“Be patient and enjoy the journey as go through with it”. Absolutely, this is something I sometimes struggle with. I get so caught up in the big picture of learning this endless assembly of techniques that make up the greats’ arsenal instead of appreciating the process of absorbing each skill.
I'm the same way, often. Years ago I used to record my gigs. I enjoyed listening after the gig rather than enjoying playing the gig. Crazy, human nature, thing.
Great comment....it took me a year of making videos before I would talk in an introduction. . So it's gratifying to me that you like the talk...that's very affirming...thanks!
Hi Kent, some time ago during your Cosmic Scales Video, you promised to do another video on diminished scales. You hooked me on the amazing value of these scales especially for improvisation. Now, I finally understand your fascination with them. I started with your book almost 4 years ago, knowing very little. Over time, my skills and theory have gradually improved. The book is still an important resource for me. Thank you for your sense of humor and dedicated teaching.
Great comment. I did a couple follow up lessons on the diminished scales . Here's the links: ruclips.net/video/AF67azWnMvw/видео.html ruclips.net/video/RhJFet3wjt8/видео.html
Man my dad was a Shearing nut.Music is a world of its own. You for sure make learning new things intriguing.I forgot i even had heard this tune untill you played the first. Chord. Then i realized i heard it way back in the day. Great playing Kent! Thank you.
Your so right about enjoying the journey. Sometimes I think this is the best part of learning jazz piano. It’s great, and you just get better. Great lesson. Thanks KH .. more Bill Evans when you get a chance please 🎵
I am certainly no master of using locked-hand voicings, but I thought to myself what can Kent teach me about them that I don’t already know or had not considered. Obviously, plenty! Thanks Kent. That was inspirational.
Another great video from the master jazz teacher. Very "George Shearing" this one! Yes - reminds me of "Unforgettable" too. Anyone remember the UK TV advert - "Unforgettabubble - milk chocolate bar". "Aero" bubbly chocolate! hehe. That double melody in the left hand is very cool and very Mr Shearing. I learn so much from the KH. I'm just an enthusiastic amateur but these videos are packed with gold. I know just enough piano to know how good these lessons are.
Robin, you are a real cat. And I mean hip. Sometimes I wish I lived in the UK, just so I could meet all the great people there. Swing loose, my brother!
Hey Kent. I just wanted to say thank you for all your brilliant videos. You are the best jazz piano teacher on you tube, so inspiring. You make things accessible and understandable to those of us who will never reach your standard, but make it fun to try! Thank you so much.
I looked up the Downbeat Hall of Fame and could not find Shearing or Erroll Garner. I thought there was a mistake, or misprint. . Is there anyone out there that can explain that?
Good informative video. Great information here! The sound of the locked hands technique is one of the prettiest sounds and an easy way to make your playing stand out! As always, thanks Kent!
3:12-3:19 Love this line, the articulation and comping behind it is great too. Might work this through 12 keys. Beautiful solo Kent. Really tasteful stuff.
Thanks Kent for another quality piano tutorial from the ranch ... the main benefit for me is not theory or who did what, but that I gotta practice more!
Wow, Kent, I don't remember Shearing swinging like you. Used to see him in NYC @ Cafe Carlyle, can't remember if he was solo or in his trio (Marian McPartland was there too.) Still, you are one swinging cat. Keep giving us amateur hacks your guidance. Sheet music, too...I learn so much from them.
Thanks so much for a great comment...keeps me going. Shearing really could swing as good as anyone, listen to his live concert at Claremount College...do you have that one?. Check out: www.discogs.com/The-George-Shearing-Quintet-Shearing-On-Stage/release/12454000
Absolutely beautiful..you sure can swing Kent! I do not see that option on you tube that you mentioned but it shows I am a subscriber...actually have been for a long time!
Thanks, Phyllis , you are always the best! There is a symbol some subscribers have on their comments that show their comments are public...I don't see that on yours.
Oh what you said !!!!!Becoming a holy man be{ patient and enjoy the journey of progress} Star Wars Yoda stuff ( sabbatical) It's like live long and prosper!!!!!!!
