"The Way You Look Tonight", Drop 2 Voicings Expanded, Piano Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2015
- Jerome Kern's popular standard 'The Way You Look Tonight" . Played using a variety of jazz piano techniques including: Drop 2 Voicings, Spread Voicings, Fourths, Rootless Chords, Left Hand 10ths and broken chords. Performance and analysis. The score to this video is available on my website ( soon ) as a free download here: www.kenthewitt.com/
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What you are doing is tremendously important, especially for all of us musicians who may never become pros but who love music and love to learn!
Hi Jim! I love music the same way when I listen to the masters. I'm really just a "journey man". I'm sure that you know that...however, I hope my gift is being able to be a good teacher. Thanks for the affirmation!
It is !!!@@KentHewittpiano88
Mister, your youtube Channel is a blessing. And I love your down to earth kindness and attitude. Thanks.
Great comment...thanks so much!
You are incredibly generous to share so much of your work and genius with us, and we are very grateful! Best of luck and health to you!! I hope to hear your music and ideas for many many more years to come. You seem to have this incredibly youthful and authentic spirit. Cheers!
Cheers, Nicholas! Takes one to know one....appreciated...I wish you much success in all that you do; you are a brother.
Thank you for your great tips, Kent. You are a master of your craft and are a great help to aspiring Jazz pianists everywhere. Long live Kent Hewitt of the 'Jazz Ranch'.
I could point to a half-dozen or more great jazz piano teachers on RUclips these days, but you might just be the best. Every day I watch one or two of your videos and then go practice. You are in some real sense saving lives.
One of the best comments I've received in years...so affirming to me...and very helpful. your comment is going into the archives and thanks to you I hope my tutorials will be watched years after I'm gone.
Incredible teacher. Thanks so much for spreading you’re sagacity and knowledge to the younger generations such as myself.
You just gave me all that I need to go on!
Sounds so technical but you are explaining why this song touches our hearts.
The beauty of the melody, mood, and feeling of the song, as well as it's lyrics and message, are what truly touches our hearts. I just try to go a little deeper, so that all those things I just mentioned come off even better.
Another terrific lesson. Your generosity is much appreciated.
I absolutely cherish each and every one of your lessons. Thank you for sharing your incredible talents with the world. I have learned so much from you!!!!
I appreciate your telling me very much...keeps me going!
I read somewhere that people have the same emotions towards television characters that they have towards actual friends. I think it's really true. The music you share with the world is a beautiful gift. Thank you for enriching so many people's lives.
That's a very kind and generous compliment...much appreciated. We do identify with people in movies, and TV, also in novels.
i know im not an original, but wanted also to say Thank You so much for putting the time and affort to this and all the other lessons!! im a classical pianist and had alot of jazz theachers in the past - thay are great musicans but very bad teachers. you halp me alot :'-)
That helps to give me encouragement to keep doing this...thank you!
I'm just so glad for your videos.
I'm so glad!
I perform this song in my duo act. I sing it, but take a piano solo. The drop twos will make my solo sound amazing. Thanks for all the videos you post.
Thanks, Bob, I'm glad you wrote to me. Kick it up a notch, bro!
You da man, man! Thank you! Learning about this while having an actual piece to play on these ideas is such a thrill to me!
Thank you, Joe , for the affirmation and compliment...keeps me going!
Kent our such an inspiration! Your playing reminds me of my late jazz piano teacher, Vinson Hill,also a legend. thanks for your generous vids and expertise, you're style is authentic.
Thanks for a great comment...that will keep me going, thanks to your encouragement!
Thank you very much for your videos and your generosity! Thank you for sharing the scores as well! Cheers! António
Thanks for the compliment and appreciation ...keeps me going!
Thanks Kent...a favourite song. I love the way you teach, and have bought your excellent book. Thanks!
Special thanks for buying the book...I use it all the time when I'm teaching privately...so I'm happy that it's getting good use. Please check out my playlists and free scores. If you can't find them please let me know. .
Awesome breakdown of your voicings! I really appreciate that you keep the pace quick so that intermediate-advanced players don't get bored (:
Jordan, thanks ...that's great feedback...to know that what I'm doing is effective.
