A SUBSCRIBER'S BOOK ENDORSEMENT - "Mootrevo" just wanted to do a shout-out for your book; People, I’ve been using Kent’s book every day for over a year, and it’s a work of art. If you like Kent’s playing and the way he explains jazz and music harmony, and the songs he chooses as examples... then RUN, don’t walk to Kent’s website and get this book. He IS far too modest about this amazing jazz workbook he has created. It is simply the best I have ever used, and I’ve tried a lot of them. It has improved my playing and understanding of jazz theory tremendously. I can’t imagine any student of jazz piano and/or jazz harmonic theory not liking this book. It’s simply that good. It’s fun. It’s straight forward. And unlike so many other jazz books, it’s not boring!! (sorry for the immodesty, if you want my book, but can't afford it, write to me for special price ...KH).
Just got me your book today as pdf file. 2 times 118 pages. I'll for sure have a lot to learn and I guess reading together with watching your videos (part 1-7) will help understanding what's in the book. I'm looking forward...
Thanks you all your videos ! Really ! I play jazz guitar but I want to begin the piano too. I know the notes and I think I could already play some things but I have no ideas about the fingerings and the left and right hands thing. Do you think you book will suit my purpose ? Thank you.
remember to be realistic - you must put in some work whichever plan you use for learning piano I have spent months studying different systems and discovered a fantastic website at Turbo Piano Secret (google it if you're interested)
Great video content! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Riddleagan Smart Hands Remedy (do a search on google)? It is an awesome exclusive product for learning piano fast without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate at last got amazing success with it.
the fact that you put your knowledge on the internet for free is amazing and very kind of you. I have learned much that I wouldn't know otherwise from you, I just want to say thank you so much you are awesome!
There are a fair number of people who can either teach jazz or play jazz. But it's rare to find someone who can both play jazz and knows how to teach it. Kent Hewitt is such a person. Best online jazz lessons ever! Thank you, Sir!
Fred, you are a brother and compadre. Your comment does my heart good because finding meaning in one's life is so important to keep motivated...there's a lot of strange distractions.
Mr. Hewitt, music, its theory and playing jazz piano is like a native language to you. It flows out of your heart and mind instinctively and you speak and play it so effortlessly after putting the time and effort in. Thank you so much for sharing it so generously!
This is by far the most information jam packed 28 and a half musical minutes I have spent EVER. I have studied classical flute for 10 years, jazz flute for one year, classical piano for five years and voice for one year. Even about 6 months ukulele. In retrospect, what I did NOT learn is truly amazing! No fault of teachers, I'm sure. Learning technique on various instruments takes lots of explanation and lots of time correcting mistakes. Still, I am floored at how much essential theory is omitted in order to get students playing something -- anything at all -- and who cares if they actually understand it or can build on it. Needless to say, I'm hooked and will be watching and studying your videos. I am 74 years young, married to a professional piano player who has been performing professionally for about 45 years and I'm sure there is stuff in some of your more advanced material that will even be of interest to him. You are a National Treasure! Thanks so much for creating such a well organized course of study. The fact that it's free is even more astounding! Many blessings to you for your dedication to music education!
Dawn, you made my day! Such a generous statement, and this keeps me going. So I'm very grateful, because otherwise this is all futile. Also I'm grateful that I have the gift of music and can pass on the knowledge to people throughout the world who appreciate it. I send you all my best wishes. (BTW, the ADEM man goofed on me and asked me, now that I've been called a "National Treasure", will I be demanding my face be carved in stone at Mt. Rushmore-- facing backwards...ha ha!) One must always be able to laugh at one's life to get through it. Blessings!
I can only repeat what the other viewer above said. I had music lessons in my youth - exclusively classical - and tried many tutorials and such. I am also a highschool teacher here in Berlin (not music), and as such I can tell you that you not only have musical talent, you also have an amazing talent to explain things. Not just how the facts are, but - and this is so important - also the overlying patterns, and how everything is linked. I always try to do that in my work as well. All a bit fast for me, but as you also wonderfully explained, one can rewind, stop, watch over and over again. Perfect. So, same comment from me: One of the most valuable, music lessons ever heard or seen - and I have watched quite a few here. So much in so little time. Now as a relatively beginner in piano I have to put that into practice, but thank you so much, Sir. So helpful.
I agree with all the above statements, not only are your a skilled jazz musician, but you are excellent teacher. Teaching by application is always the way to go😀. When I come out with my album, I'm putting your name on it as one of my instructors!
5:02 " Women contrast men and they're opposites " Reminds me of a much simpler time, I love that he still lives in it I imagine if one of these kids today heard you saying this what they would do.
wooow!!!!your channel is an goldmine!!!!! i have one question,could you do something on motives,or how to improvis with some easy motives??!!because this topic make my nights sleepless!!!i always tend to sound wheter to repetitiv,or random..and i ve lost all the fun i had playing the piano,baucause of that fact...all i want to learn is to give my melodys some variation and still be connected..i think you know what i mean :) thanks best regards adrian
Check out my videos on jazz improvisation because I talk about motives and melodic shapes and building ideas which compliment and follow. Here's the playlists: ruclips.net/p/PLFuMibnl_h5bA7Um3IZ38R1kelnoRTPYc
I have done both. Thanks for your comment....it's very helpful as an affirmation for what I'm trying to do...please go to my beginner series in m y playlists. ruclips.net/user/KentHewittpiano88playlists?view_as=subscriber
Sir, you're an amazing teacher! I've been thru 3 teachers, on 2 instruments, and none had the grace with which you explain these simple and basic concepts. I understood the formulation but none ever explained it the way you did in this video. Thanks!
This is not normal beginner course series, it has so many ingredients behind it, and I think heaps of musical experience embedded in it. Thanks so much for sharing🙏👍👏.
