Combining Pentatonic with Charlie Parker (Bird) Concept Improvisation Example 1
Now you will see how to combine the Pentatonic and Charlie Parker concepts together to create some great jazz...
Improvisation 10
Django Reinhardt Style Phrases Example 19 - Slow
A minor sixth arpeggio lick slowly - Here is a slower version of the A minor sixth arpeggio lick. The arpeggio descends and then ascends aga...
Django Reinhardt Style Phrases Example 8
Django Reinhardt Style Phrases Example - This great phrase played by Bireli basically spells the chord tones of an Amin6. Notice how the Major 6th (...
Django Reinhardt Style Rhythmic Example 1
Django Reinhardt Style comping Pattern In G - Bireli starts comping through a simple progression in G. Notice how he makes use of chromatic bass no...
Combining Pentatonic with Charlie Parker (Bird) Concept Improvisation Example 2
This video is another example of Mr. Coryell combining the Pentatonic and "Bird" concept. Check out the reall...
Django Reinhardt Style Phrases Example 20
G minor arpeggio lick - This lick is essentially a G minor arpeggio played ascending and descending in triplets.
Django Reinhardt Style Phrases Example 9
Dominant ascending lick - In this video Bireli demonstrates an ascending lick that could be used over a dominant chord, in this case D7. Each arpegg...
Improvisation Example
Using the A Blues Scale
Here is an example of A blues scale improvisation. See how to use the A blues scale to create your own solos. Notice that only notes from the ...
Django Reinhardt Style Phrases Example 21
G major arpeggio with neighbor notes - Essentially, this lick is a G major arpeggio embellished with upper and lower neighbor notes. As with Bireli...