Jerry Bergonzi
Chapter III
Visualization
Peter McNeany
September 12/2023
Chapter III
VISUALIZATION
Visualization is the process of picturing in our mind’s eye what we hear in our mind’s ear.
Bergonzi (page 31)
Read Chapter III and practice visualization.
Complete the assigment III
Bergonzi (Page 32)
- Visualize as low as you wish at first because the speed is not the issue (…)
- Wherever you have a difficult time mentally is where you will encounter problems playing on your instrument (…)
- With practice, whatever you are able to visualize you will then be able to play.
REPERTORY
- Visualize the melody
- Visualize roots
- Choose a group note permutation and visualize it.
Vera Lúcia – RECADO – Luis Antonio e Djalma Ferreira – gravação de 1959
Recado Bossa Nova – Lee Morgan – transcribed trumpet solo
Recado Bossa Nova
Manhattan Jazz Quintet-Recado Bossa Nova
Zoot Sims Recado Bossa Nova (1962)
Eydie Gorme The Gift (Recado Bossa Nova)
Other Improvisation resources
Focus your mind on rhythm
How to begin or end the phrases rhythmically
Where do I start?
What do I play before I start?
What do I play after finishing?
Play next example
Improvise controlling how to begin or end the phrases rhythmically
Continue practicing the previous lessons