II-V-I Exercises and Drills, Cycle of 5ths, Piano Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- II-V-I Exercises and Drills. Part 1 Through the Cycle of 5ths. Starting w/ easy intermediate through advanced levels. 1. Simple exercise through cycle of 5ths 2.Left Hand voicings in Root Position. 3. Left Hand voicings in 1st Inversion. 4. Left Hand voicings in 3rd Inversion. Free score is available on website under heading Free Music Downloads. Also check out My Book. www.kenthewitt....
Sir, may I call you Dr. Hewitt. You are an incredible musician and professor. Your commitment to music, your dedication, your tremendous passion for Jazz is worthy of the highest honor and respect. I believe Your You tube videos will continue to be viewed 200 years from now, having a wonderful impact on music. Perhaps, this is what makes it all worth while. Thank you Sir, for all the good you do!!
Sir willie, much appreciated words... that touch my heart. The encouragement will keep me going for a long time (I hope). Yes, it is all worthwhile... when I hear your words. It is a privilege, often a sacrifice, and a responsibility. Please write to me your story, true blue friend!: kenthewitt@hotmail.com You've been pinned.
Sim...é verdade tudo isso sobre o Kent .
Ele é o "cara " do piano. There you go Kent.
ABSOLUTELY !!! thank you DR HEWITT...for educating with so much patience!!
This might be the greatest channel on RUclips...REAL.
+MrKordz4dayz Obviously, the one thumbs-down person doesn't like my wall color. Thanks for the solidarity!
+Kent Hewitt Or somehow ended up on a jazz video and thought it was a pop tutorial!
I agree
MrKordz4dayz
That's because they can't see the abstractness to the lesson being taught for the day and how they both complement each other.. The lesson and the wall color...
I'm sorry Ken is hands down the undisputed unrivaled best Jazz piano teacher on RUclips . I've watched over 100 other jazz videos. His teaching style is remarkable. He can teach a beginner who can't read up to an experience level jazz pianist. He simplifies everything that is complicated and makes it easy to understand.
Thanks , Dan, your comment is on my list of "best comments" of all time. However, It could be that I have an advantage...by being the oldest, and my history, and the fact that I wrote a book on the subject, plus played with legendary jazz artists. In addition, I have the time and privilege to do this...which I doubt any of today's great players would be willing to do or would have the time because they're touring or teaching at universities. In my humble modestly ...that might give me an advantage, still your comment is greatly appreciated!.
Are you really serious!? Anyway, thanks for the "well-wishes", Jennifer.
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Barry Harris is a fabulous teacher and his videos he did over in Europe back in the 80s and 90s are gold on youtube.
Haha, it was pretty miraculous when I watched his first video after spending days upon weeks watching others. It took all of about 10 seconds for that big ass smile to break across my face knowing that my search for a teacher was over.
All teachers teach, you are the rare teacher who knows how to make it learnable. Teaching and making something learnable are not the same thing at all. I've been up since 4:30 this morning working on your exercises. Your lessons are not wasted on me. Thanks.
Thank you! That's a great comment and affirmation. Keep watching and check here:ruclips.net/channel/UCdmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists
Merci beaucoup, Kent.
There is a special place in heaven for you and your piano.
I'm just learning 7 and extended chords, and I just wrote out all the 2-5-1 progressions, and I looked and scratched my head to try to figure this out. And you have everything laid out.
I will be doing a video for pianists for exercises they can do for their low back, as well as exercises and self-treatment for the hands working back up to the shoulders. Especially useful for getting all the strength in the 5.
Stay tuned.
Thanks so much for telling me. You are doing good work. Helping others will earn you a place in heaven too....I hope you are right!
Bien hâte de voir votre vidéo Lawrence!
As a person who has spent several months trying to learn jazz over RUclips, this video is one of the most valuable I’ve seen to really teach not just the what or why but also how to really develop from the most critical building blocks. Appreciate the much needed lesson.
THanks so much for the very perceptive comment.....I'm glad it was helpful!
God bless you for taking your time to teach us .
Can't tell you how much your comment means to me...thanks!
ADEM can speak for me, because he's immodest.
Thank you so much about this! I am a straight beginner trying to learn gospel; I can barely read music and unlike others I decided to start learnign theory first before jumping to the piano. I came across a similar circle of 4th with the same voicing and used to think the first part was is a 6-2-5-1 in C, obviously it was confusing since I didn't understand why the 5th (G) could be major or minor; thinking it in 2-5-1 is way easier ! You've solved months of confusion for me!
Please watch my Beginner Jazz Series ...it will help you out with a lot of the basic knowledge you need. Thanks for the comment!www.youtube.com/@KentHewittpiano88/playlists?view=1&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you!!
