Jazz Theory with Barry Harris, Part One

[@timmiller-basscal]

RIP Barry - your teaching and playing will live on!

[@신승민-e5z]

🙏

[@abelizandro3811]

Ah, I did not know he passed. He’ll be greatly missed and thank the Lord for his genius legacy

[@vishnusriram]

So, here's what I hear happening for the first 5 exercises in terms of each chord/scale (all in C major, the "/" mark means switch hands) in case anyone wants to practice this: 1. "Up the scale" 1 / 3 7 (C / E B -> D / F C) 2. "Dee da" 1 7 / 3 7 -> 6 / 6 (all the dee das end on the 6, lifting up all other notes before) 3. "Dee da da" 1 7 / 3 7 3 -> 1 b6 (relative to the chord/scale) / 3 b6 3 -> 6 / 6 4. "Dee da da da" (with root on bottom) 1 7 / 3 7 3 -> 1 6 / 3 6 3 -> 1 b6 / 3 b6 3 -> 6 / 6 5. "Dee da da da" (with 7th on bottom) 7 / 1 3 7 -> 6 / 1 3 6 -> b6 / 1 3 b6 -> 6 / 6 Hope this helps someone out there! I might try to finish off transcribing this video. This stuff is thick with info! These exercises will help you to move around all the diatonic 7th chords in a given key! Because Barry goes to the b6 scale degree, I think these movements might also start outlining his 6th diminished scale (major with half step in between 5 and 6).

[@gm5542]

Great comment!

[@rachelleannekaaihue925]

Appreciated.

[@dewinchy]

Thanks!

[@jabf123]

thank you , looking foward to see the transcription online!

[@vishnusriram]

I’ll let all of you know when it comes out!

[@ronaldo.araujo]

It is such a humble attitude of this guy eli yamin to let himself to be filmed learning

[@kongson14]

Why most humans being ego in the first place? 🙂 let there be humble

[@testingsomething5280]

@@kongson14 Everybody has an ego

[@mongoharry]

Incompetence is a prerequisite of achievement.

[@alistairmurray626]

if learning makes you feel humbled then you have an ego problem to begin with, filmed or not

[@ronaldo.araujo]

@@alistairmurray626 Indeed, but let's see the bright side, one may be struggling with oneself

[@freshmike1952]

I was fortunate enough to be able to take private lessons from professor Harris. He was always extremely kind and encouraging but also had a unique ability to make me feel like an absolute idiot at the exact same time. 😂 He was one of the finest jazz educators than I've been lucky enough to know. He's definitely missed.

[@bladerunner6282]

yes, it's a occupational hazard to put push a students hands around on the keyboard when teaching a new concept and/or technique. it's a habit one should try to avoid developing.

[@cardozougarteabogados]

What you say is unprovable, I took Blues classes with Muddy Waters.

[@eddyedgar2759]

This is tricky to practice on a 1-octave midi controller.

[@Drummer_Jacob]

By now I'm sure you've gotten really really good with the octave+/- function. :)

[@elwoodwarren-kuelgen8874]

@@Drummer_Jacob if you do it fast enough it almost sounds like two notes in different octaves being played at the same time. With the octave +/- button there is no need for full size pianos.

[@MattScottMusic]

On the button accordion all four scales, C Eb F# & A, are exactly the same, so it would probably be better practice to go up in major thirds.

[@yoericktv9610]

One octave? As in 12 keys? Don't they sell midi keyboards at a minimum of 25 keys though? I haven't seen one that's 12 or 13 (in case C comes back again). BTW hilarious comment.

[@yyguuyg]

You’re doing it wrong

[@Eighty8k]

This man is definitely a legendary jazz pianist He’s 90 now and I think he still plays

[@mito._]

[@Mrfailstandstil]

bruh, if that younger guy (i'm sure an accomplished musician) asks - what key are we in?, you know you have a real master teaching you.

[@eliyamin543]

Indeed

[@dishwasherdetergent3366]

@@eliyamin543 oh hey it's eli yamin

[@takb.]

