🤨The Ultimate Practice Exercise: A Barry Harris Routine
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- Studying Barry Harris routines is one of my favorite things to do. So I have taken one of his practice exercises and made it my own. This isn't just a standard tutorial; you're getting a modern and versatile practice routine that will transform your playing.
In this detailed video, we begin by breaking down the original Barry Harris routine, guiding you step-by-step through the process as we navigate through four different keys. Discover the beauty of the interplay between tension and release, uncovering the hidden depths of each chord's function.
Our guide continues as we reveal our personal modifications to the routine, including how to utilize dominant chords in various creative ways, explore different harmonic choices, and understand melodic movement in both hands. We dive into the specifics of this transformative exercise, explaining each block and the intricate melodies associated with them.
As we progress, we explore how this updated Barry Harris routine can be applied to other songs, using 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' as our example. We reveal how understanding each section as blocks allows for a unique and innovative approach to familiar songs.
If you've ever wondered how to take your practice routine to the next level, or how to blend the lines between different genres, this video is a must-watch. Perfect for both ear and theory players, this reimagined Barry Harris routine is set to inspire and enhance your musical journey. Tune in, play along, and discover your next favorite practice routine!
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Barry Harris Exercise Explained
7:04 Barry Harris Revised Exercise
10:36 Somewhere over Rainbow
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I remember this so well in class with Barry standing over my shoulder play play play!!!lol
Dude I forgot you were his protégé!! Ohh That’s why you be killing lol
You'll never believe what he did to a lobster that refused to play more than four notes at once. 🍗🍗
I have been watching you for a while. Your work is truly excellent. I am an old Jazz guy. I always have loved the way Gospel keyboardist would squeeze all the good flavors out of their chords. I also loved that distinct genre sound. You can't sit through a Gospel worship service without having your soul stirred. Thank you for your video on my hero Chick Corea. Thank you for your craftsmanship and your generosity.
Barry Harris always seemed like a guy you might run into at Walmart. Nothing special humble guy... but when you look at his work, it is like he totally reimagined Western harmony. Thank you, brother. Excellent and useful work.
Theme do much for the insight and commentary! Appreciated!
This is the simplest and clearest way I've seen the 'Torture Test' explained. Thank you so much Sean, you're an amazing teacher!
Thanks Derrick!
This is absolutely the most powerful video I've seen on expanding the understanding the piano.
Bravo!!
Thanks so much for the support!
I love what you did with it. Converting it to a Gospel feel. That was one of my greatest challenges. When I took lessons with Barry how do I apply to Gospel.
Doc!! Much appreciated man!
I’ve followed your channel too and it’s pure gold!!!
I remember as a kid when my father had his advanced students come I would hear this style of teaching in the 80s!!! Bu t I like your version!!! I need to sit with that!!!
Appreciate it man!
Sean, you never cease to AMAZE me. I really hope someone in any of those established Jazz Faculties throughout America hires you for a few MASTER CLASSES. There's no one else breaking it down like you. God Bless from Japan.
Doc!! Much appreciated man!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Barry's concepts.
Yeah man! Thanks so much for the support!
Your take on this exercise sounds like Take 6 movements to me! I love this!!!
yeah man, thanks for watching
Can you please do more breakdown videos of the Jazz academy videos! This aside from robotically playing the 6th diminished scale over and over in different directions is the first time i truly understood and implented movement into my playing! Thank you so much i may not be the mastermind Barry Harris himself but i want to sound really close to that style and you are an amazing teacher 🙌🏾🙏🏾
This freestyle or this mesh of a bunch of songs sound like a song on its own and it's crazy good! Wow.
Barry describes how in the '30s and '40s the NY kids knew this stuff (role of diminished chord) from 'old-time' hymns and rags, and then adapted it to the 'pop' tunes of the day mostly penned by European immigrants with classical music backgrounds, who also 'knew' it ... bringing us the jazz standard american songbook with its mix of afro-rhythms/dominant sounds and european harmonic forms... hip lesson to add your own neo-gospel vibe, thanks ! subscribed !