It’s a privilege to watch a true jazz legend like you. You have resurrected the interest of jazz in me again. Thank you brother.
Wonderful comment...thank you, brother!
Kent, this IS the most important, useful, and helpful explanation of the II, V, I progression I have encountered on RUclips BAR none! Your demonstration of the mechanics of the fingering of your beautiful exercises are just wonderful! Thank you so much for posting these fantastic videos. They really are a great help to myself and I would say everyone like me beginning our adventures on the piano. Magical!
Thanks!, Dave, for the affirmation. It's very helpful to me to know when on the right track with these things. I can never predict...if I try, then often I get it wrong.
Omg, you are one of the best teachers I have ever heared. Not too simple, not too complicated, just in the right spot for making some real playing progress. Thank you!
That's great feedback for me that I'm on the right track...I try to get balance... but one never really knows. Many thanks!
Hi Kent, I have been working on my II V I's for the last 8 weeks, only doing the first set of exercises and I am amazed at the fact that once I started to get them under my fingers now I am starting to create music just from using that II v I pattern. This is so encouraging for me. Thank you, your an awesome instructor, I never understood the concept of how this worked until I came across your video instruction, what a huge difference they have made in my piano playing and practice. I won't move from this II V I series until I have mastered them. Thank you so very much. Have a Great day..
I just want to point that you really inspired me re-learning the piano, showing to myself that I know nothing, till I know everything which means... being just on the start of actually learning!!! Now Harmony makes way more sense than 6 years ago they teached me about it.
I'm glad you told me that I helped out with this!
I just wanted to say thank you for teaching these jazz concepts and drills, which are invaluable to anyone learning jazz piano. You're a selfless piano teacher.
+Richard Xu That is one of the greatest compliments that anyone has given me and believe me, sir, I am very grateful. Thanks so much for taking the time to write to me and please keep watching and telling me what is helpful.
Amazing, free professional lessons. I particularly enjoyed learning about the wave-like balance of vertical and horizontal motion. I suggest that you state the notes for the left-hand progression. Your enthusiasm sometimes leads to confusion. Thank you for these lessons. Such an inspiring boost to one's musicianship.
Thanks for the comment. I'm always trying to improve.
Thank you Kent, well explained and useful exercises!
13:42 - Exercise #2 Root Position Left Hand Voicing with Melody
21:07 Exercise #3 LH voicing in 1st inversion
24:33 Exercise #4 LH voicing in 3rd inversion
Thanks for the help and the references..bless you, brother.
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As a classical pianist, where everything is written down in scores, with almost no room for improvisation, jazz always kind of intrigued me. At the same time it intrigued me, it also scared me, because the theory is kind of hard and complex. You are one of the rare teachers that explain so crystal clear, and take your time to visualize everything around that explanation. You made me love jazz piano. If i keep being concentrated on your videos, i might even be able to improvise on jazz comps too. Thank you for every gem of a video. My best regards from Belgium, and please keep sharing your wonderful knowledge to the world!
Thanks, Tim, that's truly a wonderful compliment. I would suggest checking out my easy jazz lessons and this video link below as a way to start improvising in a jazz context. I hope it is helpful and please write to me again. All the best. KH ruclips.net/video/wsDMOgLjCXA/видео.html&lc=z12zuds5omqtz5k4q04cifmqexbterzjv0g
2:44 Exercise 1: Cycle of 5ths ii-V-I progression (right hand)
13:46 Exercise 2: Root position, left hand voicings with melody
21:06 Exercise 3: 1st inversion (rootless) voicings, ii-V-I progressions
24:32 Exercise 4: 3rd inversion (rootless) voicings, ii-V-I progressions
Thanks for the meter readings.
Totally agree. This is awesome. Learning a whole lot from your video here. Privileged to learn from you - among a whole bunch of us. Thanks very much! At 4:52 .... I was held-up a bit with the 'A minor 7' chord, which supposed to be in the order of A-C-E-G .... but at that section of the video, the order you played A-G-C-E. It was only until you mentioned that the right-hand chord is a 'three-note' chord, which was very important for avoiding confusion. I can now see that this particular three-note chord has the root note (A) dropped from the right hand set of notes ---- so instead of A-C-E-G, or rather, an inversion G-A-C-E, the 'A' in the inversion chord is dropped, leading to G-C-E in the right hand for the 'three-note' chord. I initially assumed that you were using 'both' hands collectively to form the four-note 'A minor 7' chord. But I now know from this video that it is not the case. Also - your mentioning of the 'G' note being a 'flat 7' implies that the type of minor scale being used is a 'harmonic minor' scale. Thanks very much Kent!
