Jazz Improvisation Made Easy #1: Take the A Train With One Magic Shape For All Chords

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Today, I have something super cool for you -
It's one magic shape that you can use to improvise over any chord and over any jazz standard.
In fact, you can create beautiful and advanced improvised solos over any chord progression using this shape alone.
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Watch how I do it here over Take the A Train by Billy Strayhorn, an easy jazz standard that will make the use of this magical shape easy and fun for you.
This is just another piece of the great ideas I learned from jazz/gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
Django is a genius. The NUMBER ONE reason I love to learn from his playing is that every single idea he plays is so powerful that you can use it alone to create astonishing improvised solos.
Enjoy!
Yaakov
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@displaychicken 3 года назад

To my mind, Yaakov hits the sweet spot with music education. Some teachers make jazz too academic with material that’s difficult to implement. Some teachers make jazz very approachable but lacking in theory. (You’ll know what works but not why it works) Yaakov gives you usable things and you’ll know why they work. I especially like that you show the note-interval-relationships on your diagrams. I personally struggled with theory until I got a fretboard interval map and really started looking closely at it.

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

You got it! Combining understanding and performance is key! Making things simple is important too. Django did it all the time!

@donnaradin 3 года назад

Really cool! Yaakov taught this to me and another student at a live lesson recently and we jammed with it!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

That was fun and showed you guys how it really works!

@37BopCity Месяц назад

This is an extremely good lesson for beginning/intermediate guitar players wanting to understand improvising. These simple shapes actually open the door to a lot more complex possibilities than they initially display. You also have the octaves below and above all these notes. It's a great introduction to learning the notes within the chords like "b3" and "b7" instead of just using visual dot patterns. Then by adding extensions, rhythm, enclosures, chromatics, etc and learning the chord changes in songs in different keys, this is truly a great system.

@GypsyAndJazz Месяц назад

Totally! There's a whole world of music in this magic shape!

@RockPopMandolin 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant lesson. I'm gonna do that on mandolin. Thanks!

@GypsyAndJazz 11 месяцев назад

Cool!

@AlexBunardzic 3 года назад

Beautiful lesson. I like your approach of embracing the constraints and then juggling the pattern and rearranging the sequence to achieve fresh phrases. Thank you!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

My pleasure! Just what Django did to make his playing fresh all the time.

@richardgallo9439 10 месяцев назад

I went to veterinary school with an Israeli friend who had the same teaching skill...making the compiex simple. Wow! What a great lesson. Thank you Yaakov!!

@GypsyAndJazz 10 месяцев назад

You're kindly welcome! Making the complex simple is always a good idea.

@kowboys1180 3 года назад

Logically I know all of this from music theory... but the way Yaakov teaches it makes it so intuitive and easy to understand, and apply. Thank you!!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

So glad to be of help. I really try to make things easier for all of you!

@thecoyote2549 3 года назад

You are a wonderful teacher ! Very helpfull

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Thank you!

@ajw63 3 года назад

Magic indeed - such a simple concept but such wonderful playing - I will have fun trying this out - thanks and keep them coming!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Yay, Adrian! Having fun is the whole idea! And they'll keep on coming!

@davidedelstein6526 3 года назад

Brilliant simplicty--captures the Django sound in one shape!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

You got it, David. Now you can get that Django sound!

@avocadoflowmix7171 7 месяцев назад

Nice lesson, good sounded technique, thanks a lot.

@GypsyAndJazz 7 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it! Have you seen my new Jazz and Gypsy Jazz Mastery Course? You can get it now for free! Click here: www.gypsyandjazz.com/gj-guitar-mastery-sign-up?

@kaimahi3003 2 года назад

mate you make soloing so ezy love it

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Ease is the key!

@michaelcorcoran3942 Год назад

I would advise anyone that is getting a little lost in the middle see this video through it gets much clearer, and some really cool tips. If I'm not wrong he is using the the 6th triad (natural minor) and the 2nd triad (2nd mode) and then just adding in a few notes to make it sound relate to the chords that are played over. He does that with just these few notes. Which will really free your brain up for making things in the moment. I think I'm getting it and it's very nice indeed. Still need to understand what notes we are adding (if in the scale or not)

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

Have fun exploring. The magic works even for those who don't fully understand the theory. Do pay attention to the sound and what sounds good.

@Mrbriankeeler 3 года назад

Wow! Great! Thanks so much for sharing this !

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

My pleasure, Brian! See you!

@tedrenard472 Год назад

Beautiful explanation and demonstration. Also, your method allows you to bring new life to the tune.

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

Glad you think so! I hope this helps you make beautiful music.

@WayneRobsonArtist 6 месяцев назад

I came across this video totally by accident, and I have to say this is such a fun and easy way to play Take the A Train! My mind immediately thought that by adding some diminished runs it could be expanded even further.

@GypsyAndJazz 6 месяцев назад

Right on, Wayne! Have you seen my new Jazz and Gypsy Jazz Mastery Course? You can get it now for free! Click here: www.gypsyandjazz.com/gj-guitar-mastery-sign-up?