I'm seeing it in 1890s ragtime Parlour Guitar Victory rag...and I see it in Bach's Etude 846 in C
That was so well said. This might be my favorite comment of all time. 😝 lol
Even though this is very basic material that most serious and professional musicians have already uncovered we need good teachers like this guy who can help the beginners and the self-taught players understand what they need to do to improve their musicality. This guy is very good
Appreciate it!
This is basic?! Pray, what comes next? Would love to hear…thanks…
This is the exercise I’ve been waiting for my whole life.. thank you. Blessings
Thanks so much for the support!!
"Excellent Brutha!" THX!!
Appreciate it man!
I couldn’t put my finger on what this reminded me of and then I realized this exercise is one of the songs in Zelda. I had to look it up but it’s called the fairy fountain theme. It’s just in the key of F and a major 4 instead of a minor 4
You sir…you really have an ear!!!!💪🏾🔥
such brilliant videos! i would love a whole piano book of your insights and explanations.
Wow, thank you!
I think this is what I was lacking to make more movements in my playing. Because, I learned this about Barry Harris, but I needed much understanding on how to use it. You are helping us with your amazing ear and teaching skills. Thank you.
I like your take on this Barry Harris exercise. Could you please elaborate a little more on your additions?
You make everything ridiculously easy to understand. I remember watching the original version years back and I was wishing could grasp the concept. Thank you sir!!
Doc!! Much appreciated man!
What a blessing incorporating this into my practice - not today but tuhday lol
Get it doc!
i saw barry harris video's when i just started playing the keys and as a beginner i went way over my head with all of this. thank you for giving me the chance to revisit the legend's teachings!! 🙏💫
Yeah let me know how it goes!
Great vid man! Moving that melody to the left hand is so nice. First thing I thought of hearing this was Todd Galberth Lord you are good. Has that lick at one point in the arrangement
Yup!!
Sean Sean !!! Thanks for sharing your experience with the world…. This video has explained and exposed secrets that open up unlimited possibilities in musicality!!!! RESPECT TO YOU SIR
Your expansion of Barry Harris's exercise is just beautiful. The exercise was beautiful to begin with, but now it's just beauty on beauty...
Glad it was helpful!
For Barry Harris, it's the diminished chord (Ddim) that connects those four keys, not the minor chord. These four keys are "family" because they share the same diminished chord. This chord has a dominant function in each key so C and Eb aren't connected by Fm, they are connected by Ddim, a.k.a. Fdim, which functions as G7b9 in C and Bb7b9 in Eb. Your approach isn't "wrong"; it sounds great. It's just not what Barry taught.
hey thanks for writing. You're correct that I am not explaining Barry's approach here, but rather how his exercise has helped me. For me, the diminished chord is used to help with the order of what notes to practice in, but I am not seeing them as "connecting" chords. They just tell me what key to play next. I am using "connected" in the case of the Fmin, is because it happens to be in both keys (4 of C and 2 of Eb) so it helps me to see it as a sort of pivot chord for weaving in between those keys for gospel musicians (my channel is more gospel, a jazz approach could be entirely different)... Appreciate your comment!!
@@SeanWilsonPiano also I know you didn't want to explain it this way so as not to confuse the self-taught and beginners out there who you are trying to help but what's more important is the sound that you are hearing and not necessarily the name or the label that we put on it. It's someone called something an f-minor and someone else calls it a. D dim you're really splitting hairs. The teachers explanation of why he's calling it and f-minor makes complete sense because now you're talkin about functionality. Why confuse the beginning student with the diminished concept when it's easier for the beginner to understand that f-minor is now the two chord of the new key Eb major. A seasoned player can readily interchange d diminished and f-minor but not so much the beginning student or the self-taught player who has not analyze something like this yet
@@ber334 appreciate the comment, "splitting hairs lol"--- Since my target audience is mostly gospel musicians, most who already play well, but new to theory, they don't understand a lot of these "nuances..." or why they matter to the song, so my videos are actually speaking to them... however, I do depend on the jazz guys to provide context where appropriate but don't want to get into the "weeds" with it, if you know what I mean
@@SeanWilsonPiano exactly that's what I was trying to say !!!!