Mr Kent, you re amazing, and God keeping blessing you....My dream is understand and compreend that theme(Drop) and i have a some doubts about the voice moviments rules, in the song....... :(
good job sir, thank u
Thanks, Kent. For the first time ever I wrote my own arrangement of My Romance using many of your concepts. This new tutorial gives me a lot another great tune to work on. (Your 81 year old devotee.)
Thanks for telling me, Jim, that's very affirming for What I'm trying to do. Keep it up!
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Your videos are really great! Thanks for all that you do!
+James Richard Thanks so much for your comment...that keeps me going!
This is lovely
Thanks for the comment!
Very nice! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for the comment!
What a great arrangement Kent, so thankful for your material.. still cant think while playing, how to construct the drop 2 naturally, as if I had to play them by ear ..
That will take some time. It's a combination of ears (hearing it) and understanding the technique of how it works. Generally I only use it sparingly....it's better to use a variety of diversified techniques...like Bill Evan's, who was the grand master....but , of course, like Bach, in jazz he was a genius.
Wow, the A13 into Abm11 sounds so nice at 8:41... I'm going to try to use that when I play 👍🏻
You just got the inside info from the "hip cats". Now it's your duty to pass it on to your "hip cats".
Great stuff - thanks so much!
My pleasure...I appreciate the comment!
I really like your videos! it is very helpful for me thank you so much!! :)
I appreciate the affirmation!
very beautiful!!!
Thanks bud, for your job and kindness.
¡Hi from México.! I just want to say: thank you so much for your teachings.
Comment appreciated!
Great arrangement!
Much appreciated!
Good job. Nice voicing you have there!
Many thanks!
Can't wait to get home and practice this one
That sounds really good! Thanks!
You're great! That is some complicated harmony.
+PhrygianBlack Thanks for the comment...check out some of my recent videos for some interesting harmony. I'm planning on modal chords (4ths) coming up soon.
Sorry, can't make response here to Linked Comments, but I made an adjustment in the track lighting (it was filmed at night...that's sometimes a problem w/ lighting)
Wonderful voicings
Many thanks!
I cant believe you posted so many videos in such a small period !
Thank you. I have more "time on my hands" then I did when I was younger....and this experience helps me to learn more about music and how to convey what I know clearly.
Genial...!
Thanks!
Great video! Drop 2 voicings sure are beautiful and create just the sound I love so much. Thanks! Watching that video another interesting question came up: How do you come up with your fabulous intros? That's something I really would like to understand. I have been trying some things on some tune I play, but it never comes out quite right. While this little progression for example with which you begin this tune looks like a simple enough thing and yet it's perfect. Something hasn't quite clicked yet for me it would seem. Rene
+RRTheN00bPwner Hi Rene, thanks for the nice comments. Intros and endings are complex issues. I could do a tutorial on each one of them. For intros it's basically setting up the first chord of the song with a chord progression to the V chord of the key (you're in) or the V of the 1st chord. In this specific arrangement I thought of a melodic line that would approach the opening melody. Once I had that then I harmonized it with chords that make sense for a good progression. It's a subject that's difficult to address in a paragraph, so maybe I'll do a video, if that would help.
+Kent Hewitt Thanks! That helped, because I now know that I was thinking in the right direction. So if the tune's first chord is for example a I, I just set it up with a ii-V to take me to the I. (Or any other progression that leads me into the first chord). I would really love a video on that if you ever find the time! Thank you!
+RRTheN00bPwner I have a list, but I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!
Kent, after watching your "But Not For Me" video, I think I finally understand the "drop 2" concept! (now, to apply it to "Coltrane changes...")
In music school eons ago, I played what my teacher called "chords on scale" (g-d-f-a, a-c-e-g, etc.) on the dominant seventh scale inside-outside, backwards-forwards, every which way you could think of, in every key, as a main practice exercise on my tenor saxophone, working up to as fast as possible. I probably should do the same on piano...
Regarding "drop 2" when dealing with diminished chords (e.g., "My Romance," bar 2, Sus4 chords ("Alfie," bar 2) or changing tonal centers ("A Foggy Day" first bar; "My Romance," bar 4), is the concept any different? What about using ninths instead of roots as one of the four notes? Or is using five notes preferable?
BTW, my introduction to this tune (decades ago..) was Johnny Griffin's "A Blowin' Session" (at about 300 BPM...) Different bag!