I started teaching myself the piano like 15 years ago. Got pretty good, can play most things by ear, improv classical like a champ, impress non-musicians in pubs etc. but never got my head around jazz ever. Just couldn't work it out. Watched this video one time and it clicked in my head for the first time. Twice and I could do it. Unbelievable lesson. Come at me Jazz world
Thanks, Hannah....wonderful comment...makes me so happy, please write to me...and swing loose. Check out my playlists for all subjects. (over 300 videos)
It all makes sense now!!! After all these years... I've played flute at school, I've taken guitar, bass and piano lessons...but it's only all finally come together after watching Kent explain it in this video. Thanks so much for posting this, Kent!!
Mr. Hewitt, this series of Jazz tutorials you have made are the best I have ever seen, you have answered so many questions that have had me stumped when it comes down to chords, chord construction , inversions and progressions, Excellent teacher!, Excellent!
Sometimes I get busy by other things and leave my piano practising for a little while. But when I come back you always have a few gems to teach me. I wll be watching this video over a few times to make sure everything has sunk in before I move onto the other parts.
I just wanted to say, that I am Grateful for having met you on line. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. God Bless, and keep you prosperous. Dick B.
Mr. Hewitt. Thanks so much for this video. I'm 73 and just getting started. Looking for my inner Count Basie. This video is the greatest. Cleared out a lot of cobwebs. I'm a fan. Sending you my best wishes.
I studied classical piano for years and now haven't played for a long time. It's a beginner lesson and some of it 100% beginner, but I can skip over what I already know. A lot is foreign to me despite many years of lessons because I was never taught this stuff. I'm trying to unlearn reading and learn improvisation, and I'm grateful for even the most miniscule of steps here. Thank you.
Thanks for telling me your story. Please go to my playlists and watch the Beginner Series and Easy Jazz lessons first. Best wishes. ruclips.net/channel/UCdmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists
Wow this really is beginner level. Not where I need to start from but most people I see teaching "beginner" is borderline intermediate and above. Seems people tend to forget what "beginner" means.
None of us ought to feel that an occasional reminder of the basics is to abase for our musical egos. Lord knows my learning by ear has worn my lobes to nubs...lol
By far the best video on the topic for people with basic music shool education which "diminishes" jazz theory for no reason. The balance of theory and practice (showing how chords work in songs) is just right! Greetings from Russia
O my God ... may the Lord bless you. a lesson that I translated with cctube..and I understood everything! you are a master with bows..this was the most important lesson for me and Chiara that I saw on RUclips .. I found the teacher who will finally be able to understand something about jazz..thank you very much I follow you from Italo.thanks really 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Well, guess what? I learn a lot from you here. You're such a nice person Kent to put all these efforts for free. I've came across several other channels but their materials are messy and aren't in order. I watched part 1 but before jumping into part 2, I have to practice the seven chords in all 12 keys first. As for what scales to play in each key, I still have no clue but I am sure they are discussed in later parts. For now, I will stick with practicing the chords in the right and left hands separately then mix them together. Later, the fun will really begin when I know what scales to use for each key.
You'll find answers to questions by going to my playlists and choosing a category. I'd stay w/ the Beginner Series to start. I don't think you have to learn all the chords in every key before getting into playing songs using the chords in a few easy keys like C, F, G Bb, Eb to start. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe . ruclips.net/user/KentHewittpiano88playlists?view_as=subscriber
Great starting place for a beginner. I am a teacher and it's hard to tell students that knowledge really is power. When you understand the theory, chords, scales and so forth you can start to do some cool stuff. There is a learning curve which is hard to get through at the beginning. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for the astute comment, Mr. Fraser. I really appreciate hearing from accomplished teachers and musicians. Knowledge, with feeling and soul is power.... but we should seek what we need. You're right, the beginning is hardest...persistence is the answer.
Thanks Kent. Wonderful explanation. I highly recommend anyone watching your videos to get volume one and two of your books on Jazz. This video is a fantastic compliment. Best books on Jazz I've ever purchased.
I've been begging for completely biginner jazz piano lessons and this is the perfect. Thank you very much for the wonderful work I hope I can finish your youtube courses.
Thanks for the affirmation and I'm glad the lessons are helpful to you. Go to playlists to make choices. ruclips.net/p/PLFuMibnl_h5abmY90whS2VekI4jABbFUo
Dear MASTER !!! I started to get interested in his videos looking for a "tutorial" to try to play on my keyboard some jazz theme, after many attempts I found "Over The Rainbow", The Art of Reharmonization, and I was amazed by his didactics in explaining, And the ameno and simple that resulted, for someone, as is my case without technique or study as a painter. I am writing to express my great admiration and gratitude for his immense generosity by sharing his vast experience and knowledge and in this way to inspire many people like me to encourage the incorporation of knowledge to enjoy even more the wonderful language of music. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! A very strong hug from ARGENTINA
Thanks Kent. I like how you get right down to the chords without too much in between mumbo jumbo. You are fast but I just rewind and do a little writing. Learned more here than I have in years of classical piano. Thank you!!
Great lesson! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm 69 and I've only been playing piano for a few months and learning is keeping my brain young. You're a really gifted teacher.
Dear Kent, what a gem you are to offer this free instruction. I have been aimlessly jumping from video to video of different guys to try and find a start to learning jazz piano and stumbled on this one by chance and I am now going to learn what you teach and follow them in order to gain the required knowledge to take it to the point wher I can hopefully start playing jazz standards. Thank you ever so much for your time and patience. You're the man! Cheers.
Mr Hewitt , thank you , thank you ,thank you !!!!! I studied music classical music years ago ,but didn’t do so much on playing chords , after few minutes watching your video it all came flooding back , I’m going to get cracking on practice ,,, I’m so happy 😀
Awesome video! You explained how to count up a forth and down a fifth to determine how many black keys are in a scale and blew my mind! I've always thought to determine the key of a song by looking at the number of sharps or flats on the staff at the beginning of the composition was a matter of memorization. Turns out there's is a method to the madness! Thanks so much!