Another brilliant lesson, and just a wonderful application of locked hands and diminished sixth scales. Had great fun practicing this, but it would be even more fun to play with the backing track. Any chance of getting that? Many, MANY thanks.
Thanks for this video. What is the movement from 11:16 to 11:19. In what key are you then? I thought you started in the key of C, but D should be dim then. What I am not understanding?
Those are just parallel minor 7ths approaching the II chord, which is Dm7. The locked hands technique works well there. The diminished 6th scale is not being used in that passage. I could have made the 2nd chord a diminished voicing, which might have been better there, but either the diminished or the m7 work on the Eb approach chord. If I had used a diminished chord then it would be approaching the Dm7 from 1/2 step below. Then it's functioning like the diminished 6th scale built on Fmaj. Dm7 would be an inversion of an F6 chord. It is possible to use numerous different applications of the Dim.6th scale within a tune. Hope this isn't too complicated.
KH - I made a list of the techniques you mentioned at the end (locked hands, spread voicing, drop two, etc). I have weekly lessons with specific practice areas and have already started working on some of them. (My teacher actually remarked a couple weeks ago “think of where you will be 5 years from now.. that was momentarily discouraging but I am enjoying the journey) My question: Another perspective for playing is a little more generalized: ballad, swing, Latin, and jazz waltz (or more generally, changing tempo from 4/4 to 3/4 or others). Do you think there is / are other styles in addition to these four? Is it possible (worthwhile) for you to do a lesson on how to play one piece in all four styles? Really appreciate your series. It gives me another perspective on what I am working on which really helps... Thanks!!
Than ks, John. Yes I have a number of vids that show a specific song being played in a number of styles. Here's one link: ruclips.net/video/U_xorOgwl3E/видео.html
Nice video! :D A question what would happen if the melody of the song is not in the key? And why in your version of the lullaby of birdland song for locked hands technique is there a chord in the first measure that says Dm6 and is played F-Ab-C-D-F? it would be a Dhalfdim right and also is outside de key. I was watching your other videos of locked hands and downloading the excercises they were very useful, thanks a lot!
Glad you like my vids. The first chord is Fm6 ...it might read as Dm7b5 but that's just the computer not interpreting it correctly. Sorry about that. Always know what the root is...that's where harmony starts.
Kent, When the chord changes, does the underlying diminished 6th scale change as well? Is there a dim 6th scales for major, minor, dominant chords? And are the locked-hands chords used to harmonize the melody based on the "scale of the moment"?
Great question, David. The answer is yes, the scale will change and the diminished chord will change based on what what melody note and chord you are approaching. When approaching a C6 w melody note E, I can use the C system (Bo). When approaching a Dm7 w/ melody note A I can use a Dbo chord and I'm in the F system. Check out this video, where I explain this concept more: ruclips.net/video/iRqfNDuB3sk/видео.html start around 2:40
👍🎵 Kent you've done it again! Another exceptional video from the master. Kent can I ask, the solo that begins at 2.50, is that a "worked out" solo or did you improvise it all? It is a solo worthy of any musician on the planet, anybody would be ecstatic about being able to play it. Bravo! And I can see perfectly your left hand part when you return to the melody. Thankyou so much for posting, a joy to watch and listen to. Cheers! 🥂🍺🎵
Thanks you so much for the kind works and generous compliments, Dave. Most of my solos are improvised. I've made only a few videos using a written out solo, from my book, as a example of solos you can learn if you buy my book. I did that with my A Train video. I usually do multiple takes of the playing part and then have to pick the one that is "least flawed"'. LOL! Please subscribe!
I changed that. If you're referring to the link to lullaby of Birdland, with locked hands technique, now you have to go to the website to download the score. Thanks!
@@KentHewittpiano88, the link in the description is still somewhat wrong. It has the three Ws but no dot after. It isnt a problem because as soon as the browser fails to load the page one can easily spot the problem and insert the dot, but I think it is worth pointing it out. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
@@kerawelt2008 it is also not working here. I guess the server is offline. But there is also a dot net page that is online. I googled Mr Kent Hewitt name and managed to find the page, it is the same adress but dot net instead of dot com. There are some music sheets there.
