How To Play Outside - A Few Great Jazz Solo Secrets

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • This video will show you 5 different ways that you can play some beautiful outside things on m7 chords and make your jazz solo sound a lot more interesting.
    If you are soloing on a song and want to keep the listener interested then playing something that really rubs against what you expect to hear is a great way to add some variation and make your solo more interesting.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:42 #1 Half-step down
    01:57 How and Why Superimposed Chords Work
    02:35 #2 Altered Dominant
    03:57 Altered Dominant & Scale Melodies
    04:27 #3 Half-step up
    06:06 #4 Diminished Scale
    07:22 #5 Augmented Scale
    08:45 The Best Triad Exercises - How To Get The Essentials Right
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Komentáře • 262

  • @JensLarsen
    @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +8

    What is your faovurite when it comes to playing outside?
    Level up your altered dominant soloing with this: czcams.com/video/pAkipvT2CtQ/video.html

    • @EnmaMusicProduction
      @EnmaMusicProduction Před 3 lety +1

      my favorite way is just to play a scale a half step up on the 7th chords and to resolve it by playing the next extension of the original scale.

    • @connshawnery6489
      @connshawnery6489 Před 2 lety

      Oz Noy Jens. Check out a tune called ‘Come On’. It’s got some sweet moves in the solo.

  • @BL55
    @BL55 Před 3 lety +60

    When it comes to playing outside, I like it to be about 72˚F with a gentle breeze from the northeast. ( also… great lesson ! )

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +20

      You could just open the window and put the Amp outside

    • @ichisatori
      @ichisatori Před rokem

      idk… from the south…over my shoulder is sweet.
      …GREAT lesson, Jens. …wait, did Jens just say: Michael Brecker? i’m in…and out. :))

    • @buellzz
      @buellzz Před rokem +2

      @@JensLarsen Wifes happy, but not the neighbours

  • @thejamnasium6447
    @thejamnasium6447 Před 3 lety +27

    this is basically the exact lesson I've been wanting someone to put up for a decade now. as always Jens, top notch work.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you like it 🙂

    • @geogi_bodies
      @geogi_bodies Před rokem

      I wish I had this video when I first started out jazz......It decodes lots of myths and mysteries of outside playing for me.

  • @geogi_bodies
    @geogi_bodies Před rokem +7

    I think we all had that awkward moment of trying to play outside without really knowing what it takes, but no more! Thanks Jens for this great lesson!

  • @albertyap7369
    @albertyap7369 Před 3 lety +4

    This is playing outside made simple, very easy to understand for anyone starting out on upper structural phrasing 👍👍

  • @christophercapuano7280
    @christophercapuano7280 Před 3 lety +4

    3:00 very John Scofield kinda tone, love it Jens!

  • @vocalpro
    @vocalpro Před rokem +4

    Wow, what a talented teacher. This video is just oozing coaching experience and understanding. Thanks mate from Australia

  • @ibji
    @ibji Před 3 lety +3

    That really is a great backing track. I keep expecting the soloist to come in and start playing any second now...

  • @jonathanavery7583
    @jonathanavery7583 Před 3 lety +17

    Jens, this lesson is a gold mine. Loving the uptempo groove and your swing in and out of Cm7. Thanks!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +3

      Glad you like it :)

    • @MyDadWasALifeguard
      @MyDadWasALifeguard Před 3 lety

      @@JensLarsen I love your channel …it’s been a big help though I’m still terrible..thanks

  • @Blackgrass1
    @Blackgrass1 Před 3 lety +4

    The fact, that you nail the issue straight from square one with no beautiful stories about Adam and Eve makes you such a precious teacher in a world full of narcissists with nothing to say. Kudos for that!

  • @costantinocollina
    @costantinocollina Před 3 lety +7

    always interesting. one of the best channels ever

  • @Bart91127
    @Bart91127 Před rokem

    Magnificent material Mr Larsen,and your playing here is soulful,first-rate smooth jazz,also enjoyed your educated English.. Greetings from Cuba.