You can see it in the way his fingers twitch, it’s the difference between being able to feel the chords like a master and understanding chords and fundamentals like a science. Both are great in their own respects but being able to straight tune with vibrations and allow the piano to become a outlet for your soul to express rather than a instrument you hit a different level entirely.

[@djd829]

@@takb. Agreed. I'm a twitcher

[@zackpane7973]

Dude

[@ksprattspratt4153]

Old black musicians. True hidden Gems

[@GERE-BuyorSell]

ORIGINATORS

[@ikozbari]

Looking for a jazz theory video: The master: “Do the dee da da daaa” The Student: Ah yeah *rocks it* Me: :-O

[@michaeldean9338]

This single moment, here, since his recent passing, seems to capture everything about this generous, generous and lovely man. I've watched this same video a few times, but it now possesses a certain charm and intimacy. Truly bittersweet watching this at the moment. God Bless you, Mr. Harris...R.I.P.

[@zacdagypsy]

Speechless ... For the last 35 years, I've been playing and studying guitar, trying to learn as possible. This is pure genius, experience, knowledge and wisdom ! Priceless !

[@Se_bito]

People, continue exposing yourself to these videos eventually with some practice and continuous exposure the concepts will just start making sense. Believe in the process, this is a gold mine.

[@nicholaslengyel]

Do the dee da duh da one and all your worries will go away

[@moderncontemplative]

Nicholas Lengyel Most definitely!

[@luke-fh9gf]

Lmao this is confusing

[@CykPykMyk]

I've read all women XD

[@spiritualneutralist2597]

I can testify this is true

[@swanstevenson822]

First met Barry about 25 years ago and have been blown away by his teaching techniques ever since. He is one of the most knowledgeable and positive mentors one can imagine. As a vocalist, he encouraged me in ways I never before experienced. He is the MAN!

[@Cvarier-channel]

Barry Harris provides such amazing insight into how scales like the diminished 7th are in fact ingrained in the DNA of jazz

[@poserp]

This series is the best I've ever seen on Jazz theory. 1000% recommended.

[@dewinchy]

As he explains about the 12 disciples, they play the man as a C whole tone scale, the woman as the Db whole tone scale. The children are the 3 diminished 7th scales. Like C dim7, where the C and the F# come from the father (C whole tone scale) and the D# and A come from the mother (Db whole tone scale).

[@thevoiceinsidesomeoneelses3137]

I was so happy when I too could say oooohhhh! R 3 7 voicing for each chord. I ii iii (change the IV to iv) the iv becomes the ii of the key a minor 3rd away. Keys of C _ Eb _F# _A. C - I ii iii / Eb - ii I ii iii / F# - ii I ii iii / A - ii I ii iii / C - ii (back to the start) Good stuff!

[@jenniferv]

Thanks! Super helpful.

[@helmusico]

Thank you very much

[@sairmusicofficial]

Man....I could be listening to Barry Harris for hours, I mean...just him speaking and me sat next to him

[@wolfpsx6210]

+Ruben SaiR Allen That would be pretty creepy.

[@licenselessrider4486]

+RedwolfPsx haha, i think you know what he meant

[@Littopastor]

WolfPsx, so are they not seating close to each other? Am terribly sorry for what happened to you when you were young but not all men are like that.

[@o0ampy0o5]

@WolfPsx Think before spreading your hateful preoccupations around. Does everything have to be filtered through the worst possible scenario to escape a moron twisting it into something offensive? "Creepy" is in YOUR mind. Spending time with a wise old man is not to be disrespected. No one need contrast that with spending time with an ignorant kid like yourself to see which is the better situation. Doesn't matter how old you are chronologically, your mentality is that is an ignorant kid.

[@johanponin1360]

he's nice but he can stings a bit deep 3:57 (y'already can't follow)

[@kmvenezia4337]

It's clear to any serious Jazz musician the contribution Barry Harris has made to music. I would just like to add what a beautiful nurturing man he has been to me when I used to go to a weekly jazz jam in NY back in the 1980's. A true jazz master. Thank you Barry.

