The Ultimate Guide To Piano Improvisation

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
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    In this video, I give you a 6-step system to follow which will guide you into the world of improvisation. It's so easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of information out there, so my goal with this video is to simplify it all and give you a roadmap which you can follow.
    We start by learning a chord progression with voicings in the left hand. We then look at various different things such as the minor blues scale, chord tones, modes and a few other things.
    We put it all together in a structured format. This video is meant for you to return to and use as a roadmap, rather than follow along in realtime.
    This video is also a summary of one of my courses within the PianoPig Academy. So, if you would like to see more on this - have a think about becoming a member!
    If you have any questions, just leave a comment below!
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  • @derekgreenwood9672
    @derekgreenwood9672 4 года назад +126

    After my 35 year hiatus away from the keyboard, your lessons are inspirational. Many thanks!

  • @abuventertainment2856
    @abuventertainment2856 4 года назад +59

    That example was 🔥

  • @ti2218
    @ti2218 2 года назад +20

    That opening riff was simple, but the same kind of simple when you start to optimize their details in any art by cutting down the fluff and unnecessary stuff to have exactly what you want to be there, nothing more, nothing less, and it was very smooth!I loved that beat.

  • @marcopepe4046
    @marcopepe4046 4 года назад +42

    Beautiful! Your improvisation videos are my favorites! They're full of notions and ideas... by the way it's great how diminished arpeggio works on the dominant... wow!
    Thanks a lot!

  • @archimedislapaz4070
    @archimedislapaz4070 4 года назад +17

    The first time I watched this I had no idea in mind but on improvising out of nowhere without an even decent amount of mode knowledge. But now that I know the modes on each scales, I understand this lesson now and it help me broaden again my horizon in jazz playing. Thank you.

  • @averynb1218
    @averynb1218 4 года назад +8

    This is supremely useful. I've been playing since I was a kid and I still find this so helpful. Thanks!

  • @mrpiano185
    @mrpiano185 4 года назад +2

    Simon u r the best teacher hands down. After taking lessons on &off 4 six years ,I have learned so much from you in about one year .your the best. Tom Burkhardt

  • @abuventertainment2856
    @abuventertainment2856 4 года назад +143

    You make the best piano lessons on the internet. Respect bro!

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад +7

      Thanks man! Much appreciated 😀🙏

    • @trabajojesus65
      @trabajojesus65 3 года назад +2

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  • @DeniceKnuts
    @DeniceKnuts Год назад

    Oh my. This is the best piano video I have seen. Literally trying these 6 steps out for myself was so much fun.

  • @earlhaywood4372
    @earlhaywood4372 3 года назад +2

    Sir , you are a God Send to a lot of amateur and budding musicians. Keep up this good work. God Bless You .

  • @johnrusyniak1459
    @johnrusyniak1459 4 года назад +2

    very well done, been playing lead a while and this simplification is very helpful for visualizing!

  • @hiramjimenez7816
    @hiramjimenez7816 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much bro! This lesson is so fun! Please make another video like this one with left hand chord progressions and scales 🙏🏼

  • @jorgeotolio
    @jorgeotolio 4 года назад +5

    I never thought I was going to like any video on jazz OR improvisation, but I really enjoyed this and I even put myself to work on it! Both thumbs up to you!

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад +1

      Great to hear I managed to give you some inspiration to start improvising! Keep it up 😀

  • @leeburkin8760
    @leeburkin8760 2 года назад

    That was a tremendous video and the only instructional thing I have seen which puts it all together with improvising. Congratulations!

  • @parkus1416
    @parkus1416 4 года назад +125

    Dude, you're the best!

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад +7

      Thanks man! Much appreciated 😀

    • @paulbethel4458
      @paulbethel4458 2 года назад +1

      @@Piano_Pig nicely done

  • @crusaderrjm
    @crusaderrjm 4 года назад +22

    I SMASHED that Like button.
    Easy.
    Simon is the BEST.