I don't play piano, but bass guitar (since May last year) and I play some jazz tunes from the real book. Until 15 minutes ago I hadn't found understandable and thorough lesson material about building chords, harmony and so on on You tube. But now I have :-) Even, I now understand why/how the modes of C major have been built. So why D- is part of C major etc. Thank you for this very good video tutorial!
I just wanted to say how much we appreciate you doing this absolutely amazing lesson AND putting it up on youtube for free. Students like me simply cant afford to pay for lessons, but there is you, who gives us hope and most importantly jazz. Groovy cat out.
Kent, this helps a lot. I can play some jazz by ear, but I feel so stuck at the same time because I tend to neglect the theory and really "learning" what's going on in what I'm playing. Your videos give me a sense of direction and how to start applying the chords and theory. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. Some people have better ears and some are better at concepts and reading...I try to find a common ground...and I hear from so many, who have different talents...I try to relate.
Taking a quick finger rest break, want to say thank you! Using your instructions, I started working on the 5 kinds of seventh chord a day or two ago. Could not even execute a Bb Maj7th chord cleanly; found some materials on the scales and also kept practicing the chords, and now (3 days later I think), I can (near) fluently do F Maj7-BbMaj7-EbMaj7-AbMaj7. Methodical, slow, careful trying to feel specifically what's wrong, making up my own little finger exercises ... No big deal really, even though what was impossible before is not that hard now. so again, thank you for giving the structure and instruction that actually work and give results, and in a very short time. You convey confidence; I feel confident that I can do it, and then verify that by doing it :-). And I don't want to chase a million other approaches (a big problem in the past for me), and when I do try other things, (like the scales and the home-made finger exercises), it is in the service of finishing what you recommend. I am working towards playing the five types of seventh in each key moving chromatically. I have a ways to go still, but I feel I know how to get there, and I am enjoying the trip. thanks again.
I don't know why I spent money on the pop-up ad that said I'd play piano tomorrow. I received eight CD's and a booklet. That was four years ago. You are a good and enjoyable teacher. Your R.H. Pinky is healing. Do not test mouse traps.
As someone who studied classical music for 9 years, this is amazingly well put together! Concise, clear, entertaining. Thank you so much for posting such a video, and for free!!! You rock! Or should I say... you jazz!
OMG the way you explain scales and chords is music to my ears. Being a classical pianist I have found it almost impossible to find a teacher who understands how to 'dumb' it down and teach the jazz piano genre as I desperately wanted to learn about the 7th's etc and be able to play freely without reading the dots on the page. Thank you soo much Kent, I have subscribed and during the Pandemic this is the best medicine. You have made this Aussie very happy!
Wow! Thank you so much Mr Hewitt for sharing your amazing talent. I've been wanting to learn this for a long time from someone. I'm looking forward to seeing your video's. Thanks again. God Bless.
Fabulous video. I minefield of information all explained in a clear and concise way . Thank you so much for putting this all out for free on the internet. Very grateful!
Before finding those videos, it was impossible for me to learn jazz.. I am an intermediate self taught pianist with limited knowledge on the theory of music. My friend, may I say, you're a wonderful teacher! I'm almost at the end of the video and I feel like I've learned so many beautiful things today! Big thanks from the bottom of my heart!! I will remember your help each time I practice and play!
Wow, that's a great comment for me to digest. Sometimes I ask myself, do I have some insight into a secret that other teachers don't have? I can tell you one thing, I have lived the life of a jazz musician,... from the day I left the banking business, and drove out west, and came back east to study music, I was determined that I must understand music and jazz.
Bless your heart, sir. I have been watching your videos off and on for 2 years now and I just got through understanding everything you said on this first video. You are a gifted teacher and pianist, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for making this concise. I've learned most of this basic theory in other places but this is by far the most straight forward explanation I have seen to get straight to the good part. (Actually Playing)
Kent Hewitt thank you for the videos. I’ll get on practicing these triads, 7th chords, and inversions till I feel good moving on to part 2. I notice you didn’t mention practicing scales specifically. Do you not feel they are as important early on?
This was a nice review and summary. For those interested, I took away from this what to practice is (I play guitar and bass but am new to keyboard, so the theory I knew but how to best learn it on the piano was new): learn the triads for all the chords in root, closed position (e.g. c then the next e then the next g for c major) learn the 7th chords in root closed position a good drill is to play: low root note (tone that names the chord), then a closed, root position chord in the left hand, then a two octave arpeggio in the right hand. Start with C with all 7th chord types and then move to one flat and one sharp then two... etc. add the 6th and suspended chords so you know what they are
My brain is hurting from all this information. I don't play piano nor have one but I'm hoping to have one in the future. I'm learning this especially the chords to apply it to the ukulele. This is a really good beginner video tho. I love that it just gets to the point no bs. I just need to take each video as slow as I need to. Thank you for putting this out for free. You're really helping people who can't afford lessons (such as myself)💖
I really appreciate your comment and hearing from you. Without that my efforts are pointless because I don't know how it's being received. Bless you and please watch this video for some tips on slowing down the video and repeating sections. ruclips.net/video/Ad9jDd2Dwtc/видео.html
OH yes! that was one hell of a lesson, much love and appreciation for sharing your passion and knowledge with us Kent, Thank you very much! see ya 'round the block :)
A lifetime of knowledge and ability... thank you for sharing and perhaps giving me the "butt kick" I need to get away from the computer, head over to the piano, and actually learn how to play the thing!!!!
Amazing lesson. So refreshing and made easy. This is real jazz piano made easy. I will be spending some times listening again to this awesome lesson. You made it easy for me to pick up from where I left off
Thanks for this video Kent, I have been playing classical music on piano for years and I can honestly say this is one of the best lessons I´ve ever had. I want to start playing jazz and this videos yoU made are pure gold, thank you so much. I learned a lot of new things I did not know. "Sus" chords use to terrify me but you explained it perfect. Thanks again and never stop doing music and sharing your beautiful talent with us!
