Sunday, April 24, 2011
4/24/11
Well it is Easter and while I didn't get all 40 days for jazz drill practice in I did do most. And I think it is helping. For post lent I will work on one jazz song a week and Esteban Jordan tunes.
For jazz I think I'll start with C Jam Blues, and for the Esteban Jordan songs I'll work on pieces of Le Seguiremos, Adios Amor, Cumbia Con Salsa, La Mucura and Coronelas. I'll review and tighten up parts I know and then next week start working on parts I don't have down. And any extra time will go to continue the jazz drills. I'm also figuring out how I would create a similar system for Chicano/conjunto acordeon study.
That's the long-term goal - to work on something I don't know every week.
For those who like to know I have been working on scale and chord patterns along with different pre-recorded rhythm sections. Nothing complicated, just something I wasn't taught earlier. So I follow along with the recording and either play the chord, or a scale that fits the chord for the cycle of fifths on the dominant 7th, ii-V-I cadences, extended chords, or song changes.
The jazz songs for the next few months will be C Jam Blues, Now's The Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas, and Blue Train. I'll figure out the order as I go. There is a jazz "play along" that has the heads and one round of sample solo. I figure learning that will continue to help me hear the changes and have some of the song in my fingers.
Health wise, I'm getting better. Having to deal with some financial stuff and the health at the same times sucks but that's just what has to be dealt with. I'm walking more and moving better. And next week I'll be "Walking to Cure Capitalism"! (I figure that's healthy!)
KEEP LEFTING!
For jazz I think I'll start with C Jam Blues, and for the Esteban Jordan songs I'll work on pieces of Le Seguiremos, Adios Amor, Cumbia Con Salsa, La Mucura and Coronelas. I'll review and tighten up parts I know and then next week start working on parts I don't have down. And any extra time will go to continue the jazz drills. I'm also figuring out how I would create a similar system for Chicano/conjunto acordeon study.
That's the long-term goal - to work on something I don't know every week.
For those who like to know I have been working on scale and chord patterns along with different pre-recorded rhythm sections. Nothing complicated, just something I wasn't taught earlier. So I follow along with the recording and either play the chord, or a scale that fits the chord for the cycle of fifths on the dominant 7th, ii-V-I cadences, extended chords, or song changes.
The jazz songs for the next few months will be C Jam Blues, Now's The Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas, and Blue Train. I'll figure out the order as I go. There is a jazz "play along" that has the heads and one round of sample solo. I figure learning that will continue to help me hear the changes and have some of the song in my fingers.
Health wise, I'm getting better. Having to deal with some financial stuff and the health at the same times sucks but that's just what has to be dealt with. I'm walking more and moving better. And next week I'll be "Walking to Cure Capitalism"! (I figure that's healthy!)
KEEP LEFTING!
Labels: Esteban Jordan, Health, Woodshedding, Workout
Friday, February 04, 2011
2/4/11
Its been a good week considering the cold. Had to get my daughter's car jump started a couple of times. Found out that my hood doesn't open! Gonna have to go get that fixed.
Did some walks. And it is too cold to go into my uninsulated garage to fix up the gym area. Gonna keep that on check for now.
I did get to work on lyrics for some Esteban Jordan songs and also working on the chords. Starting to get the "signature" patterns down like a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 type of scale for the preparación (transition to the IV chord usually via a I7). It's nice and he uses it as a strong preparación and sometimes just within a song in going to the IV. Starting to hear some patterns in the bass lines as well.
This will be a fun journey! On 2/23 I'm going to the World Famous Blue Jeans Lounge to listen to the Esteban Jordan songs they have on the juke box and drink a few beers.
KEEP LEFTING!!!
Did some walks. And it is too cold to go into my uninsulated garage to fix up the gym area. Gonna keep that on check for now.
I did get to work on lyrics for some Esteban Jordan songs and also working on the chords. Starting to get the "signature" patterns down like a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 type of scale for the preparación (transition to the IV chord usually via a I7). It's nice and he uses it as a strong preparación and sometimes just within a song in going to the IV. Starting to hear some patterns in the bass lines as well.
This will be a fun journey! On 2/23 I'm going to the World Famous Blue Jeans Lounge to listen to the Esteban Jordan songs they have on the juke box and drink a few beers.
KEEP LEFTING!!!
Labels: Esteban Jordan, Musica y Musicos, Woodshedding, Workout
Thursday, November 25, 2010
11/25/10
I'm thankful for so much. I didn't make time to write it all down. And more importantly I'm thankful for so many people in my life - from Chuyito to my ancestors. And when I'm tired and worn out - I am thankful for all the great music in the world that lifts my spirits! And there is too much of that to post on here as well!
Labels: 'Buelo Time, Esteban Jordan, Musica y Musicos
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
11/9/10
Going to do a 30 minute walk today.
While leaving the band may be good for me in the long run, there is definitely a mourning period. But I've been able to practice Esteban Jordan songs. Now to start picking out chord changes and all the fun details. It's woodshedding time.
And time to get my projects done.
KEEP LEFTING!!!!
While leaving the band may be good for me in the long run, there is definitely a mourning period. But I've been able to practice Esteban Jordan songs. Now to start picking out chord changes and all the fun details. It's woodshedding time.
And time to get my projects done.
KEEP LEFTING!!!!
Labels: Esteban Jordan, Grad School, Woodshedding, Workout
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
10/26/10
Went to rehearsal only to find out there was no rehearsal. Left a message at my work, even though I'm hardly ever there. Oh well. I came home and worked on "Cuando te Conoci" by Esteban Jordan. I worked on the lyrics last week. Worked on the solo this week, and basic chord structure. It seems like the intro modulates between G and C, and then the verse is in F, and the coro in G! I'll have to keep working on it and get all of that figured out. I'm hoping I get some help on it.
Also reviewed "En Este Cabaret." Seems much more straight forward with interesting breaks and accents. I'll be going over these types of songs as much as work, familia and grad school allow. And either try to play the actual songs, or incorporate parts into standard rancheras.
One more week until election day. KEEP LEFTING!!!
Also reviewed "En Este Cabaret." Seems much more straight forward with interesting breaks and accents. I'll be going over these types of songs as much as work, familia and grad school allow. And either try to play the actual songs, or incorporate parts into standard rancheras.
One more week until election day. KEEP LEFTING!!!
Labels: Esteban Jordan, Musica y Musicos
