Videos

Improv with Rhythm Lab: 2-5-1 Chord Progression

Practice the 2-5-1 chord progression using various rhythm patterns in Rhythm Lab. Use iReal Pro for backing tracks.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:47 Chord Progression
03:27 Setup
06:36 Charleston rhythm
11:07 Samba rhythm 4/4
12:10 Samba rhythm 12/8
13:24 ...
7/4 + 4/4 rhythm
14:24 8/8 + 7/8 rhythm
15:47 6/4 + 5/4 rhythm

Rhythm Lab on the App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-lab/id589129345?ls=1&mt=8

iReal Pro:
https://www.irealpro.com/

Rhythm Lab website:
https://rhythmlab-app.com

Improv Rhythm Custom Pattern (for Rhythm Lab app):
https://www.rhythmlab-app.com/custom-patterns/single/Improv-Rhythms-Single-2-5-1.json

Worksheet (pdf)
https://www.rhythmlab-app.com/download/improv-patterns/

Jamey Aebersold Jazz Handbook:
https://www.jazzbooks.com/jazz/fqbk
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Rhythm Lab Quick Tips: MusicXML

Importing MusicXML files in Rhythm Lab is easy. This video walks through the process, including creating and editing MusicXML files using a notation program.

Rhythm Lab
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-lab/id589129345
https://www.rhythmlab-app.com

Links:
PlayScore 2
https://www.playscore.co/

MuseScore
https://musescore.org/en

http://www.imslp.org
https://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page

Finale
https://www.finalemusic.com/

Sibelius
https://www.avid.com/sibelius/

Dorico
https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/

Notion
https://www.presonus.com/products/notion

StaffPad
https://www.staffpad.net/

NoteFlight
https://www.noteflight.com/