That's why it's called music "theory" - cause people argue over it
I like the simple explanation of theory. I need a lot more work here.
Class in session doc!
Sean you are so ethereal my friend I wish I could meet you God bless your one of a million points of light for Christ
Doc!! Much appreciated man!
an ancient proverb says that we die twice. once is the physical death second is the last time your name is ever mentioned. thank you young brother for keeping Dr Harris alive...
14:52 Your application of this exercise here was really helpful Sean - thanks 😊…
Thanks for watching!
Great fairy fountain!
Wow! Sean you are very much appreciated bro! I love learning stuff like this. You are a phenomenal musician and an excellent teacher! 👏🏽
Appreciate it man!!
Super Dope!
i'm trying this on guitar tonight!
seems very beneficial
Beautiful beautiful sounds 🤟
Thanks for another well explained lesson Sean.. i really appreciate you.🙏🏾
Thanks so much for the support!!
Sheeesh... I'm definitely jumping on this. Thanks a lot, Sean!
Appreciate it man!! Thanks for watching!
What a great video. Great stuff as usual
Appreciate it man!
This is a real rich sound. Thank you so much. I will really have to practice and practice until I understand it well
Wow, thank you bro!
You're a Great teacher Sean Thank you
Appreciate it man!!
Great job brother, you're blessed with the gift of teaching. Praise The Lord for you.
Genius, since the sequence repeats after that, you have 3 of these sequences , [diminished chords] , 3 family to go trough. And you can get mastery of this sound, these tentions!
Awesome Sean🤗. Thanks so much for this breakdown and not only that but also how to apply it. The application of it is always where the difficulty lies.
You have indeed simplified everything🔥
yeah man, thanks for watching
I've been shedding this for 6 hours straight. it's really tricky to figure out on the fly!
Wow man, 6 hours?! You gotta break it up!
Great video, great pace - I watched the whole thing. Cheers
yeah man, thanks for watching
this is great
Yes @SEAN YOU ARE A GOOD TEATCHER
Thanks man!!
Great thanks ❤
yeah man, thanks for watching
you're a beast sean!
Appreciate you man! Thanks for watching!
This is amazing
Doc!! Much appreciated man!
You're good man, I hope I grasp this music theory understanding soon.
Doc!! Much appreciated man!
awesome vid
Ooh waaaw i love that move !
Appreciate it man!!
wow this video is excellent!
Glad you enjoyed it
This was so eloquent I have to learn it. It'll change everything for me
Thanks so much for the support!!
Sean! You the man bro! Such a beautiful exercise. Melody on the bottom is 🔥Lowkey reminds me of the melody from Andrae Crouch's song "The Promise". Keep up the great work my guy
Appreciate it Carl!!!! Hope you been good bro
instant subscribe
Wow, thank you bro!
It'll be another hundred years before we can fully flesh out what Barry Harris did for music. Kind of like Bach, where people forgot about him for a while but then was rediscovered.
Yeah man! Thanks for watching!
Musical wisdom.
Doc! Much appreciated man!
So nice
Appreciate it man!! Thanks for watching!
Thank so much, Doc. We appreciate this so much, you've taken it to a new level! Blessing to you...
Appreciate it man!
I Swear ur the 🐐…
He is a lamb, like all sons of God.
You know God isn't likened to a goat😅.
Yeah, I know what you mean tho.
Appreciate it man!
Ooooooooweeee❤
I like this
Wow, thank you bro!