  • @awesome0sour
    @awesome0sour Před 11 měsíci +1

    The random notes were not that bad ^^
    Thank you for the knowledge!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad you like the video 🙂

  • @winstonsmith7652
    @winstonsmith7652 Před 3 lety +1

    Not only are you a bloody good guitar player, you're a bloody good teacher too. Many thanks.

  • @jwinchester1320
    @jwinchester1320 Před 11 měsíci

    On minor chords I LOVE going up a bVI and playing Lydian dominant. Sounds AMAZING

  • @barakados
    @barakados Před 4 měsíci

    Your phrasing are so musical and you play it so confident that doesn't really sound outside. Absolute great lesson👏👏👏

  • @JzZcAt
    @JzZcAt Před 2 lety +6

    You have the best lessons ever, love the concepts and idea's and also the whole video is extremely well made ! The guitar sound is superb. Thanks for sharing and making all this effort. Keep it up !

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Really great you like the video! 🙂

  • @drlrmathias
    @drlrmathias Před rokem +3

    Jens, I’m not a musician. Just play to myself for my own pleasure. But i’ve been reading lots of outside playing. What you taught here is wonderful and made me understand the real concept others had failed to do. Thanks so much.

  • @TheLuigigi
    @TheLuigigi Před 3 lety +2

    Ma sei un grande. Concetti essenziali e non sempre scontati

  • @ukulelechriswilson
    @ukulelechriswilson Před 3 lety +2

    Thank You Jens.

  • @mr.dampmods8518
    @mr.dampmods8518 Před 3 lety +1

    golden infos here JENS , THANKS you are FANTASTIC!!!

  • @rivaldoluizcamargo7820
    @rivaldoluizcamargo7820 Před 3 lety +3

    Ótima aula! Parabéns e obrigado!

  • @davidpatrick1813
    @davidpatrick1813 Před rokem +1

    Piece of cake ... great mind stretching ... pat

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před rokem +1

      Go for it!

    • @davidpatrick1813
      @davidpatrick1813 Před rokem +1

      @@JensLarsen I am working on "practice arpeggios like this" and a couple of others, incorporation with some of my practices. It seems it takes a bit to sequence the notes and then I should likely use a mestome too So I cant move on tot he net ... My ability to play (improvise) melody, in just working on these, is vastly improved.. You'll forget more than I'll ever know and a rational inspiration for me. Thank You.

  • @isaiahmarquez9717
    @isaiahmarquez9717 Před rokem +1

    I’ve been playing for awhile and I think I’m a pretty good “rock” guitarist that can dabble in diminished and altered chords and arpeggios. However, trying to get more into the Jazz side of things is a whole different concept altogether. You’re blowing my mind!
    Thank you!

  • @robertbriquet
    @robertbriquet Před 3 lety +1

    This video is gold to me.

  • @leonbarron368
    @leonbarron368 Před 3 lety +3

    This is so great, thanks so much Jens

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +1

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

  • @bitcollector6285
    @bitcollector6285 Před 3 lety +1

    Once again, thank you very much!

  • @keithlye2956
    @keithlye2956 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Jens! Brilliant lesson, it explains so much that has been a bit of a dark area to me. A goldmine, packed with nuggets, and at breathtaking speed, worth watching over and over again. And free! 😁.

  • @paulcochran7007
    @paulcochran7007 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Man, you're an amazing guitarist

  • @VitalBigras
    @VitalBigras Před 3 lety +2

    The augmented scale is my favorite, it sounds good !

  • @andrearondo1478
    @andrearondo1478 Před 3 lety +2

    What a beauifoul lesson Jens! Thanks

  • @guicolla8407
    @guicolla8407 Před 3 lety +1

    this is gold , thanks , Jens !!!