    • @staticklingon2182
      @staticklingon2182 3 года назад

      This was an awesome video and saved it to come back to tonight. I had a big cringe, though, when he said smash that like button. I hope that trend has fizzled out. I haven't heard it in awhile.

  • @theohouf2190
    @theohouf2190 3 года назад +1

    I love to watch your lessons because yor explanations are very good and also understandable
    for beginners!

  • @florianchoquet8679
    @florianchoquet8679 4 года назад +4

    One of the best video I’ve seen

  • @C.S.Pattinson-dw1wm
    @C.S.Pattinson-dw1wm 6 месяцев назад

    what an excellent and clear video. That is just what I needed to move onwards with improvisation..thank you

  • @tantif1
    @tantif1 3 года назад

    Very very good, clear, helpful step by step instruction. Thank you 😊.

  • @JorgePreza-Bass-Piano
    @JorgePreza-Bass-Piano 4 года назад

    I again thank you for this practical and so well exposed material. Cheers!

  • @richarpadilla1891
    @richarpadilla1891 Год назад

    Definetily the best jazz piano channel , i'm a classical trained and i've learned a lot here !

  • @reginaldhand3290
    @reginaldhand3290 Год назад +1

    Man this lesson is awesome thanks for sharing can’t wait to get to the piano 🎹

  • @aaronboelbaai7813
    @aaronboelbaai7813 3 года назад

    mind blowing lesson my friend...must start now!!

  • @TheRealDanMac
    @TheRealDanMac 3 года назад +5

    this video is enough to keep you busy for a year to practice everything, thank you my favorite video

  • @mk9382
    @mk9382 4 года назад +2

    Your videos are awesome!!

  • @JonHarris77
    @JonHarris77 2 года назад

    Nice lesson, very clear and easy to follow. Gave me some ideas for tasty licks as well! Mixing in 2 different notes once in a while, an octave "trill", short phrase call and response, all good stuff.

  • @ritchiesweny610
    @ritchiesweny610 2 года назад

    Brilliant stuff, got the backing track and resource sheet, thank you soo much friend

  • @SjaakShirly6559
    @SjaakShirly6559 4 года назад

    Excellent piano player and teacher. Thanks!

  • @vincianemusicaluna7250
    @vincianemusicaluna7250 2 года назад

    Thanks !!!! it's a very pleasant approach of this kind of music !!!

  • @dennisalvin7307
    @dennisalvin7307 4 года назад +1

    simply awesome!!

  • @upsidedawn_
    @upsidedawn_ 4 года назад +3

    So inspiring ! Opens worlds of creations.
    Keep up the good work, thanks.

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад

      It's my pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the video 😀

  • @addisonhamlet8514
    @addisonhamlet8514 6 месяцев назад

    very helpful, thank you so much!

  • @cynthiakleyn-kennedy5881
    @cynthiakleyn-kennedy5881 4 месяца назад

    Excellent tutorial!!! Thanks so much!!!

  • @omokhodionosagiedavid4752
    @omokhodionosagiedavid4752 4 года назад +3

    Teaching is an art. You're simply good! Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад

      Thank you! Much appreciated 🙏

  • @cselenaproject4116
    @cselenaproject4116 3 года назад

    Thank you for the wonderful information 🎼

  • @adilsonjr5705
    @adilsonjr5705 4 года назад +2

    Genius! Todo lo que quiero aprender! All i wanna learn! greetings from buenos aires!

  • @martasual
    @martasual 3 года назад

    Excelente lesson...thank you!

  • @amusicalafro5819
    @amusicalafro5819 3 года назад

    So much value in your videos. It’s much appreciated.

  • @nurulfali6218
    @nurulfali6218 3 года назад

    i love this one... thanks for the tips....

  • @christophemarois5423
    @christophemarois5423 4 года назад +10

    Thanks again, you're a great teacher

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @TradesByBrandon
    @TradesByBrandon 4 года назад +1

    My new favorite channel.