@@pedropaulo8994 Many thanks for answering ! Kent Hewitt was kind enough to write me that he's currently working to get his website back and running. :)
Kent, amazing song and explanations after that. I have a question. I recently bought myself a piano, but can you let me know where to start? (I am a total beginner playing-wise, but i can find the scales on the keyboard)
For a beginner on piano I recommend the Alfred's Beginner Adult Course, from Hal Leonard. com. For beginner jazz my book is very helpful. Also check out my beginner Series videos here: ruclips.net/p/PLFuMibnl_h5Y81iBkdAM_Z6rxzbm9-pXH
Too bad.... because Shearing came to the US from the UK. I've been reading books and so 2 of my UK heroes now are Shearing and Churchill. It's a shame if this music becomes obscure, but I won't be around to see it for much longer. Swing loose!
Please Kent I am begging you to do a tutorial on one of the Swedish Cat Jan Johansson songs. Have you listened to Jazz på Svenska? "Jazz in Swedish". If you haven't you must do... he was a great pianist and composer. Thanks for all the videos by the way🙏🇸🇪best regards from Karlskrona Sweden🎶🎵🎶
I like "Emigrantvisa" the most. 🎶🎵🎶 one the most beautiful songs I ever heard. Swedish folk music translated inte Jazz is really something else. R.I.P. Jan Johansson.🎶🎵🎶
I know you like quotes from the Cats... here's one from Jan Johansson... "Det måste vara möjligt att spela tonen C så folk bryter samman" "It must be possible to play the note C so that people break down"
Thanks for the great comment. Nord. Please write to me at my email, and I'll be very attentive to your request. I always learn from my comments, so I appreciate yours very much.
Like always my friend!!! Thank you very much!!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
“Be patient and enjoy the journey as go through with it”. Absolutely, this is something I sometimes struggle with. I get so caught up in the big picture of learning this endless assembly of techniques that make up the greats’ arsenal instead of appreciating the process of absorbing each skill.
I'm the same way, often. Years ago I used to record my gigs. I enjoyed listening after the gig rather than enjoying playing the gig. Crazy, human nature, thing.
Magnifico
Thank you!
ALL of your master classes are gifts for me. Thank you. Marry Christmas!
I like you talking too.
Great comment....it took me a year of making videos before I would talk in an introduction. . So it's gratifying to me that you like the talk...that's very affirming...thanks!
Hi Kent, some time ago during your Cosmic Scales Video, you promised to do another video on diminished scales. You hooked me on the
amazing value of these scales especially for improvisation. Now, I finally understand your fascination with them. I started with your book
almost 4 years ago, knowing very little. Over time, my skills and theory have gradually improved. The book is still an important resource for me.
Thank you for your sense of humor and dedicated teaching.
Great comment. I did a couple follow up lessons on the diminished scales . Here's the links:
ruclips.net/video/AF67azWnMvw/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/RhJFet3wjt8/видео.html
Master classes from a true gentleman.
Greatest of compliments! thnaks!
Maybe the most educational video I ever seen on yt. Thanks for posting wonderful videos!
Wow, thank you! That's a great compliment, considering all the geniuses doing the same thing on RUclips.
Thank you, Kent, you are one hip cat, groovy, finger-pop in’ daddy!
So are you, Brian, my dear friend, I always say "takes one to know one".
Man my dad was a Shearing nut.Music is a world of its own. You for sure make learning new things intriguing.I forgot i even had heard this tune untill you played the first. Chord. Then i realized i heard it way back in the day. Great playing Kent! Thank you.
Very cool! I wish I had known your dad...keep it up!
Beautiful standard, was just listening to bill evans’ rendition and i love it, thank you so much for your take on it.
His version is one of the greats. That's my favorite recording!
Your so right about enjoying the journey. Sometimes I think this is the best part of learning jazz piano. It’s great, and you just get better. Great lesson. Thanks KH .. more Bill Evans when you get a chance please 🎵
Thanks so much, Karen. Please check out my playlist on Bill Evans here:
ruclips.net/p/PLFuMibnl_h5ZNh3QHMhPJ5COU7lswpwYa
That's an excellent sounding piano, man.
Thanks...Mason and Hamlin 1905 vintage years.
