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 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...
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...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 2
In this Rhythm Changes B section video you will see another example by the great Bireli Lagrene. Here he once again shows...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 3
This Rhythm Changes Bridge video has Bireli Lagrene demonstrating ideas for reharmonization. We suggest hearing it a few ...
Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 6
In this cool-sounding blues in Bb, Bireli shows what can be done just with single lines. Bireli creates interest right from the beginning through hi...
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...