Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 7
Rhythm Changes Bridge Harmonic Variations - In this final example of "Rhythm Changes'" Bridge Harmonic Variations Bireli ...
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Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 4
In the intro to this blues in Bb, Bireli contrasts two ideas: a dissonant augmented chord with a flat ninth, and percussive effects. As an effective...
Rhythm Changes A Section Improvisation Example 5
This A Section Improvisation has started out with Bireli bending a note slightly. This is the first time that we have seen this in this seri...
Rhythm Changes B Section Improvisation Example 7
B section of Rhythm Changes - This improvisation starts high up the neck with very impressive facility and cleanliness in execution. Techniq...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Introduction/Example 1
I Got Rhythm Bridge - Now we are moving on to "I Got Rhythm's" Bridge. The bridge can also be referred to as...
Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 3
In this blues in Bb, notice how Bireli establishes a solid groove right from the beginning by using percussive effects with both hands, as well as c...
Rhythm Changes A Section Improvisation Example 6
Yet another Rhythm Changes Improv. Bireli Lagrene just keeps the ideas coming, this time as triplets. Once again his time and feel is spot o...
Rhythm Changes B Section Improvisation Example 8
B section of Rhythm Changes - A more linear approach to playing through the bridge section but still outlining the 3rds and 7ths fantastical...
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune Improvisation Example 4
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune - Here Bireli plays the entire form of Rhythm Changes. This time, it's at a more relaxed tempo. Notice too that i...
Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 2
In the spirit of players like Wes Montgomery and Jim Mullen, Bireli dispenses with his pick altogether for this blues in Bb. See how much can be don...