I am certainly no master of using locked-hand voicings, but I thought to myself what can Kent teach me about them that I don’t already know or had not considered. Obviously, plenty! Thanks Kent. That was inspirational.
I'm glad I could help out, Jack. and it's very kind of you to write.
A jazz treasure on YT, thanks Mr. Hewitt!
Many thanks!
The legendary KH at his wizardry and witchcraft again😀 I’m always excited for your new content!!!
You are a very cool cat....thanks so much!
Another great video from the master jazz teacher. Very "George Shearing" this one! Yes - reminds me of "Unforgettable" too. Anyone remember the UK TV advert - "Unforgettabubble - milk chocolate bar". "Aero" bubbly chocolate! hehe. That double melody in the left hand is very cool and very Mr Shearing. I learn so much from the KH. I'm just an enthusiastic amateur but these videos are packed with gold. I know just enough piano to know how good these lessons are.
Robin, you are a real cat. And I mean hip. Sometimes I wish I lived in the UK, just so I could meet all the great people there. Swing loose, my brother!
Beautiful playing at the outside and great analysis and tips. Stay safe, Kent. You're a treasure!
Dear Patrick. Your words are food for my soul....humble thanks!
Hey Kent. I just wanted to say thank you for all your brilliant videos. You are the best jazz piano teacher on you tube, so inspiring. You make things accessible and understandable to those of us who will never reach your standard, but make it fun to try! Thank you so much.
Great comment...thanks so much!
Shearing highly underated!!
I looked up the Downbeat Hall of Fame and could not find Shearing or Erroll Garner. I thought there was a mistake, or misprint. . Is there anyone out there that can explain that?
One of the first lps I bought was Shearing On Stage, around 1959. The tune little Niles knocked me out. Nice video, i always learn something new.
That is one of George Shearing greatest solos, I think. That's also one of his best albums...just the sound of the recording is wonderful.
Thanks Ken! Ideally enjoy your lessons!
My pleasure!
Awesome Kent , your feel is incredible
Thank you kindly
Inspirational life advice, Kent, and moreover, wicked piano playing, I love it!
Glad you enjoyed it
Good informative video. Great information here! The sound of the locked hands technique is one of the prettiest sounds and an easy way to make your playing stand out!
As always, thanks Kent!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent interpretation and tutorial as always Kent.
Glad you liked it, Joe! Thanks!
3:12-3:19 Love this line, the articulation and comping behind it is great too. Might work this through 12 keys.
Beautiful solo Kent. Really tasteful stuff.
Great comment...thanks so much...very encouraging!
Keep em coming! Excellent video!!!👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks! Will do!
Amazing playing Kent - thank you, keep it up! The song reminds me of "Unforgettable" :D
They ar similar in the opening section. Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe!
@@KentHewittpiano88 Of course Kent, I've been a long time subscriber of yours! Always loved your videos :D
Time on my hands ...
very good video and nice music
Many thanks
Bonsoir
I am glad to listen at you
🙏 Thank you
You are great so great!
So nice of you
Thanks Kent for another quality piano tutorial from the ranch ... the main benefit for me is not theory or who did what, but that I gotta practice more!
I understand, John, there's really nothing that compares to real practice. But I hope I can inspire you to do that...then I've done my job.
Wow, Kent, I don't remember Shearing swinging like you. Used to see him in NYC @ Cafe Carlyle, can't remember if he was solo or in his trio (Marian McPartland was there too.) Still, you are one swinging cat. Keep giving us amateur hacks your guidance. Sheet music, too...I learn so much from them.
Thanks so much for a great comment...keeps me going. Shearing really could swing as good as anyone, listen to his live concert at Claremount College...do you have that one?. Check out:
www.discogs.com/The-George-Shearing-Quintet-Shearing-On-Stage/release/12454000
Great video Kent!
Glad you enjoyed it Please subscribe!
Kent, these videos are just great. Thank you so much!
You are very welcome.
Excellent introduction like always!!
Glad you liked it!
Great Video ! The best jazz education channel i came across. It seems your website is not accessible....
Working on it!
Can you do a tutorial for September In the Rain, please? You're the man.
Thanks for the comment and request. Swing loose!
awesome as always! thank you! do you use pedal while you are playing block chords?
