Term 2 Week 4

Major focus this month: Rhythm and Timing. 


Bossa Nova Comping:

--> before playing this, in fact every piece, develop the habit of counting in. This will set the tempo and set me up for a strong groove.

- record myself doing this to see if i can hear the tempo stay steady or if i tend to speed up/slow down!



It Could Happen To You Chet Solo: 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSkHz5trdhc


-> using this piece to develop a focus timing and fingering and an intro to scat singing.

-    play along with the recording when timing and fingering is down.


--> Settings - Play Back Speed - 0.75

-    sing along with Chet too without playing! This is a great solo to get in my head and this will ultimately help my rhythm.


Blue Bossa:


Focussing on the beat 1 of the melody - RH only

--> play along with Ireal!

--> turn drums up in preference to the click. This helps lock in the groove.


Next time: 


- Try thinking or singing the melody while doing the bossa comping through Blue Bossa.

- try tapping/clapping 4/4 time while singing the melody


- This weeks challenge:

Record:

- Bossa Comping - a chorus or two of Blue Bossa (RH chords, LH bass note)

- RH melody (separately)

--> Try to line them up to see if you're nailing the timing!



2 5 1 including maj 9's!


Practice all 12 keys.


So Tender - Keith Jarrett

--> start analysing and learning this one.

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