I can't believe how many amazing bebop lines you created on the spot just using these two concepts. Barry's version of using the chromatic scale has totally opened things up for me, and your lesson here is so helpful in how to apply it in "the real world" on guitar which I always had a hard time doing with Barry's concepts. You SHOWING how you adapt these to guitar makes all the difference. The last minute of this lesson, where you talk about doing the work, even in the face of feeling like you are wasting time on 'the minutiae, was inspiring because I often felt that way while learning these 'basics". I think the thing you and Barry have taught me the most so far is how you can create amazing music by focusing on, really mastering, the tiny simple things and then linking them together. I've notice this with your Charlie Parker lessons. You take little tiny SHORT ideas and turn them into a whole study whereas I in the past have tried working on applying whole lines that may have had 20 eighth and sixteenth notes in them and then I don't remember them and can't use them in the real world. Please keep going! I also would love lots more lessons (both chord and single note) on mastering other movements that we run into when playing over standards. Each one has it's own little twists that make it fun and add to our arsenal. thank you again, Chris.
Your feedback is appreciated Steve. Barry's method is wonderful. I've been blessed to be around him to pick up what I can from him . The least I can do is share it. You're 100 percent right about the little things. It's all about the little things.
@@thingsivelearnedfrombarryh2616 BTW, Is there some sort of Patreon account or something you've thought about? I know some people really appreciate all the lessons and aren't in a position to contribute, and that's totally understandable. But when I look at how much I've spent on TrueFire, My Music Masterclasses, Mike's Masterclasses, etc... which are all awesome sites... it feels wrong that you are teaching me so much more than any of those ... for free! :) Either way, I hope you can continue teaching on this channel for a LONG time.
@@smatlanta1 I give Skype lessons. I don't have a patreon. I'll continue the channel for as long as I feel I have something to offer. Thanks again Steve.
PIVOTS! This was a great one, thank you. So amazing what's coming out of my fingers melodically and when combined with brothers and sisters' dominants...W O W. Thanks again.
Just wanted to thank you for these! I've learned so much from watching and listening to you, and your advice. Not to forget about Barry Harris, of course.
Love your videos too. I studied with Barry from august 96-Jan97. Your videos are a testament to Barry’s method and i wish they existed 20 years ago. Keep it up. PS Barry was doing his chromatic concept on the major scale back in ‘96 too.
I've never seen chromatics explained this way. Barry Harris' chromatic scale automatically lends it self to a more creative approach and when you add the pivot, the sky's the limit. Thanks so much for explaining it so concisely!
These are really great lessons you are posting. I mean, really great. Barry Harris is a genius to impart such effective methods but you are also a great teacher. We don’t even know your name. Anyhow, thanks for doing this.
Just discovered your channel while searching content related to Barry Harris. I’m thoroughly enjoying your outlook and style. The pivot term threw me in this context, as I was expecting a look at pivot chord modulation. What you call pivot I learned as octave displacement. Regardless, this is great material. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Chris. Great lesson. Would you be so kind and continue that lesson through entire blues. Especialy how to apply BHM over diminish and altered chords?
Thanks for the lesson Chris. I was wondering if you have any recordings or play on any records I could listen to. Thanks again for the videos. Keep up the good work.
I have some solo guitar stuff on my channel if you look through the videos. I also have a trio recording from a while ago that you might like. Email me and I'll send you some songs.
Love this eyeopening concept. Questioin: ascending, Bb7, couldnt you play to be coherent with the "system": Bb, A, Ab, F, G, Gb, F, E, Eb, C, D, Db, C, Cb, B?
Of course you could do both, since we talk about music here, but for the sake of practicing the scales to get the sound into my ears, I´ll go for the suggestion above to start with. Thanks again. This is so fun - actually practicing music, and sound, and not just scales.
