The Barry Harris Workshop Video

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 ABC’s 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

• Barry’s 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.