Omg you're the BEST!!!!!! I've been playing classical piano about 10 years and I feel like I've learned nothing cuz all I did was read sheet music and play it. Recently I'm really into jazz improv and the way you teach is so precise and.....just so good!!!!!! Thanks for your excellent tutorial 👍👍👍Hope I can learn more from you Kent!!!
What a fantastic learning experience. A life long musician who recently took up piano, I do feel as if I am on the bench next to you and do appreciate you vast knowledge. thanks for the info.
I always recommend a private teacher or a school. I went to music school and had a number of good teachers. However a lot of what I know and can do, I learned on my own.
I am very slow student but I love your videos. I started last year and did already some progress. I like your way of explanation. Greetings from Czech republic
I'll probably never get there but I'd love to say I've been to Finland, before I die. I appreciate your generous and kind words...this keeps me going. All best wishes, Brence.
Hi Kent...This is a fantastic compact-advanced-beginner-level video...or something like that. What I try to express is that you have a fine-tuned balance between simplicity, spiced up with a deep sense of the mystery of music and sound blended into it. You lift things UP and still keep a clear, easy to understand, structure. I feel refreshed by your videos. Like so many others here I am SOOO thankful for your videos, Kent!!!
That's truly a wonderful comment and compliment. I'm happy that I do what you say. Some times when I read a reviewer's words on art, I wonder ...is the artist aware of that or think that way in the creative process. So it's interesting to hear how you come off. You're a man of distinctive words. I'm flattered and send you my best wishes. Swing loose!
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A SUBSCRIBER'S BOOK ENDORSEMENT - "Mootrevo" just wanted to do a shout-out for your book; People, I’ve been using Kent’s book every day for over a year, and it’s a work of art. If you like Kent’s playing and the way he explains jazz and music harmony, and the songs he chooses as examples... then RUN, don’t walk to Kent’s website and get this book. He IS far too modest about this amazing jazz workbook he has created. It is simply the best I have ever used, and I’ve tried a lot of them. It has improved my playing and understanding of jazz theory tremendously. I can’t imagine any student of jazz piano and/or jazz harmonic theory not liking this book. It’s simply that good. It’s fun. It’s straight forward. And unlike so many other jazz books, it’s not boring!! (sorry for the immodesty, if you want my book, but can't afford it, write to me for special price ...KH).
Just got me your book today as pdf file. 2 times 118 pages. I'll for sure have a lot to learn and I guess reading together with watching your videos (part 1-7) will help understanding what's in the book. I'm looking forward...
Thanks you all your videos ! Really ! I play jazz guitar but I want to begin the piano too. I know the notes and I think I could already play some things but I have no ideas about the fingerings and the left and right hands thing. Do you think you book will suit my purpose ? Thank you.
good evening Sir KH do you have a discount for pdf file of the book, I'm Fernan from Philippines, hoping to learn from your book sir . Shalom
remember to be realistic - you must put in some work whichever plan you use for learning piano I have spent months studying different systems and discovered a fantastic website at Turbo Piano Secret (google it if you're interested)
Great video content! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Riddleagan Smart Hands Remedy (do a search on google)? It is an awesome exclusive product for learning piano fast without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate at last got amazing success with it.
the fact that you put your knowledge on the internet for free is amazing and very kind of you. I have learned much that I wouldn't know otherwise from you, I just want to say thank you so much you are awesome!
I'm grateful that I can pass on the knowledge...it fits me perfectly!
Keithersons
I agree with you
I agree too, appreciated much.
i want to stand up and applaud, best beginner jazz lesson.
Thanks so much...I guess I should, do more!
You really should. I learned a lot from this
Kent Hewitt yes please :D
I second that!
I thank YOU so much!
There are a fair number of people who can either teach jazz or play jazz. But it's rare to find someone who can both play jazz and knows how to teach it. Kent Hewitt is such a person. Best online jazz lessons ever! Thank you, Sir!
Fred, you are a brother and compadre. Your comment does my heart good because finding meaning in one's life is so important to keep motivated...there's a lot of strange distractions.
@@KentHewittpiano88 Keep on keeping on!
Mr. Hewitt, music, its theory and playing jazz piano is like a native language to you. It flows out of your heart and mind instinctively and you speak and play it so effortlessly after putting the time and effort in. Thank you so much for sharing it so generously!
Wonderful comment...beautifully expressed...and so helpful to me...blessings!
This is by far the most information jam packed 28 and a half musical minutes I have spent EVER. I have studied classical flute for 10 years, jazz flute for one year, classical piano for five years and voice for one year. Even about 6 months ukulele. In retrospect, what I did NOT learn is truly amazing! No fault of teachers, I'm sure. Learning technique on various instruments takes lots of explanation and lots of time correcting mistakes. Still, I am floored at how much essential theory is omitted in order to get students playing something -- anything at all -- and who cares if they actually understand it or can build on it. Needless to say, I'm hooked and will be watching and studying your videos. I am 74 years young, married to a professional piano player who has been performing professionally for about 45 years and I'm sure there is stuff in some of your more advanced material that will even be of interest to him. You are a National Treasure! Thanks so much for creating such a well organized course of study. The fact that it's free is even more astounding! Many blessings to you for your dedication to music education!
Dawn, you made my day! Such a generous statement, and this keeps me going. So I'm very grateful, because otherwise this is all futile. Also I'm grateful that I have the gift of music and can pass on the knowledge to people throughout the world who appreciate it. I send you all my best wishes. (BTW, the ADEM man goofed on me and asked me, now that I've been called a "National Treasure", will I be demanding my face be carved in stone at Mt. Rushmore-- facing backwards...ha ha!) One must always be able to laugh at one's life to get through it. Blessings!
I can only repeat what the other viewer above said. I had music lessons in my youth - exclusively classical - and tried many tutorials and such. I am also a highschool teacher here in Berlin (not music), and as such I can tell you that you not only have musical talent, you also have an amazing talent to explain things. Not just how the facts are, but - and this is so important - also the overlying patterns, and how everything is linked. I always try to do that in my work as well. All a bit fast for me, but as you also wonderfully explained, one can rewind, stop, watch over and over again. Perfect.