Thanks for the comment. The harmonic minor would have a b6 and a natural 7, so the scale would be natural minor with the b7. (or Aeolian mode).
@@KentHewittpiano88 Thanks very much Kent! Greatly appreciated.
This is inspiring for many reasons. First of all, the content and how you present it is fantastic. Secondly, that you took the time to share this knowledge is a great example of someone living their dharma. God bless you.
Thanks, James. That's an inspiring comment and very affirming. Searching for meaning is a journey. It took a while, but I'm humbly grateful that I was lead to this particular path at the right time.
Easy to understand and replicate. I've been playing classical piano for 25 years and have found it a real struggle to move into jazz and improv. Your videos are making it simple. Snappy dresser and great personality, too. Love ya Kent; thanks for taking the time to make and post these videos.
Johnathan, comments like yours are what keeps me going. Believe me, I need the feedback and I'm open to positive or negative.
I may have found this channel a bit late, but the information that you're passing through is priceless. Thank you for your contribution to music!
Thank you for the acknowledgement and affirmation...very helpful to me!
Kent's sheet music is excellent.
Professor Hewitt, there's little more I can add to all the comments on your website other than THANK YOU for your selfless gift to the world of piano instruction.
Wonderful comment....beats most...thanks!
What a tutorial Mr. AWESOME Kent Hewitt. Gracias. Muchas gracias. You are so inspirational. So motivating. I love it too when you talk about great artists. People who achieved their objectives through hard work like Bill Evans commented once. I am a beginner and I love working hard on me and my piano and the beauty of being guided by a great musician like you Mr. Kent Hewitt. Gracias…
Your words are wonderful compliments, that help me to keep going. All the best, KH
KH is the man! The best jazz teacher by far!
Thanks so much. Please subscribe!
I've been playing piano all my life, but I only started trying to learn Jazz in the last couple of years. I've learned II-V-II's, different voicings, and some songs. But you explain it in a way that makes it all come together. Thanks!
I'm glad to hear that my explanations are clear and helpful to you. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
Hi Mr. Hewitt, Once again you captured and have my full attention with this lesson. In the past I could never fully grasp this, because those presenting it didn't take the time to painstakingly walk you thru the lesson, they made it harder to understand, but you, you on the other hand has made It all look very easy the way you present it here, and it sounds so very pleasant to the ears, it's lessons like this that makes learning to play piano so worth while, thank you
Thanks again, Keith, for another great comment. You keep me going...much appreciated.
I don't think i'll ever find as good a piano teacher as you are, thank you for these videos, Mr. Hewitt, sending lots of love from Venezuela.
Thank you so much, Barbara. That make my day.
It finally clicked for me! When you went through the cycle and called out the key changes it finally made sense. Best I've felt in years.
+Jeff Carter That's a marvelous thing! I appreciate your telling me that. Please check out this early video of mine because of the background info that leads up the more recent videos. ruclips.net/video/6lXRj0hjHcM/видео.html
This is incredible, simple exercises that teach such an insanely dense amount of information.
Glad you think so!
25:05 to 25:55 "You might ask - Why are we doing this? ..." - Your explanation of why you pass on the incredible sound skills that took you a lifetime to learn, because you 'feel good about it', applies to all your wonderfully inspirational video tutorials. This is such a hidden gem of a message, Kent !
Bless you, Stephen, for that observation. You really know where I'm coming from and that gives me great joy!
I watched this one 3 months ago and again now. I really get it now. Great exercises! You sir are a mentor!
Great comment and affirmation...jeeps me going.
Thank you so much for all these videos! I've been accompanying Irish traditional music for social dances for a while now, and felt like my chord choices and voicings needed some sprucing up. I've been watching through your lessons to see what I can learn about how jazz musicians reharmonize stuff, and it's been fascinating! Hope it gives you as much joy to produce these as it does to work through them.
Thanks, Ryan. Yes, I get a lot of pleasure and meaning in my life by doing these. But it's futile unless I hear from you... the affirmation keeps me going!
@@KentHewittpiano88 I know what you mean! I'll drop in more comments from time to time, in that case!
Your explanation is excellent. I read those Mehegan books ( which were way over my head at the time ) but I never made the complete picture until much later. Now it begins to become very useful. I think it's just how hard you work like you said, but getting the reduced instruction set from you save years of mindless practicing. thanks
Yes, this is an amazing venue, and it has been quite a trip and hard to believe I now have over 2M views. Thanks for the continued support!
Kent, you're about the only music tube I watch because of the music theory in action. I just realized you had so many sheet music downloads - it's literally like a Christmas gift. Thanks for all your efforts.
