Jazz melody searching for song
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@nadine Feb 2022
Hey FAWMers,
I wrote a catchy melody but I'm completely stuck. I figured out it's a lydian b7 scale, but I have absolutely NO idea about jazz theory, harmonisation and how to create a song around this. Everything I try sounds weird! This theme seems to works well with a shuffle beat, so I can imagine it being part of a quick jazz, bebop, big band, jazz blues or boogie.
*files removed*
Feel free to use my files and ideas, but please credit me (inside FAWM as mention - Outside FAWM with real name and backlink), post your song here and send me a link to your ideas. We should talk if you want to release the song on a label or streaming service. I'm eager to listen.
Bookmarking this thread may be a good idea, if you wanna join later. Maybe a vocalist or bassist likes your idea?! -
@downburst Feb 2022
Can I piggyback on this? I'm looking for a jazz pianist myself. Just want to run something past you.
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@nancyrost Feb 2022
Jazz pianist here willing to give it a try.
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@jwhanberry Feb 2022
I believe Lydian b7 is the 4th mode of the Melodic minor.
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@sherrylynnlee Feb 2022
I topline jazz a lot, would be happy to help.
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@deadhead Feb 2022
I play and write a fair amount of jazz as well. Mostly piano / standard piano trio, but sometimes add guitar and work with other instruments as well. More than happy to help out!
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@downburst Feb 2022
I am no jazzer! I’m barely a musician. Let Someone better take a look.
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@fourzeroes Feb 2022
@nadine Maybe it can be a challenge - share it with many people and see what they make of it? I don't want to be your only hope of being something, but I'll happily give it a try if others more competent are giving your idea a chance of a good home.
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@nadine Feb 2022
@fourzeroes That's a great idea, thanks! I haven't thought about that before. Lemme check where I can temporarily upload my file.
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@nadine Feb 2022
@downburst, @nancyrost, @jwhanberry, @sherrylynnlee, @deadhead, @fourzeroes
I've uploaded my draft of the jazzy hookline into the initial post of the thread. Please check! -
@deadhead Feb 2022
@nadine Here's what I got so far. Probably will tweak a couple of things, but will give it a whirl when I get back home in a couple of days. A lot of influence from Charlie Parker (eg, Yardbird Suite, Au Privave).
https://static.ajrussell.ca/FAWM%202022/Blues%20for%20Nadine.pdf
I'm interested in seeing what everyone else comes up with! -
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@dock Feb 2022
I've been playing jazz for a few years now, was the piano in a big band for 4 years, did some arranging. Glad to help if you like.
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@ohljazz Feb 2022
Here's another try- interesting melody to play with! https://bit.ly/3swSnEn
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@tunecat Feb 2022
That’s much more readable. I’ve played a lot of jazz but not necessarily much cop at piano jazz or indeed harmonising. Leaving it to the experts!!
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@deadhead Feb 2022
Here's a version put together from the sheet I posted above: https://fawm.org/songs/129878/
Its neat how distinct each of the three versions are. Let's keep them coming! -
@nadine Feb 2022
Wow its so interesting to listen and see all these ideas. So many different approaches! We have to think about a title but I'm so uninspired!
@dock Nice upbeat blues version. I'm working on it this weekend, let's see how far I come.
@deadhead Your version has some swing and elegance. Nice!
@ohljazz Interesting phrasing and choice of chords. What is a 7 alt chord? I've seen it for the first time.
I'm psyched to listen to your ideas. Sketches, full songs, I don't care. I can only work on / produce 1-2 versions, but if there are more, I think about a playlist on YouTube or Soundcloud later. What do you think? -
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@nadine Feb 2022
Update on @deadhead version of the song. I added some instruments and mixed it. Final song is online here:
https://fawm.org/songs/129878/ -
@nadine Feb 2022
Did anybody continue on their drafts? I'm curious to listen :)
