Oct 20 2011
Oct 20 2011
Barney Kessel – ‘Basie’s Blues’ (transcription)
There’s a great live version of Barney playing this song on ‘youtube’ i just transcribed the ‘block chord’ 12 bar solo – that Barney plays (twice) before returning to the main head of the song. Basie’s Blues – BARNEY K (BIG BAND SECT) click the link above to view and download the pdf file. ———————————————————————————- [...]
Oct 19 2011
My take on some Barney Kessel (video clips)
I did these 3 video’s some time ago – and only just got around to uploading them here on my sit CRY ME A RIVER S’WONDERFUL GONE WITH THE WIND of course – they all make more sense – when you have someone singing them ! Also – shame I didn’t go the extra mile [...]
Oct 18 2011
DRUM FEELS FOR STUDENTS
Although it’s great to use a metronome – I find playing a long with a happening drum part is much more interesting. I use these ‘feels’ all the time in my teaching, to aid the students development in scales – arpeggio’s – phrases – etc . I will add some more at a later date. [...]
Sep 29 2010
Guitar Transcriptions added
I’ve added 4 ‘Jazz Guitar’ transcriptions’ today ! Wes Montgomery (heads only) – Barney Kessel (full) you’ll find them at the ‘Guitar transcriptions page’