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Rhythm Changes

Mike Edwin
IntermediateJazzExercises Song tutorial5 lessons9m

Hello! and welcome to the Rhythm Changes. This tutorial will have two ends to it. Right now we are just going to learn a 32 bar solo. The solo will be broken up into two 16 bar segments for you to work on. Then I'll introduce you to the chord progression we were soloing over. My next tutorial will be on this same subject, but we will be taking a closer look at the chords and learning about possible substitutions as well as how this affects our scale choices as improvisers. So I hope you enjoy the tune and can expand your musical vocabulary a bit at the same time. Enjoy. Mike.

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  1. 1 1:00 Lesson · 1m Rhythm Changes - Solo Hello! and welcome to the Rhythm Changes. This tutorial will have two ends to it. Right now we are just going to learn a 32 bar solo. The solo will be broken up into two 16 bar segments for you to work on... Tab
  2. 2 0:41 Lesson · 1m Rhythm Changes - Solo - pt.1 Here are the first 16 bars of this solo. Be sure to play it with a steady swing and practice it slowly to begin with. Then up your tempo as you become more comfortable with it. Also, I have not indicated any... Tab
  3. 3 0:43 Lesson · 1m Rhythm Changes - Solo - pt.2 This video includes the bridge section and the final 8 bars, slowed down. Once again, take it slow to begin with and keep it swinging. In the next video I will introduce you to the chord changes we are playing... Tab
  4. 4 2:52 Lesson · 3m Rhythm Changes - The Chords The Chords. The chord changes for this tune are possibly some of the most used changes in the history of Jazz. In the first 4 bars we have a I-Vi-ii-V progression, looping. This is commonly known as a 'turn... Tab
  5. 5 3:47 Backing track · 4m Rhythm Changes - Backing Rhythm Changes - Backing Track

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