Cool! I appreciate the affirmation!
I spent four hours trying to figure out the pattern for first exercise on my own. And it was only first ten minutes of your video. Either im extremely stupid or your lessons are extremely comprehensive. In any case, im happy that i found your channel!!!
That's good that you found me. Trust me....it's valuable. but you might want to go to my beginner series first and you may need to watch some lessons before this one, to have a better grasp of this. Write to me, for personal guidance.
Kent Hewitt you’re so kind! I’m watching beginner series now, I’ll let you know if I need help. Thank you!
You are classic master piece in this galaxy... Great inspiration to me personally.... please do take us into depths of musical knowledge..Grace be with you.
How can I respond to a compliment like that! Satya, you are a great poet and master of expression and I can only channel knowledge from my own ability, with hopes it will create joy and motivation. When one can inspire...that is a great gift.
Thank you again, Kent, for another useful video and resource material for learning jazz piano.
Your quote from Bill Evans is very apt for the great majority of jazz aspirants - we need to put in the work to get results.
+A.D Selinger Thank you, sir. I afraid there is no way around it. There's many gifted talents out there but they are a great minority. Of course you understand that Bill respected folks who had to work hard and the result was more beautiful to him.
Wow Kent
Thank you. I've been looking for years to get this information in a way that makes sense, and you've opened up a new world for me, which conjoins theory with relevance. This ii-v-l part 1 video makes that transition to those coveted rootless sounds that are so hip. So now, in addition to my Romantic era pieces by Chopin, Brahms, Schubert, Schumann, etc. I have some real ear-based context that will help me to better understand the keyboard. Your a terrific teacher.
- Mark Kautsky
Hey Mark, thank you for the great comment. Every once in a while I return to a previous video and I see a comment that I missed reading. So 2 months later, I send my appreciation... that you are helping me to find meaning...there's no better gift.
I really appreciate this, I got into music in my early 20s through blues and watching your stuff really has improved my chops to the point I can start making a income off it.much love kent there's nothing stopping me now hopefully I can play something great
Hi Sup. I wish you all the best in your music pursuits and I'm so happy I could make a difference. All the best. KH
I have great time working through your tips and exercises. Then when I have them down, add them to a tune and really enjoy my time at the piano. Thanks much for taking the time to make them available to us.
John, I'm glad to hear the exercises are beneficial and that you can apply them to tunes you're playing. Way to go... and keep at it!
This is so helpful Kent. Thank you so much for making this video. I have just taken up piano after nearly 50 years playing organ and the way you play is as different as chalk and cheese. This sort of information will really help.
+Tony Bayliss Tony, that's a very cool comment and I dig you, Man! I sometimes wish I had played more Hammon organ 'cause I love the sound and groove.
Great tutorial! Started doing the drills repeatedly. Ever since learning the circle of fifths I have been looking for something to force me to learn the different keys. This is going to help a lot. Thanks for sharing Kent!!
I'm glad to hear this is going to help. I appreciate the support!
Thank you. I can now see my way past years of frustration from not being able to play what I can hear. Really grateful. Now for a few hundred more hours of practice!
Check out a video I did on how I train my ear when away from the keyboard. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and great videos. I am learning jazz piano and it has been very confusing at times. The way you explain the inversions and voicing and movement of the fingers has been so helpful. I have been asked to practice this and feel I can now make an attempt. Wonderful
I appreciate your taking the time to watch and send me a response. Very helpful... and encouragement to me ...to keep going. Stay in touch.
I sincerely appreciate your work. I am 25 now and I've been playing with out a teacher. I feel very blessed to have stumbled across you. Its super cool because there are so many things that I have stumbled across by accident that you explain in full. idk.. keep up the excellent work!
Thanks so much for the comment and affirmation...I'll keep going!
Thank you once again Mr. Hewitt for this crucial information. Spent all day on this video. The sheet music is especially helpful as gives one a sense of location and direction.
Hi Kent, I'm Eddie, thanks for your contributions here on you tube.
My lick dictionary is in a sad state and your vocabulary resonated with me so going through your vids.
I think it was this vid you mentioned the Mehegan tertiary B form. The Mehegan A and B forms were the first jazz harmonies I studied. I use his chord degree notation to this day. I'm a hobbyist but I don't think I've ever heard anyone else mention him. So I had to chat you up.
I'm at that tertiary rebellion phase I guess studying quartal and polychord voicings. Many are just shells of the Mehegan.
Anyway thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I'm in!
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Cool, Man. You are an exceptional cat. Not many remember Mohegan, and I did connect with him personally and with his books. Swing loose, brother... and keep watching!
