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Barry Harris method for learning bebop
For a number of months I've been learning the Barry Harris system for improvising bebop. I think it is a great way to learn this style. I've done a few videos so people can check it out if they are interested. The first of this series is here. Have fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X0CefNUAl0&t=372s
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Video 5 Barry Harris' dominant scale half step rules
https://youtu.be/ZP0uBEByu2Y
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Video 8 Rhythm Changes bridge (B) ideas
https://youtu.be/S7jXHJcB08c
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Very nice. I appreciate your endless efforts.
I find it interesting, that these "etudes" are universally aplicable (equally well suited for bluegrass).
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Thanks, Pete - great stuff!
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This video looks at a very cool Barry Harris idea called 4 related dominants and how you can use them. To my way of thinking, this is one of the most useful items in Barry's system and can add a big variety to your jazz improvising.
https://youtu.be/USfryjj0Y7k
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Look like I didn't add #11, so it is here, Barry's chromatic scale.
https://youtu.be/s4CJHsP87JI
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Here is #13, a common jazz device called Tritone Substitution. This one gores hand in hand with the 4 Related Dominants video.
https://youtu.be/V4c2wPv7Gaw
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Wow, this is good stuff! Thank you!
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New York Times article about Barry Harris and his workshops
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/n...-workshop.html
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Well, so much for sleeping tonight!
thanks, great stuff!
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Barry Harris for Jazz Mandolin #18 Minor Sixth Diminished Scale Practice
https://youtu.be/jm69IVig9og
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Barry Harris for mandolin #19, what to play against a half diminished (minor seven flat five) chord.
https://youtu.be/GkGRmwTv8Ew
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Videos 15-19 have been to set up this video. This explains how to play lines that fit minor II V I progressions. This progression gives a lot of newbie jazz players problems. Barry's system provides some great musical ideas that can be used to make infinite lines that fit this progression well.
https://youtu.be/_9-I_xUS1NQ
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If anyone has questions on this, feel free to ask here and I'll answer them to the best of my ability.
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Episode 21 ideas for generating lines for Autumn Leaves. Stay safe everyone!
https://youtu.be/sfODV_OHkrU
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Just discovered this thread, what a fantastic learning resource. Thanks for your work Pete!