So, same comment from me: One of the most valuable, music lessons ever heard or seen - and I have watched quite a few here. So much in so little time. Now as a relatively beginner in piano I have to put that into practice, but thank you so much, Sir. So helpful.
Very great!
I agree with all the above statements, not only are your a skilled jazz musician, but you are excellent teacher. Teaching by application is always the way to go😀. When I come out with my album, I'm putting your name on it as one of my instructors!
5:02
" Women contrast men and they're opposites "
Reminds me of a much simpler time, I love that he still lives in it
I imagine if one of these kids today heard you saying this what they would do.
Ten weeks of theory lessons rolled into 30 minutes...and well done to boot! Thanks again, Mr. Hewitt!
Great comment...I appreciate it!
wooow!!!!your channel is an goldmine!!!!! i have one question,could you do something on motives,or how to improvis with some easy motives??!!because this topic make my nights sleepless!!!i always tend to sound wheter to repetitiv,or random..and i ve lost all the fun i had playing the piano,baucause of that fact...all i want to learn is to give my melodys some variation and still be connected..i think you know what i mean :)
thanks
best regards
adrian
Check out my videos on jazz improvisation because I talk about motives and melodic shapes and building ideas which compliment and follow. Here's the playlists:
ruclips.net/p/PLFuMibnl_h5bA7Um3IZ38R1kelnoRTPYc
Thank you so much for your lessons!
This is the first time I see somebody breaking jazz down for beginners... others just show how they play... thank you sir ...
I have done both. Thanks for your comment....it's very helpful as an affirmation for what I'm trying to do...please go to my beginner series in m y playlists.
ruclips.net/user/KentHewittpiano88playlists?view_as=subscriber
Sir, you're an amazing teacher! I've been thru 3 teachers, on 2 instruments, and none had the grace with which you explain these simple and basic concepts. I understood the formulation but none ever explained it the way you did in this video. Thanks!
That is truly a great compliment and I take it to heart. Thanks so much!
This is not normal beginner course series, it has so many ingredients behind it, and I think heaps of musical experience embedded in it. Thanks so much for sharing🙏👍👏.
This is beginner jazz....which implies that you are not a beginner pianist.
I started teaching myself the piano like 15 years ago. Got pretty good, can play most things by ear, improv classical like a champ, impress non-musicians in pubs etc. but never got my head around jazz ever. Just couldn't work it out. Watched this video one time and it clicked in my head for the first time. Twice and I could do it. Unbelievable lesson. Come at me Jazz world
Thanks, Hannah....wonderful comment...makes me so happy, please write to me...and swing loose. Check out my playlists for all subjects. (over 300 videos)
It all makes sense now!!! After all these years... I've played flute at school, I've taken guitar, bass and piano lessons...but it's only all finally come together after watching Kent explain it in this video. Thanks so much for posting this, Kent!!
That's so cool...I hope you will watch all the beginner series and all my videos. Go to my playlists. thanks!
Mr. Hewitt, this series of Jazz tutorials you have made are the best I have ever seen, you have answered so many questions that have had me stumped when it comes down to chords, chord construction , inversions and progressions, Excellent teacher!, Excellent!
Thanks, Keith, and you have encouraged me to continue doing these kind of tutorials. The challenge is: can I do it?
@@KentHewittpiano88 yes, please continue!! You are a lifesaver!!! And an inspiration to future musicians such as myself!!!!
Sometimes I get busy by other things and leave my piano practising for a little while. But when I come back you always have a few gems to teach me. I wll be watching this video over a few times to make sure everything has sunk in before I move onto the other parts.
This turned out to be a popular video, and I'm gratified. Thanks, Win.
man iv been looking for a video like this for years. Its like crash corse music theory
That's my take on it and thanks for the affirmation!
any time. keep up the great work
Zero to jazz is a trip...thanks!
hahah right on!
Phillip Morrison, same here 😊
Ken that is the best lesson ever for a guitar player, bless you sir-you rock!
I just wanted to say, that I am Grateful for having met you on line. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. God Bless, and keep you prosperous. Dick B.
Thank you, Richard...and I wish the same for you. May 2017 give you inspiration and many blessings! Your friend, KH
This is - by far - the most useful video on (jazz) theory for beginners on youtube. I'm awed by the efficiency, Mr. Hewitt.
Thanks so much, Leon, for the supportive and complimentary words...keeps me going!
I'm so glad I was born into this era where I can learn how to play jazz so conveniently! Even after 5 years, your video serves people pretty damn well
Great comment.....thanks so much for telling me!
Mr. Hewitt. Thanks so much for this video. I'm 73 and just getting started. Looking for my inner Count Basie. This video is the greatest. Cleared out a lot of cobwebs. I'm a fan. Sending you my best wishes.
Ditto that.
I think I wrote to you already, but I can t stop rewatching your videos, your the best thing ever!!!!!
"I love doing these videos because music is awesome" nuff said, thanks brother!
I studied classical piano for years and now haven't played for a long time. It's a beginner lesson and some of it 100% beginner, but I can skip over what I already know. A lot is foreign to me despite many years of lessons because I was never taught this stuff. I'm trying to unlearn reading and learn improvisation, and I'm grateful for even the most miniscule of steps here. Thank you.
Thanks for telling me your story. Please go to my playlists and watch the Beginner Series and Easy Jazz lessons first. Best wishes. ruclips.net/channel/UCdmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists
Albert Einstein " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." Thank you sir, this video was excellent.
Did he say that? I totally agree and I love that...thanks!
Wow this really is beginner level. Not where I need to start from but most people I see teaching "beginner" is borderline intermediate and above. Seems people tend to forget what "beginner" means.
I'm glad to hear that because I was afraid I wasn't doing "beginner" enough. Thank you!
