Using Jaco's "Havona" to REALLY Learn the Fingerboard and IMPROVE your soloing!

So in this new video I show you how many years ago Jaco's fantastic tune "Havona" DIRECTLY inspired me in a new way to Learn the Fingerboard.AND play more melodic cohesive solo ideas...
It is a concept I have revealed to many of my private students , and makes learning modes, intervals etc much more interesting.
This is a long and DETAILED 20 minute video, so strap in tight and enjoy the ride!
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[@darrenwilcox5043]

I've been playing bass for 40 years and I learned something today, thank you sir

[@goldenwilliams]

Dude's legit. That tone and technique is amazing!

[@rufusbass]

Thanks a ton!

[@surfrduede]

Using the harmony of a bass “standard” like Havona to teach modal and intervalic exercise ideas is very engaging. Great study! Thx Rufus, would love to see more.

[@chriscorral6365]

I think I just realized a Eureka moment in this. I love the original track, but the lines you chose as examples fit exactly like what I would imagine Jaco playing in an improv session. Gonna run this vid on repeat for a while, thanks Rufus!!

[@rufusbass]

Thank you very much!

[@larsetom1]

Visually, this video composition, the choice of colors is masterful.

[@funkerdelic911]

Yes the penny has drop going to the shed thanks Rufus..

[@philiplangshaw9835]

Brilliant as always Rufus thanks for the help!

[@rufusbass]

Any time!

[@zenodotus]

Really great insights as always Rufus, thanks so much!

[@rufusbass]

My pleasure!

[@pcarteth]

I studied with Gary Willis who had a way of explaining this same concept of seeing and hearing the fingerboard, thank you for this video!

[@rufusbass]

No problem!

[@junglesam]

Incredible lesson! Thanks Rufus!

[@rufusbass]

Glad you liked it!

[@darrylperry706]

Love this Bass, the tone and brilliance of the sound anywhere on the fretboard is amazing!! I like your statement on focused practice!!

[@rufusbass]

Thanks Darryl!

[@dominicduvalbass]

Thanks, Rufus!

[@rufusbass]

My pleasure!

[@robertmarston6493]

Finally something that makes me feel like I'm working on a useful concept. So much time is wasted on learning things that although they may have some benefits for dexterity or speed, they really don't make you think in musical terms. This does. Thanks

[@rufusbass]

Great to hear!

[@uubuuh]

The Really Important Concept 14:28 - the kernel of that, is between two chords (say Elyd and Clyd) what are the common tones - those are by identity all available in the position, and the dual of that, the uncommon tones if you will, are all found within the position or within a half step shift. Using common tones creates melodic opportunity over changes, while accessing the uncommon ones in position, with this modal approach emphasizes harmonic energy.

[@rufusbass]

I like this explanation!!!

[@timhutchinson8485]

I really appreciate the fundamentals of this lesson, even though the jazz vocabulary and technical facility is far beyond my ability (and really what my gig calls for anyway).

[@kosgrove]

This is fantastic instruction, especially the "hard love" at the end! (Although... Jaco did supposedly practice while watching TV without an amp per his biography.)

[@rufusbass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HalJikaKick]

Good video

[@rufusbass]

Thanks

[@dawnnwilliams2946]

Thank you. I appreciate your channel. One reason is because you don’t dumb everything down or make outrageous claims. I struggle a lot with escaping the boxes. I usually play the five positions looking for ways to “slip between them but staying in the same tonality. And it’s no wonder those slips don’t really show up in my playing. I’m going to try the Jaco exercise because it does a few things in my opinion. By playing Lydian I’m forced to think of the parent scale of each. (Interesting the parent scales are B and G respectively) Also I’m forced to voice lead in position. And I think makes my practice more relevant to real life situations.

[@rufusbass]

THANKS for that compliment. You are exactly right- I try not to hype stuff or do those dreadful click bait videos ( "Learn the one secret jazz lick to transform your playing" etc etc ) I think you'll find hti sexercise a great starting point. You can use it s a launch pad to work on a multitude of harmony related ideas

[@klrtbst3077]

Hello sir, I dont really comprehend the theory and I believe I lack the background information required. Could you refer me to another video so I can learn and not miss out on this video? ❤️❤️👋👋

[@rufusbass]

Good first step is to get a decent book on music theory- something that takes you through the modes/scales etc related to improvising...

[@davegardner7731]

Great inspiring stuff goin on.....is that Running in the family I spy there?

[@rufusbass]

I think so! I have all the Level 42 stuff on vinyl- part of my 80's childhood :)

[@marcelodelpaggio7469]

rufus,can you talk about the action you use? thanks man,hugs from Buenos /Aires ARG

[@rufusbass]

Kinda medium. w .045 to .105 strings.

[@zeitgeistyreport]

havona is in the title and i haven’t heard you mention jaco or havona in the whole video.

[@rufusbass]

So I guess you don't SEE the name Jaco at 7.30, and then around 7.40 AND 7.50 when I mention his name TWICE. Go back again and ACTUALLY WATCH THE WHOLE THING.

[@zeitgeistyreport]

…and?

[@rufusbass]

You need to pay attention son. Instead of trolling. Go back and watch from around 7 minutes and 30 secs. I mention Jaco TWICE and even put titles on the screen AS WELL... I guess you don't hear too good?