In this podcast I discuss the seven major scale modes that can be used for jazz improvisation.

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JLTP 014 natural minor scales (Aeolian mode)

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In this session I talk about what you can do to practice the important things first before you run out of chops and get too tired.

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In this episode I go over four tips on how to improve your jazz improvisation skills;

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How to learn and memorize your natural minor scales using the sixth mode of the major scale (the aeolian mode).  This is assuming you have all 12 major scales memorized first.

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In this podcast I talk about 15 trumpet embouchure “tweaks” you can apply for better trumpet playing.

1. Faster air!!!

2. Lips rolled in (closed aperture)

3. Lips rolled out (open aperture)

4. Bottom jaw forward

5. Bottom teeth and top teeth aligned evenly

6. Teeth gap (space between top and bottom teeth)

7. Mouthpiece placed left or right of center

8. Mouthpiece placed lower or higher on the lips.

9. Lips wet or dry or both

10. Loose lips evenly displaced from left to right

11. Bunch lips forward or in the center

12. Horn tilt

13. Grip

14. Mouthpiece pressure

15. Tongue level (arch)

16.. Does it sound good? Does it feel good? Does it look good?

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The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Method

Embouchure Self-Analysis The Stevens-Costello Embouchure Technique (Complete): 

The Balanced Embouchure by Jeff Smiley

In this podcast I talk about using the resource website imslp.org to download the “Arbans Method for Trumpet” (for free!) and how I like to practice certain exercises in a particular order.

Links;

imslp.org

JeffLewisTrumpet.com

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Arban Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet (New Authentic Edition with Accompaniment and Performance tracks)

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In this podcast I talk about what didn’t work for me in 2018 and what my trumpet related goals are for 2019.

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The Daily Practice Log

“The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Method” trumpet book

In this session I talk about how we really teach ourselves how to play the trumpet by using self analysis and trial and error and I also include some common misconceptions.

In this podcast I give a short tutorial on different ways of improvising using minor pentatonic scales and patterns.

minor 7th chord play along in all 12 keys; https://youtu.be/Xim6gMGsDr0

YouTube tutorial; https://youtu.be/r2CtMbTcqHE

Download the minor pentatonic scale pattern here; https://www.jefflewistrumpet.com/scale-patterns-jazz-improvisation/

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Here are 4 tips on how to have a more productive practice session.

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Tonal Energy– The app I use for my metronome, drone, tuner, and recorder.

The “Edirol” digital recorder I use– The one is a little pricey but it sounds great!  I also hear that the less expensive ones sold by “Zoom” are also good.  I, however, use this Edirol digital recorder.

My practice log– You can also download this for free from my website at https://www.jefflewistrumpet.com/beginningbook/