No Sunday practice because I had a paid drumming gig. Monday
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Short practice today because I'm off to play drums in a big band!
20 minutes. Time to go.
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Mallets 12 harmonic minor scales 60 broken jazz chords minor ii V i rootless voicings I practiced "Arabesque," by Gurlitt Tonight I will revisit the minor ii V i patterns and practice one piece. I practiced playing the melodies and chords with the following recordings. David
This blog reports on my preparations and practice regime for this exciting milestone. Trio of Mallet Kat, guitar, jazz bass. Venue: Golf tournament. Pay: Good Stakes: Low Music: Jazz Standards. Day 1 Practice.
30 minutes. I did ear training on my walk by listening to classic rock tunes and figuring out the chord progressions, piano and drum parts. 45 minutes YouTube: https://youtu.be/ThlqLtya1jw?si=hgx6BkKoUv46_YnY I watched this video the evening before. I important background. I know the repertoire; I've been playing the tunes professionally on the piano for over 50 years. I’ve been playing the xylophone since the pandemic. So, I’m not a total beginner. David I agree with Wynton Marsalis that excellence takes commitment and dedication to the craft. And the fortitude to withstand years of loneliness in the practice room.
Composed by my student Gåetano Giordäno and played by him with Rory Slater on Bass and myself on drums.
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