I do use the pedal...but using it right is an art in itself.
Absolutely beautiful..you sure can swing Kent! I
do not see that option on you tube that you mentioned but it shows I am a subscriber...actually have been for a long time!
Thanks, Phyllis , you are always the best! There is a symbol some subscribers have on their comments that show their comments are public...I don't see that on yours.
Thanks, Kent!
You are very welcome
YOU look MAH-VELOUS, Kent!! 🌷🌺 (BTW - YOUR "special talent" is bewitching!!) 💚💜💛❤️🎹
You're the best! Marilyn....Thanks for being so supportive through the years. I always adore your comments!
Very cool just starting to learn about locked hands so perfect timing for me.
Great to hear! Please subscribe!
So cool
Thanks!
Oh what you said !!!!!Becoming a holy man
be{ patient and enjoy the journey of progress}
Star Wars Yoda stuff ( sabbatical)
It's like
live long and prosper!!!!!!!
Carlton is always my man. You go right to the essence, .....and I love that, brother!
Bud Powell went for a very similar sound on Polka Dots as well. I’m not sure if it’s locked hands though.
Thanks for telling us!
Hi Kent. I hope your surgery was successful
Was not...sorry.
Sorry to hear that Kent. I don’t know what the condition was (? Contracture?). I know some terrific hand surgeons if you need another opinion
Milt Buckner was block chords and locked hands inventor and nobody else !!
Another brilliant lesson, and just a wonderful application of locked hands and diminished sixth scales. Had great fun practicing this, but it would be even more fun to play with the backing track. Any chance of getting that? Many, MANY thanks.
Write to me for the backing track...it's Band in a Box.
Thanks for this video. What is the movement from 11:16 to 11:19. In what key are you then? I thought you started in the key of C, but D should be dim then. What I am not understanding?
Those are just parallel minor 7ths approaching the II chord, which is Dm7. The locked hands technique works well there. The diminished 6th scale is not being used in that passage. I could have made the 2nd chord a diminished voicing, which might have been better there, but either the diminished or the m7 work on the Eb approach chord. If I had used a diminished chord then it would be approaching the Dm7 from 1/2 step below. Then it's functioning like the diminished 6th scale built on Fmaj. Dm7 would be an inversion of an F6 chord. It is possible to use numerous different applications of the Dim.6th scale within a tune. Hope this isn't too complicated.
Beautifull music🎶
Thanks ✌️
KH - I made a list of the techniques you mentioned at the end (locked hands, spread voicing, drop two, etc). I have weekly lessons with specific practice areas and have already started working on some of them. (My teacher actually remarked a couple weeks ago “think of where you will be 5 years from now.. that was momentarily discouraging but I am enjoying the journey) My question: Another perspective for playing is a little more generalized: ballad, swing, Latin, and jazz waltz (or more generally, changing tempo from 4/4 to 3/4 or others). Do you think there is / are other styles in addition to these four? Is it possible (worthwhile) for you to do a lesson on how to play one piece in all four styles? Really appreciate your series. It gives me another perspective on what I am working on which really helps... Thanks!!
Than ks, John. Yes I have a number of vids that show a specific song being played in a number of styles. Here's one link: ruclips.net/video/U_xorOgwl3E/видео.html
Nice video! :D A question what would happen if the melody of the song is not in the key? And why in your version of the lullaby of birdland song for locked hands technique is there a chord in the first measure that says Dm6 and is played F-Ab-C-D-F? it would be a Dhalfdim right and also is outside de key. I was watching your other videos of locked hands and downloading the excercises they were very useful, thanks a lot!
Glad you like my vids. The first chord is Fm6 ...it might read as Dm7b5 but that's just the computer not interpreting it correctly. Sorry about that. Always know what the root is...that's where harmony starts.
Bravo
Thanks!
Kent, When the chord changes, does the underlying diminished 6th scale change as well? Is there a dim 6th scales for major, minor, dominant chords? And are the locked-hands chords used to harmonize the melody based on the "scale of the moment"?
