Modern Patterns & Warm-ups for Jazz Trumpet - Part Deux - Richie Vitale (book)

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Hello jazz fans, students, aficionados and friends,

I’m very excited to continue my book series with “Modern Patterns & Warm-ups for Jazz - Part Deux" which can be pre-ordered here: https://www.richievitale.com/store

It is the yellow book on the right and I don't accept any money...it simply brings you to a link and I'll notify you when it's published so don't worry about being charged anything :)

I’ve just now completed my first YouTube video which uses patterns from this book you can view here:


The playalong for Dahoud is here: Daahoud Playalong - Clifford Brown
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I've also started a brand new Patreon page that can be viewed here that helps me defray the cost of making my videos that you can view here: https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale

I appreciate all the support fans around the world have given me and all the joy that iRealPro has allowed me by its ease of use, playalong sounds and lists of songs. It allows me more time to make my videos and practice.

Thank you for your time and Happy Practicing!!!
 
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Lovely to have feedback about iReal Pro and how it is being used. Thank you for supporting us all.
 
Richie thanks for writing these books and by going the extra mile of putting them in the iRealb format to practice along with. I think they will help me finally be able to demystify Woody Shaw’s amazingly individual approach to improv, as well as, clarify my direction in what I want to achieve. Love your playing too!!! Sincerely, Tony Gorruso
 
"Three EASY steps for Playing the Blues!" by Richie Vitale

Here's a brand new video on using the "Blues Scale" and two other methods to play through the blues.

This is for beginner and medium student to get a handle on playing this beautiful art form. The playalong track was done in iRealPro and at the very end of the video is a backing track for you to play along with!!!


I have several books on jazz improvisation that have proved very helpful to my students here: https://www.richievitale.com/store

...and supplemental books for ALL instruments here:
https://www.richievitale.com/supplemental-books

FREE YouTube tutorials here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale

...and I recently started a Patreon Page to help in this Jazz Journey with PDFs of the YouTube lessons and player tips:
https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale
 
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“Half Diminished-WHAT is it and HOW to use it” by Richie Vitale

Here I'm using the song "Alone Together" to explain the half-diminished chord, WHAT it is, and HOW to use it!

The backing track was done all in iRealPro :y:



I have several books on jazz improvisation that have proved very helpful to my students here:
https://www.richievitale.com/store

...and supplemental books for ALL instruments here:
https://www.richievitale.com/supplemental-books

FREE YouTube tutorials here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale

...and I recently started a Patreon Page to help in this Jazz Journey with PDFs of the YouTube lessons and player tips:
https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale
 
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"Approaching the Dominant" by Richie Vitale

Here I am describing Barry Harris's approach to the dominant scale and chord and my own exercises.

I'm using iRealPro here in the beginning of this video and in daily practice getting ready for my gig at Smalls in NYC on Jan 24!!!


I have several books on jazz improvisation that have proved very helpful to my students here: https://www.richievitale.com/store

...and supplemental books for ALL instruments here:
https://www.richievitale.com/supplemental-books

FREE YouTube tutorials here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale

...and I recently started a Patreon Page to help in this Jazz Journey with PDFs of the YouTube lessons and player tips:
https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale

Thank you and stay safe :y:
 
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"Sonny Rollin's Alternate Changes on 'Valse Hot'" by Richie Vitale

Richie Vitale looks into the alternate changes Sonny Rollins applied to the first four measures of his composition "Valse Hot" you can see on YouTube, in the description on YouTube.

iRealPro was used for the backing track!

 
Analyzing a Nicholas Payton Solo on "One Finger Snap" by Richie Vitale

Richie Vitale goes over Nicholas Payton's solo on Herbie Hancock's "One Finger Snap" and breaks it down into palatable chunks.

I'm using iRealPro as the backing track in this video!!!


Nicholas Payton Solo on "One Finger Snap": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHAxb6-w0t8

My lesson on the melodic minor scale taught to me by Art Farmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailoKa69Ulo
 
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"A Melodic Minor Exercise" by Richie Vitale

This is Part 2 of looking into a Nicholas Payton solo on Herbie Hancock's tune "One Finger Snap". It inspired me to make a melodic minor exercise.

Here's a link to the Art Farmer Lesson on the Melodic Minor:
https://youtu.be/ailoKa69Ulo

 
"Blowing Over an Altered Blues" by Richie Vitale

Here I explain how to approach an "altered" blues, which has different chord changes than the "normal" blues changes. It's a fun set of chords to play over and the song "Cookin," features Clifford Brown in some beautiful playing over Lou Donaldson's recording!

Backing track done in iRealPro!!!!!
Cooking Blues - Lou Donaldson


 
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Blowing over "How High the Moon" by Richie Vitale

This is a tutorial on some of the methods used to blow over "How High the Moon". Examples on soloing of dominant and whole tone chords and the infamous III, V, II, I progression!


There is quite a bit to unpack here as this video is packed with information. Also, the backing track at the beginning was done all in iRealPro!!!
 
