How to Play the Real Book: Level 2 Arrangement of “Some Day My Prince Will Come”You can check level 1 (Beginner’s level) in this post Interpreting Lead Sheets: How to Bring the Music to Life. Someday My Prince Will Come – Beginner’s Level

If you’re interested in learning how to play “Some Day My Prince Will Come,” you’re in the right place! In this tutorial, we will be discussing the level two arrangement of this classic tune from the Real Book. We will also be going over some basic music theory concepts, such as chord voicings and rhythmic grids.

Before we dive into the level two arrangement, take a moment to listen to all four levels of the song back to back. This will give you an idea of how the arrangement progresses from level one to level four.

Now, let’s dive into the level two arrangement. This arrangement builds on the concepts introduced in level one, such as playing chords and the melody pretty much as is, using closed voicings on the left hand, and considering seven chords as our default setting. However, there are some new concepts introduced, such as an increase in the grid complexity and the implementation of rootless voicings.

One of the biggest departures from level one is the increase in rhythmic grid complexity. This is achieved by breaking the chords on the left hand, which fills in the gaps where the melody was not playing on two, and gives us a more continuous pulse. This also gives us a more clearly defined baseline.

In measures 4, 5, and 6, we implement rootless voicings. In measure 4, we omit the root on the left-hand voicing, but it’s still going to land to the ear as if it were there because it’s present in the melody. In measures 5 and 6, we use a more literal interpretation of what a rootless voicing is, by replacing the root with the 9th and completely getting rid of the root in a G7#5 chord.

In the next eight-measure phrase, we omit the left hand on the downbeat of each measure and let the right hand take control over illustrating where the beat is. This makes the rhythmic grid more defined, and there’s more than one way to achieve that. In measures 16 through 18, we introduce the right hand as an idea to fill in the spaces of our rhythmic grid.

We hope this tutorial helps you learn how to play the level two arrangement of “Some Day My Prince Will Come.” To access the arrangements visit mdecks.com

Interpreting Lead Sheets: How to Bring the Music to Life. Someday My Prince Will Come – Beginner’s LevelAre you tired of playing music from the Real Book that sounds robotic and lifeless? Do you want to make your music more engaging and expressive? If so, you need to learn how to interpret lead sheets.

In this video, we’ll take a deep dive into the Real Book and show you how to make the most out of its lead sheets. We’ll start by explaining why you shouldn’t take the lead sheets too literally. Instead, you need to think of them as a sort of impressionistic painting of the song. There’s a lot of context that is either implied or missing altogether, not to mention all the mistakes that can be found within the Real Book. Therefore, it’s up to you to provide context and make deliberate musical choices.

The fact that lead sheets aren’t dedicated to a specific instrument speaks to how much context is missing and how important it is for the player to provide this context. When you stop looking at the Real Book’s lead sheets as literal depictions of the songs, you’ll begin to make choices that make the music come alive.

But where do you start? In the video, we provide a literal interpretation of the lead sheet for the song “Someday My Prince Will Come.” We play everything in root position, which creates something that is both physically demanding and void of voice leading. Playing the melody in such a literal and simplified way does not do the music justice.

Instead, we show you a few simple and easy-to-implement techniques to make the music sound better. On the left hand, in level 1, we merely play each chord on the downbeat of each measure, using a combination of root position, inversions, and rootless voicings. This creates smoother voice leading and more musicality. We use inversions to create smooth voice leading and make it easier to play. We also implement rootless voicings, which are a common technique used in these standards.

We provide examples of how we use these techniques throughout the song. For instance, we use an inversion on a G7#5 chord in the fourth measure. This creates smoother voice leading from the Ebmaj7 to the G7#5 and makes it easier to play. We also use rootless voicings on Cm7 chords to create smoother voice leading and more musicality. In measure 8, we use an inversion on an F7 chord to lead nicely away from the C7 we came from and create a physically easier-to-execute movement.

In addition to these techniques, we also show you how to use rhythmic displacement to make the music sound better. We use a simple rhythmic displacement technique in measure 18, which displaces the melody slightly later than it was originally intended to be. We also use a dotted quarter-note rhythm in measure 19 to anticipate the melodic note.

By the end of the video, you’ll have a better understanding of how to interpret lead sheets and make the music come alive. You’ll know how to use inversions and rootless voicings to create smoother voice leading and make it easier to play. You’ll also know how to use rhythmic displacement to make the music more engaging and expressive.

If you want access to all of these arrangements (Beginner’s • Intermediate • Advanced • Pro) you can download them here: Someday My Prince Will Come in 4 levels

Part 2: Intermediate level on how to play Some Day My Prince Will Come from the Real Book is here: How to Play the Real Book: Level 2 Arrangement of “Some Day My Prince Will Come”

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Mastering Jazz Harmony: The Ultimate Exercise to Practice Target NotesAre you looking for an effective exercise to improve your understanding of jazz harmony and sharpen your improvisational skills? Look no further! In today’s video, we’ll explore the best exercise to practice target notes, a fundamental concept in jazz that can transform your playing.

