The Fog Is Lifting
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August 9, 2010
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Tags: Ear Training, Improvising, Ron Eschete, Songs · Posted in: Music
Back To Basics, Only Different
My first lesson (again) with Ron Eschete was today. It was a real treat and I had a good time. I felt like I learned more about playing in the hour I spent with him than I have in decades!
July 25, 2010
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Tags: Ear Training, GIT, JBGI, Jimmy Bruno, MI, Operating Principles, Ron Eschete, Songs, Tune Analysis · Posted in: Music
Chord Substitutions – Part 1
In case you’re wondering, I am not going “soft” and getting away from talking about Ear Training and Improvisation. Not even close! As it turns out, this is an area where we want to spend a little time, as there’s an interesting intersect point from these topics with Chord Substitutions.
November 28, 2009
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Tags: Blues, Chord Progressions, Chord Substitution, Ear Training, Improvising, Jamey Aebersold, Jazz Blues, Joe Pass · Posted in: Music
“Sing, Sing A Song…”
Remember that song? Oh, you don’t… sorry. Well, anyway, this post isn’t about singing (per se). More about improvisational skills and ear training. Seem to be my two favorite topics these days, eh?
November 24, 2009
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Tags: Ear Training, Improvising, Listening, Senses, Sensory Development · Posted in: Music
Fun With Chromatics!
Well, I find myself again apologizing. I have a real good excuse this time — I’ve been in Hawaii on vacation. Yes, it’s a tough job, but I find that I’m qualified to do it. Had a great time, now I’m getting my head back in the game of playing, working, etc. We’ve been talking [...]
November 11, 2009
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Tags: Chromatic Scale, Chromatics, Ear Training, Guitar Practice, Improvising, Musicianship, Practice Strategy, Practicing, Scales, Technique, Victor Wooten · Posted in: Music
More on Ear Training – Thoughts on Relative Pitch for the iPhone
All, OK. I’ve now had a chance to play with the iPhone application “Relative Pitch”. I cannot say that I’ve gone through the entire app, but I’ve gone through most of it and done enough work to give an informed, unbiased report back to you.
October 24, 2009
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Tags: Ear Training, EasyEarTraining, iPhone, Music Software, Relative Pitch, Senses, Sensory Development · Posted in: Music, Technology
On Ear Training…
Hi Gang, Sorry to be away for so long, but it’s been a busy time for me. More on that to follow. A few weeks ago, the cell phone I’ve had since 2004 started to just fall apart on me (Nokia 6820). Was a great phone and I hated the thought of giving it up. [...]
October 14, 2009
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Tags: Ear Training, Improvising, iPhone, Music Software, Senses, Sensory Development, Victor Wooten · Posted in: Music
Using Your Senses Makes Sense
As I’ve been returning to guitar and taking on studying jazz, I’ve found that I’m bringing together a number of different elements to help enhance my capabilities. For example, in my efforts to (re-)learn the fretboard, I’m approaching this from several directions: Sight reading Ear training Chord construction
September 2, 2009
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Tags: Ear Training, Memorization, Music Education, Music Software, Musicianship, Senses, Sensory Development, Sight Reading · Posted in: Music