None of us ought to feel that an occasional reminder of the basics is to abase for our musical egos. Lord knows my learning by ear has worn my lobes to nubs...lol
My neighbor gave away their upright piano. I now have my dream piano to work on and I am now here learning little by little!
I'm glad to hear that, and I hope I can help out.
I found a new jazz piano teacher, and his name is Kent Hewitt. Thank you so much. You are truly gifted, both as an artist and as a teacher.
Thanks so much for "making my day".
By far the best video on the topic for people with basic music shool education which "diminishes" jazz theory for no reason. The balance of theory and practice (showing how chords work in songs) is just right! Greetings from Russia
Great comment...thanks for the encouragement!
O my God ... may the Lord bless you. a lesson that I translated with cctube..and I understood everything! you are a master with bows..this was the most important lesson for me and Chiara that I saw on RUclips .. I found the teacher who will finally be able to understand something about jazz..thank you very much I follow you from Italo.thanks really 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for a great comment, and compliment which is very helpful to me. See my lists:
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Well, guess what? I learn a lot from you here. You're such a nice person Kent to put all these efforts for free. I've came across several other channels but their materials are messy and aren't in order. I watched part 1 but before jumping into part 2, I have to practice the seven chords in all 12 keys first. As for what scales to play in each key, I still have no clue but I am sure they are discussed in later parts. For now, I will stick with practicing the chords in the right and left hands separately then mix them together. Later, the fun will really begin when I know what scales to use for each key.
You'll find answers to questions by going to my playlists and choosing a category. I'd stay w/ the Beginner Series to start. I don't think you have to learn all the chords in every key before getting into playing songs using the chords in a few easy keys like C, F, G Bb, Eb to start. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe . ruclips.net/user/KentHewittpiano88playlists?view_as=subscriber
I've been playing guitar for 20 years, and just started learning keyboard. Great dense lesson.
Thank you for the affirmation...it's good to know that a guitar player finds it useful. I'm sure I could learn more from a guitar.
Studied books for a long time and could never get to grips with what was in front of me. Kent, your videos are amazing. Thank you very, very much.
Very welcome
Great starting place for a beginner. I am a teacher and it's hard to tell students that knowledge really is power. When you understand the theory, chords, scales and so forth you can start to do some cool stuff. There is a learning curve which is hard to get through at the beginning. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for the astute comment, Mr. Fraser. I really appreciate hearing from accomplished teachers and musicians. Knowledge, with feeling and soul is power.... but we should seek what we need. You're right, the beginning is hardest...persistence is the answer.
I just want to thank you for your selflessness and generosity in sharing your musical acumen.
Michael, I appreciate the nice comment!
Thank you so much for doing these videos; love the speed with which you work with no superfluous chat!
This is amazing - finally getting a keyboard this week and I'm so stoked to start making my way through your lessons!
Glad to hear...and thanks so much for the comment!
A teacher with great knowledge of the self as well as the subject - thanks so much for your humility and generosity in making these videos
Thanks Kent. Wonderful explanation. I highly recommend anyone watching your videos to get volume one and two of your books on Jazz. This video is a fantastic compliment. Best books
on Jazz I've ever purchased.
Thanks for that....I really apprecaite the endorsement of my books!
This guy right here is a excellent teacher he break it down for you 🇱🇷
Emmett speaks the truth...my best student and friend!
My sympathies for your arthritis. Great lessons. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
I've been begging for completely biginner jazz piano lessons and this is the perfect. Thank you very much for the wonderful work I hope I can finish your youtube courses.
Thanks for the affirmation and I'm glad the lessons are helpful to you. Go to playlists to make choices.
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Dear MASTER !!! I
started to get interested in his videos looking for a "tutorial" to try
to play on my keyboard some jazz theme, after many attempts I found
"Over The Rainbow", The Art of Reharmonization, and I was amazed by his
didactics in explaining, And the ameno and simple that resulted, for someone, as is my case without technique or study as a painter. I
am writing to express my great admiration and gratitude for his immense
generosity by sharing his vast experience and knowledge and in this way
to inspire many people like me to encourage the incorporation of
knowledge to enjoy even more the wonderful language of music. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!
A very strong hug from ARGENTINA
Thank you, Pol, those are very kind and generous words. This is helpful to me to keep going!
Thanks Kent. I like how you get right down to the chords without too much in between mumbo jumbo. You are fast but I just rewind and do a little writing. Learned more here than I have in years of classical piano. Thank you!!
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Possibly, one of the most important videos I've watched on my journey through basic music theory. Thank you for this series.
Great comment of affirmation for me...thanks!
Great lesson! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm 69 and I've only been playing piano for a few months and learning is keeping my brain young. You're a really gifted teacher.
Ditto that.
Super lessons. Will be getting the book.
Thank you!
Dear Kent, what a gem you are to offer this free instruction. I have been aimlessly jumping from video to video of different guys to try and find a start to learning jazz piano and stumbled on this one by chance and I am now going to learn what you teach and follow them in order to gain the required knowledge to take it to the point wher I can hopefully start playing jazz standards. Thank you ever so much for your time and patience. You're the man! Cheers.
Mr Hewitt , thank you , thank you ,thank you !!!!! I studied music classical music years ago ,but didn’t do so much on playing chords , after few minutes watching your video it all came flooding back , I’m going to get cracking on practice ,,, I’m so happy 😀
Wonderful! I'm glad to help out....all the best!
This is the best piano tutorial I have ever seen.
If I can use your quote ...it might get me into jazz heaven! Thanks!!!
Awesome video! You explained how to count up a forth and down a fifth to determine how many black keys are in a scale and blew my mind! I've always thought to determine the key of a song by looking at the number of sharps or flats on the staff at the beginning of the composition was a matter of memorization. Turns out there's is a method to the madness! Thanks so much!
Thanks Kent. Best video out there for jazz piano beginners. 👍🏻😎
Thanks so much for telling me!
