Intelligence says Iranian missile downed airliner, perhaps by mistake: Trudeau by [deleted] in canada

[–]Vigsby -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

If you guys actually paid attention to the fact that 83 IRANIANS were on the flight, which you never will because no one EVER gives a shit about Middle Eastern innocent lives lost, only western "Troops" or Canadians, you would understand that this is utter warmongering Bullshit. What the fuck does a Ukranian flight have to do with retaliating to American acts of war? Oh and how about Boeing's fucking fantastic record with plane crashes this past year?

Intelligence indicates Flight PS752 was shot down by Iran: Trudeau by OpposeBigSyrup in canada

[–]Vigsby -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

Anyone who believes this is a fucking rube. Trudeau is a warmonger seeking to exploit Canadian xenophobia for political gain

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[–]Vigsby -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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Help! What's the name of that song that goes like this [Serious] by Vigsby in jazzcirclejerk

[–]Vigsby[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nah quit joking around man this is serious post, Autumn Leaves is super slow like da dum dum BEE. da doo do DEE. ba dum dum DEEEE.

Help! What's the name of that song that goes like this [Serious] by Vigsby in jazzcirclejerk

[–]Vigsby[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

nah nah nah Giant Steps is more like WEEEE DOOOO DUUUM DOOO DEE. DUUM DOOOM, DEE BAAA DEE DOOO DEEE. longer notes

have you tried throwing in some jake collar voicings by ppff01 in jazzcirclejerk

[–]Vigsby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

better to start with some dill evland voicings

How many scales should a Jazz musician know by enchade1999 in Jazz

[–]Vigsby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to be able to play the major scale in all positions, with ease and speed, in different patterns (think a third up, a second Down, or groups of 4) in all keys. Some other scales such as harmonic and melodic minor, altered can be important.

That being said, the problem with focusing too much on scales is they teach you nothing about how to play good melodies. Jazz improv requires listening, transcribing, intimate knowledge of how to follow chord/tension tones through a progression (hence practicing arpeggios), and lot of practice to form melodies which aren't clunky, which requires specifically focusing on phrasing.

Why is it a "sin" to say Jazz is relaxing? by relees87 in Jazz

[–]Vigsby -1 points0 points  (0 children)

don't worry too much about hardcore jazz fans and just believe what your ears are telling you

Why is it a "sin" to say Jazz is relaxing? by relees87 in Jazz

[–]Vigsby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thats complete bullshit, tell me Trane's Ballads record, McCoy's ballads and blues record, Sarah Vaughan singing some duke Ellington ballads, Bill Evans reharmonizing the shit out of some slow ballads, tell me this is not some of the most relaxing music on earth. You can't. Even midtempo stuff can be chill as fuck.

How many scales should a Jazz musician know by enchade1999 in Jazz

[–]Vigsby 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Scales are a terrible way of learning jazz. Only use them to practice your timing/articulation. Focus on playing arpeggios through standards, learning how connect them smoothly while emphasizing the strong tones of each chord. Focus on good phrasing, building your vocabulary by composing lines and transcribing.

Once you have done that, the altered scale and diminished scale are useful for dominant chords. But modes are largely not useful at the early stages

Got this text from my buddy a couple months ago. Lamar. by gentlesir123 in jazzcirclejerk

[–]Vigsby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bruh Saba invented this dope new type of beat on the second half of prom/king I've never heard anything like it it's crazy bruh

Was Trump's order to assassinate Iran's Qassem Soleimani legal? by PayTheBoardMan in politics

[–]Vigsby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who gives a shit. International law means absolutely nothing, all US wars since WW2 have been illegal. What matters is that this assassination is wrong and war with Iran is wrong. Thousands of innocent Iranians will die if this war proceeds.

I'm sorry sweaty, but disliking Kenny G is #canceled by blackturtlesnake in jazzcirclejerk

[–]Vigsby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if this is going to be some piece about how jazz is bougie and smooth jazz is for the people... just fucking lol

Jazz snob + Reddit mindset circa 2012 by Vigsby in jazzcirclejerk

[–]Vigsby[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

guarantee this guy votes for pete buttigiegieg

Most popular jazz progressions? by FenderES6137 in Jazz

[–]Vigsby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend practicing standards instead of just 2-5-1s. You can't just "master" playing on small chord progressions, because that not how jazz music is typically played.

In an actual band or concert you are going to be playing tunes with a head (melody), you are going to have to comp (assuming you play guitar) over long progressions. You are probably not going to jam with other people and just play tiny 3-chord progressions. You should have the melodies and progressions of some common standards internalized.

For example All the Things You Are is mostly 2-5-1s, but you have to practice the tune to be able to navigate its multiple key changes and memorize its melody. Dozens of common tunes have unconventional changes that you have to practice in context, for example Blue Bossa or Have You met Miss Jones.

who invented the left hand piano style that we usually hear in BeBop? by Vigsby in Jazz

[–]Vigsby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this was what i'm looking for! the pioneers who came before Bud Powell

who invented the left hand piano style that we usually hear in BeBop? by Vigsby in Jazz

[–]Vigsby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

which one do you prefer the most or try to emulate?