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Sean can you transcribe any song from Quenell and Jamar jones album. I’m a premium member btw. Pleaseeeee
How about finger positions, is there a routine ? Especially with melody here.
14:08 ayyee 😂
7:25 Don't understand what the Gb is doing there theoretically in this context. Sounds good and familiar tho.
Can really hear what may have influenced the Zelda Fountain theme
@sean question, would the “2” chord of the upcoming key be seen as the “5” setup to the new key, especially with the no 5 and the 7th added?
Hmm, my ear tells me it could be a type of 5 into the new key...
Na parte do exercicio revisado, não peguei a logica da mão esquerda, como a progressão harmonica trabalhou. Alguem poderia dar uma ajuda?
first part in C sounds like "World 3" from super mario 3... the underwater land lol
Maybe you should revisit the F# block - in # scales are no b chords……
yes, this is correct. This is a gospel thing, we don't like saying A# lol...
now every time i come across a minor iV ill alw think abt how i can modulate to that key a minor third away n up - good exercise to practice modal interchange?
Wow you really know your stuff lol, but how come some of the extra notes just don't sound well together? Is it supposed to or is it just an exercise? Because when I'm making beats and I use the piano roll, my cords they sound good together but idk if those cords are real cords and if they work together they sound good together, but then I got some "progression cords" at like 8 or 9 keys including top melody and my bass keys start to sound distorted in a way.. but when I take some away the sound starts to feel empty.. hard to explain haha trying to figure out how piano works, I can freestyle well I just can't understand music theory no matter how it's taught. It's weird. Haha
yeah I hear you, I think you gotta understand that "sounds" are subjective. So there could be some chord progressions in there that your ears just don't like, and that's ok. We all have our preferences. The goal of this channel is to experiment, find what you like, and create your own sound from the things you DO like
Can you please cover any of the songs from Cory Henry’s newest album? It’s truly inspiring
Gotta check it out!
How does Barry Harris choose the four keys and their order to cycle through the chords ?
The four keys are a minor third apart, which happens to create a closed octave loop (a m3 above A is back to C). So there are a total of three loops: one "starting" on C, one on C#, and one on D.
Thanks for answering.
1. I understand the minor third relationship between the four keys and how they form a closed octave loop.
2. How did you determine that there are three other octave loops mentioned above, “starting on keys C, C#, and D,” in this example?
3. Can Berry Harris’s technique apply to these other loops as well?
4. 😊If your explanation is
too lengthy for this format, what source do you recommend, that I can learn more about this idea?
Thanks a bunch! You’ve already been very helpful.
@@samrogers6890 So, by the definition of a loop, you'd agree that the loop "starting" on C is the same as the loop "starting" on Eb, right? What notes between C and Eb would be skipped over by this particular loop?
I don't have specific resources to point you toward, but I think you need to hammer into your mind the distinction between *pitches* (i.e., notes) and *intervals* (the spaces between pitches). This "technique", just like literally every other melody playable on the piano, is just a series of intervals. When you sing Happy Birthday, does it /need/ to start on exactly B-natural for you to recognize it as Happy Birthday?
This practice technique is just a specific melody (i.e., series of intervals) that gets your hands, fingers, and ears working in a particular way that is distinctly useful for jazz and gospel styles of piano. The only way I could imagine a melody "not working" in a different key on piano is if you physically run out of keys on one side of the keyboard... in which case you can shift the entire thing up/down by an octave and try again. :D
Can someone tell me what VST's Sean uses?
Keyscape piano
Sounds like a progression from Zelda Ocarina of time
Hi , any chance of getting the music score. Thanks
13:40 what's the song were you playing ?
I surrender all, hymn
I was kinda lost with the application of the revised version, didn't which moves were being used
Hey most of the application for the songs were taken from the 1st measure of the revised version, and loosely placed where my ear thought they could fit
@@SeanWilsonPiano Thank you!