  • @iEnjoyApplesauceVeryMuch

    love the touch of overdrive on the tone

  • @axehound3718
    @axehound3718 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks!!
    Gonna play “around” with these tips!

  • @andreasn8615
    @andreasn8615 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video again. Thank you Jens!

  • @patrickcasey357
    @patrickcasey357 Před 3 lety +1

    One of your best lessons for us rock players trying spice up our playing. Thanks Jens!

  • @juliorubio7797
    @juliorubio7797 Před 3 lety +3

    Just thank you. This is the lesson I was looking for this years. Thanks!!!

  • @TheMetalslayer100
    @TheMetalslayer100 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow! Jens, it is amazing how your videos still keep on getting better in the quality how you present something and how you use some „special effects“ in your videos, it is really nice to watch 😃

  • @antoinesenecal9076
    @antoinesenecal9076 Před 3 lety +2

    Geat material as always! Thank you :)

  • @rolandguilford8301
    @rolandguilford8301 Před rokem +1

    First riff in and already awesome! 👊

  • @pavelmirga3362
    @pavelmirga3362 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Jens!! Exellent :)

  • @darrenschiminski7060
    @darrenschiminski7060 Před 3 lety +3

    You've done so many great videos, and this is one of the very best. The material is not overly complicated and is straight to the point. There will be a Cm7 on my looper later tonight.

  • @nabinsherpa4433
    @nabinsherpa4433 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for lesson

  • @aylbdrmadison1051
    @aylbdrmadison1051 Před 3 lety +3

    One of my favorite lessons of the year. Much thanks Jens. ^-^

  • @ricklaino8996
    @ricklaino8996 Před 3 lety +1

    As usual, another great lesson!
    Thanks Jens!

  • @steelplayer811
    @steelplayer811 Před rokem +1

    Jens, Your videos are great! Thank you.

  • @marcopasetti6682
    @marcopasetti6682 Před 3 lety +2

    Really great lesson, I finally understood how to do it, thanks to you!

  • @Raggo12345
    @Raggo12345 Před 3 lety +1

    I loved the random notes as well...
    Great lesson, beautiful soloing!!!

  • @citizen303
    @citizen303 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this lesson because it is so immediately useful. Thank you!

  • @j.r.goldman3279
    @j.r.goldman3279 Před 3 lety

    Good stuff. I like starting On the Db Lydian Dom Over C minor. Good stuff as usual TY Jens.

  • @JOVO1971
    @JOVO1971 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for great tipps!

  • @b.maximebk
    @b.maximebk Před 3 lety +1

    Man what I’m getting from this lesson is that triads are everything! I definitely need to shed this more …thanks for the great lesson Jens

  • @ignaciobusquets
    @ignaciobusquets Před 3 lety +1

    thanks Jens! great lesson as always

  • @Wyrdo999
    @Wyrdo999 Před 3 lety

    I Have always used on a minor seventh chord, the neighbour note a half step below and above's, harmonic minor scale. I will either start outside, with fast runs, and quickly either start going into the next chords scale sounds I wanna hear, or play, or, I will come right into the present scales harmonic minor scale, or any other scales or runs or lines I know will sound in. This has always worked for me. This was a good video. All your videos are really well thought out and concise. Thanks again.

  • @carteryoung9654
    @carteryoung9654 Před 3 lety

    This is beautiful!!! Thank you so much!

  • @avelomimelo1601
    @avelomimelo1601 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The ones that you say that sound bad for me they sound good lol

  • @RobSpackey
    @RobSpackey Před 2 lety +1

    This is an excellent video!

  • @taliassa383
    @taliassa383 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic lesson, so helpful, thank you 👌

  • @finnheine5045
    @finnheine5045 Před 3 lety +2

    man, thats an awesome videooo!!! thanks!! these examples are fantastic :)))

  • @john.lakeman
    @john.lakeman Před 3 lety +1

    Greatest CZcams channel to ever exist

  • @Jazman0959
    @Jazman0959 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent...