"Like Someone in Love" Tutorial by Richie Vitale

"Like Someone in Love" Tutorial by Richie Vitale

My latest video tutorial on this beautiful, melodic song recorded by Chet Baker and Kenny Dorham.

I'm using iRealPro here in the beginning of this video and in daily practice getting ready for my gig at Smalls in NYC on Christmas night!!!



I have several books on jazz improvisation that have proved very helpful to my students here: https://www.richievitale.com/store

...and supplemental books for ALL instruments here:
https://www.richievitale.com/supplemental-books

FREE YouTube tutorials here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale

If you’d like to help support jazz you can buy downloads or purchase a CD my clicking on “BUY FROM ARTIST” for the best price (or just listen) to my newest CDs at:
https://richievitale.hearnow.com/slow-groove

...and I recently started a Patreon Page to help in this Jazz Journey with PDFs of the YouTube lessons and player tips:
https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!
 
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Transposing "The Girl From Ipanema" Bridge by Richie Vitale

Here I'm showing how to transpose the bridge to "The Girl From Ipanema" using pitch modules! About a week after this tutorial was made I played “Girl from Ipanema” is in the ORIGINAL key of D♭ major!
And guess what...it worked!!!

iRealPro was used for the backing track!


I have several books on jazz improvisation that have proved very helpful to my students here: https://www.richievitale.com/store

...and supplemental books for ALL instruments here:
https://www.richievitale.com/supplemental-books

FREE YouTube tutorials here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale

...and I recently started a Patreon Page to help in this Jazz Journey with PDFs of the YouTube lessons and player tips:
https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale

Thank you and happy practicing 🤗
 
Blowing Over "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea"

Some nice tips on playing over this beautiful standard!!!

Blowing Over "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea"

To purchase ANY of my books on Jazz Improvisation, go to:
https://www.richievitale.com/my-books-explained

Their is a nice explanation of each book and heyyyy…it doesn’t cost anything to look!!!

FREE YouTube Jazz Tutorial Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale
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If you’d like to help support jazz you can buy downloads or purchase one of my CDs by clicking on “BUY FROM ARTIST” for the best price (or just listen) to my newest CDs at:

Slow Groove
https://richievitale.hearnow.com/slow-groove

Full Circle
https://richievitale.hearnow.com/full-circle

NY Salsa
https://richievitale.hearnow.com/new-york-salsa

Vitalogy
https://richievitale.hearnow.com/vitalogy
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I also have a Patreon Page where I paste videos and PDFs of my jazz tutorials here:
https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale

And while you’re at it check out my Bird Stuff Shoppe:
http://birdstuff.myspreadshop.com
 
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The "Cycle of 5ths" over Rhythm Changes by Richie Vitale!


Here I show how to use different sets of the "Cycle of 5ths" and how the chords match up (or DON'T) with what the soloist is playing!!!

The backing track is done in iRealPro!!!

FREE jazz tutorials on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale
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Also, my jazz improv books are available here:
To purchase my blue theory book (A Lyrical Approach to Jazz Improvising), or Modern Patterns Part 1 & 2 books, go to:
https://www.richievitale.com/my-books

To purchase my Supplemental Books, go to:
https://www.richievitale.com/supplemental-books

My books EXPLAINED: https://www.richievitale.com/my-books-explained
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I also have a Patreon Page where I paste videos and PDFs of my jazz tutorials here: https://www.patreon.com/RichieVitale
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And while you’re at it check out my Bird Stuff Shoppe:
http://birdstuff.myspreadshop.com
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If you’d like to help support jazz you can buy downloads available at:
Full Circle - Richie Vitale Quartet
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/full-circle/1590415108

Slow Groove - Richie Vitale Quintet
https://music.apple.com/us/album/slow-groove/1646549202

Vitalogy - Richie Vitale Quintet
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/vitalogy/540508957

New York Salsa - Orquesta Universal
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/orquesta-universal/126994746
 
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I Can’t Get Started

I Can’t Get Started II V's as played by Clifford Brown

The 2nd in my series of "shorts" showing examples of how to go through the II V's on "I Can't Get Started" as played by Clifford Brown.

Playalong track done in iRealPro!!!


This video and others of my jazz tutorials are on my Patreon Page with PDFs here: patreon.com/RichieVitale
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FREE jazz tutorials on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/richievitale
_____
To purchase ANY of my books on Jazz Improvisation, go to:
https://www.richievitale.com/my-books-explained

There is a nice explanation of each book and heyyyy…it doesn’t cost anything to look!!!
_____
If you’d like to help support jazz you can buy downloads or purchase one of my CDs by clicking on “BUY FROM ARTIST” for the best price (or just listen) to my newest CDs at:

Full Circle - Richie Vitale Quartet
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/full-circle/1590415108
Slow Groove - Richie Vitale Quintet
https://music.apple.com/us/album/slow-groove/1646549202
Vitalogy - Richie Vitale Quintet
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/vitalogy/540508957
New York Salsa - Orquesta Universal
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/orquesta-universal/126994746
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And while you’re at it check out my Bird Stuff Shoppe:
http://birdstuff.myspreadshop.com
 
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