A Ionian in Triplets
Here we have A Ionian in triplets. When playing triplets, we play three notes in space of two. In this example, we're playing three eighth notes per beat. Three note gr...
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Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 7
This laid back blues in Bb uses only single lines. Typically for Bireli, he covers a huge area of the fretboard. Notice how the overall contour of t...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 4
This video of I Got Rhythm B section is full of really cool stuff! Check out Bireli's right hand in measures two through ...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 5
I Got Rhythm Bridge Variations - Here is another great example of what can be done with Rhythm Changes. Mr. Lagrene is ju...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 6
Rhythm Changes B Section Variations - This video shows Bireli using some simlar techniques and playing phrases from the p...
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 ...
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...
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...
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune Improvisation Example 5
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune - In this video, Bireli demonstrates the entire form of Rhythm Changes. This is a downtempo version. It features ...
Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 1
Bireli uses a whole host of interesting ideas in this blues in Bb. Notice how he gets a pizzicato effect with the left hand alone by pressing onto t...