[@Jatere1]

This is gold. Barry Harris, for some reason, is not spoken of in many jazz programs that I know of, which is not right.

[@GreyFox001]

Joshua Atere His name is Barry. His father loved Logan Berries ans so it was to be. those, (myself included) that actually know him have a little nickname for him... very berry. He sometimes carries fresh raspberries in his pocket and if you yawn in front of him he gon' pop one in der, ah huh, ah yessuh. like you know him. Barris. pfft. I made all that shit up.

[@Jatere1]

Lol haha typo of course

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Joshua Atere long time player but don't consider myself an expert. I've noticed that I keep running into Barry Harris whether guitar or piano. it seems he took the time to write down the rules. I've been using them for years but not consistently or perfectly. really enjoyed this video.

[@ronaldo.araujo]

Yes he is also father of Halle Barris

[@HollyFayHolverson777]

I agree 200%

[@GERE-BuyorSell]

AMAZING! SO INTELLIGENT! SOOO MASTERFUL! THANK YOU MR. HARRIS FOR THIS ETERNAL INSTRUCTION. ILL MAKE IT LAST TO HONOR YOU! SMILES!

[@rogercook8277]

I just learned about Mr. Harris when I got on KZbin. I have learned so much in a very short time. I never get tired hearing him explain how notes go with other notes to sound the way they do. I thank you Mr. Harris for your amazing teachings. What a legend you are.

[@trevordonovan9148]

Mr. Barry Harris, the one and only with the good stuff. RIP.

[@xxjmxx13]

Watching this man teach makes me smile. Love Barry Harris videos, and it's wonderful that he's still alive. Thanks for the upload

[@mjsamm1]

I could listen to Barry Harris all day long.

[@hk1404]

He reminds me of Yoda in so many ways! 😯

[@WEIRDGLASSESSHOWisawessome]

If he was a jazz pianist.

[@o0ampy0o5]

Unfortunately too many people only know a fictional character from a movie instead of recognizing the wisdom in their elders. Yoda was derived from many examples of actual living old wise men and women.

[@lesterfalcon1350]

Thing it mean not, if that swing it ain't got

[@076657]

Rude. Very rude.

[@jamclow]

See what u mean I do

[@ParisblueCos]

Yea, Eli! What an honor to learn from such a legend. I'm honored to know you, sir.

[@EliasBashir]

Will be one of my forever favorite artists. May your legacy live forever, Mr. Harris.

[@brockmulhearn3490]

crazy how eli yamin has taught me so much from this youtube channel and here he is learning something new

[@nickfanzo]

Music is infinitely

[@NakulKrishna]

The aura and presence of Barry Harris is intimidating almost. Love his method and there’s so much to explore within it for the rest of my life. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to the rest of us.

[@itsmemaario]

He has voyaged to dazzling depths of tones and timing, in the musical experience. From worldliness to divine.

[@dahlavibez5726]

They are divided in between B and C ❤️ and back to the top , he’s a real magician in music works wow I loved this lesson

[@claragary]

So much humbleness in both!!! Beautiful!

[@pgroove163]

a great teacher...God bless him

[@aaronbarber6238]

I've come to practice my De Das and Da De Das! Update, I got my De Da do das in C, so I moved up 1 Chromatically, and D Flat is kicking my butt. I can't wait to master this! 2nd Annual update: I now understand the musical family tree, the Diminished 7th theory has opened up so many new doors for me. I’ve been practicing the torture test, and will continue to practice. I always come back to see if there’s anything I’ve missed.

[@kostascharitou3553]

I tried this by droping II V and it works really great. You can play a phrase and then substitute the same exact phrase in major third keys.It can aslo generate tritone subs.The trick is to resolve it on time.

