Is Improvising The Same As Composing?

[@DavePollack]

Grab the free worksheet! ►www.davepollack.com/yourmelody

[@flyerkg436]

Thank you Dave, This was very informative. I look forward to the upcoming Jazz Standards course.

[@DavePollack]

You’re welcome!

[@mchidley1]

It really worked, using the rhythm, voice leading to the thirds, just a few turns and grace notes , and the bebop 3, b9, 1, 7 lick in the last turn around measure- created a cool little chorus you could use anywhere. I’ve studied your other course and the two concepts compliment each other nicely. Thanks

[@DavePollack]

That's awesome to hear!

[@parkerpolen]

You were really going downtown on those changes, Dave! Thanks for sharing this method. I’ll buy your course. You’ve taught so much useful information in such a pleasant presentation format over the years, and you have no idea how much I appreciate your ongoing efforts.

[@DavePollack]

Wow - thank you SO much for those kind words! I really appreciate that and I'm so glad I'm able to help!

[@lesliebush3095]

Great video-a breakthrough video which will give me confidence and keep me motivated!! Thanks Dave-you're great!!

[@DavePollack]

That’s amazing to hear!! 🙏🙏

[@Laura-wg5jk]

Thanks, Dave, very good tips....& Def. looking forward to hearing more about the new How to Learn Standards course!

[@DavePollack]

Awesome!!

[@waynepharo]

I will try this. Hope it sounds good but I see what you are gettin at and this is a good start. Thanks Dave Wayne Pharo

[@DavePollack]

Awesome Wayne!

[@aljerones99]

Dave, this is an incredibly interesting and productive guide! I'll try it (with Autumn Leaves) and see how it work out ... I'm excited to try this approach!

[@DavePollack]

That's so great to hear! Good luck and have fun with it.

[@floridaguy1955]

Great ideas to sound good if you aren't Michael Brecker. LOL. This is very similar to your other excellent tutorial on Rhythm Transcription where you pick a written phrase, rhythm and melody and change out the notes but keep the same rhythms. Embellishing those lines also is a great idea.

[@DavePollack]

Thanks so much!

[@Mike-p2k]

Great video Dave. Thanks so much

[@DavePollack]

You're very welcome!

[@FrankGrutza]

On your opening Solo, Was it based on the Pentatonic scale ? Good Stuff !!

[@DavePollack]

There were some pentatonic elements, but I was just improvising following the changes and using a bunch of different techniques.

[@sorenfuhrer401]

I have to download the sheet myself? You gotta be kiddin me... ;)

[@DavePollack]

😂😂😂

[@samuelbrown434]

Who would skip that solo tho? Solar is such a cool tune!

[@DavePollack]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@kakesapanemporium1747]

It's really all about the rhythm isn't it? Everybody's teaching WHAT to play, but not HOW to play😢

[@pickinstone]

Harmony and scales are the raw materials, and rhythm is the delivery to the dance floor. Dave Pollock actually has intentional content around rhythm and phrasing on his KZbin channel. Another strategy to try is to use the rhythmic space and contour of the melody to inform your improvisational choices. Learn to play in the space of the melody, even when you are "done" stating the melody. But I agree, we need to change the jazz pedagogy paradigm that prioritizes scales over rhythm. Check out Mike Longo or CK Ladzekpo for even more intentional rhythmic study.

[@DavePollack]

Rhythm/phrasing/dynamics/articulation/etc - the non-note musical elements the THE thing, I agree! I have videos talking all about these right here on my channel - check out the improvisation playlist!

[@pickinstone]

@@DavePollack The deeper I go into my own studies, the more I realize that you can't decouple the rhythm from the note--especially in jazz (and blues, funk, r&b, hip hop, all the good stuff). If someone goes "ah, you're KILLIN!" then you are finding the right blend of rhythm and notes--whether you are playing the blues scale or Coltrane substitutions. The rhythm is always there, if you are really moving the audience--know what I mean?

[@constandinr8260]

I wont tell i promise.😅

[@DavePollack]

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