The Real Secret About Chromatic Phrases And Great Jazz Licks

For Bebop-inspired Jazz, chromatic phrases and using chromatic notes is a huge part of the style, and, as you will see, it is one of the easiest ways to start getting that sound into your playing

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Content:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Chromatic Phrases in Jazz
01:29 #1 Pat Martino
02:24 #2 Michael Brecker
03:32 #3 Sonny Stitt
04:06 What Is So Amazing About Enclosures?
04:38 NOT only on the off-beat
05:22 #4 Double Chromatic Enclosure
05:57 Solid 4-Note Jazz Licks
06:09 Like the video? Check out my Patreon page!

My name is Jens Larsen, Danish Jazz Guitarist, and Educator. The videos on this channel will help you explore and enjoy Jazz. Some of it is how to play jazz guitar, but other videos are more on Music Theory like Jazz Chords or advice on how to practice and learn Jazz, on guitar or any other instrument.

The videos are mostly jazz guitar lessons, but also music theory, analysis of songs, and videos on jazz guitars.

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[rillloudmother]

Lol, double enclosures were another one of those things that when I first learned it I thought, "oh yeah, I'm a jazzer now baby!"

[rongibbs]

As a saxophonist, I love that you take examples from Stitt, Rollins etc.

[mattdickun]

This is fantastic. I would definitely be interested in the Barry Harris thing as well.

[JoePariseauMusic]

Yes please do the Barry Harris video! 🙏😊🎸

[RCSmiths]

Chromatics really get the point across strongly! A really interesting way to transition and perfect licks!

[JensLarsen]

Let me know about the Barry Harris video, and check out some Bebop Tricks:

[gematria]

Well, Jens as good as always...all my compliments for good work. It wood be nice to do video about yourself ..your study room, your day in all..Yes, you become one of the celebrities...p. s. video about Barry Harris method would be excellent.

[PeterGuyMyrand]

Yes, please do a video on Barry Harris method for chromatic enclosures.

[HardwiredMusicMaker]

Always love your lessons - and yes would like to see you cover enclosures by Barry Harris

[bobartur]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Jens!

[MushroomMicroscopy]

holy! thanks man. ive been trying to wrap my mind around some jazz lines for a while and you just put a term to something ive been struggling to understand for a while. Right at the end when you explained Pivot arppegios a whole world just clicked for me about finding the jazz sound.

thanks for that.

[matt_greene]

Great lesson! Pivot arpeggios just have that sound™ im going for! Trying to get it under my fingers -- thanks!

[insidejazzguitar]

Great content, explained well. One of my favorite thing Jens does is show examples from the greats that illustrate his points.

[adamvesely]

The saxophonist James Moody uses that "Pat Martino enclosure" a lot. But sure he got it from Parker. It is a great bebop cliche :D

[jamescopeland]

Good video Jens, I have heard those licks, and have actually used them in ignorance. Makes sense now. Thx

[robertoalvino]

Sincerely, one of the best lessons I've ever heard

[kevindonnelly]

Thank you again Jens ! My playing is a lot more colourful and interesting these days thanks to your videos.

[johnvlahos]

Fantastic lesson with practical examples. Thank you Jens!

[JGCanning]

Yes! Please do a video on Barry Harris and chromatics! The video you did about Harris and your studies with him is particularly inspiring. Thanks Jens!

[siemekkisiel]

Amazing lesson! Thanx! Chromatic notes are important ☺