10 STEPS TO IMPROVISE JAZZ

Jazz Piano Improvisation for the Right Hand.
We walk through 10 easy steps with exercises and practical Jazz tips. And we learn how to play a cool Jazz solo!!!
As we walk through the 10 steps we try out the Jazz techniques in practice by playing along to a nice swing jazz drum&bass backing track.
You can try out the Jazz exercises and play along with the backing track in the last section of the video. Slow version: 25:29 Fast version: 29:38
If you feel for it you are very welcome to make a small donation at
www.paypal.me/newjazz or / newjazz
but you certainly don’t have to. All my videos are free and for everybody - money or no money. But if you choose to donate anyway I will be very grateful and you will help me cutting down the hours at my regular job as a city bus driver - in this way I will be able to make even more music lessons here on the NewJazz channel.
00:00 Intro
02:08 Step 1 - Rhythm
03:24 Step 2 - Two finger hand grip
04:14 Step 3 - Swing eighths
05:29 Step 4 - Accents
07:05 Step 5 - Breaks
11:09 Step 6 - Positions
16:15 Step 7 - Four finger hand grip
18:43 Step 8 - Five finger hand grip
21:54 Step 9 - Repeating phrases
23:30 Step 10 - Have fun
25:29 Backing track SLOW
29:38 Backing track FAST
Warm regards from Oliver Prehn
www.newjazz.dk

[@NewJazz]

Hi dear fellow Musicians :) In this other lesson we add the left hand chords as well; kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4CmqnSlar-Zf9k Enjoy :) Many regards from Oliver Prehn

[@PhilCheney]

wonderful, thank you so much. Inspirational!

[@azaak_melody]

Mr teacher you are the best all the time 🥰 really I was enjoying what a magnificent explanation for all musicians and different levels , thank you Sooo much 💞 happy new year mr Oliver Best Regards and wishes for you 🙏🏻

[@emberdrops3892]

This is like the musical version of 'painting with bob ross'

[@apkeeney]

Yes.

[@sloopfan3706]

YES

[@MidnightKoyumi]

YES

[@abelamen8361]

that's a point!

[@ericamichelleatx]

yes!

[@nunyabidness117]

I was perfectly happy before watching this. Now I have to go buy a piano.

[@NewJazz]

LOL - sorry...

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RIP wallet

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

That’s funny

[@gopalarao4783]

Ah hah!!!!U won't regret it.

[@juncarlocarao3439]

haha.. I'll tell you.. if you practise piano from these level.. then you are like making a house starting from the roof..

[@graphicsociety1]

I’m a guitar player but I learned about improvisation more from this video than any guitar video tutorial I’ve ever seen in my life. Thank you very much.

[@Yusivilla]

Me too. Thanks al lot.

[@jamesrice4501]

Me Three. I never knew it could be this easy.

[@balazsferenczy3992]

Me too

[@niecomartinez2148]

Graphic Society same but with trombone

[@yghorr]

Me too. But I will buy a piano. After watching all this NewJazz videos piano seams easier :)

[@SepiaSepiaKR]

One thing I learned from Sir David Gilmour about breaks, in an old interview: During some solos, he plays only when breathing out. This assures his playing has rests like a vocal line might. This is something that has helped my playing immensely, as it's something very simple to practice, yet it requires some concentrarion(Which prevents you from overthinking your lines and therefore encourages you to play more intuitively and trust your ears and fingers)

[@NewJazz]

GREAT input!!! Thanks.

[@2ndbleak]

I think Miles Davis coined this as well in his autobiography; brass players and singers naturally have to make breaks to breathe in so mimicing that with guitar works very well and sounds natural to the ear.

[@cianocon]

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[@DlmlZ]

Yep, you are absolutely right!!! David is a real master in creating spaces. And besides, his tone is unique and phenomenal. I love his guitar work also a lot!

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[@aacanada]

Bus driver??! You are just the best piano teacher that I found on the Internet up to now!

[@moadot720]

Why did you say "Bus Driver"????

[@moadot720]

Oh. He says it later in the video.

[@aacanada]

Moadot720 bus driver is bis real job, music is "just his passion".... Imagine that even that way he is incredible better than any teacher that I ever knew!

[@johnbryson1019]

You could learn alot just by watching his fingers tapping on the wheel.

[@user-in8wg6jm5u]

amen.

[@walifaridi5570]

The fact that your a city bus driver and still have time to produce high quality videos like this and for FREE!damn🔥❤

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

Look at the number of views XD

[@ms.playboyinternational393]

Yeah that's so cool!

[@shinymetalvids]

“Make it sound good” is always the best advice.

[@marlonborreo]

I'm a guitar player and I learned more about jazz here than from guitar videos. And what's more, this video ENCOURAGES me instead of overwhelming or worse, discouraging me to play. "Be cool, have fun." I love it. Thank you Oliver for this music education gold.

[@NewJazz]

Thanks a lot :)

[@jcTorres813]

Exactly! "ENCOURAGES me instead of overwhelming..." Same here.

[@pierredion5296]

Was a city bus driver in Montréal for 18 years until 1998, piano is my hobby and I really enjoy your classes. I just wish the Internet came earlier for me to learn all this and get way better than I am. People say I have a nice sound, but deep inside I know I'm missing in part the drills you're showing us thru your videos. I became lazy and transpose my keyboard to stay mostly in C, so that's limiting. I now just have to retire from my latest job and start practicing to stay alive! Thank you so much. Donation to follow. Regards, Pierre.

