Visit my website at www.lot2learn.com for midi files, backing tracks and solo transcriptions. I am so impressed by the outstanding playing of fellow pianist Doug McKenzie (Jazz2511) and his fantastic annotations explaining what he is doing that I thought I'd give it a try. Wow! I have a new respect for you Doug! It's a lot of work to try to put into words what is going on in the music. Well anyway, here is my effort using the classic Miles tune Solar. I know all the parts that aren't annotated are the ones you really want to know about - but at least here is a start.
Solar - Miles Davis
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@PolyMathey Nice observation, thanks for the comment.
The essence of jazz is exploration and self discovery. When it becomes too formulated it starts sounding derivative. Excellent derivation however!
@danieljones013 Try outlining an F minor 7 chord in unison ascending then descending on a G minor 7 chord in unison.
3:47 which note are you playing in the right hand its one meldy note and in the left hand is that the same note or a different note? Also, is this the technique they use in bossa novas when they play the one note per hand thingy your doing here? Please help?
2:40 “Db maj scale playing FUCKING fast” ahahah great!
I just studied this song and learned the horace silver solo, I’ve listened to bill evans version than I saw yours.. and it’s definetly amazing!
@gn2568 I appreciate your comment.
great sound… learned a lot. Thank you..!! You’re such a great player!!!
So There you have some music theory!
Oh I see… I asked because I was taught the first chord was the CMaj/Min …are you on FB ? My email is guymann1@me.com
@GMD825 The notes I am using are from the C Dorian modal scale which I use to improvise for the first 2 bars.
Got a question for you, in the LH voicing Eb A D, you then said to go to F Bb Eb. Is it not more correct to play diatonically and play F B natural Eb because of the C maj/min chord? Or does it not matter and just builds tension ? Thanks…
@GMD825 Thank you for your comment.
Wow! Thanks so much for this! I’m happy I discovered it! You’re a great player and glad to gave this to study! Thank you…! Guy
@Lot2learn Bud, Blues scale sounds great . Playing this Tune on Tenor Saxophone key of D. Thinking would I be playing a G Blues Scale a 4th away ??
Best always
Robert H MCGowan
@RMcGO28716 Thanks for your comment – it is appreciated.
Beautiful sound , wonderful improv.
Serious chops . Has to live in NYC
Best
Robert H McGowan…
I do not understand 2 on 3 rhythm. Is there any explanation and examples for the beginner. Please send me some website :)
@alowderm Yes. ;-)
Sounds great. Listen to a lot of Bill Evans and McCoy Tyner?
@Sveccha93 Thanks!
Every time I watch this I learn something new…you are a godsend.
I appreciate your comment.
Good lord …. you killed it
OK , in that case, hoo da foo are u. and you live where? i might have work 4 u..