@cherifbenyahia5425 2 года назад

Yes we did Enjoy this nice Gypsy Jazz moment. Nice person you are too. Thank You. Cherifblues.

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

You are so welcome

@BernardGlorian 3 года назад

great as usual !! thanks Yaakov

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Thanks, Bernard! More to come soon!

@mattmugridge8839 Год назад

Awesome lesson! Thanks so much for this

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

My pleasure!

@tonylo9300 2 года назад

Awesome!!!

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Thanks, Tony!

@jamescasciato8536 3 года назад

Love this concept! Thanks for sharing--this, as well as all your other lessons.

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, James! Keep on learning and growing!

@timmatuszewski5735 Год назад

Excellent lesson! Thanks.

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@jwp2460 3 года назад

This is awesome Yaakov!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Glad you like it! Use it well!

@lordvomitus9985 2 года назад

thank you very much for your many lessions, i'm relatively new to jazz. your videos are the first that really conveyed something to me. With your tips you can really concentrate on improvising without getting lost in theory.

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Yes! You definitely got the idea!

@poisonapple1991 3 года назад

So much insight. Thank you!!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

I never stop learning from Django! Keep your eye out for more on this theme!

@owencooper1360 2 года назад

This is so good! Thank you

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Glad you like it, Owen!

@griffgriffiths9982 9 месяцев назад

Great! Thanks. Very useful.

@GypsyAndJazz 8 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it!

@tommyboulet7072 3 года назад

Fantastic technique ! Thanks Yaakov ! Such an amazing teacher !

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Thanks Tommy! Play with this idea and let me know how it goes!

@Meenjedatnou Год назад

Excellent, many thanks!

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

Use it well!

@plutogamstrumframe 2 года назад

Thanks for your reply , you make what seemed so difficult , easier to understand ,thanks

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Glad to hear that!

@VitoGaarin 3 года назад

Magnificent 👌

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Thanks, Vito! Have fun with it!

@corneliousism 3 года назад

This is great. Exactly how I have been teaching my self to play. By taking basic patterns and moving them around and adding, leading,passing or bending up to. This lesson has the perfect amount in information for me. More patterns please 😁

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Good for you! Keep experimenting! You can even post your videos in my Facebook group! Guess, what? Your wish is my command! More to come your way really soon!

@staglee234 3 года назад

Thanks for this!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Sure thing!

@davidkelly1220 Год назад

Outstanding, so accessible thanks for 📫

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@philippetuquetparis1403 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Yaakov. Very clear and useful as usual !

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Thanks, Philippe! Just what I'm aiming for!

@fatimasaad7296 2 года назад

THANK YOU!

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@jayspicer2259 2 года назад

Nice. A year's worth of knowledge in one 14 minute video. My mind is blown!

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Jay! Try it on other songs too and let me know how it goes.

@colink4823 2 года назад

Great video, everything made totally understandable

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Great to hear! You can get so much use out of this!

@Bowwylad 2 года назад

this lesson has blown my mind, thank so much your a great teacher dude. Another piece of the grand puzzle.

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you! And there's no end to the number of pieces!

@rgonzalez5804 3 года назад

such a nice lesson, thank you!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

You're very welcome! It is a pretty cool idea, isn't it?

@bonginkosibuthelezi5698 Год назад

😳 Wow it’s a brilliant technique! 🙏🏽

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

Thank you! You can get so much out of that one shape!

@fekinel 3 года назад

Excellent m8..nice and easy to understand..thank you.. :)

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

You're welcome! That's what I'm aiming for.

@shimkz57 Год назад

Great lesson

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

Thanks!

@nicolasbai3337 3 года назад

Simplemente genial! Gracias maestro Yaakov por tus lecciones, un gran abrazo! : )

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Yeah, this is so much fun to use! Glad you follow my lessons!, Nicolas! All the best!

@awaywithpaul3423 2 месяца назад

Great lesson! Thanks 🙏

@GypsyAndJazz Месяц назад

My pleasure. Keep learning!

@belascialoja4812 3 года назад

Very good lesson! That's a beautiful guitar, too!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Thanks! I love this lesson and my Polak guitar!

@plutogamstrumframe 2 года назад

Thanks so much

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

You're welcome, Stuart! I see you're going through this series. Good for you!

@Run69records 2 года назад

You are clear like the sun bro'... Explaining simply, direct and easy to understand... Thumb up for you and.. Yes man, I enjoyed your channel

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you! I aim to give clear practical explanations!

@m-gluk 3 года назад

Thank you! 👍

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Enjoy it, Yuri!

@akskerpen 2 года назад

Thank you very much for this lesson, very inspiring. Many greetings from, Holger

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

You're very welcome, Holger! Be inspired to play and implement this!

@osifochristopher8066 3 месяца назад

Excellence idea. Improvisation here I come

@GypsyAndJazz 2 месяца назад

Yes! Do it!

@franciscomanuelsanchezinig6648 3 года назад

Great Yaakov, thanx you

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@proximact695 2 года назад

Wow

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

My thoughts exactly!

