Sometimes songs with very few changes can be the most complex. The improviser is provided with minimal structure and must use all available compositional techniques to build and maintain interest so as not to become too repetitive, leading to listener disinterest. As with most of my improvisations in this style, I lean heavily on the pentatonic scale. Changes in cadence, phrasing, speed and use of space are all important facets in the development of a solo of this type. As time permits, I ... Resolution -...
Please visit my web site at www.lot2learn.com where I have the backing track, midi file and notation file available for download. For STEREO sound click Here www.youtube.com Better Days Ahead is probably my most favorite Pat Metheny song. The melody is so fantastic (and hard!). The song has a form that is only 23 bars long instead of the usual 24. This song was hard enough for me just to learn the melody and then to add the left hand chords - hello. I still haven't figured-out how to solo on ... Better Days Ahead...
My new Trio CD is available at: www.lot2learn.com This is a song I wrote and originally posted as a demo for the Pianoteq III software piano. I used Band-in-a-Box backing for that version (you can see it here www.youtube.com What a HUGE difference when you compare that version with THIS version. A REAL piano and REAL players vs. the computer - NO CONTEST! I also like the more laid back feel and tempo of this version. We had so much fun doing this recording session for my CD - I think that is ... Some Bluesy Thing...
My new Trio CD is available at www.lot2learn.com A unique blend of my original compositions with a few jazz standards mixed in, this CD is sure to have something for everyone. The first song on the video is called Lot2learn NEW...
Aeolian Mode Free Imvrovisation: By way of explanation, I had been encouraging Lot2Learn to post something solo and out of time. He said he had never done this because it was Response to...
MIDI File, Notation File and Backing Track File for this video are all available on my website at: www.Lot2learn.com My McCoy Tyner Style videos are some of the most popular style requested. I have tried to add some annotations to help in the understanding this style of playing. There is a lot of mixing and matching of pentatonics and repetitive rhythmic motifs. IMO, one of the keys for me when playing in this style is to have set Blue Bossa McCoy...
Hi Guys - You both super genies with 5 stars conservatoire and seemingly in a sort of cont'est - so I thought -- me, no notes reading guy - let try some of that too on my KN2000 - ²10 minutes ago - and I found it extremely difficult so I putted the rythm on at 2:50 - and suddenly some help came on my side and helped me somewhat with what I thought Jazz is - - I should cut the start - don't know how -- I hope you have patience or you put the volume 'off' in the beginning - Hé Guys you both ... this is to remind...
Hello it's me again! Where should I start? Ehm.. for a very very long time, I only played Soul, Funk, Pop/Rock, Ballads and I really enjoyed it. Once I discovered how sympatic Jazz style is.. I made a kindly of study it, and listened many many songs for a couple of times.. just to understand the language. From slow Jazz to quick Jazz, from 4/4 Jazz to 3/4 Jazz.. I think even 7/8 Jazz is really sympatic to play. It's not easy, but if you study Jazz a lot.. listen track and figure out the ... Jeffrey...
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... IF I WERE A BELL...
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... THE DAYS OF WINE...
com She plays so sensuously and bluesy! I've done my version as a medium (105 bpm) bossa like hers. THE PDF notation file and MIDI file of my playing as well as the backing track I used for this video are available on my website at www.Lot2learn.com The first chorus chord changes notated are the standard changes. I have altered them during my performance, for example I tend to play an F dominant 7 for the first chord instead of an F Major7 and substitute other dominant seventh chords ... They Can't Take...
Visit my website at www.lot2learn.com for midi files, backing tracks and solo transcriptions. I am so impressed by the outstanding playing of fellow pianist Doug McKenzie (Jazz2511) and his fantastic annotations explaining what he is doing that I thought I'd give it a try. Wow! I have a new respect for you Doug! It's a lot of work to try to put into words what is going on in the music. Well anyway, here is my effort using the classic Miles tune Solar. I know all the parts that aren't ... Solar - Miles Davis
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... WAVE 2 (Wolf with...
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... HAVE YOU MET MISS...
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... NIGHT AND DAY...
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... IN A MELLOW TONE...
The MIDI file of this solo is available on my website at www.lot2learn.com I recorded 2 versions of this song on the same day. One on acoustic piano here www.youtube.com and this one on the Roland FP-4. Although there are definite similarities between the 2 versions, there are also distinct differences. I find it interesting to compare and contrast the two versions to see the effect each instrument has on my interpretation of this song. Aside from the sound, the feel (action) is quite ... On Green Dolphin...
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... STELLA BY...
WOLFS YouTube LIST OF SONGS To avoid some misunderstandings: I am not trying to compete with the great jazz-vocalists, whom I know and admire. What sense would be in that with my German accent and completely untrained voice? I rather try to do something that has not been done often before: I try to perform (mostly) jazz-standards in the style of cabaret songs, that is focusing on the meaning of the text. (One innocent boy wrote to me: You are actually sometimes not singing, but rather ... LOVE WALKED RIGHT...
for download. There are MIDI files of my solos which will allow you to slow the playing down and analyze the construction of the solo. I have also made available MP3 files of the backing tracks I created and used in my videos. I hope you will find something useful and educational on the site, and as always, I thank you for your continued support. Lot2learn ... lot2learn roger friedman jobim samba toots thielman tutorial piano jazz improvisation bass drums backing track band in box ... Samba de Una Nota
This is one of my first YouTube posts and has a bunch of mistakes. This is a little too fast for me but I thought I'd give it a try. I probably should have slowed the backing track down to a more reasonable tempo. The old Ensoniq keyboard had some major issues too . Please check out my latest videos using the Roland FP-4 and visit my website at www.lot2learn.com for midi files and backing tracks. ... Giant Steps coltrane piano trio bass jazz improvisation lot2learn roger friedman ... Giant Steps
I wrote this bossa nova many years ago and have recorded several versions including the one on my new CD available here: www.lot2learn.com Each version is unique, which is what improvisation is all about. ;-) Please visit my jazz instructional website at www.lot2learn.com for midi files, backing tracks, .PDF notation files and .MP3 song files from my new CD. Fallswater Original Composition by Roger Friedman Performed by Roger Friedman - Piano Demetrius Steinmetz - Bass Ray Porrello - Drums ... Latin Jazz Piano...
Download the chord changes to this video FREE at www.Lot2learn.com Click below to listen in STEREO www.youtube.com it really does sound so much better in stereo. Nefertiti has one of those melodies that just seems to never end. I decided to do this version Nefertiti Funk Style
Download the Melody and Chord changes PDF file FREE at www.Lot2learn.com Midi file of solo and backing track file available at http This is a short piece I wrote based on a simple chord progression to demonstrate some Some Bluesy Thing

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