  • @calebcabz3116
    @calebcabz3116 4 года назад +2

    This was sooo helpful god bless 🙂

  • @terriforbes5546
    @terriforbes5546 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant teaching

  • @janetgoodall6372
    @janetgoodall6372 2 года назад

    Really good lesson! Thanks

  • @bzb333
    @bzb333 4 года назад +8

    my god, i love this sound so much, great choice of drums! 😁✊🏼

  • @tmatini
    @tmatini 8 месяцев назад

    Really marvelous

  • @rebanelson607
    @rebanelson607 Год назад

    This was very helpful!

  • @WrighteousBrand
    @WrighteousBrand 4 года назад +1

    Awesome lesson this really opened my mind up I’m syked

  • @leahajiman6820
    @leahajiman6820 4 года назад +1

    exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks!

  • @a.j.soleil3955
    @a.j.soleil3955 2 года назад

    You are so awesome and amazing💛

  • @austinsdivinetv
    @austinsdivinetv 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this lesson

  • @mardieeluppold
    @mardieeluppold 2 года назад

    Splendid! Thankyou..

  • @mitchelljarmellmiller6102
    @mitchelljarmellmiller6102 2 месяца назад

    Great information

  • @camisetasbarbarroja
    @camisetasbarbarroja 3 года назад +1

    This channel is amazing, so much great content and so clearly explained!

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  3 года назад

      Thanks José, I'm so glad you've been enjoying the channel! 🙂

  • @batakoforjesus
    @batakoforjesus 4 года назад

    The best teacher!!!

  • @jokmong2360
    @jokmong2360 4 года назад

    Spectacular!!!

  • @parlomur7515
    @parlomur7515 4 года назад

    Excellent !

  • @rogeroveurtable756
    @rogeroveurtable756 2 года назад

    Very nice!

  • @gabri3ltz
    @gabri3ltz 4 года назад +1

    Thank You!

  • @jdiaz4877
    @jdiaz4877 2 года назад

    this is awesome

  • @katerynamariashpiano
    @katerynamariashpiano 4 года назад

    My deepest gratitude! 🙏👍

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад +1

      Much appreciated 😀🙏

  • @imedicineman
    @imedicineman 4 года назад +2

    Maybe your best lesson yet... and there were many bests before it. Thanks, Simon. You're the best period!

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад

      Thank you, Robert! That's very much appreciated 🙏🙏

  • @beaujo96
    @beaujo96 4 года назад +1

    Thank you !

  • @peoriaos6627
    @peoriaos6627 3 года назад

    Great video!

  • @paulpulati9613
    @paulpulati9613 4 года назад +3

    Brilliant lesson, Simon!! I don't know what's wrong with those thumb downers. I love the way you present your lessons, breaking it down slowly and showing us the notation as well. Love your enthusiasm, too. Well done and keep them coming! Thanks so much.....

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад

      Thanks, Paul! Great to hear you're enjoying the videos 😀

  • @karlsbikestunts
    @karlsbikestunts 4 года назад

    Awesome teacher 👨‍🏫

  • @sridhar7258
    @sridhar7258 2 года назад

    Best piano lessons 👌 love from India

  • @jismonthomas4973
    @jismonthomas4973 3 года назад

    Dude u r amazing💗

  • @jashinjashinjashin
    @jashinjashinjashin Год назад

    Dude that was literally beautiful

  • @blueeyedsoulman
    @blueeyedsoulman 4 года назад +30

    Thanks, good show! Did you learn at University? What are your musical influences?

  • @patrickkaman3647
    @patrickkaman3647 3 года назад +1

    Discovered this channel just now! After Pianote and creative piano academy

  • @dragoboss561
    @dragoboss561 4 года назад +2

    Hy.Thomas from Germany..i like this part .thank you.

  • @k-b-sao968
    @k-b-sao968 2 года назад

    Very very very good...................

  • @yuufeternal5837
    @yuufeternal5837 4 года назад

    I could listen to him play all day

  • @remilebas9338
    @remilebas9338 4 года назад +1

    Merci beaucoup !