  • @rogerball6265
    @rogerball6265 Před 3 lety +1

    Quite illustrative coverage and so succinct. 5 star

  • @omcho89
    @omcho89 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic lesson Jens, really something that is enormously useful and helpful :)!

  • @localpm
    @localpm Před rokem +1

    Great Video again.Top Man.

  • @guitashamilele
    @guitashamilele Před rokem +1

    Great lessons, Jens. For me, this is teaching you how to do the bit in the John Scofield solo where the other members of Scary Pockets look impressed.

  • @eternalrainbow-cj3iu
    @eternalrainbow-cj3iu Před 3 lety

    A Interesting Topic..nice explanation..Good guitar sound...Gold for the true Fusion digger

  • @moto_ronto
    @moto_ronto Před rokem +1

    Thanks!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před rokem

      Thank you very much for the support!

  • @benkatof4240
    @benkatof4240 Před 3 lety +1

    So cool. Just got back from a 2 week trip without a guitar or much internet - suffering from withdrawal. I really like the altered dominant material, and the half step stuff too - pretty simple but all about feel. Great.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +1

      Great! Hope you had a nice holiday :)

  • @asd8654
    @asd8654 Před rokem

    this is the exact video i was looking for

  • @grid2673
    @grid2673 Před 2 lety

    thanks for sharing!!! :)

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 2 lety

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

  • @davehope5330
    @davehope5330 Před 3 lety +1

    Great - that’s given me loads of ideas. Currently my ‘outside sections’ usually happen by accident!

  • @zacate1983
    @zacate1983 Před 7 měsíci

    Cool!

  • @jayseb
    @jayseb Před 3 lety +1

    oh! This is risqué and I love it. Very challenging, great post. Nice mention about the backing track, just added his channel to my list. Cheers.

  • @rabbieg123
    @rabbieg123 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow yeah, this is exactly what I’ve been needing for a while. Great advice and amazing playing in the examples! How about a video talking about playing more dynamically? I got used to having my compressor on all the time and am just rediscovering a lighter touch!

  • @vannigio6234
    @vannigio6234 Před 3 lety

    uah! bravo bravissimo! bene benissimo! sei un bravo insegnante, maestro

  • @paulgerards6494
    @paulgerards6494 Před 3 lety +1

    Kijk aan dit is nog eens een SUPER informatief stukje uitleg Jens en SUPER goed toe te passen! THX !!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety

      Dankjewel Paul!

    • @paulgerards6494
      @paulgerards6494 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JensLarsen Graag gedaan Jens! Dit is gewoon SUPER 2 the point: BULLSEYE ;)

  • @frankvaleron
    @frankvaleron Před 3 lety

    Great stuff, loads to work on here. Allowing your child to choose a few notes while you play works too, especially on the piano, and frequently results in playing a half step up and a half step down at the same time. This harmonic sophistication can then be transposed to the guitar

  • @abrahambalaghi264
    @abrahambalaghi264 Před 3 lety +2

    Hermosa lección 👏 👏 👏

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +1

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

  • @ChrisDeJuanMusic
    @ChrisDeJuanMusic Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks sooo much for this mind blowing and mind opening lesson! Now I have a few years of practice ahead of me to make it happen! :) It's crazy when you think about the amount of 'unlocked secrets' the younger generations have on CZcams these days at their finger tips... this amount of condensed and structured info simply wasn't available when I started out! No doubt the world is going to see a very talented next generation of musicians...greatly thanks to Mr Jens Larsen! 🙏🏼

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Glad you find it useful! 🙂

  • @frankmonk9122
    @frankmonk9122 Před 3 lety +1

    Great lesson !!! Greetings from Argentina.

  • @HugoPortilloMusic
    @HugoPortilloMusic Před 3 lety +2

    awesome!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you think so! Which approach do you prefer?

