5 Ways to Improvise Over Basic Chords

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Jay Metcalf gives a lesson on 5 ways to improvise over basic chords, using the tune “Ain’t No Sunshine”.

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[jovanj]

6:03 Jay stares into our souls and instantly plays "the Lick". Jazz Meme creators around the world rejoice

[stephanca]

THANK YOU JAY I START STUDY WITH MY ALTO SAX, 62 YEARS OLD,

[dougditches]

I love it that this video is for beginning improvisers but I still picked up a couple new tricks. Just shows how big the realm of possibilities are. You can pursue this art through transcribing solos, playing by ear, learning patterns, licks, studying extended harmonic concepts, scales 12-keying everything and just by playing your @$$ off. There's no limit to how much you can learn and there are so many ways to approach it, it would take many lifetimes to explore it all.

[mcreaper]

6:03 It's- It's- That's the-He played the li-

[BeconHillJazz]

I have been playing the sax for over 70 years. I continuously find your videos inspiring. Keep up the great work.

[espr]

Jay playing cool as ever, great sound greets from Germany 🇩🇪

[davidgee]

If only I had a teacher like you when I was searching for these tools by ear which took so much time. Thank you for all the future players that get these doors opened by your methods of simple understanding and quality craftsmanship of example. It took me years to discover most of what you express with your generosity of knowledge that is worth so much. Thank you
for all of us trying express ourselves
on this journey.

[SEAHARP]

While sitting here watching you enjoy yourself playing and having fun with the melody and improvisation, it was amazing to actually see you slipping to that creative zone. The place We all want to be in. It was like you left for a few minutes. You're amazing to watch and listen to. Thank you so much for all you have given us.

[edwardjohnson]

Hi Jay . I’m just starting out learning to play the alto sax. I watch your videos all the time. E Johnson.

[peterdrake]

Jay Metcalfe. The coolest man on the internet.

[GordonZoot]

1:00 - the most important thing. Put down the dots and LISTEN. This is a great vid Mr Sax, thanks!!!

[MelissaBytwork]

I cant wait for my sax to get here ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[cathycuccia]

I saw Bill Withers perform Ain't No Sunshine many years ago at the Hollywood Bowl. He was the opening act for The Fifth Dimension. Your solo over the backing track was wonderful to listen to. You have an incredible sound. The modes and chord stuff was way over my head, by the way.

[havidztoo]

I’ve played tenor sax for 32 years. I absolutely LOVE playing along to favourite tracks…..and I have NO idea what he’s talking about. Can’t read music and know nothing about scales. But…. I know every note on my sax and I play along and very quickly work out which notes fit….my point is, sure, it’s nice to know what scales you’re playing….but if you have a good ear, then don’t worry or be scared by what sounds very technical. Having said that…..this guy is definitely better than me, beautiful improvisation.

[HarmoChopin]

I'm very fond of the modal approach!

[jaymichael]

Ain't no sunshine sound so pure. Thank you.

[ronhowe]

Nice work. My favourite version of 'Ain't No Sunshine' is Grover Washington Jr's. I believe, in the second half improv', he runs through the Wholetone Scale (there's only two of them). Nice effect and simple to get to grips with although, I've not used it for quite some yeas. This is a song that pops up over and over agin at open mics and well worth getting to grips with.

[parkerpolen]

Cats, b6 pentatonic adds a nice flare as well

That DV NY makes the setup look and sound great by the way.

[ollieroe]

I’m a bass player but love watching these informative vids on jazz theory! We appreciate the lessons man!

[MTNPANTS]

You’ve got a way of explaining things that are fairly complicated to a beginner like me and bringing them more within my reach. A sign of a great teacher! (*involuntary foot tapping and head nodding at end solo 😆👍)