[Dixielandjazz] could use some professional help

[Ron L]

Where does one begin?

Since you are playing trumpet, I'd ask who you are listening too.  I'd
recommend playing along with Bunk Johnson and other New Orleans players in
that vein.  You are expected to play the lead line so stay close to the
melody.  Vary it a little.  You can vary the placement of the notes in time
and you can use mutes.   When you play, play the lead simply and leave lots
of holes, or room for the other players.  Imagine your improvising as
construction of another tune with the same chords as the tune the band is
playing.  It would be similar to playing "Over The Waves" while the band
plays "Bill Bailey" (try it if you've never done it).  Although it is not
creating a solo, it is improvising in a sense.

How's that for a start.  

Ron L

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Berl
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:31 PM
To: lherault at BU.EDU
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] could use some proffestional help

I could use some help. I play trumpet and I want to learn to improvise. I am
not a great reader.
In practicing I have been jumping around and getting nowhere.
Can you guide me in how to organize and set up a practice routine.
What to practice 
How to practice
I listen to a lot of CD's then get confused on how to improvise.
I'm struggling and seem to be hitting my head against the wall.
any suggestions please.
Thank You
Berl Howell

berl at sti.net

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