  • @michaeloyinbo4976
    @michaeloyinbo4976 Год назад

    God bless you sir

  • @johnellison3030
    @johnellison3030 4 года назад +1

    This is a very good tutorial. Cheers.

  • @lucky7779
    @lucky7779 11 месяцев назад

    Genius!

  • @BertrandLeal
    @BertrandLeal 4 года назад +26

    Thank you Very much, for your generosity. You're helping me a lot in my music evolution

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад +3

      That's great to hear! Glad to be of help 😀

  • @user-km9bx3gf3z
    @user-km9bx3gf3z 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this! i was struggling and this helped a ridiculous amount, so THANK YOU!

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  3 года назад +1

      That makes me happy!

    • @user-km9bx3gf3z
      @user-km9bx3gf3z 3 года назад

      @@Piano_Pig im glad, it makes me happy as well

  • @RachelHardy
    @RachelHardy 9 месяцев назад

    Dang, this is an excellent tutorial

  • @makato01
    @makato01 2 года назад

    Excelente !!!!!

  • @fleur9532
    @fleur9532 3 года назад

    Amazing! supergeil

  • @lindareese4579
    @lindareese4579 3 года назад

    Thank you so much..

  • @larrycliftonjr.3648
    @larrycliftonjr.3648 4 года назад +1

    Good stuff man

  • @lexluther971
    @lexluther971 2 года назад

    I love yr progressions buddy blimin "awsome as Im only a beginner beaudy bro "

  • @jamesthompson6673
    @jamesthompson6673 4 года назад

    Your are the man

  • @victorramirezvillanueva638
    @victorramirezvillanueva638 3 года назад

    Muy buenos contenidos!...😎

  • @michaelcollinsmusic45
    @michaelcollinsmusic45 4 года назад +3

    Great hints sir ...thanks

    • @Piano_Pig
      @Piano_Pig  4 года назад +3

      No worries! Hope you found it useful 😀

    • @michaelcollinsmusic45
      @michaelcollinsmusic45 4 года назад

      @@Piano_Pig yes sir...... I saved it to my list, until I get a piano for rehearsals...
      I have recommended this channel to my piano friends ... And they find it useful... Thanks for sharing

  • @cheppo6107
    @cheppo6107 4 года назад +6

    Finally! I have been stuck on step 2 literally for months haha
    Really looking forward to experiment with these exercises. Really appreciated, thank you!
    Sorry for the noobie question but how could I find on step 5 which scale to use in each different occasion?

    • @febilogi
      @febilogi 3 года назад +1

      You just have to follow to main scale. Because 2-5-1 is always minor7-dominant7-major7(or min7) and the modes of each chord is dorian-mixolyd-ionian or aeolian but aeolian is too sad for jazz, so they use dorian because it's just one note different on scale :) cmiiw

  • @eduugr
    @eduugr 2 года назад +1

    Thank you thank you thank youuuu!!! In the full course, do you explain the theory behind the scales played for each chord within the progression? I really apretiate your videos...

  • @bobbauer5933
    @bobbauer5933 3 года назад +1

    Great stuff! Fingering the blues scale seems fairly open to interpretation. I seem to be gravitating to a variety of different fingerings depending somewhat on whether I am staying within an octave and/or moving up and down across multiple octaves.
    Does it really matters as long as you get the sound out of the piano?
    If it does matter, perhaps some ideas on what to try to avoid in your fingering.

  • @notlnzi
    @notlnzi 4 года назад +6

    no longer would i ever taking lessons again irl thank youu

  • @DIGtotheIT
    @DIGtotheIT 4 года назад +13

    13:00 So Step 6 is basically "educated" improvising. : D

  • @benh9350
    @benh9350 2 года назад

    Thank you Mr. Pig!

  • @PianoHeal
    @PianoHeal 4 года назад

    Thanks a lot ☘️😊❤️🎹🙏

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 2 года назад

    Nice👍

  • @laroos7591
    @laroos7591 4 года назад

    I pay respect to your traching!

  • @toono21
    @toono21 4 года назад

    d'boy's'pperin'is game.. finally them made another (actually!) informative video.