[@DjangobeatTV]

I look at it this way! The word "ALTERNATE" explains a lot!! If you play up and down and restrict yourself to semitones you only get chromatics which are not immediately obvious in terms of hinting at structure, However, if you take 12 notes and you play each ALTERNATE note you get the 1st whole tone scale. This is the first step in creating a new structure "ALTERNATION". Obvious hey? If you then play the notes in between you get the 2nd whole tone scale! Ok sorted!!!! But if you then ALTERNATE "whole-tone, semitone, whole-tone, semi-tone"....until you reach 12 you get THE DIMINISHED SCALE!!! IF you then start again with either of the whole tone scales and ALTERNATE you get AUGMENTED ARPEGGIOS. However, if you do the same with the diminished scale you get DIMINISHED ARPEGGIOS!!! This isn't jazz!! (Although it is the music I play!). This is music at it's structural core!!! Does it explain major chords? Yes, take an augmented arpeggio and flatten any note! What do you get? A major triad!! Sharpen any note and what do get? A minor triad! Take any diminished 7th arpeggio and flatten any note, what do you get? A dominant 7th arpeggio! Sharpen any note and what do you get? A min7b5 arpeggio!! So, Augmented, whole tone structures create TRIADS!!! ie 3 note harmony!! Diminished structures create, QUADS or 4 note harmony!! Then, there is how scales are truly built! Hit me up for that because it is very involved!! But it all stems from this!!! Barry Harris is totally right that it all goes back to dim and whole tone!!

[@purpleAiPEy]

thanks! I'm learning more by ear and by Barry Harris videos, so your explanation helps me move forward in terms of structure.

[@drm021st]

DJANGO BEAT do you have any PDF's or any site that lays the information down fully?

[@duckpubz6360]

Thanks, i went to college for jazz and I was never even taught that! lol!

[@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743]

duck PuBZ that's because going to school for jazz (such as in any collegiate environment) is an oxymoron

[@duckpubz6360]

Ideally college is supposed to provide mentor-ship and bring together a community of serious musicians. Both are key components of Jazz. College is just a tool. Unfortunately, most colleges lack focus and accept to many students in my opinion. Especially liberal arts jazz colleges that require time wasting classes such as " Gender studies", " Linguistics" 3 years of " Classical music history" and other classes totally unrelated to Jazz.... My college experience was 50% music, 50% b.s. classes, studying and writing essays that had nothing to with music.

[@boomerang905]

Rest in Peace Mr. Harris. It's been a wonderful life.

[@RC_Cola2020]

His explanation of the 2 whole tone scales as man and woman is so charming. And the diminished scales as the DNA in the children!

[@philippebertrand3820]

This video is the one where I’ve discovered Barry Harris some years ago. Thank you for your contribution to the jazz education. You are part of the jazz history forever.

[@erz5196]

R.I.P .....i started my jazz journey 2 years from now on and im very sad to hear about his passing. may his legacy live on trough his music and beatiful teaching methods...

[@LA-cy1zj]

Barry Harris' teachings are the way, the truth, and the light when it comes to harmony and melody. A groundbreaking approach to demystifying why 'complex' musical ideas work

[@jasonhatfield4747]

This is why I don't even pretend to understand Jazz. Its absolutely beautiful, but insanely hard

[@JazzAcademy]

Jason Hatfield Doesn't have to be! Start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5LHoZaggqeSaNU

[@hogposh2]

+Jazz at Lincoln Center's JAZZ ACADEMY practice practice practice!

[@binoardev]

Mind boggling!

[@plinyelder8156]

It can be super easy, but can get as difficult as you want it to be. That’s the beauty of it.

[@Mordekev]

Pliny Elder it never actually super easy. what u talking about?

[@kostascharitou3553]

Iam a guitar player and the least I can say is that this is GOLD.Thank you

[@JazzAcademy]

+Kostas Charitou Thanks! Have you checked out some of our guitar videos? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmjMZ4ZqlNucack

[@psychtrane]

+Kostas Charitou Alan Kingstone has written a book adapting Harris' theories for guitar, entitled "The Barry Harris Harmonic Method for Guitar." You can find it on Amazon.

[@kostascharitou3553]

Thanks man I will try this for sure.

