This month’s Play Jazz! Workshop will be looking at ‘rhythm changes’; the harmonic progression which evolved from George Gershwin’s tune ‘I Got Rhythm’. Arguably, one of the most important chord progressions in jazz, it’s evolution demonstrates some of the most common chord movements found throughout the American Songbook. It has been used ever since, as a vehicle for new melodies and improvisation; perhaps most famously Charlie Parker’s ‘Anthropology’. A solid understanding of this progression will facilitate the learning of many other tunes.
During the session we will: break down the sections and dig beneath the surface to uncover the harmonic ‘skeleton’ that underpins this great progression; learn how to improvise effectively over it; develop vocabulary in the bebop style, looking specifically at phrase design and articulation.
About Play Jazz! workshops Play Jazz! is a series of introductory workshops focusing on specific aspects of jazz improvisation, running on the first Saturday of each month (except January and August). Each workshop is different. The Play Jazz! workshops are intended to appeal to a wide range of musicians including those who
play other styles of music but are new to jazz
play written music but want to learn to improvise
have not played for a while and want to refresh their skills
want to meet and play with other jazz musicians.
Suitable for all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists. Minimum age 16.
About learning and participation at The Globe You will need to bring all the equipment you need including instruments, amplifiers (if required) and music stands.
Prices
The workshop fee is £27.50.
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Play Jazz! workshop – Nov 2025
£27.50
Saturday 1 November: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Steve Glendinning
Workshop ticket: £27.50
Important: As well as paying for this workshop below, please make sure you fill in the enrolment form here as this will help the tutor in preparing for this workshop. Many thanks!
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Rhythm Changes
This month’s Play Jazz! Workshop will be looking at ‘rhythm changes’; the harmonic progression which evolved from George Gershwin’s tune ‘I Got Rhythm’. Arguably, one of the most important chord progressions in jazz, it’s evolution demonstrates some of the most common chord movements found throughout the American Songbook. It has been used ever since, as a vehicle for new melodies and improvisation; perhaps most famously Charlie Parker’s ‘Anthropology’. A solid understanding of this progression will facilitate the learning of many other tunes.
During the session we will: break down the sections and dig beneath the surface to uncover the harmonic ‘skeleton’ that underpins this great progression; learn how to improvise effectively over it; develop vocabulary in the bebop style, looking specifically at phrase design and articulation.
About Play Jazz! workshops
Play Jazz! is a series of introductory workshops focusing on specific aspects of jazz improvisation, running on the first Saturday of each month (except January and August). Each workshop is different. The Play Jazz! workshops are intended to appeal to a wide range of musicians including those who
Suitable for all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists. Minimum age 16.
About learning and participation at The Globe
You will need to bring all the equipment you need including instruments, amplifiers (if required) and music stands.
Prices
The workshop fee is £27.50.
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop
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