I love the chromatic scale presented in this way. Interesting that the 'extra' half-steps don't jump down when descending - instead of playing 4 5 3 b3 2 b2 1, playing 4 2 3 b3 2 b2 1 for example. I guess that would be okay though right, since it just wants to be rhythmically correct
Great tutorials ! Having trouble descending from the root of a harmonic minor scale using the chromatic scale . A harmonic minor scale descending from the note A - what is the note required between the F and E notes ? I am playing descending A B G# F ? E .........or is a chromatic required as the E is falling on the beat as a chord tone
Or how about, on a major chord, go 3, (4), half sharp 4, (#4), 5, bracketed notes as off beats That way the 11th harmonic of the harmonic series lands on a beat, between the two sour notes (4 and #4)
I would love to hear you go berserker Metal headbanger Barry Harris taking Holdsworth to the matrix motorhead..my town is lucky I haven't learned the Barry Harris approach. 🛸🦪💌📫
I don't think I've ever heard a more instantly musical "formula". Thanks for the demonstration.
Thank you Michael. Barry's method is fantastic.
I can't believe how many amazing bebop lines you created on the spot just using these two concepts. Barry's version of using the chromatic scale has totally opened things up for me, and your lesson here is so helpful in how to apply it in "the real world" on guitar which I always had a hard time doing with Barry's concepts. You SHOWING how you adapt these to guitar makes all the difference. The last minute of this lesson, where you talk about doing the work, even in the face of feeling like you are wasting time on 'the minutiae, was inspiring because I often felt that way while learning these 'basics". I think the thing you and Barry have taught me the most so far is how you can create amazing music by focusing on, really mastering, the tiny simple things and then linking them together. I've notice this with your Charlie Parker lessons. You take little tiny SHORT ideas and turn them into a whole study whereas I in the past have tried working on applying whole lines that may have had 20 eighth and sixteenth notes in them and then I don't remember them and can't use them in the real world. Please keep going! I also would love lots more lessons (both chord and single note) on mastering other movements that we run into when playing over standards. Each one has it's own little twists that make it fun and add to our arsenal. thank you again, Chris.
Your feedback is appreciated Steve. Barry's method is wonderful. I've been blessed to be around him to pick up what I can from him . The least I can do is share it.
You're 100 percent right about the little things. It's all about the little things.
@@thingsivelearnedfrombarryh2616 BTW, Is there some sort of Patreon account or something you've thought about? I know some people really appreciate all the lessons and aren't in a position to contribute, and that's totally understandable. But when I look at how much I've spent on TrueFire, My Music Masterclasses, Mike's Masterclasses, etc... which are all awesome sites... it feels wrong that you are teaching me so much more than any of those ... for free! :) Either way, I hope you can continue teaching on this channel for a LONG time.
@@smatlanta1 I give Skype lessons. I don't have a patreon.
I'll continue the channel for as long as I feel I have something to offer.
Thanks again Steve.
Absolutely bravo!!😊
Great lesson!!👍
PIVOTS! This was a great one, thank you. So amazing what's coming out of my fingers melodically and when combined with brothers and sisters' dominants...W O W. Thanks again.
Thank you Jeff
Wowww❤ sir, do you have the same lessons on Blues with this type of scales.its amazing.pure Gold.❤ Your tele sound like archtop.
Just wanted to thank you for these! I've learned so much from watching and listening to you, and your advice. Not to forget about Barry Harris, of course.
Glad you're enjoying.
You are not Only aJazz Musician, You are Also a Great teacher. I lern a lot from Your tutorial video. Thanks a lot Young Man , I really apriciate. 🙏
Love your videos too. I studied with Barry from august 96-Jan97. Your videos are a testament to Barry’s method and i wish they existed 20 years ago. Keep it up. PS Barry was doing his chromatic concept on the major scale back in ‘96 too.
Thanks Paul. A great guitar player named Axel Hagen reminded me of that as well. Time flies.
Always watching, but never commenting... this time I really wanted to say thank you, so much
Such a great lesson, thanks for all your illuminating videos.
grato por mais essa efetiva ideia. 🦉
I knew to this and trying to memorize all the insertions. I love that guitar
i'm a believer--- yes indeed a true believer!
Love this one and enjoyed playing along
I've never seen chromatics explained this way. Barry Harris' chromatic scale automatically lends it self to a more creative approach and when you add the pivot, the sky's the limit. Thanks so much for explaining it so concisely!
Yeah James! It lays out on the guitar really nicely. It's one of the few things I was quicker than the horn players at picking up.
Thanks. I'm really enjoying your lessons.
Pretty indeed, thankyou for sharing ✌️
Well done. Very helpful and productive. Thanks
Great explanation, endless possibilities!