+Jeffrey Newton Hi Jeffrey, that dominant seventh chord exercise is a good one. Also the scale tone 7ths in all keys, which I have in my book. There's quite a few variations of the drop 2. I found one which Bill Evans used with 2 notes in the LH and 3 in the RH. It could also be reduced to 3 notes total and also there's the drop 3 variation. I just find the one I like by it's sound; but it usually works best on a rising scale line. When you mentioned Johnny Griffin it reminded me of my 1st trip to NYC with my buddy and we saw Monk at the Five Spot with Johnny Griffin on tenor. An incredible experience that I never forgot. Have you heard the live recordings! Amazing stuff!
+Kent Hewitt Hey Kent - I didn't know Johnny Griffin and Monk recorded! I got to hang out with JG at his gig in Ann Arbor, Michigan's club called "The Ark" many years ago. His work with Dexter Gordon (my height!) is some of my favorite stuff. Are you hip to native Detroit pianist Johnny O'Neill? I played at Smalls in NYC (jam session) a few times this summer and he actually said he was "very impressed" with my playing (on sax...). He did the Art Tatum playing in the Ray Charles movie.
+Kent Hewitt
Which part (1 or 2) of your book would be the most
appropriate for an experienced Jazz musician on
another instrument who has piano basics fairly under control?
Hi Kent, grateful as usual for these super insights - great tune, great voicings. Love your bridge from Eb to Gb but can't quite work it out. Any chance of notation or demo?
Have to ask but shall understand if you're too busy. Will still love your stuff!!
+Dreadnaught . Have now worked at it and now get it! That sure is one delicious modulation, Kent. Thanks again!
+Dreadnaught Yes, that score is available on my website. Look under the heading Music Downloads and scroll down until you see it. Thanks.!
+Kent Hewitt . Thanks, Kent - got it now! While I'm on, I'm getting signifcantly good stuff from you and all of it at your expense, your long experience, your deep knowledge, skill and talent. So far it's been all one-way: from you to me (and many others) and I get uncomfortable in being perpetually on the receiving end of too many freebies. Do you have anything for sale that I can in some measure reciprocate your good will?. Warm Regards
+Dreadnaught Many thanks for the comment and compliment. I'm touched by your kind words. I take joy in what I'm able to pass on, particularly when people tell me how they appreciate it. I actually learn a lot by doing these videos because of the work I put into (most of) them. I do encourage folks to buy my book because it completes the process of what I'm able to do. The videos support and extend the information in the book. Here's the link: www.kenthewitt.com/id31.html If interested please email me at kenthewitt@hotmail.com All the best!
What a great lesson! I couldnt see it on your website tho, is it still available? Cheers
It should be...write to my email and I'll help.
Nice. 🙂
I love it when someone comments about one of my personal favorite vids. Thanks so much!
Love this legacy tutorial Kent! Quick question: in bar 6, where did you get those passing chords? Those aren't from the Barry Harris dim6 scale, at least i don't think. Thanks so much!
Some passing chords are tritone subs and other approach chords and don't fit into any system.
Ok awesome. Thanks for the reply! Always love a virtual trip to the jazz ranch :) @@KentHewittpiano88
Man you are amazing, but could you do another video(same song)but more extensive
Thanks for the comment and I'll put that on my list. Please download the free score for more insights. Most of the techniques I've covered on previous videos in detail.
Hello, Mr. Hewitt!! Is the sheet available for download yet on your website? If so, may you send a link? Thank you!
Here's a link for you:
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Thanks!
Have you heard Brad Mehldau play this?
+Tom Parker I have not. I'm sort of an Old School guy, prefer the legendary players. I am a big fan of Fred Hersch , actually took some lessons with him. Of the younger guys I like David Hazeltine.
+Kent Hewitt I had never heard of Fred Hersch before but it turns out Brad Mehldau cites him as one of his biggest influences- he was taught by him. “Some people think I sound like Fred. That’s because Fred was a major influence on me and on a lot of the players around today. Fred’s musical world is a world where a lot of the developments of jazz history and all of music history come together in a very contemporary way. His style has a lot to do with thinking as an individual, and it has a lot to do with beauty. I wouldn’t be doing what I do if I hadn’t learned from Fred, and I think that’s true of quite a few other people.”- Mehldau.
+Kent Hewitt I've been listening to some Hersch. This guy is great! Thanks for letting me know about him.