Crowded field vis a vis jazz piano videos but these are truly stellar . So clearly explained and filmed. Thank you..
I don't play piano, but bass guitar (since May last year) and I play some jazz tunes from the real book. Until 15 minutes ago I hadn't found understandable and thorough lesson material about building chords, harmony and so on on You tube. But now I have :-) Even, I now understand why/how the modes of C major have been built. So why D- is part of C major etc. Thank you for this very good video tutorial!
I just wanted to say how much we appreciate you doing this absolutely amazing lesson AND putting it up on youtube for free. Students like me simply cant afford to pay for lessons, but there is you, who gives us hope and most importantly jazz. Groovy cat out.
Great comment and much appreciated. Your kind words keep me going. "Swing loose!".
Kent, this helps a lot. I can play some jazz by ear, but I feel so stuck at the same time because I tend to neglect the theory and really "learning" what's going on in what I'm playing. Your videos give me a sense of direction and how to start applying the chords and theory. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. Some people have better ears and some are better at concepts and reading...I try to find a common ground...and I hear from so many, who have different talents...I try to relate.
Taking a quick finger rest break, want to say thank you!
Using your instructions, I started working on the 5 kinds of seventh chord a day or two ago.
Could not even execute a Bb Maj7th chord cleanly; found some materials on the scales and also kept practicing the chords, and now (3 days later I think), I can (near) fluently do F Maj7-BbMaj7-EbMaj7-AbMaj7.
Methodical, slow, careful trying to feel specifically what's wrong, making up my own little finger exercises ... No big deal really, even though what was impossible before is not that hard now.
so again, thank you for giving the structure and instruction that actually work and give results, and in a very short time.
You convey confidence; I feel confident that I can do it, and then verify that by doing it :-).
And I don't want to chase a million other approaches (a big problem in the past for me), and when I do try other things, (like the scales and the home-made finger exercises), it is in the service of finishing what you recommend.
I am working towards playing the five types of seventh in each key moving chromatically.
I have a ways to go still, but I feel I know how to get there, and I am enjoying the trip.
thanks again.
Hey John, how is the piano going? I'm where you were when writing your comment, about to start practising those basic chords. Are you still playing?
I don't know why I spent money on the pop-up ad that said I'd play piano tomorrow. I received eight CD's and a booklet. That was four years ago.
You are a good and enjoyable teacher. Your R.H. Pinky is healing.
Do not test mouse traps.
No mice on board...2 cats live here...they are very cool...just like you!
As someone who studied classical music for 9 years, this is amazingly well put together! Concise, clear, entertaining. Thank you so much for posting such a video, and for free!!! You rock! Or should I say... you jazz!
And the worst pun award goes to...
Very cool comment!
I just to learn piano and learn a lot from your channel. Thank you Kent. God Bless You..
Cheers from Indonesia.. :)
My pleasure! God bless you too,
KH
Never thought you would make tutorials for us mortals Mr. Hewitt!
A ton of gratitude & respect.
Looking forward to future beginner lessons!!!
Tons of respects to you, brother...just ask...that's all it takes!
OMG the way you explain scales and chords is music to my ears. Being a classical pianist I have found it almost impossible to find a teacher who understands how to 'dumb' it down and teach the jazz piano genre as I desperately wanted to learn about the 7th's etc and be able to play freely without reading the dots on the page. Thank you soo much Kent, I have subscribed and during the Pandemic this is the best medicine. You have made this Aussie very happy!
Bless you, Rebecca, for warming my heart. It is so good to know that my teaching resonates with you...you make my life better.
That is the Jazziest Jazz I've ever heard Jazzed !
Thank You !
Coool, Casper!
@@KentHewittpiano88 YOU are the Cool One ! Teaching the Peeps Piano !
No higher calling than that !
Wow! Thank you so much Mr Hewitt for sharing your amazing talent. I've been wanting to learn this for a long time from someone. I'm looking forward to seeing your video's. Thanks again. God Bless.
What a cool guy. So generous with his time and talent.
A cool guy.... can only recognized my another cool guy (or gal) so we are compadres, brother! Thanks!
Hey Kent, I really like your basic lessons about chords, how those are formed and how slowly improve skills ! I appreciate it. It helped me a lot.
Amazingly succinct 28 minutes. Got me jamming overnight. Looking forward to watching the second vid when im done working through the different scales.
I appreciate the positive feedback, and your telling me that you are benefiting.
I was going to say this is the best lesson on youtube but I'll just say this: you're one groovy cat!
That was super! Made sense in a way I'd never understood before and I was able to start putting a melody over a chord sequence.
I'm so glad you told me...great affirmation for my efforts!
Amazing. Im a bass player trying learn jazz on my own. Just buyed a keyboard to Learn piano and this is amazing. Thank you captain
I'm glad you told me that it's useful to you...keep it up.
Fabulous video. I minefield of information all explained in a clear and concise way . Thank you so much for putting this all out for free on the internet. Very grateful!
I also am grateful that I can do this, and thankful for your support of my efforts.
You are an absolute legend Mr. Hewitt. Thank you!
Best comment of the week...you're in...daddio!
Before finding those videos, it was impossible for me to learn jazz.. I am an intermediate self taught pianist with limited knowledge on the theory of music. My friend, may I say, you're a wonderful teacher! I'm almost at the end of the video and I feel like I've learned so many beautiful things today! Big thanks from the bottom of my heart!! I will remember your help each time I practice and play!
Wow, that's a great comment for me to digest. Sometimes I ask myself, do I have some insight into a secret that other teachers don't have? I can tell you one thing, I have lived the life of a jazz musician,... from the day I left the banking business, and drove out west, and came back east to study music, I was determined that I must understand music and jazz.
Bless your heart, sir. I have been watching your videos off and on for 2 years now and I just got through understanding everything you said on this first video. You are a gifted teacher and pianist, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great comment. Many thanks! Please write to me at email address...I'd love to hear your story.
