Howard Rees The Barry Harris Workshop Video - Workbook/4 DVD's

This professionally produced product comprises over 4 hours of video and includes a 112 page workbook. It is the successful culmination of a two year project to document for the first time, the legendary teachings of Barry Harris. The following areas are highlighted, each presented in a clinic setting:

The ABCs of the jazz vocabulary...
The opening section features an in-depth examination of scales and deals with the topic of both what and how to practice. Approx. 60 mins.

Application of the above to key song forms...
Presented here are methods of turning scales into unlimited sources of improvisational ideas- applied to the blues, rhythm changes, Cherokee, Indiana and How High The Moon. Approx. 60 mins.

Movable Chords for the piano and guitar...
Barrys unique approach to chord voicing and movement is outlined here demonstrated on several standards. Approx. 45 mins.

Focus on the Rhythm Section...
Here, accompaniment is addressed, along with the function and interaction of each instrument in the rhythm section. Approx. 45 mins.

Vocalizing...
Key points for the vocalist including warm-ups, phrasing, breathing, improvising and presentation are demonstrated and applied to a beautiful ballad. Approx. 45 mins.