Emily Remler: Bebop and Swing Guitar
by Arlen Roth
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Actor: Hot LicksDirector: Arlen Roth
Brand: Hot Licks
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 58 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 14027122
Studio: Hot Licks
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Movie Reviews of Emily Remler: Bebop and Swing Guitar
Movie Review: great instructional dvd
Summary: 5 Stars
I have attended Berklee, and have been playing guitar for about 4 decades!
Over the past 2 decades I have continued, as best I am able, to expand my playing and to take lessons.
Remler is the best type of teacher, in my experience. One that knows how to simplify a complex subject so that the student can understand without having years of theory, instruction and performance as a foundation.
While primarily a rock, blues, and fingerpicker, I am revisiting my jazz interest. I found the instruction on this DVD to be enjoyable, down to earth, and most importantly, digestable. First and most importantly, this is a single DVD and is aimed at a lower or intermediate player, I believe. There is the assumption of the ability to play chords, notation, and a bit of theory. If you have none of these it is still a useful tool adn still very usable.
There are several exercises and at least three songs which a player can learn from this video-not only in notation but also simply watching them being played and in half speed mode-and take away the feeling of accomplishment, without a full semester of tutoring. One reveiwer asserts that this is not instructional in be-bop, but I disagree. ( I also didnt see anything other than enthusiasm, heart, and candor in Ms. Remler's eyes in both of her instructional videos.) It begins to lay foundation for be-bop with the presentation of a simple Bb blues, together with discussion of what leading tones are and using leading tones and how they assist in defining chord changes, and teaching how to develop eighth note solos. An excellent, non-heady, familiar choice, ie a blues, from which to start.
This is worth full price. It actually can provide a month's worth of practice easily, more if you really work it and perfect it.
Also as noted the emphasis on metronome and rhythm are simple concepts that most players just dont use, or use as much as they should. This will make it clear why it is critical, and will improve your timing (even if you think you have, or do have, great timing).
The best part, however, is the down to business approach, with heart, humility, and respect for music as well as the student. Its a very enjoyable experience, and it will improve your playing and will serve those wishing to begin to study jazz to get a tiny taste without being crushed by too much theory, too many exercises in technique, or some of the other foibles of structured musical instruction that can dis-hearten a beginner.
Miss Remler was a great loss, not only as a musician, but as a performer, teacher, and person.
Summary of Emily Remler: Bebop and Swing Guitar
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