    • @DannyVDub
      @DannyVDub Před 3 lety

      @@JensLarsen I'm really enjoying the diminished scale triads as a "subdominant" sound that goes to the altered V sound. I'm starting to hear the Brecker sounds more clearly. Thanks for these videos, Jens.

  • @kampanatchanob4442
    @kampanatchanob4442 Před 3 lety +2

    Great

  • @alexanderlockwood3318
    @alexanderlockwood3318 Před 3 lety +2

    I'd love to see more fusion and model stuff, this is really excellent. I have both your books and have access to the jazz road map course, but I really like the leaning to more modern stuff too!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety

      Awesome, thank you! I will keep that in mind :)

  • @fabiosky4368
    @fabiosky4368 Před rokem

    thanks for help, precious suggestions, great outside lines are in john scofield "resolution" with M.Johnsson and Benson's Tutu, and some Metheny tune too, ciao from Italy

  • @GregoryPearsonMusic
    @GregoryPearsonMusic Před 3 lety +3

    Jens, another amazing lesson. I think you could create an entire book on just this material - inside-outside sounds in jazz guitar. I was always fascinated about certain types of outside sounds and wondered how it was achieved - the 7th alt and diminished sounds seem to be the answer. Understanding these concepts seems similar to studying chess - I imagine a first goal is to get these types of concepts under the fingers through a lot of practice in at least one key.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +3

      The most important skill to master for this is probably just being able to improvise clearly and melodically over chord changes. Then you can add other chords when you want to go outside.

  • @kendevries3212
    @kendevries3212 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic video!!! I am going to have to sit down and really dig into this. How about a similar video for other static chord jams?

  • @prodbyaye8751
    @prodbyaye8751 Před 3 lety

    Awsm more lessons on jazz funk pls

  • @bingefeller
    @bingefeller Před 3 lety +1

    I like to use the whole tone scale from the 5th of the m7 chord. e.g. Cm7 = G wholetone.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, that is a great one as well 🙂

  • @tonyedwards4067
    @tonyedwards4067 Před rokem +1

    priceless!

  • @kishisuu5049
    @kishisuu5049 Před 3 lety

    real relaxin
    1:10
    2:55
    4:43
    6:23
    7:54

  • @bassofspades500
    @bassofspades500 Před 3 lety +2

    Am I the only one that found the "predictable and too obvious motif" to also be awesome lol.

  • @vocalpro
    @vocalpro Před rokem

    That backing track sounds exactly like koinonia ! :)

  • @shaofu424
    @shaofu424 Před 2 lety +1

    great lesson
    thanks \m/
    (ps i dig the desktop pic on your computer \m/ )

  • @medericfourmy5852
    @medericfourmy5852 Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool! I'd love a lesson about motivic development, but maybe it's something you already addressed in a video? Thanks!

  • @cripe7874
    @cripe7874 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this excellent lesson!!!
    My favourites is Dominant altered and the Augmented Scale, very magic sound!

  • @j.r.goldman3279
    @j.r.goldman3279 Před 3 lety

    The Altered Scale with a natural 5 also works great In this situation .

  • @PoolProblems
    @PoolProblems Před 8 měsíci

    Phrase well, and everything works. Personally, I think minor pentatonics (not blues oriented) a half step up or down can create some really hip lines, especially if you create some 4th or 5th oriented melodies with them.

    • @PoolProblems
      @PoolProblems Před 8 měsíci

      Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, Tom Harell pops into my mind.

  • @MehrSpaamSpaHabenHaben
    @MehrSpaamSpaHabenHaben Před 3 lety +1

    Man, I like them all very much; but this one was particularly good! And I am actually a keyboarder ...

  • @JohnA000
    @JohnA000 Před 3 lety

    I was playing outside... but then it started to rain and thunder and lighting, so I had to come back in. 😁

  • @aurora3655
    @aurora3655 Před 3 lety +1

    This is really cool. Thank you!