All The Things You Are (Practice)

augusjazz · #1 01-17-2012, 08:47 PM

Hi all!
I share with you this practical recording I made in my house.
I know there is plenty to do better, that's why I hope that criticize the mistakes in order to improve my performance.
Of course, thank you very much.

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whatswisdom · #2 01-17-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by augusjazz

I know there is plenty to do better, that's why I hope that criticize the mistakes in order to improve my performance.

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You are quite modest. 6 very pleasant minutes, IMO. Nice relaxed approach. You got it together, man. Keep up the good work. Some nice bluesy stuff here and there and even a little outside once or twice. I said, "Wow!" I'd like to see you throw in a few more chordal passages next time, for more variety. I vote thumbs up

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JazzReggie · #3 01-17-2012, 11:44 PM

Very nice, I liked that a lot! In particular, I liked that I could tell what tune you were playing even while you were improvising. If you are looking for something to improve, I think some of your faster runs could be cleaner. Very good stuff overall though, keep it up.

ruiner54 · #4 01-18-2012, 05:49 AM

Great!...at certain points you say a lot with less and at those points you have good rhythm and swing

augusjazz · #5 01-18-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by whatswisdom

You are quite modest. 6 very pleasant minutes, IMO. Nice relaxed approach. You got it together, man. Keep up the good work. Some nice bluesy stuff here and there and even a little outside once or twice. I said, "Wow!" I'd like to see you throw in a few more chordal passages next time, for more variety. I vote thumbs up

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Thank you very much!
I agree that lack a chord melody part, I will implement.
Thanks for listening and commenting.

augusjazz · #6 01-18-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzReggie

Very nice, I liked that a lot! In particular, I liked that I could tell what tune you were playing even while you were improvising. If you are looking for something to improve, I think some of your faster runs could be cleaner. Very good stuff overall though, keep it up.

In fact, I improve the cleanliness of the sound in the fast parts.
I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for your time.

augusjazz · #7 01-18-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ruiner54

Great!...at certain points you say a lot with less and at those points you have good rhythm and swing

Thank you very much for your comment, and I'm glad he has looked good.
Greetings!

whatswisdom · #8 01-18-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by augusjazz

Thank you very much!
I agree that lack a chord melody part, I will implement.
Thanks for listening and commenting.

You're welcome! A few bars of comping once in a while provides a little contrast. Nice way to connect between arp & scale-based lines. Your playing is assured & confident.

Dad3353 · #9 01-18-2012, 07:08 PM

Good evening, Augusjazz...

Wow..! ...and you want us to criticise that..? Hardly fair..! One of the best renditions I've heard; excellent phrasing/timing, great to hear the melody come through often enough to keep our ears on track, smooth swing (great backing track helps..!). Sure, there's a bit of fluff on a couple of 'hot lick' runs, but I've seen and heard 'greats' stumble a bit too, when 'going for it', so entirely acceptable in context. Not much to chuck out, it's coherent from start to finish.
Seems to be hot there, or you're nervous (can't believe that..!)?
OK, so you want criticism; I'll give you criticism..! Smile, you're on camera..! (just gentle 'ribbing', of course, but a relaxed friendly expression is part of the performers panoply, without going into toothy grins...)
Thanks for sharing; thoroughly enjoyable. Congratulations; hope to see more...

Bill Coleman · #10 01-18-2012, 08:47 PM

I really enjoyed your clip and you're a way more capable player then I am, so I feel bad saying anything negative - but you are asking for constructive critiques and there are a few things I could hear that may help you to work on.

Timing falls out in a number of places - practice doing straight 8th notes the whole way (no gaps, stops or 16th notes) swinging you ass off all the time. Keep the down/up picking 100% consistent with the emphasis on 2 & 4. This exercise will improve your timing and swing feel no end. Then experiment with behind and ahead of the beat time feels.

Ditch the riffs. They stand out against your true improvisation and ruin your flow. Also some of the riffs are wedged into time pockets where they don't fit. This kind of breaks the continuity. Your natural improv is really very nice - lean on it more.

Work on your chromaticism - this is a personal taste thing I guess, but for me things like using the beebop scales and note targeting can add a real "dirty" edge to your playing and create tensions and resolutions that will help bring out some of those sweet bop lines you were playing.