These are really great lessons you are posting. I mean, really great. Barry Harris is a genius to impart such effective methods but you are also a great teacher. We don’t even know your name. Anyhow, thanks for doing this.
Thank you. My name is Chris Parks
Outstanding Chris THANK YOU!!
You're welcome David. Glad you're enjoying.
A great springboard for ideas, thanks so much..
Excellent Chris!
Thanks Pete.
Amazingly useful. Thanks for your vids man! I instantly subscribed. I'll be unpacking this one for months.
Thank you Ivor. Barry's method is incredible. Check out some of the other episodes. You might like them. Please share with your musician friends.
Brilliant! Yet again. Thank you
Wow:) Thank You for Sharing
Excellent and very simple to learn, Thanks!
Lovely lines!
Sound very natural and bebop, love that! I need to practice this stuff right On!
this is true teaching
great lesson Chris!
Thanks Mark. I appreciate it.
New toys! Much love
I love this TY so much
Just discovered your channel while searching content related to Barry Harris. I’m thoroughly enjoying your outlook and style.
The pivot term threw me in this context, as I was expecting a look at pivot chord modulation. What you call pivot I learned as octave displacement. Regardless, this is great material. Thanks for sharing.
Just awesome
Wow great lessons
Thank you! I finally understood the pivots. Love these lessons.
Great Stein. Please share with your musician friends.
so. helpful.
your awesome totally awesome
sounds like Bird On guitar
Transcribe everything he plays, learn them all over the circle and the neck.
Thanks Chris. Great lesson. Would you be so kind and continue that lesson through entire blues. Especialy how to apply BHM over diminish and altered chords?
Good idea. I'll get to it. I promise. Glad you're enjoying.
Thanks for the lesson Chris. I was wondering if you have any recordings or play on any records I could listen to. Thanks again for the videos. Keep up the good work.
I have some solo guitar stuff on my channel if you look through the videos. I also have a trio recording from a while ago that you might like. Email me and I'll send you some songs.
Love this eyeopening concept. Questioin: ascending, Bb7, couldnt you play to be coherent with the "system": Bb, A, Ab, F, G, Gb, F, E, Eb, C, D, Db, C, Cb, B?
Of course you could do both, since we talk about music here, but for the sake of practicing the scales to get the sound into my ears, I´ll go for the suggestion above to start with. Thanks again. This is so fun - actually practicing music, and sound, and not just scales.
Hi chris Sir...I'm guitar player from India...I'm interested to take private lessons from you... How can we connect together?
My email is the best way to contact me. chrisparksjazz22@gmail.com
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Real cool ...very Joe Pass like...maybe that was one of his little secrets...lol
Bb chromatic scale: Between D and Eb what about using Fb instead of F ?
If you'd like. You can really use any note. It's acting as a kind of rhythmic place holder.
I love the chromatic scale presented in this way. Interesting that the 'extra' half-steps don't jump down when descending - instead of playing 4 5 3 b3 2 b2 1, playing 4 2 3 b3 2 b2 1 for example. I guess that would be okay though right, since it just wants to be rhythmically correct
Yep. The half step can be any note. It's kind of like a rhythmic place holder.
I thought the same thing but it still works either way. Nice to have this kind of melodic power.
Great tutorials ! Having trouble descending from the root of a harmonic minor scale using the chromatic scale . A harmonic minor scale descending from the note A - what is the note required between the F and E notes ? I am playing descending A B G# F ? E .........or is a chromatic required as the E is falling on the beat as a chord tone
Lol how about just bend into the microtone between 3 and 4 and use that as a chromatic passing tone between scale tones
Or how about, on a major chord, go 3, (4), half sharp 4, (#4), 5, bracketed notes as off beats
That way the 11th harmonic of the harmonic series lands on a beat, between the two sour notes (4 and #4)
I have a hard enough time with 12 notes kicking my ass. 😂
@@thingsivelearnedfrombarryh2616 but this ability is the only way we guitarists can ever flex on the pianists
I would love to hear you go berserker Metal headbanger Barry Harris taking Holdsworth to the matrix motorhead..my town is lucky I haven't learned the Barry Harris approach. 🛸🦪💌📫