too fast and feel dumb now haha 3. Would any triad in this melodic minor key fit with the 5 of the 2-5-1 song ? I know you said to not worry about the theory too much in the video but I can't help it ! A year ago nothing in this video would have made sense to me, but recently I have been doing my best to get better with theory. I still have a lot of gaps to fill but I am getting there. I really appreciate your videos, it keeps my brain working !@@janekgwizdala
@pablomartinez5988 ай бұрын
Great video, those strings are labella black???? Thanks
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
These are old D'Addario's that have been on this bass for almost 15 years
@pablomartinez5988 ай бұрын
@@janekgwizdala me encanta su sonido!!!!
@sexyeur8 ай бұрын
Who makes those tapewounds you're using? I've been thinking of trying a set... Can tapewounds make a cheap bass easier to play than flatwounds? When do you recommend tapes over flats? Thanks in advance? Peace y'all. 🙏✌️✨
@janekgwizdala8 ай бұрын
These are a set of D'Addario's that have been on the bass over a decade. It's all very personal and about the feel I think. There's no right or wrong time to use them, you just have to experiment and figure out what works when for you.