You're right Kent as those modern chords are really beautiful sounding. Sometimes after watching your vids I am a bit overwhelmed being a greenhorn but if I replay the vid a few times it starts to sink in and I want to then g practice. You're a great teacher and thanks very much. Cheers
Thanks for the great comment...you can slow down the video using the wheel gear (lower right). See these tips: ruclips.net/video/07Qlhd_-p0s/видео.html
i feel like i dont have talent as well to be a musician. But i really love jazz and really passionate about it. Hope i can be like you someday. Bless you sir. Your speech really motivate me to do my best :)
Thanks for a great comment and I'm happy I can motivate you. Listening to music is one of the great pleasures in life for those that truly "hear it".
I follow all his tutorials for years and I really enjoy them
Thank you
Many Thanks!
Me too
Hey Ken, I want to thank you for taking time out to teach us beginners. These drills are awesome. I will do my best to master each and everyone of these drills, and try to understand every aspect of their usage within the Jazz frame work. Thank you so much for the lessons..
I'm proud of you Keith for taking on the assignment...keep me posted, brother!
Thank you for your unbelievable generosity with your talent and time. You are an amazing teacher.
Thank you for that great comment and support...it's very affirming to me and helpful.
You are an amazing musician, teacher and human being. Thank you for sharing. Your explanations are clear and your insight it self-evident. I can only echo the things said by others. Your channel is the best and you are even better. Thank you.
Wow, great comment, Murray. I'm so grateful for your kind words and encouragement. I found something I can do that is fun and a gift to others and I learn a lot from the experience. Most of my videos require some work and study and a lot of "takes"! Blessings to you!
Man - I just found your channel and I'm hooked! Love what you do... I've been a jazz brass artist for almost 40 years and thought it was about time to check out some basic piano theory - should've done it decades ago! Many thanks!
Hey Man...that's cool...I'm glad you told me. Great comments like yours keep me going, so thanks so much , and please keep watching!
Wow this is awesome! Feels just like having a real jazz teacher right in my living room. Kent, thank you so much for these brother. You rule!
(and now I must practice...)
Practice, and thanks for telling me, brother. Keep at it!
Wonderfull tutorial and didactic skills. You present it in a very comprehensive way! I totally agree with your intruducing comments. The only thing that matters is hard work, but it took to long for me to understand this.
About myself i can tell you that in my early years i was considered by many as gifted and talented in music. But i overexploited this trait and i didnt work hard enough. I became lazy, frustrated and perfectionist.
It has almost been five years now since i last played. Your videos have ignited the spark again. Lets start over and do it right this time. My best wishes and keep going!
Jo...Those words are touching to my heart. Did you ever read "The Razor's Edge"? Finding purpose in one's life is often a perplexing task and finding something you love to do and willing to work hard at is the issue. I have often felt that music chooses you, you don't chose it. I'm glad I could play a part in igniting the spark for you. Thanks and keep in touch.
Thank you for your answer. I totally agree. Sounds like a book i really need to read. "The sharp edge of a razor is difficult to pass over; thus the wise say the path to "enlightenment" is hard." I always tried to walk around it, but it stretches all out over infinity. There are no shortcuts, no matter how talented you are.
But there is still time to move on. Thank you.
This video is extremely helpful...watched it thru many times today.. A middle age trucker with a keyboard in the bunk practicing while being loaded. You are the best at teaching will say it again !
Hey, bro...great logo! That's a real compliment!...all working (journeymen) musicians drive a lot to gigs, so we have to dig being on the road. Thanks for the support...keep watching!
Nicely done set of exercises. Really appreciate always how clear the notation is too.
+pete tee Thanks pete tee. You are a good fellow for always writing to me . I look forward to hearing from you because you are "a true test" Thanks!
These tutorials are great. And I have to say, the tone out of your piano is fantastic. Sounds like a Steinway.
We chose this Mason and Hamlin 1905 AA over a comparable Steinway. So thanks for the affirmation!
Totally agree with your Bill Evans quote, and it kind of fits with a something discovered in psychology: telling people their good performance stems from innate ability or intelligence causes them to stop trying and perform worse, whereas telling them it stems from their hard work causes them to keep trying. This is why I dislike when people fuss over "talent", which is disempowering... instead, I congratulate my kids for working hard and enjoying the journey, whether or not they played well or got a good result.
superb lesson so simply and well explained! I now not what I'm doing this weekend! Thank you Kent, much appreciated, please keep them coming.
Benedict....your comment is so important and appreciated...thank you!
