HOW TO USE BEBOP CHROMATIC SURROUNDING NOTES

[@pickinstone]

I don't know if it's just me--but you've also devoted a lot of study into Barry Harris's pedagogy, so you might understand my concern. I find the chromatic approach for major and dominant scales--where to place half steps according to where the first chord tone falls on the beat--that principle gets me closer to building "authentic" bebop lines then any type of enclosure--diatonic to the key or chromatic. I think that my issue with the enclosures is that they place an emphasis on targeting chord tones. Once you get to that target note--once you hit the target--the inertia of your line stops because you've "hit your target." What I like about how Barry teaches half steps, is that you can play through the target notes and keep the inertia of the line. Enclosures seem to encourage stoppage--you hit the target--while Barry's chromatics emphasize more fluidity and continuity. Hopefully my comment isn't all word salad ;(

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

this makes totally sense - thank you so muhc for commenting. I see what you say and I think you are right. I like the target notes - but indeed not to be seen as stops, I like thinking in guide tone lines and leading tones - these two concepts mixed with target notes gets kind of blurred out when I am playing. When I play I do not directly think the stops, but think sounds I want to hear. The enclosure is a technique I like to hear and can isolate and train to then later apply into my music. I do believe we talk the same language, but has developed slightly different approaches for the material. Very nice to hear this. You inspire me to get more into the flow of things. Thank you so much!

[@pickinstone]

@@sorenballegaardmusic I like your idea of guide tone lines--goes beyond what I previously learned that guide tone lines are only 3rds and 7ths.

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

@@pickinstoneI would say that the 3rds and 7ths are voice leading - but the guide tone line is more of a melodic line through the song which has the character of supporting the song. Like a horn line or strings added to tthe tune. When you embellish this guidetoneline you get a great solo. love these small conversations about music, makes you think further

[@ADIWARSITA]

Thanks!

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you so much - this means so much to me. Thank you for your support.! Amazing. You are welcome to check the Patreon where all my lesson manuals can be downloaded on the first tier www.patreon.com/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons Have a great practice

[@michaeldean9338]

Thanks again, Soren. You're a great teacher, my friend. Your knowledge is much appreciated.

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you so much Michael - we need to share knowledge to all become smarter.

[@michaeldean9338]

@@sorenballegaardmusic So right. Bless you, brother. Peace

[@charlesvorones3612]

Thank you so much, man! This is fabulous! Appreciate the very clear and careful explanations... and your encouragement and passion.

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you for your positive words. It all helps for me to go on in the Quest of bringing great saxophone learning material to you all. Please ask questions if you have any. Love to hear from you. You are welcome to join my FB group if you want things up and close :) facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons/?ref=share All the best Charles.

[@РафаэлаХендрикс]

Finally! A clear video that cuts right to the chase.

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you so much for your positive comment! Questions are welcome!

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

00:00 HOW TO USE BEBOP CHROMATIC SURROUNDING NOTES 00:40 Søren is playing confirmation - using chromatic surrounding notes 00:57 In this tutorial 01:26 1. Why is Bebop so important to modern jazz improvisation? 02:38 2. What are chromatic surrounding notes? 05:20 3. Build licks and lines using chromatic surrounding notes 08:09 4. How do you practice chromatic surrounding notes the best? 09:25 5. Apply chromatic surrounding notes into your own playing 11:32 Exercises and licks 12:19 6. Show, play and analyse two licks using chromatic surrounding notes 13:24 Second example lick 14:40 Creating great bebop jazz lines 15:00 Do you like my saxophone tutorials - support me on patreon Get the full transcription of the lesson: www.patreon.com/posts/39389709

[@edmundogordon7370]

Great job 👏

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jimdolinski8655]

Wow, there is some great content here!

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you so much Jim. Really appreciate your comment. Let me know if you have any questions! How are you applying bebop to your playing?

[@farmpunk_dan]

This video is very well done. Deserves more views! Thanks for your work.

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you so much Dan! Views is a work in progress. Glad you like it and viewing the video. If you have questions you are welcome to ask :)

[@mamikyogyakarta9837]

Thanks Man. You are Very Good Theacer.🙏

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Hi Mamik, thank you so much for the comment. Do you have any questions about how to practice bebop?

[@ericchan2810]

Thank you >

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

THank you!

[@divers-brause8095]

thanks man

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

you are very welcome - questions? - please ask!

[@divers-brause8095]

@@sorenballegaardmusic do u have Instagram or sth? Then we can write there. I have a few questions

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

@@divers-brause8095 Yes instagram sorenballegaard - you can also join my FB group or find me on FB - maybe easier? facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons always welcome :)