@buckjofiden4804 2 года назад

What a great lesson !! I’ve been playing since 77 and gems like this were few and far between. Thanks so much !! 🍻Cheers to you !! Liked and subscribed.

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

My pleasure! Enjoy the lessons. Spend a lot of time experimenting with this idea. There's so much you can do with it!

@waynevandenberg 3 года назад

This is a nice simple foundation and really sounds great with the ornaments and aromatics are added. Thanks so much!

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Absolutely, Wayne, and you're really making great progress in my coaching program! Keep up the good work!

@nickcaldwell9528 3 года назад

Brilliant Yaakov

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Thanks, Nick! Play with this Magical idea!

@joseArgentina 5 месяцев назад

excelent

@GypsyAndJazz 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, Jose! Have you seen my new Jazz and Gypsy Jazz Mastery Course? You can get it now for free! Click here: www.gypsyandjazz.com/gj-guitar-mastery-sign-up?

@louisyao3406 2 года назад

Love the tone, can you please share the set up, thx.

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Maybe you mean the pedal effect?

@kronokiler 2 года назад

Tengo que decirlo, acabo de darme cuenta que éste método es más intuitivo y genial que el que uno toca en jazz normal, como amo el gypsy jazz

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Glad you like it! This works with any improvisation style!

@postpanafrikhause1587 4 месяца назад

❤

@GypsyAndJazz 4 месяца назад

Thanks! Enjoy the magic!

@Boldstrummer 2 года назад

11:53 Solo on A Train

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

Yes

@nicolopaganini1608 Год назад

You got the lineage.. Maestro.. I'm moving the dot from 9 to 10 fret... Lol Since 2 different chords have the same notes... I wonder if it was done to avoid copyright infringement... ???

@GypsyAndJazz Год назад

If it helps!

@cugoman 2 года назад

what is the ending chord that was played at 13:28?

@GypsyAndJazz 2 года назад

C six and nine, a good ending for a song in the key of C, ending the chromatic phrase that's Django's most typical ending.

@juandehoyos5938 3 года назад

do you have a pdf that i can print out? i got CONFUSED! WHICH IS THE MAGIC SHAPE AND WHEN YOU ADD THE OTHER NOTES, THIS NEEDS TO BE A LITTLE CLEARER. PLEASE ADVISE. I HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW TO USE IT BUT NOT SURE!!! THANK YOU! JJ DEHOYOS

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

I will create a written version on my blog. I will update by email when I get to done

@guabble 3 года назад

@@GypsyAndJazz i cant get my head round all the jazz books. your approach @gypsyandjazz.com is a breath of fresh air and makes it more straightforward and makes this so much more approachable, תודה רבה

@kowboys1180 3 года назад

By the way, and I got thrown by this - Yaakov’s guitar has a fret marker at the 10th fret, not the 9th. So the Dm6 notation at 4:30 will look off with his guitar - but it’s not.

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Pretty standard for Gypsy guitars, but one student actually had Polak move the fret marker because he was used to the marker on the 9th fret.

@KaninTuzi 3 года назад

@@GypsyAndJazz Have you got any idea why gypsy guitars do this? Very mysterious to me. Is it perhaps because so many songs in Dm? 😅

@cburgess2805 Год назад

@@KaninTuzi Because the 10th fret is all natural notes, no sharps/flats. Markings on 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th show the frets with the most natural notes.

@KaninTuzi Год назад

@@cburgess2805 Oh, thanks. Now it seems more of a mystery that the 9th fret is dotted on most guitars

@cburgess2805 Год назад

@@KaninTuzi Yeah I think 9th is for aesthetic symmetry.

@markmcmyn8967 3 года назад

Is this how substitution works? I heard that if there are 3 common tones(the bar makes it easy to see) they can belong to 3 families.In this case, A minor,D7,C6. Always a little puzzling : if it is the same notes but just labeled differently the only thing thats changing the sound are the roots eg.A,C,D.Here the shape is tied directly to the changeing chord.In substitution it is say,playing D7 sounds over an A minor chord. How does substitution lead one into new sounds if it is the same shape,but just calling it something different? At any rate you are making a common shape work in real music.

@ashokthirumurthi1958 3 года назад

interesting question, you got me thinking! I was thinking about these patterns as inversions rather than substitutions. Also I noticed that the pattern for D7 doesn't include the root. That got me thinking that this improvisation is meant to work with other instruments playing the chord or at least the root. Given that context, the same notes are interpreted differently, or more specifically as inversions.

@wherewoodbinetwines 3 года назад

Great lick lesson Yaakov, thanks. While I am not a music theory expert, or a music teacher, this concept is not that hard to understand if we realize that these 3 chords share 3-4 notes of the 7 note scale. The only exception is that C6 has an F nat. and the other two chords have an F#, and that's what Yaakov's two forms are "fixing". Ingenious.

@GypsyAndJazz 3 года назад

Hi guys. Don't over complicate this... The magic is to see it and play it over any song and any chord, fast. But in short- Am is a substitute for C (you get the 6th sound) Am is also substitute for D7 (you get the 7/9 sound) Hope that helps. Make it simple. Theory is important. But only to understand what you play. I think that that explains what I show here