I want to thank you for your usual entertaining lesson... May God bless you... Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪
Thank you so much and God bless!
For real this is very helpful in many ways in learning jazz probally one of the best tutorials on jazz i seen so far.
Thank you for making this concise. I've learned most of this basic theory in other places but this is by far the most straight forward explanation I have seen to get straight to the good part. (Actually Playing)
That's a great comment...especially since this video is unscripted and mostly ad lib. So this is great feedback for me to continue...thanks!
Kent Hewitt thank you for the videos. I’ll get on practicing these triads, 7th chords, and inversions till I feel good moving on to part 2. I notice you didn’t mention practicing scales specifically. Do you not feel they are as important early on?
This was a nice review and summary. For those interested, I took away from this what to practice is (I play guitar and bass but am new to keyboard, so the theory I knew but how to best learn it on the piano was new):
learn the triads for all the chords in root, closed position (e.g. c then the next e then the next g for c major)
learn the 7th chords in root closed position
a good drill is to play: low root note (tone that names the chord), then a closed, root position chord in the left hand, then a two octave arpeggio in the right hand. Start with C with all 7th chord types and then move to one flat and one sharp then two... etc.
add the 6th and suspended chords so you know what they are
Thanks for sharing. My new appendix will have exercises written out for you.
One of the most effective teachers I've ever seen.
Great compliment.....thanks so much!
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My brain is hurting from all this information. I don't play piano nor have one but I'm hoping to have one in the future. I'm learning this especially the chords to apply it to the ukulele.
This is a really good beginner video tho. I love that it just gets to the point no bs. I just need to take each video as slow as I need to. Thank you for putting this out for free. You're really helping people who can't afford lessons (such as myself)💖
I really appreciate your comment and hearing from you. Without that my efforts are pointless because I don't know how it's being received. Bless you and please watch this video for some tips on slowing down the video and repeating sections.
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OH yes! that was one hell of a lesson, much love and appreciation for sharing your passion and knowledge with us Kent, Thank you very much!
see ya 'round the block :)
A lifetime of knowledge and ability... thank you for sharing and perhaps giving me the "butt kick" I need to get away from the computer, head over to the piano, and actually learn how to play the thing!!!!
pesto12601 You can do it!!
I don't know you,but I believe in you :)
this is amazing, thank you so much for your tutorials! greetings from Catalonia!
Amazing lesson. So refreshing and made easy. This is real jazz piano made easy. I will be spending some times listening again to this awesome lesson. You made it easy for me to pick up from where I left off
Thanks for telling me...I'm glad to hear that it's clear and made easy..
Thanks for this video Kent, I have been playing classical music on piano for years and I can honestly say this is one of the best lessons
I´ve ever had. I want to start playing jazz and this videos yoU made are pure gold, thank you so much. I learned a lot of new things I did not know. "Sus" chords use to terrify me but you explained it perfect. Thanks again and never stop doing music and sharing your beautiful talent with us!
Wonderful comment and so helpful to me...a million thanks!
Omg you're the BEST!!!!!! I've been playing classical piano about 10 years and I feel like I've learned nothing cuz all I did was read sheet music and play it. Recently I'm really into jazz improv and the way you teach is so precise and.....just so good!!!!!! Thanks for your excellent tutorial 👍👍👍Hope I can learn more from you Kent!!!
I really appreciate the affirmation...keeps me going,, to know I'm on track.
I love you Kent . Thank you for your lessons.
Thanks so much for the warm hearted comment!
I've just started to study about jazz and your video is very helpful. thank you so much.
Thank you and good luck with your studies.
What a fantastic learning experience. A life long musician who recently took up piano, I do feel as if I am on the bench next to you and do appreciate you vast knowledge. thanks for the info.
Thank you so much. Check out all my videos in categories here:
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This lesson was meant for me. I enjoy all of your jazz ranch videos. You have created a desire to dream more and be more.thank you, God bless you.
Your kind words are much appreciated!
Thanks for sharing this! Why anyone would give this a thumbs down is just beyond me.
Rod, I appreciate the support and the comment...each to his own...keep watching!
Thanks for a another great video! And I look forward to to the next video related to this series, how to use the chords to create songs.
Thanks for giving me the encouragement!
wow I learned a lot, thanks old pal, great contribution for people that don't want to go to school.
I always recommend a private teacher or a school. I went to music school and had a number of good teachers. However a lot of what I know and can do, I learned on my own.
good lord! that was an amazingly simple but jam-packed lesson. bravo. bravo sir. wow. sending this to my nephews & nieces. thanks!
Thanks so much for telling me....I feel good!
Legendry. I can't find words to describe how much helpfull this video is.thank you
Thanks for the great comment!
I am very slow student but I love your videos. I started last year and did already some progress. I like your way of explanation. Greetings from Czech republic
I appreciate the comment.
Thank God, Love love your videos. They make me a better musician! Greetings from Finland!
I'll probably never get there but I'd love to say I've been to Finland, before I die. I appreciate your generous and kind words...this keeps me going. All best wishes, Brence.
Hi Kent...This is a fantastic compact-advanced-beginner-level video...or something like that. What I try to express is that you have a fine-tuned balance between simplicity, spiced up with a deep sense of the mystery of music and sound blended into it. You lift things UP and still keep a clear, easy to understand, structure. I feel refreshed by your videos. Like so many others here I am SOOO thankful for your videos, Kent!!!
That's truly a wonderful comment and compliment. I'm happy that I do what you say. Some times when I read a reviewer's words on art, I wonder ...is the artist aware of that or think that way in the creative process. So it's interesting to hear how you come off. You're a man of distinctive words. I'm flattered and send you my best wishes. Swing loose!
i took theory in High school (32 now) and this clicks in my brain waaaaaaay better than the classes did. thank you so much. subbed!
Thank you and I'm glad I could bring clarity to the subject....that's very helpful to me to know.
Thanks for such thorough lessons of chords
Glad you liked it...thanks!