![]() And I'll admit that I don't practice scales at all anymore. It is kind of like just the the spice rack and certainly have to know it. What you cannot do is think that that is studying harmony, or that is studying melodic development. ![]() You got to practice that, do it, you cannot do that. So you can't get that's like that basic baseball skill. So that indicates at some point, I'm going to need to practice steps which are scales, and leaps, which are pages. And you can only play melodies, either with steps or with leaps. Because if we go back to what we're really trying to do, we're trying to play melodies. I don't think I could play an instrument without learning scales. So Bert Ligon, what are your do's and don'ts? All right, so I'm going to start I'm saying I'm going to start easy, but it's not easy. And I want you too, as simply and concisely as possible, speak to the students, the jazz panel skills listeners, and kind of give them your do's and your don'ts with regards to this particular topic or skill. So um, so the rapid-fire session here, I'm going to throw out some musical terms, some musical skills. Okay, I'm going to, you know, now we're gonna move into what I call the rapid-fire segment, that rapid-fire segment of the jazz panel skills. Now, It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome to JazzPianoSkills, Mr. Of course, you can listen to the audio version of this episode through any of the popular podcast directories (iHeart Radio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora) OR directly on the JazzPianoSkills Podcast Website where you can also watch the video of the show as well (which I strongly recommend). Both audio and video formats are available for this podcast episode. My interview with Bert is a two-part series - you’ll enjoy part two today (part one was published last week). Bert’s accolades go on and on - you can learn more about Bert and all of his tremendous educational resources through his website ![]() Bert is an accomplished pianist and guitarist - he also has a deep love for baseball - he plays a little 3rd base and pitches which we spend a little time discussing as well. He composed extensively in the Radio/TV/film industry receiving many awards including national PBS awards and an EMMY nomination. Additionally, he has published several original compositions and arrangements for big bands, jazz orchestras, and steel drum ensembles. 1 & 2, Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony, and Comprehensive Technique for the Jazz Musician. Bert has published four books: Jazz Theory Resources Vol. He received his Bachelor of Music and his Master of Music in jazz piano performance and arranging from the University of North Texas. Bert has served as the director of jazz studies at the University of South Carolina for the past 30+ years. Today, you are in for a real treat! I am joined by jazz pianist/guitarist/composer/arranger/educator Bert Ligon. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |