Timestamps: 6:40 - Chorale (w. improv at 8:13) 8:55 - Oompah (w. improv at 10:09) 10:52 - Comping in the Cracks (w. improv at 11:06) 12:36 - Doorknob (w. improv at 14:06) 15:29 - Four to the Bar (w. improv at 17:57) 19:09 - Left Hand Blow (w. improv at 19:45) 21:29 - Octave Blow (w. improv at 21:47) 24:30 - Contrapuntal Playing (w. improv at 24:44) 25:35 - LH Comping Rhythms (w. improv at 26:10) 26:47 - Double Arpeggios (w. improv at 27:08) 28:19 - Faux Stride (w. improv at 29:19) 30:09 - Rodeo (w. improv at 30:50) 31:53 - Slurs (w. improv at 32:20) 33:55 - Trading Fours in the Hands (w. improv at 34:03) 34:45 - Unison Rhythm (w. improv at 34:56)
Sometimes, I like to steal a look at the advanced Jazz stuff, even though I don't know what is going on through 85% of the video. It discourages beginners sometimes when they look at advanced jazz techniques, but not me. I picture myself in about about 5 years being half as good as Dave! I don't care if i'm only 19; i'll never give up on piano. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Dave!
Dave Frank Oh um, did I say "steal" I meant listen! Mr. Frank, I never gravitated toward any genre of music until I was a sophomore in high school, that would be jazz. I've only been playing for 3 1/2 years now. Although, I push myself to never give up on my instrument; I find it difficult sometimes to stay motivated. It is quite a confusing process for me. There are so many things to learn. I started out with learning how to play in proper time, and playing all of the standard chords in each key like: CM, Cm, Caug, C6, Cm6, etc. I always ask myself, "What's next to learn?" Do you have any tips?
Dave, I am playing professionally, right now I am in Hong Kong and I must say that when I play every evening I look for video's online on how to continue adding ideas to my repertoire so I do not go insane. Your video's are great and hilarious. Nothing is as memorable as a great tune, and forgettable as the guy who wrote it... hahah!
I'm sorry to tell you that there is a master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com that has 27 of these types of videos for your free enjoyment) Blessings and keep swingin from NYC!
Apology accepted! Question: Are you one of those guys they call "cats"? You know, like a hep cat, or something? I've always wanted to meet one of those so I could say, 'That guy is a cool cat.'" Love the tongue in cheek, cheery attitude. It fits the mood of your music. Been really liking the vids. Thank you.
Fantastic Dave. People will get so much from this. Jazz has never got the appreciation it deserves as one of the greatest genres of music (many argue it is the greatest) and is often misunderstood. But you're breaking it down and once people get into it, they will stay with it for life. Improvisers never retire!
Brilliant videos! It's such a rare gift to be such a wonderful player as well as teacher. Very clear, relaxed, and your love for the music is infectious. Besides the fact that you obviously know your stuff really well.
Thanks for writing JJ, please feel free to visit www.davefrankjazz.com master class archive, there are 27 vids like these, all phree with no commercials:)
Holy moly! I totally will - and I'll be recommending it to my fellow cats! Thank you so much for all the work you put into these without financial gain! Inspiring.
You know what would be amazing? I would LOVE to get your feedback on my jazz playing for this arrangement. I wrote and performed everything myself, mostly improvised, with my friend Brett Ensley on the drums. I've never taken formal jazz lessons, so I'd love to hear your thoughts on how I can improve both my playing and the composition of it. (Harmony and such) soundcloud.com/jjayberthume/hark-the-herald-angels-swing-feat-jjay-berthume-brett-ensley
1. Chorale, 4 notes up from bottom, sust w/ fingers. 2. oom-pah- 1 note lo, on 1, 2/3 high on 2, rep, for 3 and 4. 3. In the cracks - LH cords in space where line stops, indirect. 4. Doorknob - 2/3 notes LH hi, then 1 note low, indirect, 2+2 or 1+3, 3+1. 5. 4 to the bar- like rhy. gtr, add Garner bass-grace note!. 6. L.H. improv line, RH chords. 7. Line in octaves. 8, Line on dble-octaves, use tone from feet. 9. Counterpoint - really an embellished bassline, with RH improv w/spc for LH to move.
You are the greatest. Thanks for your generosity. There will never be another Dave Frank. (There's going to be a hell of a lot of better players, thanks to you)
I guess it's time for you o send me all of your money HAHAHAHA..please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for thee) thanks for writing
Good question, tx) Piano is difficult in that every key is a different planet. The ability to improvise in any given key is mostly a matter of familiarity with that key. I don't improvise as well in keys I usually don't play in, that would require focusing on improvising on that key for awhile, which could be done..but as I play solo, there's no rush)
Your right hand work is mind-boggling, and the way you integrate the elements between the two hands is absolute poetry. Thanks so much for posting these online for us ley people to study.
Hello Dave, I've been fooling around at the piano for many years, and haven't had a prolonged session with a teacher, and maybe part of my stagnation is due to laziness, or lack of confidence, but watching your wonderful video will make me sit up a little straighter, and maybe even practice more. Thank you so much.
Thanks again as always!! I heard a lot of Red Garland in the double arpeggio bit, specifically the Bye Bye Blackbird intro he does on Miles' Round About Midnight. Time to hit the shed!!
I've been trying contrapuntal playing with two voices on the right, and for the moment one in the left, listen to New Orleans Bands' counterpoint helps get ideas. As well as Bach too obviously will help with that.
Dave, I'm elated that your still active on these posts. I just found your videos for the first time a couple days ago and i think this particular video has released my from the confines of all the rules that i've been seeing everywhere else. the flow is great once it starts appearing in my playing. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!
Concept of imagining strength coming from legs and feet while playing the piano! That's brilliant! I guess that's how one gets grounded to mother Earth and gets strength! Thank u very Frank! I really appreciate knowledge you share!
While I'm not yet at this level of playing I found this video very inspiring. My dad always taught me "What one man can do another can do... be not afraid!" I look forward to achieving this level of performance. Now to quick rambling and to start practicing for the day! :) Cheers Mister Dave Frank!
One the last section of the video where you play out it reminds me alot of Dave McKenna;s style. Very enjoyable and instructional. Thanks for the time and the help.
I'm not a pianist (actually a cellist), but I love listening to piano jazz--this video was really entertaining! It helped me gain a greater appreciation for what you talented pianists can do--watching all the little components that mix together to make such a versatile sound! Thank you for sharing this, Dave!
Really great. I have been thinking for a long time (and hearing) that there are these different "ways" of using the hands. But this is the first time in any forum that I've seen someone make an inventory of examples like this. Thanks! And more please!
I've enjoyed several of the 'Artist' masterclasses, and sort of plan to enjoy them more...someday... but this one I find IMMEDIATELY very useful, helpful, inspirational, friendly, and wonderful. I always LOVE hearing multiple-style-variants on one tune like this !!!! Going deep into all the choices for that one tune....Thanks so much !!!!
You look like you and the piano are making just one person, the piano seems like a part of your body. Thankyou to share your great knowledge. Paul from France
This is really really great. Learnt so much and actually learnt a lot just from visually analysing your improvs. Very useful camera angle. Thanks so much for this. All the best, Ben, London UK.
Just simply WOW! Thank you so much Mr. Dave Frank for your video(s); how I came across this I dont know, but what a GREAT GREAT GREAT production. Thank you again and I will take you up on the getting with you for questions, again thanks for sharing!
The name of this song is pretty pertinent. Could easily applied to your good self. I'm enjoying your videos tremendously. I'm glad you managed this one without Jack's presence.
Great class -- enormous amount of information. Some of them I already do (Garner LH, faux stride, improv in the crax). Others -- arpeggiating in 10ths (seems like you're using block chords too) and contrapuntal...will take YEARS, if ever. Very inspirational. Thanks!
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Wonderful video, awesome player! Thanks for posting
LOVE THIS - I've just found your videos, and i've been checking this one out all morning. Great improvs, licks, and ideas! And stylistic elements of course.
Thanks! This will help a lot with my recent position as pianist in a big band due to the fact I was taught classically for many many years and am finding it hard to adjust from the constant perfection that enforced to the free and encouraging feel and style of jazz piano. Thank you again!
This is fantastic Dave! You present the concepts with great clarity and your playing is amazing. There is a lot2learn here and you can be sure I will be studying this video carefully. ;-) Great post!
thanks for writing Maureen, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 50 in-depth master classes, all free for thee)
Dave - thank you SO much. This video is worth a fortune!! A REAL lecture for advanced players that would cost a fortune in term time at Berklee or Julliard! This is so generous of you - not to mention your eloquent presentation and superb pianistic skills. Now, if ONLY I could afford to study with you personally!! (sigh!)
Hallo . I think to have really learned something important about swing and also O.Peterson . Very interesting. Sometimes there is something in that art of the great masters that is difficult to get and your video help a lot. regards. Max
I watched your beginning improv video and already understand all of that material. Could you make an advanced improvisation lesson? I'd love to learn how to improvise as melodically and lyrically as you've demonstrated in this video.
This might be useful for those wanting to study specific techniques demonstrated in the video. 6:41 "Chorale" - Playing one note of the chord on every beat 8:58 "Oompah" - Bottom note followed by 3 notes 10:53 "Comping in the cracks" - LH Rootless voicing in solo breaks, like off-beat "chops" 12:36 "Doorknob" - opposite of the Oompah, the rootless voicing is played before the bottom note 15:30 "Four to the bar" - LH chord on every beat of 4/4 19:15 "LH blow" - improv in left hand, using elbow strength, comping with right hand 21:42 "Octave blows" - improvising same melody in both hands, 1-2 octaves apart, think as if you are playing from the legs 24:31 "Contrapuntal Playing" - "i don't know how it's done" - Dave Frank 25:37 "LH Comping Rhythms" - comping rhythmn played on or off-beat 26:49 "Double Arpeggios" - play everything in an arpeggiated style, a 10th (3rd) apart. 28:20 "Faux Stride" - Stride, but using two levels. Not regular stride rhythm 30:10 "Rodeo" - 31:57 "Slur" - Creates a gritty sound, done by sliding up from a half-step below. It sounds great when comping. 33:56 "Trading fours in the hands" - Trading melodies between the LH and RH, similar to call-and-response. 34:47 "Unison Sound" - While improvising, strike chords with the same rhythm as your melody 36:00 - Putting it all together
Thank you for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 35 more all free for you, blessings from NYC!
I totaly love this tutorial, it really gives some useful inspiration for left hand work even for small handed people... thanks a lot appreciate your work very much!
Hi, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 36 in-depth videos, all free) Keep swingin!
Just checked your Website content. Are you serious all that Stuff for free? Thats sensational. Where do you take the time from doing all these educational vids and being an incredible piano player as well. Wow thanks for your sharing of knowledge
Thank you so much Dave Frank, your video Is very intersting and useful! I play the keyboard Jazz and Blues with my master for 2 years, and my Dreams Is to became a very good jazzer, I' m gonna go to the Blue Note, in Milan, Italy, where there are musicians with the bass, the Guitar, the drum!.. Improvising gives me Joy and happiness, and let me be free! It' my Life! 🎹😊🎵💙
i don't see how ANYONE could do a thumbs down for any of dave frank's videos. They've been more helpful to me than any other resource on the internet. he's a gifted teacher and a fantastic player. i just wish i could get my eighth notes to bounce like his.
Absolutely! i did group lessons with you for a few Saturdays a couple of years back but had a newborn and couldn't continue with the time slot - dunno if you remember. would love to touch base and possibly do some more. should i email you
I will refer to this wonderful master class. I especially appreciate the Bill Evans door knob sequence. I would like to know if Mr Frank teaches in New York City?
Dear Dave, The doorknob rhythm eludes me. When you mention "3 and 1" at 13:06 it seems like you're playing it 1 and then 3. Of course it cycles, but what comes first ? Does the bottom or top part of the doorknob gets assigned one of these two values more than the other one ? When you give a example in context starting at 13:24, it seems to me that you sometime anticipate (compared to what the 2-2 would be) the next top part of the doorknob by an eight note, as such: - half note for the first top part then - dotted quarter note for the bottom note of the door knob then a eight note before the next downbeat here comes the next - top part Am i getting that right ? I'm not sure how to count: are these quarter notes, eight notes ? Could you recommend me additional documentation on this subject, maybe a book ? Thanks a lot!
ichabe dichlieb thank you for writing, please feel free to visit the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 30 classes for your perusal, all free w/no commericials:) Keep swingin!
i adore this video !!! and particulary your "errol garner style with the left hand standing 4 to the bar.your left hand is a little bit "lazy" and that's give a very special groove to your play.Trading 4 in the hand is very groovy too and i m going to put all our ideas in my play.Thank you Dave !
Wow how great of you to share your knowledge with us. Here you share a gold mine of knowledge and plenty of stuff to work on. Thanks so much and can't wait to see your other videos. I did study you bass line video and that was a enormous help. I can walk quarter notes and now I am trying to get those grace notes in the bass lines. t does take independence and I work on it daily. should revisit your bass line video. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart Dave. If ever in New York I will gladly take you out to lunch or dinner to show my appreciation. : o )
Big hugs Dave. I will start working on this Video on a daily basis. I have been working on waling bass lines, anchor chords and modified stride. A treat to know there is more to work on in regards to the left hand. It will give me more and more independence : o )
Thank you very much for uploading these videos, Dave. You are a phenomenal jazz pianist and have given me lots of ideas to work on in my playing. Every time I listen to the great jazz pianists e.g. Keith Jarrett, etc., one can hear the history of jazz in their playing. I can hear the same thing when you play. Could you please do a video on right hand jazz soloing lines? Maybe a mix of different styles including minor pentatonic, major/minor modal, Bill Evans style soloing, etc. Kind regards,
Thanks, commenters). FYI, ATM there are 18 in-depth classes on YT + Ustream under my name including Bill Evans, Dave McKenna, Charles Ives, walking bassline clinic, playing outside the changes, Frank Zappa, Charlie Parker, Eric Dolphy, the Marx Bros, Bruce Hornsby, Grateful Dead, Lennie Tristano, Dick Hyman, Eric Dolphy, Oscar Peterson, Liberace, etc.. All free, no commercials:) Blessings and keep swingin! Dave Frank
I'm nowhere *near* the stuff you're teaching in the advanced classes but they're too inspiring not to watch. I watched the walking bass clinic the other day and had a quantum leap that same night - like sometimes all it takes is a teacher pointing out just the right couple of things at the right time. Thanks for putting these up! Marco Germany
This, and I mean this is golden. I am an aspiring pianist and a lover of modern jazz, especially Bill Evans. This has open the gates for me to explore. The doorknob style is awesome. Thanks Frank, big thumbs up. More ?s later
hi edward, thanks for writing, where are you located? You may enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, all 24 master classes available there free)
i currently live in California and am on my 10th year of piano education. i't's a real pleasure to hear back from you, i will definitely check out the website as soon as i can
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Timestamps:
6:40 - Chorale (w. improv at 8:13)
8:55 - Oompah (w. improv at 10:09)
10:52 - Comping in the Cracks (w. improv at 11:06)
12:36 - Doorknob (w. improv at 14:06)
15:29 - Four to the Bar (w. improv at 17:57)
19:09 - Left Hand Blow (w. improv at 19:45)
21:29 - Octave Blow (w. improv at 21:47)
24:30 - Contrapuntal Playing (w. improv at 24:44)
25:35 - LH Comping Rhythms (w. improv at 26:10)
26:47 - Double Arpeggios (w. improv at 27:08)
28:19 - Faux Stride (w. improv at 29:19)
30:09 - Rodeo (w. improv at 30:50)
31:53 - Slurs (w. improv at 32:20)
33:55 - Trading Fours in the Hands (w. improv at 34:03)
34:45 - Unison Rhythm (w. improv at 34:56)
Thank you very much for this)
Miss lee good break down
Derian Lee Fantastic
Thank you!!!
Sometimes, I like to steal a look at the advanced Jazz stuff, even though I don't know what is going on through 85% of the video. It discourages beginners sometimes when they look at advanced jazz techniques, but not me. I picture myself in about about 5 years being half as good as Dave! I don't care if i'm only 19; i'll never give up on piano. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Dave!
+o Zealous Feet o that'll cost you $2 Feet!
Dave Frank Oh um, did I say "steal" I meant listen!
Mr. Frank, I never gravitated toward any genre of music until I was a sophomore in high school, that would be jazz. I've only been playing for 3 1/2 years now. Although, I push myself to never give up on my instrument; I find it difficult sometimes to stay motivated. It is quite a confusing process for me. There are so many things to learn. I started out with learning how to play in proper time, and playing all of the standard chords in each key like: CM, Cm, Caug, C6, Cm6, etc. I always ask myself, "What's next to learn?" Do you have any tips?
yes. you need a teacher.
Duly noted!
:)
Dave, I am playing professionally, right now I am in Hong Kong and I must say that when I play every evening I look for video's online on how to continue adding ideas to my repertoire so I do not go insane. Your video's are great and hilarious. Nothing is as memorable as a great tune, and forgettable as the guy who wrote it... hahah!
Wearing the well deserved hat of the master musician! A treasure trove of generosity. Thanks Dave.
That will be $2 Pat) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 50 in-depth master classes, all free)
I'm sorry to tell you that there is a master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com that has 27 of these types of videos for your free enjoyment) Blessings and keep swingin from NYC!
Apology accepted!
Question: Are you one of those guys they call "cats"? You know, like a hep cat, or something? I've always wanted to meet one of those so I could say, 'That guy is a cool cat.'"
Love the tongue in cheek, cheery attitude. It fits the mood of your music. Been really liking the vids. Thank you.
all jazz guys can correctly be called "cats")
Dave Frank Haha! Good to know!
Dave Frank
I'm allergic to cats, but not to Jazz musicians, fortunately!
I rarely see a great player and a great teacher rolled in one. Thank you very much, not just for today, but for all the years of work that led to this
thanks EP, you may enjoy a visit to my master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, 24 classes free) Keep swingin man!
Fantastic Dave. People will get so much from this. Jazz has never got the appreciation it deserves as one of the greatest genres of music (many argue it is the greatest) and is often misunderstood. But you're breaking it down and once people get into it, they will stay with it for life. Improvisers never retire!
Thank you so much for this lesson and your time in creating it. Amazing teacher/player
Pure genius! Thank you for making this video. Immensely helpful and clearly presented. I have seen nothing better on RUclips.
Brilliant videos! It's such a rare gift to be such a wonderful player as well as teacher. Very clear, relaxed, and your love for the music is infectious. Besides the fact that you obviously know your stuff really well.
Thanks for writing JJ, please feel free to visit www.davefrankjazz.com master class archive, there are 27 vids like these, all phree with no commercials:)
Holy moly! I totally will - and I'll be recommending it to my fellow cats! Thank you so much for all the work you put into these without financial gain! Inspiring.
JJay Berthume Anything I can do to help you let me know)
You know what would be amazing? I would LOVE to get your feedback on my jazz playing for this arrangement. I wrote and performed everything myself, mostly improvised, with my friend Brett Ensley on the drums. I've never taken formal jazz lessons, so I'd love to hear your thoughts on how I can improve both my playing and the composition of it. (Harmony and such) soundcloud.com/jjayberthume/hark-the-herald-angels-swing-feat-jjay-berthume-brett-ensley
I love Dave's sense of humor and teaching style. It resonates with me.
Hi Frank, just finishes a Tatum class that you may enjoy, thanks for writing)
1. Chorale, 4 notes up from bottom, sust w/ fingers. 2. oom-pah- 1 note lo, on 1, 2/3 high on 2, rep, for 3 and 4. 3. In the cracks - LH cords in space where line stops, indirect. 4. Doorknob - 2/3 notes LH hi, then 1 note low, indirect, 2+2 or 1+3, 3+1. 5. 4 to the bar- like rhy. gtr, add Garner bass-grace note!. 6. L.H. improv line, RH chords. 7. Line in octaves. 8, Line on dble-octaves, use tone from feet. 9. Counterpoint - really an embellished bassline, with RH improv w/spc for LH to move.
man that was so good. breaking down all of those stylistic approaches really gets you thinking.
Thank you Dave, for sharing.
You are a great man.
Truly.
You are the greatest. Thanks for your generosity. There will never be another Dave Frank. (There's going to be a hell of a lot of better players, thanks to you)
I guess it's time for you o send me all of your money HAHAHAHA..please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for thee) thanks for writing
Good question, tx) Piano is difficult in that every key is a different planet. The ability to improvise in any given key is mostly a matter of familiarity with that key. I don't improvise as well in keys I usually don't play in, that would require focusing on improvising on that key for awhile, which could be done..but as I play solo, there's no rush)
Your right hand work is mind-boggling, and the way you integrate the elements between the two hands is absolute poetry. Thanks so much for posting these online for us ley people to study.
Hello Dave,
I've been fooling around at the piano for many years, and haven't had a prolonged session with a teacher, and maybe part of my stagnation is due to laziness, or lack of confidence, but watching your wonderful video will make me sit up a little straighter, and maybe even practice more. Thank you so much.
I have searched and searched or good info on LH jazz piano. This video is priceless and replaces about 30 jazz piano books
Dave - you make it very easy to learn the different very difficult Technics in Jazz. I will definitely buy your CD\DVD lessons!
Thanks again as always!! I heard a lot of Red Garland in the double arpeggio bit, specifically the Bye Bye Blackbird intro he does on Miles' Round About Midnight. Time to hit the shed!!
I've been trying contrapuntal playing with two voices on the right, and for the moment one in the left, listen to New Orleans Bands' counterpoint helps get ideas. As well as Bach too obviously will help with that.
Dave, I'm elated that your still active on these posts. I just found your videos for the first time a couple days ago and i think this particular video has released my from the confines of all the rules that i've been seeing everywhere else. the flow is great once it starts appearing in my playing. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!
Thanks for all the different comping textures!
Concept of imagining strength coming from legs and feet while playing the piano! That's brilliant! I guess that's how one gets grounded to mother Earth and gets strength!
Thank u very Frank! I really appreciate knowledge you share!
While I'm not yet at this level of playing I found this video very inspiring. My dad always taught me "What one man can do another can do... be not afraid!" I look forward to achieving this level of performance. Now to quick rambling and to start practicing for the day! :) Cheers Mister Dave Frank!
thanks for writing Joseph, if I may help you feel free to write to me at Dfrankajzz@aol.com
Thanks! I'm learning my first jazz piece as we speak. "Autumn Leaves"
that's a good one)
One the last section of the video where you play out it reminds me alot of Dave McKenna;s style. Very enjoyable and instructional. Thanks for the time and the help.
I'm not a pianist (actually a cellist), but I love listening to piano jazz--this video was really entertaining! It helped me gain a greater appreciation for what you talented pianists can do--watching all the little components that mix together to make such a versatile sound! Thank you for sharing this, Dave!
man, this was great. thank you! you seem like a very nice person and you play some beautiful lines!
Fantastic - especially @ 24.38: The Contrapuntal stuff!! Thank You.
Really great. I have been thinking for a long time (and hearing) that there are these different "ways" of using the hands. But this is the first time in any forum that I've seen someone make an inventory of examples like this. Thanks! And more please!
I've enjoyed several of the 'Artist' masterclasses, and sort of plan to enjoy them more...someday... but this one I find IMMEDIATELY very useful, helpful, inspirational, friendly, and wonderful. I always LOVE hearing multiple-style-variants on one tune like this !!!! Going deep into all the choices for that one tune....Thanks so much !!!!
honestly one of the best video lesson i've ever seen.
great video!!! thank you for sharing
You are a musical, pedagogical power house. Thank you for such masterful, thoughtful classes!!!
Excelent way of teaching with with examples on a song and the same song. I will buy your books and maybe aplly for lessons
I'll be happy to meet you for a free skype lesson sometime, thanks for writing)
Wow Dave, this is some of the best tutorial on RUclips. Thanks!
good work Dave! love all the master classes... and thanks for making them free! God Bless You !!
You look like you and the piano are making just one person, the piano seems like a part of your body. Thankyou to share your great knowledge.
Paul from France
+Houet Paul-arsène Hi Paul, thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 30 classes, all free for thee)
Agree
This is really really great. Learnt so much and actually learnt a lot just from visually analysing your improvs. Very useful camera angle. Thanks so much for this.
All the best,
Ben, London UK.
Thanks for the master class, Mr. Frank!
Just simply WOW! Thank you so much Mr. Dave Frank for your video(s); how I came across this I dont know, but what a GREAT GREAT GREAT production. Thank you again and I will take you up on the getting with you for questions, again thanks for sharing!
"This is called contrapuntal playing, and I don't know how it's done"
Haha I want to be friends with this man
you already are)
Great stuff there Dave! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
You are amazing Big D, thank you for your generosity with your time and knowledge. Hope to catch your gig this month in NYC. Round em up lol
May 15th Thurs night at Somethin Jazz club, 212 E 52nd St. near 3rd ave, 3rd floor
Great...thanks
The name of this song is pretty pertinent. Could easily applied to your good self. I'm enjoying your videos tremendously. I'm glad you managed this one without Jack's presence.
Great class -- enormous amount of information. Some of them I already do (Garner LH, faux stride, improv in the crax). Others -- arpeggiating in 10ths (seems like you're using block chords too) and contrapuntal...will take YEARS, if ever. Very inspirational. Thanks!
Wonderful video, awesome player! Thanks for posting
Unbelievably awesome video! Thanks Dave! Mr. Frank!
LOVE THIS - I've just found your videos, and i've been checking this one out all morning. Great improvs, licks, and ideas! And stylistic elements of course.
thanks for writing, enjoy the archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)
Thanks! This will help a lot with my recent position as pianist in a big band due to the fact I was taught classically for many many years and am finding it hard to adjust from the constant perfection that enforced to the free and encouraging feel and style of jazz piano. Thank you again!
thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 42 in-depth master classes, all free)
I just watched the first 2 stylistic elements, and Dave, you're totally killing it, incredible course, and so much to learn... man.
Thanks Dave!
That was an outrageous music lesson. I hung and bared with you the whole way. Subscribed. Also subscribed to your website.
This is fantastic Dave! You present the concepts with great clarity and your playing is amazing. There is a lot2learn here and you can be sure I will be studying this video carefully.
;-) Great post!
This was an amazing lesson a real good eye opener to various forms of left hand playing very very educative
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Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent and musical knowledge.
Really beautiful improvisation. Amazing thanks for putting this up.
What a nice video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! All the best, Emily
Thank you for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, blessings from NYC!
Dave - thank you SO much. This video is worth a fortune!! A REAL lecture for advanced players that would cost a fortune in term time at Berklee or Julliard! This is so generous of you - not to mention your eloquent presentation and superb pianistic skills. Now, if ONLY I could afford to study with you personally!! (sigh!)
Well, FYI, you can) I am starting group online lessons that will be inexpensive)
Thanks Dave. Good clinic! See you in New York in any moment...
Greetings from Montreal
hi Jorge, greetings from the Apple)
Hallo . I think to have really learned something important about swing and also O.Peterson . Very interesting. Sometimes there is something in that art of the great masters that is difficult to get and your video help a lot. regards. Max
You are fantastic Dave! Thank you
please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 44 in depth master classes, all free) Thanks for writing
I watched your beginning improv video and already understand all of that material. Could you make an advanced improvisation lesson? I'd love to learn how to improvise as melodically and lyrically as you've demonstrated in this video.
This might be useful for those wanting to study specific techniques demonstrated in the video.
6:41 "Chorale" - Playing one note of the chord on every beat
8:58 "Oompah" - Bottom note followed by 3 notes
10:53 "Comping in the cracks" - LH Rootless voicing in solo breaks, like off-beat "chops"
12:36 "Doorknob" - opposite of the Oompah, the rootless voicing is played before the bottom note
15:30 "Four to the bar" - LH chord on every beat of 4/4
19:15 "LH blow" - improv in left hand, using elbow strength, comping with right hand
21:42 "Octave blows" - improvising same melody in both hands, 1-2 octaves apart, think as if you are playing from the legs
24:31 "Contrapuntal Playing" - "i don't know how it's done" - Dave Frank
25:37 "LH Comping Rhythms" - comping rhythmn played on or off-beat
26:49 "Double Arpeggios" - play everything in an arpeggiated style, a 10th (3rd) apart.
28:20 "Faux Stride" - Stride, but using two levels. Not regular stride rhythm
30:10 "Rodeo" -
31:57 "Slur" - Creates a gritty sound, done by sliding up from a half-step below. It sounds great when comping.
33:56 "Trading fours in the hands" - Trading melodies between the LH and RH, similar to call-and-response.
34:47 "Unison Sound" - While improvising, strike chords with the same rhythm as your melody
36:00 - Putting it all together
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@@DaveFrank I'll be sure to watch every single one of your videos. I also sent you an email regarding Skype lessons. Thanks so much!
thanks Dave. very pleasant enjoyable helpful, good to put words to the styles
Hi Louise, thanks for writing, blessings from NYC)
one of the best lessons in youtube or in real life i ever resive! thank you so much
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Thank you so much. I got a lot of inspiration form this video, I'm actually starting enjoying myself while improv
I'm enjoying your class. Thank you Mr. Frank.
I totaly love this tutorial, it really gives some useful inspiration for left hand work even for small handed people... thanks a lot appreciate your work very much!
Hi, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 36 in-depth videos, all free) Keep swingin!
Just checked your Website content. Are you serious all that Stuff for free? Thats sensational. Where do you take the time from doing all these educational vids and being an incredible piano player as well. Wow thanks for your sharing of knowledge
shhh don't tell my wife!
Thank you so much Dave Frank, your video Is very intersting and useful! I play the keyboard Jazz and Blues with my master for 2 years, and my Dreams Is to became a very good jazzer, I' m gonna go to the Blue Note, in Milan, Italy, where there are musicians with the bass, the Guitar, the drum!.. Improvising gives me Joy and happiness, and let me be free! It' my Life! 🎹😊🎵💙
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i don't see how ANYONE could do a thumbs down for any of dave frank's videos. They've been more helpful to me than any other resource on the internet. he's a gifted teacher and a fantastic player. i just wish i could get my eighth notes to bounce like his.
Thank you for writing, Dave) If you would like a free skype lesson sometime that would be fun for me.