Watch the entire lesson in video format (from the mDecks Music YouTube Channel)

The exercise consists of two steps: chord-tones and guide-tone lines. Let’s take a closer look at each one.

Step One: Chord-tones

Chord-tones are the notes that make up a chord, including the root, 3rd, 5th, and 7th (or 6th). By focusing on a single chord-tone and playing it over the entire tune, you’ll gain insight into the harmonic progression from a more linear perspective.

For example, if you choose to work on the 3rd of the chord, you would play the major third (E) over a Cmaj7, but over Cm7 you’d have to play Eb (the minor 3rd), and for a C7sus4 you’d have to play an F (the sus4). By doing this exercise for all chord-tones, you’ll memorize tunes and internalize chord progressions more deeply.

Step Two: Guide-tone lines

If you know your chord-tones well, you can move on to the more advanced step of guide-tone lines. Guide-tones are the 3rd (or the 4th in a sus4 chord) and the 7th (or the 6th in sixth chords). By creating a line that goes from guide-tone to guide-tone across the entire tune, you’ll trace the harmonic progression in the most effective way possible.

A good guide-tone line reveals the secrets behind the chord progression and offers the best picture of what a tune’s harmony is all about. By learning how to walk these guide-tones, you’ll improve your improvisational skills and train your ear like no other exercise.

To illustrate this, we’ll take a 2-5-1 progression (Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7) and trace the guide-tones. The smoothest lines are F F E, and C B B. These two lines are tracing the 2-5-1 in a way that reveals what a 2-5-1 progression is all about.

By practicing both chord-tones and guide-tone lines, you’ll develop a deep understanding of jazz harmony and be able to improvise with greater fluency and ease. And if you want to take your practice further, check out our collection of Jazz Standards from the real book, all laid out for you with chord-tones, tensions, and lines. Visit our website mDecks.com for more information and to access a PDF with all the steps applied to “Alice in Wonderland”.

BTW, you can get the entire jazz standard repertoire with chord-tones, guide-tones lines and tensions on the mDecks website: The Target Notes Jazz Book

In conclusion, the exercise we shared with you today is a must-try for any jazz musician looking to take their playing to the next level. With consistent practice, you’ll master target notes and unlock the secrets of jazz harmony. Happy practicing!

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This scaled down event appears to be largely focused on public-facing talks, which bring key updates to Google’s various operating systems like Android and Wear OS. AI has been a cornerstone of the show as well, in recent year, and given all of the hype we’ve seen for service like ChatGPT and its own bard, I’d say there’s a good chance the company will be leaning even more strongly on the category at this year’s event.
Hardware, on the other hand, has always been a bit of a crapshoot. The budget Pixel 7a appears to be looming over the horizon, and Google didn’t offer much in the way of Nest smartphone hardware in H2 of last year, so that’s also a possibility.
Google notes,

This year’s event will be broadcast in front of a limited live audience and is open to everyone online on May 10, 2023. Tune in to the livestreamed keynotes, then dive into technical content and learning material on demand. Registration begins March 7 and is free of cost.
Along with livestreams, the company will also be making talks available on-demand after the fact. The full schedule of events is still TBD.

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Master Bebop Improvisation with ‘Bebop Lines You Should Know’Are you a jazz musician looking to take your improvisation skills to the next level? Look no further than “Bebop Lines You Should Know,” the must-have book for anyone serious about mastering the art of bebop improvisation.

Bebop is more than just a style of music – it’s a language, and this book covers everything you need to know to become fluent. From essential phrases to advanced concepts like Chromatic Approaches and Enclosures, you’ll learn the idiomatic patterns that define the genre.

The book features a carefully curated collection of bebop lines from legendary artists like Bud Powell, Kenny Barron, Wynton Kelly, and Bill Evans. With all workouts provided in every key, you’ll be able to internalize these lines and practice improvisation like a pro.

But that’s not all – “Bebop Lines You Should Know” also includes video lessons covering the basics of bebop improvisation, play-along backing tracks, and demos with the bebop lines performed on piano over the same backing track. You’ll be able to practice and perfect your improvisation skills in a variety of contexts, ensuring that you’re ready to perform in any situation.

Line #21 with variations based on a Bill Evans line over 8 measures.

To take your practice to the next level, the book includes a Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro XML file with progressions from the bebop lines, including classic tunes like My Foolish Heart and Misty. With this file, you can practice at different tempos, mute tracks, and/or change accompaniment styles. And if you don’t already have Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro, you can learn more about it and download it to get started.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, “Bebop Lines You Should Know” is an indispensable tool for mastering bebop improvisation. So don’t wait – order your copy today and start your journey towards becoming a true bebop master!

Available for C, Bb and Eb Instruments. Download it today on mDecks.com

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