Learn Basic Bossa Nova Comping Styles, with Piano Transcription of 7notemode on The Dolphin 7notemode did a wonderful youtube clip on this bossa nova tune, The Dolphin. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV2Q78zgcqI] Here is the piano transcription of the head: piano transcription of the dolphin by 7notemode (PDF) The basic bossa nova pattern looks something like this   Of course if you are playing solo piano, you would need to cover the bass part too. Notice the emphasis of the piano comping is on the 2nd downbeat, and 3rd upbeat of each bar. 7notemode started the song with this nice piano riff Observe how ...

Transcription and Video of Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder   Stevie Wonder, a very talented singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist, wrote this beautiful song titled "Overjoyed". Here's the video clip. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edxYCXaQLaw] And here's the transcription of Stevie Wonder's Overjoyed in PDF format: Overjoyed-Stevie-Wonder-Transcription A simple song with some nice harmony and beautiful modulations. Do keep in mind that the melody in the transcription is meant to be only a guide. Have fun and enjoy.. :D Check out also this transcription of funky tune "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder in this post: Learn "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder

Pianologist has been around for more than a year, frequently posting free transcription / sheet music, with theoretical discussions or live videos. What's special about the transcriptions / sheet music on Pianologist is: Transcriptions / sheet music are presented in the form of a blog posts, coupled with video or audio clips, and theoretical analysis to aide readers in their learning process.   All the transcriptions / sheet music are original,  prepared by Pianologist Here's a compilation of all the Free Transcription / Sheet Music from Pianologist. Jazz Solo Piano Transcription with Video I Loves You Porgy by 7notemode Lush ...

Nightbird, a very catchy tune from the Brit Jazz scene. With a very melodious piano solo, that's just begging for a transcription. Check out this video of Shakatak playing their Nightbird [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upkpZjnckAc&feature=related] Here's the transcription of the piano solo on Nightbird: Shakatak-Nightbird-piano-solo-transcription Again, we see the application of Forward Motion theory in this solo transcription. According to Hal Galper and his Forward Motion theory, "A chord is spelled out by synchronizing the strong beats (the "on" beats) of the bar with the strong tones (chord tones) of a chord scale, and the weak beats (the "off" beats) ...

Since the publication of Hal Gaper's book on Forward Motion, much has been discussed in the jazz world regarding the use of this concept especially in bebop improvisation. This is a tutorial on the application of some basic Forward Motion concept, based on a transcription of Joe Pass's solo improvisation on the song "All the Things You Are". Here's the video of Joe Pass and his band doing a wonderful rendition of this popular jazz standard.  [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWa6aChSf1w] Here is the transcription of the guitar and bass part from 1m06s to 02m01s of the video above. All-the-things-you-are-Joe-Pass-solo-transcription Forward Motion ...

Transcription of Lush Life Solo Piano Version, and some tips on constructing bassline Did a transcription recently on one of my favourite solo jazz piano video on youtube by 7notemode. Check out this Jazz Standard Lush Life, the way you never heard it before.. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmfhe7BO0Wo] The transcription I did here is from 1m21s to 2m00s of the video above Lush-Life-Solo-Jazz-Piano-Transcription Important note! All 8th notes in the transcription must be played with a swing feel. One of the grooviest part of this video, is the bassline that sets the groove for the whole tune. Here are a ...

Transcription and Video of Anthropology head, and a word on syncopation My bassist wanted to do this tune called Anthropology, by Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, but I couldn't find it in any of my fakebooks at home, so I have to prepare a transcription of it myself. Here's a video of Bud Powell's Trio doing Anthropology. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDfdIf7Yi8M] And here's my transcription of the head of Anthropology, together with chord progression I found on an online digital fakebook. Anthropology-Transcription-PDF Rhythmic syncopation is the musical element that makes jazz, jazz, as mentioned by Hal Galper in his ...

A few months ago, there was a post on Pianologist with solo piano video of popular Dreamgirls song, Listen, by Beyonce Knowles. Where full transcription / sheet music was provided. Listen by Beyonce Knowles - Solo Piano Video and Sheet Music It has received overwhelming support from readers around. Here's the video in case you've missed it, [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HieJHxudH3M] However, the video and transcription provided was in the original key of B major Readers have been contacting me through e mail and comments to help transpose the original transcription up a half step to C major, to make it easier to play. Here ...

Learn solo jazz piano arrangement of jazz standard "On Green Dolphin Street" with video, transcription and some theory. On a lazy afternoon, I decided to take a walk on green dolphin street.. :D Check out what I came up with in this video. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4eqrOEyI1I] Here is the transcription of the first few minutes of my video on this great jazz standard. Transcription-On-Green-Dolphin-Street-by-Rewsnat  --- UPPER STRUCTURE According to The Jazz Piano StudyLetter, Upper structures are triads played in the right hand which have a different root from the left-hand chord." Here is an example of upper structure being applied in my video, ...

Learn how to improvise a solo over Jazz Standard On Green Dolphin Street, with transcription, video and brief analysis. This is the solo piano video of the jazz standard posted by theimprovisor. The transcription I've prepared for this post is from 02m57s until 03m45s of the video [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAzzkabXIUE] Here's my transcription in PDF format. On-Green-Dolphin-Street-Solo-Transcription-(2) Chromatic Movement of Patterns It is always safe to move a similar pattern chromatically to create an interesting effect in your solo lines. This technique can be use in almost ANY chord changes, but there must be a point of resolution, usually ...