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Time After Time - Jazz Ballads by Jeff Arnold -...

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Playing the changes vs. playing over the key...

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Playing jazz, from where I’m sitting, is for fun. And I have the most fun weaving spontaneous pathways through the changes. If I don’t know the changes, or get lost, key center is a fallback option...

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

Ok, thanks. Doug

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Thanks to all! This is all great advice. I'll try to work on a playing example that I can post

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

I rather meant that, how many displeasing sessions it took after just started? Or was your very first one a brilliant one already? :) Sorry for the confusion.

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Yeah it's really beautiful! :smile-new:

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The finish on this burst is well done.

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Great idea about using Rainy Day as a warm-up when working on Time After Time! Yes, I'm hoping for more participation from folks who initially expressed interest as well.

Here's That Rainy Day - Jazz Ballads by Jeff Arnold Tune #1

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Okay I still think it’s an interesting question, but yeah — rhythmrhythmrhythm

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

I think I’d need to hear the OP playing his notion of “playing the changes” and “playing the the key center” over a specific tune or two before being able to offer any tips. IME, “should I do this...

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

Here’s a fun question — can you tell the chord changes of a tune based on looking at a transcription?

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

Hey alpop, thanks for posting your recording!! It's not to bad at all. I suggest going forward that we play the previous tune once as a warm up before tackling the new tune. Rainy Day would be...

Here's That Rainy Day - Jazz Ballads by Jeff Arnold Tune #1

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center Both, but mostly the changes. Which includes substitutions.

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

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