February 01, 2010
February 2010 Issue #9 :
3 NEW Exciting Videos
+ How to Become A Better Musician
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Table of Content
1- On Becoming a Better Player (exclusive article)
2- Three New Jazz Guitar Videos
3- Three Questions Answered (!)
4- Now on Facebook and Twitter!
-1- Exclusive Article :
Thoughts on becoming a
better musician and human being.
better musician and human being.
Let's forget about chords, scales, jazz and songs for a moment and reflect upon this :
Music is all about perception: A single-note or a simple rhythm can be perceived as many different things. So, a shift in your perception can change your playing drastically, right?
Technically speaking, you could rationalize everything you hear and attach numerous significations to the sounds (x chord, x note, x rhythm, etc.) That's very useful in schools and various learning situations.
Becoming a "better person" will impact your perception of the world in general, that's for sure. That includes music/aural perception. Thus, adopting newer, better ways of life *will* make you into a better jazzman.
Go on and create meaningful relationships, manage your moods and mindset, get rid of addictions, sleep and eat well, exercise (etc.) and your music will greatly improve.
Practice well,
Marc-A Seguin
[On a personal note : I've been changing my lifestyle(s) for a while now. My music/playing/composing is now greatly enhanced by my nutrition, scheduling, exercising and improved mindset.
For those who wish to grow as a person, I suggest this website : StevePavlina.com . I've been reading Steve for at least 5 years! He has great things to say (and suggest) about a lot of different matters.]
-2- Three NEW Videos to Watch
As a follow-up to my other "bebop scales" video here are the modes of C major played with a bebop passing note.It will really open up new rhythmic possibilities and fingering... (watch video)
How to play the best chord melody ?You don't have to pluck a chord each time you hit a melody note!
Be creative. Use phrasing, articulation, counterpoint, etc... (watch video)
How to improve at jazz guitar ? (and practice jazz improvisation in general)*Don't let yourself be discouraged!* Spend time with your instrument, plan your practice and think long-term... (watch video)
I hope you enjoy the videos as much as I do creating them!
If you have any special jazz guitar video requests contact me here.
3- More Jazz Guitar Questions Answered (with comments)
From the ever growing section : Your Jazz Guitar Questions part of JazzGuitarLessons.net.
More and more visitors are asking interesting questions. I do my best to provide insightful answers. For February, I wrote articles by answering to this :
- How to get THE jazz sound : Setting guitar and amp to settings that will make you sound and taste jazz-like.
- Position Shifting : how to connect scales shapes and pattern in improvisation. The best way to logically connect your favorite fingerings.
- Putting it All Together : a touching story by Steven from Taiwan. Overcome your physical discomfort to play beautiful music.
Note :
As you may know, I created this new page where everyone can ask questions. I answer them thoroughly and everyone can later read them and post comments (and/or add different answers).
Many visitors asked good questions so far. I encourage you to read them, post comments (and ask your very own questions, of course!).
Posting a question or comment and rating only takes a minute; it's a simple form, no strings attached. Click Here!
4- Now on Facebook and Twitter
Yes, I'm finally catching up to the "technological wave"...
Facebook and Twitter are now allies; let's connect all the jazz guitarists on earth!!!
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See you next month.
Marc-A Seguin