Ken love your videos, everytime I watch them another piece of knowledge I've been struggling with falls into place. I'm also taking lessons but your videos speed everything up and make it all so enjoyable
Thanks, Gavin, and that makes me feel good, and is very encouraging. I want to keep going with this, so I wish you the best, and please keep in touch!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This is just what I was looking for and exactly what I needed to get me started! The added notation is a real blessing too! Thanks again Ken - Ness
That makes me happy...knowing that you find this useful and took the time to write to me.!
Brilliant, solid teaching!! Thanks for taking the time to make these. I have a masters in music but never received training like this.
Thanks!...That's cool...I don't have a masters in music...I do have a business and music degree, but I've tried to be analytical about things that I have learned. Glad to pass it on and it's good to hear that it's clear and useful.
You are one cool cat, Mr. Hewitt. Thanks for the great lessons on music - and beyond. Truly inspiring!
Thanks for that great comment...keeps me going!
Kent, I've just started learning the keyboard on my own at 20 years old, and your videos have helped me understand the basic concepts of jazz, and also taught me how I can learn jazz standards or practice improvising. I'm making a lot of progress, and I feel great!
I also feel that your videos have thousands of hours worth of accumulated knowledge in them and I'm grateful to have you passing on your knowledge and experience.
One area where I'm not sure how to improve though is 'fingering technique'- not really sure what to call it. For example, when you're improvising, I can tell that the fingerings come very naturally to you and that your technique is very efficient. A lot of times I pick things up from watching your videos and try to copy them, Is there something I can be doing to improve this aspect of playing, other than practicing scales or arpeggios with good fingering? For example, how much do you think playing classical compositions would help? (currently I haven't tried to learn any)
Thanks Kent, I'm always amazed at the amount of work you put out here for people to learn from! I appreciate it!
Might not be who you’re looking for but when you’re first starting to improvise (in general) try to start with a five finger position, one note each finger and see what ideas you can come up with. Then you can do runs, patterns and whatever you might want to do. Just make sure not to be playing with one finger jotting around the keyboard
That's a pleasure to spend time with you we are allways Winners !BIG THANK YOU MR HEWITT !
Thank you so much for a generous comment, Philippe, wishing you blessings in your music.
You are the generous one ,i am learning with pLeasure and very kwikly spending hours on my K bord Ho lord why do'nt we ...LOL
This is such a marvelous video. Thank you for making these videos, and for making your lead sheets available for so much of your work. They have really been a blessing!
Much appreciated ...the hard work always pays off when someone appreciates and tells you!
Watching your tutorials is like opening a present on christmas.
Best comment I've ever received....humble thanks!
I always ended up learning a thing or two with your videos, learning simple things in the beginning is the key, unlike other jazz teachers, they tend to complicate things. Thank you for your time, please tell us if there is a way to donate.
Thanks for the nice comment. I haven't set up any way for people donate yet. Some folks have given suggestions. I'm happy to give it away. I do sell a book.... which my videos promote.
Thank you for your video tutorials and the website. You explain music theories well and take time allow your students to digest the information. Visual pattern analysis of rootless II-V-I chord progression exercises is great.
Thank you for the comment and affirmation. Please check out all my categories: ruclips.net/channel/UCdmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists
I love this channel - the lesson is quite a bit beyond where I am but it gives me an idea where I should head.
Great teaching style.
Great to hear!
@@KentHewittpiano88 What you're doing here is special - and noticed...
Your intro quote really makes sense, because I've always felt something different and deeper in your playing. Thank you. Take care and god bless
Hi Adrian. That's great. I'm glad you liked the quote and I appreciate your comment and understanding.
Still not sure if I to love or hate. You just gave me homework forever!!! Seriously, thank you
Take it slow, and at a pace that's just challenging enough...enjoy the process!
I'm 52. always loved hearing piano since I heard a classmate play in 2nd grade. at 11, took lessons for a few months with a dear old lady the standard beginning piano book way. hated it and quit and played sports instead.
at 21, decided to learn a "portable" instrument at - guitar - on my own from a book. I'm a slow learner. I loved playing basic chords on guitar and followed the book's intro plea to be sure to play everyday for at least five minutes. took a long time and I never quit and people would say I'm pretty good at guitar today. I can sit in with bands and have fun.
over the years, off and on to I'd try to play piano the same old way (by the beginning book way) - and always qui after a few weeks from boredom only to start again at same place some random year later.
about 8 months ago at 51, I decided to say bye to the book and sight reading and simply learn piano the same way I learned guitar - by playing chords. I found RUclips and Kent among others. used same old method, at least five minutes per day and learned chords. 2 5 1 here was a real chore and I didn't spend much time. played some basic three chord rock tune chords and had fun with that. always revisited 2 5 1. well, after 8 months, it's starting to sink in. I actually like playing scales too, so I bought a book and learned that that way, too. I'm very very happy with my progress and finding Kent and his plain spoken style, has been the difference. like Kent, I also worked in banking first and hated it and quit.
