There is a lot of good jazz style players on here, and I was wondering about a couple things. First thing is it appears modes and keys get thrown out the window. Traditionally we spend a lot of time learning these things. My questions are:
How do jazz musicians approach a song? I imagine it isn't find the key and explore from there.
Was the transition to playing music that doesn't follow the "rules" difficult?
Any AHA! Moments where things clicked?
As of now I can play with people with chord charts, but it is incredibly hard to play along with people with chord charts. Partially because I can't just look for a key and expand out.
Thanks in advance! Any good jazz discussion welcome. Readings, youtubes reccomendations welcome also.
How do jazz musicians approach a song? I imagine it isn't find the key and explore from there.
Was the transition to playing music that doesn't follow the "rules" difficult?
Any AHA! Moments where things clicked?
As of now I can play with people with chord charts, but it is incredibly hard to play along with people with chord charts. Partially because I can't just look for a key and expand out.
Thanks in advance! Any good jazz discussion welcome. Readings, youtubes reccomendations welcome also.
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