In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast I talk about how to practice improvising by playing and practicing only the chord tones first.

Items mentioned in this podcast;

"20 Steps To Better Jazz Improvisation for Trumpet"

I Real Pro play along app

In this episode you will learn

 	A step by step process on how to learn new tunes
 	Playing and memorizing chord changes
 	How to practice improvising

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JLTP 020;  How to Improvise.  Connect the dots (chords) first.

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to practice ii-V7-I Licks.
In this particular episode, you will learn;

 	
What a ii-V7-I lick is

 	
Why they are important

 	
How to practice ii-V7-I licks 

 	
An easy ii-V7-I lick to play in all 12 keys


Download the Easy ii-V7-I Lick here;
My favorite ii-V7-I books for practicing licks in all 12 keys;

 	
Jamey Aebersold, Volume 3, The ii-V7-I Chord Progression

 	
Melodic Shapes for the Modern Improvisor

 	
Hip Licks for Trumpet by Greg Fishman


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JLTP 051:  How To Practice ii-V7-I Licks

In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the Henry Mancini classic "Pink Panther". This is the solo section only.  It can be found in the second trumpet part in the Big Band composition and arrangement by Henry Mancini.  Be sure to stick around to the end, grab your horn, and let's trade 2 and 4-measure phrases.
Download the companion PDF "cheat sheet"  with the color-coded scales and chords here;

"Pink Panther" color-coded PDF

YouTube play-along/backing track for "Pink Panther"

I use the Jo-Ral copper bubble Harmon mute for this recording.

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JLTP 050:  How To Improvise On “Pink Panther”.

In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my thoughts on the jaw position when playing the trumpet and how the Cat Anderson "whisper G" may help with jaw awareness, endurance, range, and overall sound.  

In this particular episode, you will learn;

 	The importance of jaw position when playing the trumpet and how it affects range and sound.
 	My take on the Cat Anderson whisper G.
 	An example of me playing the whisper G.
 	Common problems when trying to play the whisper G when first starting out.
 	How practicing the whisper G may increase jaw awareness, embouchure placement, lip placement, and may have an overall positive effect on your playing.

Items mentioned in this podcast;


 The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Trumpet Method by  Geoff Winstead 
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JLTP 049:  Jaw position and the “Whisper G”

In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my embouchure change journey, the resources I used, and a few tips on how to physically and mentally prepare yourself for what to expect.
In this episode you will learn;

 	The difference between an embouchure change and an embouchure adjustment
 	How to mentally prepare for a change
 	Resources to help you unlock the key to your best embouchure

Items mentioned in this podcast;

 	"The Art of Brass Playing" by Phillip Farkas
 	The Encyclopedia of the Pivot System by Dr. Donald Reinhardt
 	The Pivot System by Donald Reinhardt
 	The Balanced Embouchure by Jeff Smiley
 	
Embouchure Self-Analysis The Stevens-Costello Embouchure Technique (Complete): William Moriarity





 	The Real Way to Play the Cat Anderson Trumpet Method by Geoffv Winstead

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JLTP 048:  Trumpet Embouchure Change? What to expect

In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over an easy way to improvise over the Miles Davis jazz classic "Four".

Items mentioned in this podcast (click the descriptions for access);

"Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (Free version in C only)

"Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (In all 12 keys)

My jazz play-along/backing track for "Four" on YouTube

In this particular episode, you will learn;

 	The form 
 	The key centers
 	An easy way to navigate the chord changes
 	Which 4 major scales to use for improvising over the tune

Download the free PDF for the "Four" tutorial here



 

 

 


JLTP 020; How to Improvise. Connect the dots (chords) first.

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