Why can we play the minor 4th of the major scale? Beginner theorist here looking for help
Hey James, typically the 4th chord in the scale is major, in this exercise it is minor because we are switching keys. The minor 4, is the same as the minor 2 in the new key
Beautiful explanation
@@SeanWilsonPiano Thank you for explaining that, music theory still seems so confusing at this stage. I appreciate your content.
@@jamessullivan1830 The tonic notes keys: C E♭ F♯ A, or C E♭ G♭ B𝄫 are each a minor 3rd apart, which is also a C°7 chord.
I didn't know two white keys next to each other work like that
fairy fountain
I was wondering why is he says that the 6 note of d minor is B when it’s actually B flat?
Being the second chord of the next key it implies the dorian mode which has a natural 6th instead of a flatted 6th in the natural minor scale (aeolian mode)
I'm new to piano. Why is the 4th Chord a minor? Always hear 4th is major
The 4 chord is minor in THIS exercise
@@SeanWilsonPiano thank you
I was wondering why is he says that the 6 note of d minor is B when it’s actually B flat?
The first exercise reminds me of Zelda music for some reason... The fairy fountain theme czcams.com/video/5aX_IZr_a9Y/video.html
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How does one get as good as domi? Like what is the best way to get close to her skill level while not going to top notch music schools
Use a metronome and get your scales and arpeggios up to 140 eighth notes controlled
@@MrAshtonK thank you. What scales should I focus on and then graduate to? I only know c major, and A. I can figure out the other major and minor scales pretty quickly but I don’t know them. And Anything else you recommend to practice or videos?? I’ll definitely be doing that
@@avidreader6534 all 12 major scales. You just need like 10 years of speed
@@MrAshtonK 😂😭 thanks. Is it possible to do it in 5? And other things that are important?
@@avidreader6534 yes, a teacher. You wanna be domi self taught... Good luck. Pay a professor or someone professional weekly or bi-weekly. Hold yourself accountable and play pieces that apply the exercises.
soo no body noticed the zelda fairy fountain theme?
its the barry harris scale
edit: can someone tell me why people keep calling it gospel when it is scriabin(the sus stuff), or is it different somehow?
Not sure if I understand your question but we’re not teaching the scale in this video. I’m teaching the practice routine shown at the beginning of the video
@@SeanWilsonPiano I know I was just pointing out that the resolving stuff you talked about was based on the scale. The question is (at 9:11-9:23) you play a chord that is really just the mystic chord by scriabin. I was just wondering if in jazz(as it isn't called mystic and instead sus(i understand it stands for suspended)) it is different than Scriabin's chord, and if so how?
@@texanfrog1750 oh ok got you, actually I’ve never heard that term ‘Scriabin’ so I’ll have to look into that. I’m more of an ear player than theory so I just pretty much discovered this voicing while practicing and figured I’d adopt to the routine. Great points tho and definitely smth for me to research further
@@SeanWilsonPiano Now Way!!!! Scriabin is a classical composer. Listen to sonata 5, it will blow your mind. I'm so happy because if you have the patience to listen it will really widen your scopes. If you haven't heard of scriabin, you probably haven't listened to others either. Please listen to that and also Ondine by Ravel, it might seem a bit boring from the start, but please do. You will not regret it, they are both complete masterpieces!
@@texanfrog1750 For me, music is music; the labels and eponyms aren't as big a deal as you're making them out to be. Stuff like the Mystic chord, the Tristan chord, the Picardy cadence, Barry Harris' 'scale of chords', and my favorite in jazz - the 'backdoor progression', while they are great as common terms of reference, may be termed differently in other circles. Why is that suddenly a problem?
I don’t understand one thing
Enough about Barry Harris. Oscar Peterson was on whole different level. Barry Harris looks like a tortoise compared to him. Makes Barry Harris's playing sound 2 dimensional and flat. Not sure why you guys jump on the band wagon just b cause everyone else jumps on the band wagon.
You sound so ignorant.