[@DPHSoftware]

If "doo de doo dah doo de doo dah doo de doo dah" is the gold standard of teaching jazz theory, I'd hate to think what the silver and bronze must be like. This reminds me of my GCSE English teacher whose explanation of Iambic Pentameter, the total and only explanation of the subject that she ever gave to us (though she repeated it often) was that 'it goes der der der der der der der der der der".

[@kostascharitou3553]

??????

[@mauriciovalim]

Oh boy! This was one of the best lesson vídeos I've ever watched! Thank you so much!

[@understandmyfriend8061]

I came here for the theory, stayed for the spiritual insight, this many just connected many dots for me single handedly.

[@harrymorris9406]

"He did de doo doo da dee do da da dee" - "Really?!" haha

[@lepredator189]

If you don't learn to do 'do da dee da' early on in jazz, my friend, you're screwed.

[@luke-fh9gf]

@@lepredator189 Lmao ive never played jazz im so damn confused

[@DaughterOfChrist1997]

7:55 hahahah

[@victorreid4106]

It’s the language of music

[@HollyFayHolverson777]

I know Barry Harris is a LEGEND who's played with the best of the best and that he is an ICON as a MUSIC educator, composer and arranger! I just finished viewing his discussion/demonstration on Giant Steps. It was AMAZING. What a fantastic approach to a rather Challenging tune. I tried what he suggested and it sound a better already. Folks, for anyone who aspires to reach higher ground in terms of playing difficult changes, this is z "MUST SEE' video. Thank.you Barry Harris! You da' BOMB!

[@elimagdielarpita8661]

I also saw the giant steps video but I can't understand its approach much. Could you explain to me what did you understand in the giant steps video? please help me!

[@apzzpa]

the world is a better place because Barry Harris was once here - Rest In Peace

[@bronxkies]

I watched this 2 years ago and didn't get it. Now after I've taken a few jazz courses, I appreciate this so much! And, it's great to see Eli struggle with this because it brings the practice of it all to reality. This is great stuff! I love how Barry Harris weaves scripture and math through this whole process. That's my guy!

[@sharadmakesmusic1538]

I probably at am a stage where you were 2 years ago. Could you please help me understand whatever happened in the video?

[@eliyamin543]

Yes!

[@daviddoyle4516]

Relax guys,,,have a beer,,,relax,,,watch closely and learn the good shit,,, This is the real deal,,,,

[@pyannaguy4361]

No idea what they're doing. I gave up @ 12 minutes or so. It's obviously me, since most of the comments are about BH's amazing teaching skills. ..Respect....movin' on..

[@natasgabel1672]

Just keep practicing and learning and eventually you'll get it, trust me because I didn't understand it the first time I saw it and now I finally understand it.

[@anonymouslyrics]

That Steinway sounds heavenly!!

[@BMarPiano]

Eli, thank you so much for sharing your lessons with Barry Harris with us. These lessons and the ones with you teaching to your student are so helpful and inspiring!

[@sokratislamprakis3151]

Rip barry the legend we loved you!

[@mystrodds]

Love hearing this man teach!! I would pay good money for this!

[@Gesusthebarbarian]

Music has kept this man alive and thriving

[@arvydussibonus1712]

This reminds me of Amadeus when Mozart is telling Salieri how to write his Requiem Mass.

[@eliyamin543]

Yes!

[@bm744]

@@eliyamin543 "You go... TOO FAST!" I love that reference!

[@LukePalmer]

Eli's reactions are priceless

[@leroyosbourne3808]

Just Beautiful!! to see the student interacting and understanding the teacher. Mind you I had no clue what was going on towards the end . It just brought a big smile to my face.

[@onseanzion4363]

7:04 - 7:09. those fingers remind me of my brain on the daily...man, you did SOO good!

[@KayBenyarko]

Barry Harris is such a great institution.Thanks for sharing

[@zshakur]

Our elders are truly Walking Libraries. I hope this guy realizes what an honor and a privilege it is to have a mentor of Mr. Harris's caliber.

