Jazz Licks on a Maj7 chord - How To Sound Like Bebop

[@JensLarsen]

Let me know what you think about this type of video with a concept applied to one chord and not a progression? Content: 0:00 Intro - Bebop is not only about the notes 0:39 Jazz Lick #1 - Cowboy Bebop? 0:43 Breaking up the 8th note flow 0:58 Chromaticism and 8th note triples 1:47 Triads are not only for Country 2:19 Lick #1 - Slow 2:23 Jazz Lick #2 - Bensons favorite Maj7 lick 2:27 Counterpoint and Bebop 2:43 Cmaj7 from George Benson 3:21 Melodic Tension and how to work with it 3:48 Bebop Endings 4:01 Lick #2 - Slow 4:06 Jazz Lick #3 - Barry's Recipe 4:10 A Way to Construct Bebop lines 4:23 Barry Harris workshops 5:26 Other Arpeggios on a Cmaj7 6:05 Lick #3 Slow 6:32 Jazz Lick #4 - Octave Displacement on a Maj7 6:36 What is Octave Displacement and how did we steal it from Bach 8:09 Honeysuckle Rose Lick ) Octave Displacement 9:12 Lick #4 - Slow 9:17 Jazz Lick #5 - Putting it all together! 9:22 Putting all the ideas into one line. 10:34 Lick #5 - Slow 10:41 Like The Video? Check out my Patreon Page!

[@JeffrStarkey]

Love it Jens! Your videos are always so helpful.

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like them, Jeff!

[@anselmoroberto2464]

It is a clever approach, thank you. Many songs have static chords. Moreover, phrases you learn in M7 can be also used over chord progressions such as the A of rhythm changes...

[@omurcanakin2995]

Great video as always! The best thing about your lessons is that i sometimes feel lost in between the lines after a month of practice or so, but you always happen to upload just what i need to get back on track!

[@billyboissonneault4396]

I like the licks that hang on chords for several bars as well. Most of the music I play doesn’t move as much as jazz but I like to add ear twists to listeners. Do you do personal lessons as well?

[@jahoopyjaheepu497]

I think the Maj7 chord and its arpeggio are the foundation of most traditional jazz lines. When I discovered this my playing really took off. I’m glad you discussed this very important and often overlooked topic.

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks! You can certainly use Maj7th arpeggios in a lot of places, but I am not sure it is the most important one :)

[@petedavid9689]

I remember discovering using the A maj7 arpeggio over the functioning G7.

[@tioliak]

Trad jazz mostly uses 6 chord (e.g. C6) , not Maj7

[@nicohauptmentalist]

great! always when i need something, looking for some problem to be solved, i find the solution in your videos. here my problem was: what to play on the a** long f-major part in take the a train. thanks again!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad it could help!

[@quintinpace2627]

I should also say that so enjoy seeing a few different ways to approach the same chord

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks, Quintin! I will keep that in mind :)

[@gaspo69]

WOW! Somebody actually knows about the Maxiolian Sus #11! I've been studying this form for years!

[@JensLarsen]

Now you have to share your licks!

[@sarahdeleon9125]

Ok I just googled Maxiolian and can't find ANYTHING. Is this a fake name?? Where can I get more info on it?

[@JensLarsen]

@@sarahdeleon9125 Yes, I am afraid that is a very nerdy joke 🙂

[@MrDotneck]

Great stuff, Jens. A springboard for coming up with lines over other chords as well. Cheers!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like it! I will see if I can make similar videos along the way in the future :)

[@MrDotneck]

Looking forward to it!

[@bok2bok333]

Jen's you mentioned the connection between classical and beebop with counterpoint. A while back I sat down with the Charlie Parker omnibook.....I played the root of the chord and the melody....really slow.....and was surprised by how classical it sounded.

[@JensLarsen]

Yes the difference is not that big if you take away the rhythm

[@bentleycharles779]

Great work as usual, Jens. Chippie X

[@mimouli]

I like your videos both on youtube and instagram.. I was a teacher of English for 36 years ...you got that pedagocical approach specific to good efficient teachers. My playing was sloppy and redundant .thanks to you it's slightly improving I don't know if we have access to Patreon where I live . If it is then I would gladly support.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I really appreciate that you say so 🙂

[@donnymac575]

Those are some cool sounding lines!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much!

[@thebomontellano4996]

Awsome! I can Be Bop minors and and Dominants. This will help me Jen! Thanks.

[@JensLarsen]

Go for it! :)

[@JazzStrat781]

Thanks so much for sharing, really grateful for your videos!

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! What kind of tele do you play jazz on? (I am just curious, if you don't mind..)

[@JazzStrat781]

@@JensLarsen Right now practicing on an acoustic. Went through cancer and treatments so have to wait on affording a Tele again, but sure will have one again! Thanks for everything you share in your videos -- always appreciated!!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you got through that! In the end a guitar is just a tool :)

[@JazzStrat781]

@@JensLarsen Thanks so much, best to you man!

[@DESIENASHOES]

Very quick lesson to learn but very tasty :-)

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you, Francesco 🙂

[@finnheine5045]

Coool, thanks!!! :)))

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like it 🙂

[@stoneangel7804]

God i love that Maxiolian #11 sound !

[@JensLarsen]

The real deal when it comes to jazz 😂

[@stoneangel7804]

Yeah, i finally know the secret !!! xD Keep it up Jens, your videos are truly inspirational ! @@JensLarsen

[@AntarblueGarneau]

Nice Epi Sheraton. I have one. it's in the pawnshop! )

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! They are great guitars and not too expensive either :)

[@billyboissonneault4396]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. Anyway you have a download of the tabs for this lesson? That would be awesome!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I do. There is a free download on my website. I am on my phone so I can't give you a link

[@danielbarry5547]

Maybe you can do Sheryl Bailey's microcosmic Bebop lick! If you haven't already.

[@JensLarsen]

I have never heard of it, so probably not :)

[@dasaos]

Me encantan sus vídeos estaría super que todos trajeran subtítulos

[@b_olson542]

Just curious, maestro, as to the make and model of that sunburst cutaway archtop you have on your wall. Thanks! Great video, always. Thank you so much for what you do!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks Brian! It's a '53 ES175. There is a playlist of videos where I play it somewhere :)

[@sergej100qca4]

Can you do this for min7 as well

[@JensLarsen]

Yes, I guess I could do that

[@JensLarsen]

Haha! There is that :)

[@StepanVasylyshyn]

@@JensLarsen or Am9.

[@davidtaube2123]

Jens, is there a patreon level that gets the pdfs of these examples?

[@JensLarsen]

They are in the post on Patreon for all Patrons and this one is also on my website (for free) 🙂

[@thienvip21]

Hi Mr! Its sheraton ii pro?how about your guitar?it good?so sorry my english is terrible

[@JensLarsen]

That is a Sheraton II, great guitar. I did change the pickups though 🙂

[@quintinpace2627]

Cowboy Bebop Nice

[@JensLarsen]

We all need a bit of that :)

[@gabrielr1634]

Many words