Great question, David. The answer is yes, the scale will change and the diminished chord will change based on what what melody note and chord you are approaching. When approaching a C6 w melody note E, I can use the C system (Bo). When approaching a Dm7 w/ melody note A I can use a Dbo chord and I'm in the F system. Check out this video, where I explain this concept more:
ruclips.net/video/iRqfNDuB3sk/видео.html start around 2:40
@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you!
👍🎵 Kent you've done it again! Another exceptional video from the master. Kent can I ask, the solo that begins at 2.50, is that a "worked out" solo or did you improvise it all? It is a solo worthy of any musician on the planet, anybody would be ecstatic about being able to play it. Bravo! And I can see perfectly your left hand part when you return to the melody. Thankyou so much for posting, a joy to watch and listen to. Cheers! 🥂🍺🎵
Thanks you so much for the kind works and generous compliments, Dave. Most of my solos are improvised. I've made only a few videos using a written out solo, from my book, as a example of solos you can learn if you buy my book. I did that with my A Train video. I usually do multiple takes of the playing part and then have to pick the one that is "least flawed"'. LOL! Please subscribe!
I love these videos! This may be a dumb question but what is the difference between a F Major 6th chord and a D Minor 7?
They are the same notes but with different roots. So F6 is a major chord (bright, happy sounding) and Dm7 is minor. (dark and sad sounding)
The link in the description is not correct. You accidentally put the file destination for its location on your hard drive.
I changed that. If you're referring to the link to lullaby of Birdland, with locked hands technique, now you have to go to the website to download the score. Thanks!
@@KentHewittpiano88, the link in the description is still somewhat wrong. It has the three Ws but no dot after. It isnt a problem because as soon as the browser fails to load the page one can easily spot the problem and insert the dot, but I think it is worth pointing it out. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
@@pedropaulo8994 Can you access Kent Hewitt's website ? I get a "Forbidden
You don't have permission to access / on this server." message...
@@kerawelt2008 it is also not working here. I guess the server is offline. But there is also a dot net page that is online. I googled Mr Kent Hewitt name and managed to find the page, it is the same adress but dot net instead of dot com. There are some music sheets there.
@@pedropaulo8994 Many thanks for answering ! Kent Hewitt was kind enough to write me that he's currently working to get his website back and running. :)
Kent, amazing song and explanations after that. I have a question. I recently bought myself a piano, but can you let me know where to start? (I am a total beginner playing-wise, but i can find the scales on the keyboard)
There is a beginner jazz series on the channel. You should check it, I did and it helped me immensely.
@@pedropaulo8994 i will. Thanks a bunch.
For a beginner on piano I recommend the Alfred's Beginner Adult Course, from Hal Leonard. com. For beginner jazz my book is very helpful. Also check out my beginner Series videos here:
ruclips.net/p/PLFuMibnl_h5Y81iBkdAM_Z6rxzbm9-pXH
Hi Kent, it looks like your website is down. You might be aware of this already but I thought I'd let you know just in case. Cheers!
Thanks for that
I love this music but in the UK virtually no market for it.....I play care homes sing songs.
Too bad.... because Shearing came to the US from the UK. I've been reading books and so 2 of my UK heroes now are Shearing and Churchill. It's a shame if this music becomes obscure, but I won't be around to see it for much longer. Swing loose!
ME ENCANTA
Ya baby
Cool Man!
Please Kent I am begging you to do a tutorial on one of the Swedish Cat Jan Johansson songs. Have you listened to Jazz på Svenska? "Jazz in Swedish". If you haven't you must do... he was a great pianist and composer. Thanks for all the videos by the way🙏🇸🇪best regards from Karlskrona Sweden🎶🎵🎶
I like "Emigrantvisa" the most. 🎶🎵🎶 one the most beautiful songs I ever heard. Swedish folk music translated inte Jazz is really something else. R.I.P. Jan Johansson.🎶🎵🎶
I know you like quotes from the Cats... here's one from Jan Johansson...
"Det måste vara möjligt att spela tonen C så folk bryter samman"
"It must be possible to play the note C so that people break down"
Thanks for the great comment. Nord. Please write to me at my email, and I'll be very attentive to your request. I always learn from my comments, so I appreciate yours very much.
Thanks for more great stuff Dick
Many thanks!
P R I C E L E S S
C O O L !
I'm dead.