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Rhythm Changes Strategies Part I

Randy Johnston·
5.0 (1 review)·ADVANCED·Rhythm Changes·1 lesson
$19.95
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If you are looking to improvise on “Rhythm Changes” much more easily and confidently, with greater harmonic and melodic freedom, this is the class for you! Randy teaches 2 basic versions of the Rhythm Changes A section, with explanations of the harmonies contained in them and then I give specific written examples of phrases to match those harmonies. He is able to simplify those harmonies to make it possible for the student to more easily construct his/her own more melodic solos for Rhythm Changes. Sub-topic 1: Rhythm Changes A section chord changes (2 Versions) Sub-topic 2: Specific written lines to play over the above-mentioned changes Sub-topic 3: Harmonic Reduction to simplify the changes, with examples Categories:
  • Harmony
  • Practicing
  • Rhythm Changes
  • Soloing
  • Theory
Level:
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Duration: 40 Minutes

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  • Rhythm Changes Strategies Part I - Full Class + Download2400

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Tom Clayton
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1/1/2022

"Excellent "

Thank you Randy! Can’t wait for the follow ups.

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Randy Johnston makes learning jazz guitar fun. He takes an approach to teaching jazz in it's simplest form. Each class will improve your abilities and get you ready to perform. Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists. In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.