Absolutely! i did group lessons with you for a few Saturdays a couple of years back but had a newborn and couldn't continue with the time slot - dunno if you remember. would love to touch base and possibly do some more. should i email you
yes to Dfrankjazz@aol.com
I will refer to this wonderful master class. I especially appreciate the Bill Evans door knob sequence. I would like to know if Mr Frank teaches in New York City?
Dave... you blow me away every time.
Dear Dave,
The doorknob rhythm eludes me.
When you mention "3 and 1" at 13:06 it seems like you're playing it 1 and then 3. Of course it cycles, but what comes first ? Does the bottom or top part of the doorknob gets assigned one of these two values more than the other one ?
When you give a example in context starting at 13:24, it seems to me that you sometime anticipate (compared to what the 2-2 would be) the next top part of the doorknob by an eight note, as such:
- half note for the first top part then
- dotted quarter note for the bottom note of the door knob then a eight note before the next downbeat here comes the next
- top part
Am i getting that right ? I'm not sure how to count: are these quarter notes, eight notes ? Could you recommend me additional documentation on this subject, maybe a book ?
Thanks a lot!
Absolutely loved this...what a wonderful piano player Dave is !
you are great man! thank you for sharing your knowledge!
ichabe dichlieb thank you for writing, please feel free to visit the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 30 classes for your perusal, all free w/no commericials:) Keep swingin!
+Dave Frank Wow, you're awesome! Thank's a lot
Thanks, Dave. I've found something new to practice on.
i adore this video !!! and particulary your "errol garner style with the left hand standing 4 to the bar.your left hand is a little bit "lazy" and that's give a very special groove to your play.Trading 4 in the hand is very groovy too and i m going to put all our ideas in my play.Thank you Dave !
+xavier leroy Have alot of fun!! You may enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com:) 32 classes all free for you..
Wow how great of you to share your knowledge with us. Here you share a gold mine of knowledge and plenty of stuff to work on. Thanks so much and can't wait to see your other videos. I did study you bass line video and that was a enormous help. I can walk quarter notes and now I am trying to get those grace notes in the bass lines. t does take independence and I work on it daily. should revisit your bass line video. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart Dave. If ever in New York I will gladly take you out to lunch or dinner to show my appreciation. : o )
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Big hugs Dave. I will start working on this Video on a daily basis. I have been working on waling bass lines, anchor chords and modified stride. A treat to know there is more to work on in regards to the left hand. It will give me more and more independence : o )
You are awesome Dave, thank you so very much.
Absolutely stunning workout
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Dave, you're gonna become a Jazz Legend.
Thank you very much for uploading these videos, Dave. You are a phenomenal jazz pianist and have given me lots of ideas to work on in my playing. Every time I listen to the great jazz pianists e.g. Keith Jarrett, etc., one can hear the history of jazz in their playing. I can hear the same thing when you play. Could you please do a video on right hand jazz soloing lines? Maybe a mix of different styles including minor pentatonic, major/minor modal, Bill Evans style soloing, etc. Kind regards,
Excellent instructional videos. Learning alot.
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Great vids Dave! So much musical info that translates to other instruments - in my case the bass.
Love hearing you play. I try playing along when i can. Love the yamaha sound, nice n tight!
Thanks Maestro! great video, thumbs up! greets from the Netherlands.
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Blessings and keep swingin!
Dave Frank
Amazing stuff Dave!! We can't thank you enough for posting these videos!
I'm nowhere *near* the stuff you're teaching in the advanced classes but they're too inspiring not to watch.
I watched the walking bass clinic the other day and had a quantum leap that same night - like sometimes all it takes is a teacher pointing out just the right couple of things at the right time. Thanks for putting these up!
Marco
Germany
Hey Master, you"re so great!.
I know it's crazy huh hahahaha?
This, and I mean this is golden. I am an aspiring pianist and a lover of modern jazz, especially Bill Evans. This has open the gates for me to explore. The doorknob style is awesome. Thanks Frank, big thumbs up. More ?s later
very good!! learned a lot from his classes!
God bless you for sharing this Mr Dave!
this is so awesome... loving the technique
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i currently live in California and am on my 10th year of piano education. i't's a real pleasure to hear back from you, i will definitely check out the website as soon as i can
Fantastic, thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for this class Dave, I will be studying this thoroughly. Thank you!
Lesson really interesting. Thank you for your generosity. Good swing ...
Playing with so much passion.
Wow, the counterpoint is really impressive!