[@eliyamin543]

absolutely

[@danareynolds1366]

Just look at his older videos teaching foreign students trained In western classical that can barely speak English. They are just so happy to be in his presence following his every word. He must have been much revered in his time. I don’t even like jazz or piano yet he made me wanted learn it. ; )

[@BristlyBright]

Love this video! I really like the slow tempo. One thing thou that would be better is a top camera view so I could see the keys on the piano better. It's a bit hard to follow when you don't see the keys. But thank you for this lovely video!

[@teelurizzo8542]

Genius. I just started scratching the surface of his concept.

[@lonhillyer]

The one's who gave 4 thumbs down on Barry Harris really have no idea what they're doing; not a clue.

[@tpt1122]

Lonnie D. Hillyer yeah I mean how sad do you have to be to have that kind of response

[@Simo-ho1ml]

so true

[@jonnyjazz1]

They didn't know what key they were in

[@photoallergic]

Perhaps they just played an augmented thumbs up?

[@frillylizzard]

Not sure what moron would down thumbs anything Barry Harris would be involved with a true master. The vid of him working on Giant Steps blows my mind.

[@muyiwapraiseworth1280]

Imense depth..... So gracious with Age and experience. Wow

[@gerrylabelle722]

Barry is the real thing, we can all learn from him, Thank You Barry

[@IAMMASED]

God bless this beautiful legend.. God rest his beautiful soul

[@Dzingzing]

When you show up to the jam and they call an obscure tune 4:10

[@dpend]

LOL

[@kerencanelo8580]

what is the theme?

[@hafman715]

😆

[@122112guru]

And that modulation/Progression sound goes all the way back to 1924 & Gershwin in the RIB..Pg 31,Rehearsal #32,middle theme piano entry.

[@DrRodZen]

Barry drives this session to the "heart and soul" of the matter. Excellent "hands-on" theory and application. A visual transcription might have been helpful given the sequential and incremental flow and complexity of concepts, but given the organic flow, it would've been impractical. Barry is quite correct -- and candid -- about "teachers are wrong all over the world...they certainly didn't ask Hank Jones, they didn't ask John Lewis, Dick Cats, John Bunch, and they the ones we learn from..." That's the reason that most modern jazz pianist sound exactly alike! They fall between the 25%ile and 75%ile of proficiency, and they all play the same exact drills, licks, motifs and scales - quite efficiently, but with no ingenuity or originality. Don't get me wrong, I too fall in this category! Today there's just a handful of jazz pianists alive that fall at the >99.9%ile, in the legendary category of Barry Harris, the technical monstrosity of Chick Correa, the creative genius of Herbie Hancock, or the improvisational mastery of Keith Jarret. I guess that's why they're the masters! Thanks Barry, for keeping it real.

[@lepredator189]

You gotta learn to 'see with your ears', as a friend of mine put it.

[@BobMazzo]

Barry is so patient, and Eli gets credit from me for putting it all out there !

[@TheSSdragon]

My mind wasn’t ready for this knowledge

[@krsticmilosh]

Thank you very much for opening my mind and for spreading my sights.

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

Pure artistry! Connecting God’s creation to music

[@PlayByNumbers]

Legendary, Barry Harris; always giving out knowledge

[@AaronBowley]

what a wonderful video. rip. you inspire me so much 😢

[@olebirgerpedersen]

Everytime I hear Barry Harris I can't stop thinking what would have become of me if I have had the possibility or/and luck to have such a teacher. I havn't possibly not become a classic flautist, not that I complain, but as jazz was even so importent for me, I had possibly become a jazz saxophonist. The latter I first became after I had my pension from the orchestre and the musichighscool. So at last I became an altosaxplayer. I am now 83 years old and I enjoy playing jazz.

[@musicjazzvez]

This is great I am composiciónes a jazz piece, jazz it’s challenge but fun! Thank you for sharing!

[@scoro64]

Bill Evans - Like Someone in Love uses this too

[@pauletcheverry5572]

Mr. Harris, it's great to discover this series! In a lifetime of following music around, I heard you several times in the San Francisco Bay Area (Keystone Korner, Bach Society and Kimballs At The Opera House) including a concert you and Clifford Jordan gave on Thelonious Monk's birthday.