Kent, you're a godsend and I just wanted you and your subscribers to know.
Hi Tony! Thanks for sharing your story. When music is in your blood, you will find a way to learn to play it. Fun and creativity are the best parts of it. You don't have to learn to read music (although that will help). I try to make videos for all levels of ability, and a person doesn't have to read music, because RUclips is a visual/auditory experience. I love making up new ideas for videos, and I learn and have fun with the process. But don't think that it's easy for me...because often I have to do a lot prep and practicing to make a good video. Next... watch for my video using 2 chords and one scale, for any level of player...and it will be (I hope) fun to learn. Thanks again for sharing and... swing loose, brother!
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Kent Hewitt thanks, Kent. I do spend a little time every practice session at sight reading. I know I'll need it for any any impromptu take book session with others at some point.
And you never fail to give me a good chuckle from some of your commentary...!
Anyone who appreciates my humor is in the "elite club".!
except for the fact that you are pretending your in utero baby does not exist. WHY?
I just discovered your channel. I love, love , love it. great stuff kidos!
Awesome! Thank you!
God Bless you Mr Hewitt for sharing your knowledge , experience and expertise... I am inspired by your videos... I have a descent understanding of music theory but I am new to playing jazz.. which of your videos would you recommend that I start with... Thank you God Bless
Go to my channel page and to Playlists. Watch the series called Beginner Series, also Easy Jazz Lessons, and Theory Tutorials. God Bless.
Thanks for the breakdown slow explanation of what and how to practice the 2-5-1 progression. Blessings!
Kent, u cool! I have no words. Thank u for passing on the vibe and the musical gold. It has helped me so much.
79...your words are fab and you are the "swingin' ist!!!
Love your tutorials mate they're the best I've found by a mile.
Thanks for the affirmation...appreciated!
I agree on the quote, makes a lot of sence for most forms of art, as I think...
Great video, especially good for beginners, but I also found some useful licks to practice..
About the A/B Voicings (1st and 3rd inversion with 9th and 13th in major and minor scale) - I actually heard about them in a video from you about 2 and a half month ago (before that I only used block chords for years...... - had no teacher to stop me xD ) and when I started practicing them in all keys it immediatly enhanced my playing dramatically. Playing tunes with the A/B voicings sounds so much better. I can see how this video will help a lot of young musicians (as all of your videos)! Thx as always!
+J. Charles J. Charles. I always appreciate you comments .sir. You are a true gentleman. I'm glad that my teaching techniques and content are having a positive effect on your playing and practicing. Please move on part 2.
Thank you Kent for all these exercises and examples. Very helpful to my playing!
I appreciate you positive feedback...very helpful to me!
Hi Kent, Thanks so much for your wonderful videos. I'm really a sax player but thanks in part to you I'm gaining skills as a pianist. Could you do a lesson on playing bass lines? I looked at your videos and if you have one already I missed it. Thanks again.
Another great video and a wonderful learning tool. Thank you, Kent. You are a generous man.
Thanks, George , you're always so kind to write a comment.
Hi Kent. Love your videos. Seeing you play gives me a lot of hope for my play coz I don't have much natural talent. I love that quote!!! God bless and thanks for the music and the scores on the website. You are the man.
Thanks!, Shaun...You don't need natural talent ...more important is motivation, drive, and persistence, and the ability to enjoy practicing and the results you will get from it. I guarantee it will work...it worked for me and here I am. The best thing I'm able to do is to set an example that can inspire. KH
Kent is a fantastic player and person. Cheers, Kent.
Thanks a million...swing loose!~
These are awesome. I love these drills and exercises.
Thanks for the affirmation!
Hello Kent,
I very much enjoy your teachings ! ... you are a gift to all aspiring jazz pianists ...
Question: Is the chart for the ii-V-I exercises still available ?
Regardless, thank you for all of your efforts ...
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Write to my email and I'll try to find the chart. The scores and exercises marked NA are all coming out in a new appendix soon...over 100 pages of drills and exercises for jazz. Thanks for the comment!
Kent, would you consider making a video showing *how you make a video*? I really enjoy your intros--and content of course--and as a fellow creator (drawing tutorials, in my case) I'm always curious how an accomplished communicator creates their message. Do you "wing it?" Write a script and edit out parts you don't nail later? Do your own editing? Do your own filming? Thanks in advance for anything you're willing to share about this *other* part of your whole art philosophy.
