Bach playing Jazz
Many are aware of the problem in our classical music education system nowadays. We have many music students graduating with relatively high grades, but unable to play a simple tune without the help of a written score. The great jazz pianist Bill Evans addressed this issue in a most profound way, in his interview themed…
Shakatak Nightbird with Forward Motion
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.…
Forward Motion:The Secret Formula to Jazz Bebop Solo Improvisation
“WHAT WERE YOU THINKING??!!” One of the most asked questions among any jazz students, seeing how jazz masters effortlessly improvise beautiful jazzy solo lines even through complicated chord changes. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDfdIf7Yi8M] Notice how Bud Powell’s lines melodically weave through the chord changes of Anthropology with ease. You can even hear the changes listening to the solo…
Tutorial on Forward Motion Application with Transcription and Video
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…
Lush Life Solo Jazz Piano Transcription, and Tips on Constructing Bassline
Transcription of Lush Life Solo Piano Version, and some tips on constructing bassline
Transcription of Jazz Bebop Tune Anthropology
Transcription and Video of Anthropology head, and a word on syncopation
Jazz Drop 2 Voicings Application
Learn Jazz Drop 2 Voicings Technique from solo piano video of jazz standard “The Nearness of You” with some theory
Listen by Beyonce Knowles Transcription Transposed
Dreamgirls Listen by Beyonce Knowles – Solo Piano Video with Free Transcription / Sheet Music Transposed to C key
Learn how to play solo piano version of “On Green Dolphin Street”
Solo jazz piano arrangement of jazz standard “On Green Dolphin Street”, video, transcription and some theory