[@cliftoncameron5632]

Thank you for this special gift.

[@infinitedaves]

8:15 I can listen to this explanation for scales over and over, and gain more appreciation each time. I'm not a religious man by any means, but that doesn't change the depth and beauty of this analogy.

[@freedomworks521]

Our Uncle Barry Harris. Happy to see you are doing well. I am Donnel Harris's daughter who is the son of your sister the late Mayme Lou Harris. We are proud of you and love you very much.

[@elijahr_1998]

this is fucked up

[@philb1283]

You are NOT Donnel Harris's daughter stop clout chasing

[@whykatera81]

Freedom Works this is why I hate KZbin

[@SriharshaaPrabhakar]

Excellent. Learning never stops. Loved this. Will practice

[@RanBlakePiano]

Very clear and .barry is patient

[@konoharf]

Legendary. He literally bent his mind

[@skineyemin4276]

At some point, John Lewis did teach at City College in New York City about 25-30 or so years ago.

[@MoojiSoul]

Cmaj7 -> Dmin7 -> Emin7 ->Fmin7(ii of Eb major key)-> Ebmaj7-> Fmin7 -> Gmin7 ->Abmin7(G#min7, ii of F# major)-> F#maj7-> G#min7 -> A#min7 ->Bmin7(ii of A major)-> Amaj7 -> Bmin7 -> C#min7 ->Dmin7(ii of C major)-> Am I right? I wonder where I could use this sequence(?) in terms of composition.

[@guitarcoyote]

I believe you are correct.

This is beautiful and important knowledge. These are great exercises. I hope they never take this off of youtube. Amazing harmony, and cord progression. Everybody just wants to play fast and loud.

[@MiguelTicona]

he is a truly legend

[@sergeantpinbacksreturn879]

THIS GUY : MR. Barry Harris has tought : Barry Gordy ( CEO Motown ) or f.e. James Jameson,... not to mention : Joe Henderson, Cannonball Adderley, Lee Morgan,..just to mention a FEW,.. HE IS THE MAN !!!!! you can track down 80 % of our Pop Music down to his teachings, cause he layed the foundation for cats like Barry Gordy,..who DEFINETLY shaped Pop Music by creating the classic Motown Soul Sound,... and the list is endless ! this man deserves a NOBEL PRIZE ! for my humble opinion,.. he has pushed practical Jazz Harmony Theory to a point, that is by practical and improvisational standards superior to classics Works like Arnold Schönbergs Harmonielehre f.e. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN JAZZ ! forget about ALL the REST of the Teachings ,... THIS man DELIVERS the masterful TRUTH !!!!!

[@rogercook8277]

You ain't never lied . What you know about James Jameson ? Lol . One of the best bass players who ever put there hand on that imstrument. You are my brother in Christ for life. Mr. Harrison breaks it all the way down . I have always said if you can play Jazz and Classical music on the piano, you can play anything .

[@sergeantpinbacksreturn879]

YEAH ! man, i booked my flight to Rome / Italy ! gonna be at the Barry Harris Piano Workshop in September. Probably one of the very few Occasions left, where one can see Mr. Barry Harris himself, explaining his magic

[@montysoomer6575]

Isn't it BERRY GORDY?

[@Marlopiano18]

@@montysoomer6575 Thank you! I cringed Every time i read "Barry Gordy"

[@inflatedear7131]

RIP Barry . Master musician and teacher.

[@niovus4053]

I wish I had a musical mentor like this who would sit down with me and teach me how and what I'm doing, because I can sure as heck play and write music, but I have no damn idea what I'm doing!

[@StillnessMoving]

Barry Harris is the Yoda of Jazz.

[@jacktaylor1516]

This is just unbelievable on a completely different level. It’s in his blood

[@MrHilight2012]

This is awesome information! The next thing is practicing each exercise in all 12 major keys. I wonder what type of harmony would come out of the harmonic minor scale or the melodic minor scale? So much to explore.