I hope that makes sense and doesn't sound preachy - like a said you're better than me!!

augusjazz · #11 01-19-2012, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dad3353

Good evening, Augusjazz...

Wow..! ...and you want us to criticise that..? Hardly fair..! One of the best renditions I've heard; excellent phrasing/timing, great to hear the melody come through often enough to keep our ears on track, smooth swing (great backing track helps..!). Sure, there's a bit of fluff on a couple of 'hot lick' runs, but I've seen and heard 'greats' stumble a bit too, when 'going for it', so entirely acceptable in context. Not much to chuck out, it's coherent from start to finish.
Seems to be hot there, or you're nervous (can't believe that..!)?
OK, so you want criticism; I'll give you criticism..! Smile, you're on camera..! (just gentle 'ribbing', of course, but a relaxed friendly expression is part of the performers panoply, without going into toothy grins...)
Thanks for sharing; thoroughly enjoyable. Congratulations; hope to see more...

Thank you very much, your comment is flattering.
Nervous? .. No, it was very hot and the window gave me the sun on my face.
I will consider the matter of being more smiling and relaxed, it is true that this is better.
Thank you very much for listening and commenting.
Greetings!

augusjazz · #12 01-19-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Coleman

I really enjoyed your clip and you're a way more capable player then I am, so I feel bad saying anything negative - but you are asking for constructive critiques and there are a few things I could hear that may help you to work on.

Timing falls out in a number of places - practice doing straight 8th notes the whole way (no gaps, stops or 16th notes) swinging you ass off all the time. Keep the down/up picking 100% consistent with the emphasis on 2 & 4. This exercise will improve your timing and swing feel no end. Then experiment with behind and ahead of the beat time feels.

Ditch the riffs. They stand out against your true improvisation and ruin your flow. Also some of the riffs are wedged into time pockets where they don't fit. This kind of breaks the continuity. Your natural improv is really very nice - lean on it more.

Work on your chromaticism - this is a personal taste thing I guess, but for me things like using the beebop scales and note targeting can add a real "dirty" edge to your playing and create tensions and resolutions that will help bring out some of those sweet bop lines you were playing.

I hope that makes sense and doesn't sound preachy - like a said you're better than me!!

Thank you very much, your comment is very helpful.
It is true that work 2 to 4 times and it takes my swing, I'll work on it.
Try to avoid using imrpovisación riff that hinder the natural.
Thank you very much for your advice, I really very useful.

Ken Olmstead · #13 01-19-2012, 09:51 AM

Very nice! It's a great tone you have going there. Would you mind disclosing what you are playing through? Also, do you have flat wounds on the 335?

augusjazz · #14 01-19-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Olmstead

Very nice! It's a great tone you have going there. Would you mind disclosing what you are playing through? Also, do you have flat wounds on the 335?

Thank you very much for your comment.
The elements are used to improvise:
Arpeggios of the chords of the accompaniment.
C minor pentatonic, minor Pnetatónica A (when in CMAJ), chromatic passages and something I do not remember.
Indeed, the lines are flat (Daddario 0.10).

Dad3353 · #15 01-19-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Olmstead

...Would you mind disclosing what you are playing through?...

Good evening, augusjazz...

I may be wrong, but I think he meant 'What amp are you using..?', not what the chord progression is (although that's interesting in it's own right...).

augusjazz · #16 01-20-2012, 11:15 AM

Sorry, is that I use google translator.
In the recording I used a POD 2.0.

augusjazz · #17 01-20-2012, 05:18 PM

I did a second take, putting into practice some advice.
I'm sorry, I could not smile.

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tytlfamily · #18 01-20-2012, 08:01 PM

Hello, Very nice indeed....I very much like your phrasing and economy of notes! The tone is very nice also.
Cheers

augusjazz · #19 01-20-2012, 08:49 PM

Thank you very much for listening and thanks for your comment.

Ken Olmstead · #20 01-20-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by augusjazz

Thank you very much for your comment.
The elements are used to improvise:
Arpeggios of the chords of the accompaniment.
C minor pentatonic, minor Pnetatónica A (when in CMAJ), chromatic passages and something I do not remember.
Indeed, the lines are flat (Daddario 0.10).

Quote:

Originally Posted by augusjazz

Sorry, is that I use google translator.
In the recording I used a POD 2.0.

Thanks! Glad to hear it. I may string my ES-335 up with flat wound strings and sell my ES-175.