Thanks for your comment. I do everything, filming, editing, sound, and all. I generally don't use a script. If I use a script it sounds too stiff and not natural. I come up with a concept ahead of time and think it out. I occasionally have used notes or an outline. I re-do takes when I make a mistake in wording. I do clips in short takes so if I flub a word or something lacks clarity, I don't have to re-do a long segment. I appreciate your saying I'm an accomplished communicator; I do just what comes natural to me. But you should understand that this is not easy work, it takes some time to get better at it. I'll consider your request, and thanks for it! Here's some tips for using my channel: ruclips.net/video/07Qlhd_-p0s/видео.html
I enjoy your instruction! I am a certified high school music teacher and want to know more about jazz. I'm a little frustrated with much of the instruction on the internet; because, all I hear about is "ii-V-I". I'm glad you expanded that with the circle of 5ths. I would love to have a concise breakdown of all the common chord progressions, not just ii-V-I. I realize that II-V-I is a mouth full; but I like to get the big picture. What are ALL the toys in the toy box?
Thank you, sir. I have 125 videos... so I hope I have covered a good deal of the "toys". I suggest that you please go to my channel page and click on playlists. You will see my videos in categories. Then click on the title name (not the video) and you'll see all the videos in that category. I think you'll see that I have a lot of the "toys". Try a newer one to start here: ruclips.net/video/yez9DGEzg8I/видео.html You'll need to go through all of my videos to have a larger picture. All I ask is... please tell me if I'm helping you w/ this direction.
Kent Hewitt You are definitely helping! I certainly hope I am not showing ingratitude for what you and others are doing. This video with the circle of 5ths is great because it broadens the ii-V-I. Thank you so much for what you do!
You mention that you make request videos. I would like to request a video that gives a list of commonly used jazz chord progressions (using numbers such as ii-V-I). If there are jazz formula equivalents to the 12-bar blues formula, I would love to know them! Please also include progressions that typically have 9ths, 11ths, or 13ths. If you don't mind, please place your list in the description.
thanks for this video..ive been watching all your tutorials and it is a great help for me to learn some techniques on jazz piano..thank you so much!!!Godbless.
God bless for the support and encouragement!
Kent you are the boss! Infinite thanks for sharing your knowledge with us
You are very welcome
Wonderful tutorial. Great philosophy. Once again you so much for sharing, and for inspiring.
Thanks for the compliments...keeps me going!
I am working on your drills I find them very good and you are of the best on you tube .I use a Bluetooth jam player and TubeMate and video frame player these in tandom let me slow down lectures and can see what is going on the keys.. with jam player I have the jam player classic. I can play along with the song at slow mo using the afore mentioned Android apps.
Thanks for the comment and tips. You can slow the video down using the wheel icon below the videos. Have you seen my tips video? ruclips.net/video/07Qlhd_-p0s/видео.html
Brilliantly explained! Almost every John Coltrane song right there!
Greta comment...thanks so much!
Ken ..Pianostyle100 here. I have the notes of the C scale burned into memory. But I can't identify notes.from other scales. I think I found a simple exercise that may correct that. Play the first 3 notes in descending Eg. EDC then go up chromaticaly F Eb Db. THEN. F# E D THEN G F Eb..etc. Occasionally. Check with a keyboard or with an app like perfect piano.. It allows you to record in.midi fashion and captures the movement onscreen. The more times it is done the better. Also playing in keys like Db is great for pianist.
That technique would work well for the first 3 notes. What about the other notes in the scale? I guess you could also play them in ascending order, Thaws for sharing that idea.
@@KentHewittpiano88 Its a.limitatiom to the first 3 notes. It's a works.in progress. About 2 yrs ago..I was playing in Db. I hit a. C.. Instead of thinking as root in C. I heard the leading tone C of Db..I think I can do this in all keys..as long.as I hear. cadence of sort. I can not however pick a note out of.random song and say ...thats E. Unless of course we were playing the song a d.I knew the scale. But that is just using a crutch. The best.
Great videos Kent, your comments are close to my heart for I started late playing and hear you. Perhaps that's why your such a good teacher.
Rob, please explain...do you mean that what I'm saying in my videos relate to you now at this time in your life than if I were saying them to you when you were young?
hey kENTyou are a genius it's hard for me to do the 251 with my left hand and do the tricks and scales in the right hand you are a great teacher and I'm going to work hard thank you sir
+Emmett House Thanks, Emmett. You are a great student and friend because I always hear from you and I believe that my lessons are helping you to be a better player. Always remember Bill Evan's quote about the virtues of working hard. That means a lot to me so ...thanks again!