Video Lesson Store | Barry Greene

Fall Lessons

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:29:20 -0400

Fundamental Lessons Bundle

This bundle contains 3 of my most popular fundamental jazz guitar lessons. Included videos are Major II-V's, Minor II-V's and the "Dorian Mode" Priced at 29.99 for the month of December.

John Coltrane Bundle

This bundle contains 3 video lessons of John Coltrane tunes. Included tunes are Giant Steps, Moments Notice and Mr PC. Priced at 29.99 for the month of December.

Airegin

The Sonny Rollins classic. I discuss micro chord progressions, the dominant approach and diminished I chord sounds. The included pdf file features an entire chorus of 8th note lines transcribed in tab and notation. Killer Lines:) 19.99

Just Lines!

My most ambitious video project to date, "Just Lines" features 11 pages of transcribed linear material in both tab and notation. The PDF weighs in at over 200 measures of me playing lines over the most common progressions found in jazz tunes. None of this was rehearsed. I wanted the material in this lesson to be fresh and spontaneous. This material represents an honest representation of the way I approach harmony. I cover II-V's in major and minor, non-resolving dominant chords and modal applications. You won't be disappointed! Video and PDF priced at 29.99.

The Days of Wine and Roses

One of my favorite tunes to play! I dissect the tune as well as make comparisons to my favorite versions by Wes Montgomery and Bill Evans. Topics include turnarounds, cycles, lydianb7, reharmonizations and a look at the extra special touches that both Wes and Bill used:) PDF included 19.99

My Romance

A fantastic tune for developing chord melody playing skills. Topics include contrary motion, bIII diminished chord, turnarounds, constant structure and more. PDF Included. $19.99

Mr. PC

The John Coltrane classic minor blues. I discuss the dominant approach, micro chord progressions, harmonized and 4th voicings and more. Many linear examples are included in the PDF. $19.99

Waltz for Debby

Bill Evans' beautiful Waltz for Debby. With a uniquely simple melody, blended with Bach-like chordal movement, this composition is a masterpiece. Topics discussed include 3 note voicings, dominant cycle voice leading and reharmonization. The included PDF contains every chordal structure used in the arrangement. A great lesson. 19.99

Moments Notice

A study of the John Coltrane tune Moments Notice. Very thorough lesson with a discussion of chromatic II-V's, superimposition of harmony, and the giant steps cycle. Many linear notation examples are given in the included pdf. 19.99

Pentatonics

What seems so simple at first glance, can become a wonderful tool for improvising. Topics include using minor and major pentatonics from different tonal centers, and the derived pentatonics of the melodic minor scale. Numerous linear examples are given in the included pdf. 19.99

Fundamental Lessons

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Intros and Endings

This lesson looks at ways of creating unique and interesting intros and endings. Topics include turnarounds, basic substitutions and the tritone substitution. Well paced and packed with ideas. $19.99 YouTube Sample

Major II-V's

After doing numerous transcriptions of Charlie Parker solos, I noticed many recurring lines that he would use on II-V's. I've compiled these ideas into a very easy to understand method for learning. Enjoy becoming the master of tunes like Rhythm Changes and Tune Up! $19.99 YouTube Sample

Minor II-V's

Pat Martino showed me how to deal with -7b5 chords. I'll show you how to take those lines and effortlessly connect them with basic dominant lines to form minor II-V's. Want to be a minor II-V ninja? Here's your chance. $19.99 YouTube Sample

Back to Basics

This lesson uses the basic progression of Autumn Leaves to discuss how to deal with major and minor II-V's. I take an in depth look at voicing structures in all 5 positions of the guitar, as well as a discussion of functional chord scale relationships. Looking at the guitar in this way has helped me gain complete mastery of the fretboard. I use this method on all tunes that I learn and have all the guitar majors at UNF do the same. $19.99 YouTube Sample

Advanced Lessons

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:01:02 -0400

Dolphin Dance

This video lesson uses Herbie Hancock's classic tune Dolphin Dance to discuss dealing with non functional harmony, diminished and hexatonic scales, derived pentatonics and melodic continuity. PDF file included. $19.99

Four on Six

Wes Montgomery’s “Four on Six”. A set of substitute changes for the standard tune “Summertime”. I discuss many methods of dealing with the static minor harmony in the first 4 measures including the dominant approach and symmetrical minor chord relationships. The song is broken down into 3 distinct sections that I discuss fully. $19.99 YouTube Sample

Blues 2011

By request, another look at the blues. This one hour long lesson deals exclusively with creating micro chord progressions within the standard 12 bar blues structure. Very informative, and eye opening. This lesson does not come with a PDF file, all of the topics are explained in great detail. This lesson will change the way you look at the blues. $19.99 YouTube Sample

Miles Mode

A study in Modal playing. Barry takes you through what at first glance is a simple tune, but you realize quickly that improvising on one chord is no easy task. Miles Mode is a tone row written by Eric Dolphy, and only one chord is used in the entire composition!! Barry discusses topics such as modal comping, chordal reharmonization and the minor 6 pentatonic scale. $19.99 YouTube Sample