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Post by Wolfgang on May 24, 2020 15:16:55 GMT -5
George Shearing. "There'll Be Another Spring."
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Post by Wolfgang on May 25, 2020 13:00:37 GMT -5
I woke up this morning with the thought of incorporating upper structures into my daily exercises. I mean, it was the very first thought in my head when I woke up.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 25, 2020 14:14:46 GMT -5
Here's Bill Evans doing his thing with "Alice in Wonderland."
Here's the original "Alice in Wonderland" song from the Disney film, just to show you the source of his inspiration.
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Post by Wolfgang on May 27, 2020 16:07:01 GMT -5
"All the Things You Are" (a classic jazz standard) as played by four different legendary pianists -- Oscar Peterson, McCoy Tyner, Thelonius Monk, and Bill Evans. First up, as a basis for comparison, is a conventional version as done by a contemporary "White" choir (LOL!) so that you can get a basic understanding of the main melody and harmonic progression:
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Post by Wolfgang on May 27, 2020 20:38:29 GMT -5
This jazz piano shiite is tough. Ugh. I read various books and watch youtube tutorials and there seems to be this unwritten/unsaid rule #1: Have an abundance of talent.
It's like reading a book called Modeling for Dummies (or The Idiot's Guide to Modeling). Rule #1: Be incredibly beautiful.
LOL!
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Post by Wolfgang on May 28, 2020 2:49:37 GMT -5
"My Romance" as performed by various jazz artists.
Mel Torme:
Kenny Barron:
Red Garland:
Gary Burton on the vibraphone:
McCoy Tyner:
Stan Getz:
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 1, 2020 14:51:06 GMT -5
Well, this made me go "hmmm..."
I would personally feel devastated if Miles Davis gave me that same scowl. Maybe crap my pants.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 1, 2020 19:17:59 GMT -5
My knowledge of jazz performance -- and jazz music theory -- far exceeds my actual playing ability.
The practical end result is that there are a lot of pauses and breaks in rhythm when I'm playing, as I try to get my hands/fingers to move where they're supposed to go. Sometimes, there are 10-second pauses. Not good.
LOL!
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 1, 2020 20:25:31 GMT -5
This book is considered a "Bible" for learning all sorts of syncopated rhythms. It's designed for drummers but one youtuber (that I respect) said all musicians can benefit. So, I ordered it.
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Post by vup on Jun 1, 2020 20:53:44 GMT -5
My knowledge of jazz performance -- and jazz music theory -- far exceeds my actual playing ability. The practical end result is that there are a lot of pauses and breaks in rhythm when I'm playing, as I try to get my hands/fingers to move where they're supposed to go. Sometimes, there are 10-second pauses. Not good. LOL! Just play I and V. It'll be fine. π
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 2, 2020 2:37:50 GMT -5
Amazing. Like going for a walk at 4:00 AM with your hands in your pocket and your jacket collar up around your neck and every thought is clear.
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Post by Boof1224 on Jun 3, 2020 12:47:53 GMT -5
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 3, 2020 18:45:39 GMT -5
This book is considered a "Bible" for learning all sorts of syncopated rhythms. It's designed for drummers but one youtuber (that I respect) said all musicians can benefit. So, I ordered it. Woo Hoo! I got this book in the mail! Now, I have to figure out how to apply the lessons in this drummer book to my piano. I think I'll use simple stride (bass-chord-bass-chord) with LH and do the rhythm exercises with the RH.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 5, 2020 15:06:22 GMT -5
I need to get this book:
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 5, 2020 22:00:43 GMT -5
I need to get this book:
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