[@NewJazz]

Thank you so much for your really nice message - I surely hope that you regain the musical fun and motivation. And I've got you very generous donation - thank you so much!!! Many regards from Oliver

[@TrebleWing]

It is unreal how well a grasp this person has at presenting, explaining, showing, and incrementing through these concepts for complete beginners. I have been playing a while, but enjoyed following along very much and have never been apart of such a great lesson before.

[@AlejandroGuerrero]

Man I was blind, now I see the light... THANKs

[@olivierdeme3886]

I can't emphasize enough how good your lessons are...

[@collinwalker7543]

thank you! you're the only one here thats actually teaching the technique of improv.. not just showing us jazz scales

[@ashwin87music]

Thanks a ton, for making a complex thing into such simple concept... I've been struggling to improvise all these days, these simple ways makes me have more fun and learn at the same time... Cheers

[@ulrichmasalin8452]

I'm 69 and never learned really playing piano although I owned several in my life. I often started to learn but lost motivation soon. Watching your lessons gives me hope to learn at least some improvisations technics. Now arctic winter ahead I will use the dark time to practice and get in flow with jazz sounds. Most motivating lessons I have found in youtube in the last years.

[@jhaysontomas2388]

Very brilliant Teacher.

[@tolgayildiz1388]

This is simply incredible! The step by step approach is revolutionary. And starting from rhythm with two fingers is genious. I've been a big fan of your lessons but you've really aced yourself with this one from a pedagogical point of view. Looking forward to what you come up with next!

[@rubinromeo4125]

Well said "aced yourself" "revolutionary approach"

[@Livengoodproject]

Tolga Yildiz Yeah man... too smooth.. I’m digging this one too.

[@TheAstroStick]

This video increased my coolness quotient.

[@EnriqueVetere]

This video is the positive answer to “can I play piano if I only played guitar”. As a former guitar enthusiast not finding in the guitar a nice choice for jazz, I find this video a huge motivator. In guitar (unless you study like a pro) you rarely are aware of theory behind, just “oh this arpegio sounds good over this chord”, “cool I can substitute this chord with this one” and then lookup the shapes in some catalog/app. Thanks for this. Exactly what I needed to get started without a too frustrating learning curve.

[@thanhtruongvlogxinh5934]

oh my god. You make it so so easy without all the theory. "Just Play" is what I had been looking for. Thanks a mil.

[@rexchidgey7911]

Such a clever method for structuring a lesson... Revolutionary

[@SamueleContardi]

Man, you did my day. I'm gonna pay for this excellent lesson, hoping you'll be able to be a full time musician really soon. Probably one of the best lessons I've ever been taught in my entire life. Kudos.

[@NewJazz]

Thanks for your very nice message. I'm so glad you can use the lesson :) And thanks a lot for your donation on PayPal :)

[@vaniasetti7753]

I agree. Completely! I am already contributing and hope all who watched this video do the same. This musician really deserves it! Go Oliver! Thanks 🙏

[@TheTilde]

Indeed, one of the best jazz piano lessons out there. And I also made a donation for this invaluable lesson!

[@ajtheult7055]

I'm a self taught pianist and have been getting into jazz and always wondered how that sound of playing "outside" was made. This opened up things that weren't clear to me. Thank you

[@ysalyra84]

Always excelent!

[@wonderchild53]

I have been "playing" for a long time and no one has ever explained what's going on in Improvisational Jazz this way...I want to thank you for so much clarity and this video...it will "Change" the way I "plat"...smile

[@KarlJosefUnterkofler]

This is the right way to learn how to improvise. Especially for kids and teenagers. Incredible!!

[@Kassiusday]

They are people born in this planet 🌍 to teach others !!!! Is their mission !!!!!!! I will contribute on PayPal .... I even don’t play yet piano ( but looking to learn as I did play bass .. and guitar long time ago ! ). And learning music is an anti ageing drug !!

[@NewJazz]

Thank you so much. But you don’t have to donate anything. A really nice comment like yours is all the support I need :) Many warm regards from Oliver

[@Kassiusday]

@@NewJazz well am happy to donate ! You take tremendous of your time to explain properly with superb videos ! This is something you can proud of man !!! am just looking now to buy an electric piano is Black Friday here !! Big discount !! , with the aim to learn compose , modify some, tune , that I am listening to , your video about scale is fabulous ! I am in the medical field what is important to know : researches have found that learning new stuffs for seniors and particularly dance 💃🏾 is the best way to prevent any brain diseases such as Alzheimer ... ..I hope I will be able to play independently with my hands 🥵...” they looks so linked ... together 😊😊 ..

[@gamatastica3478]

It's like he's seducing you as he goes along the tutorial damn

[@calvinsbrennholzverleih3588]

This is the magic of Jazz man!

[@brazillo19]

He has a way of seducing, especially with this soft cool modal tone.

[@santoscurser4841]

he draws you in with valuable knowledge and truths but communicating at a simplistic level making it look easy... if I practice what he says with (not simplistic) attention i suspect my playing to reach new levels.

[@juliak_covers6015]

Amazing lesson! Thanks a lot!!! It's very useful for every jazz musician, not only for piano players.

[@amoahjeffrey7827]

From Ghana,West Africa, Thank You❤️

[@BrunoAlcouffe]

Loved it, Oliver! Thank you.

[@angelosimontacchi1106]

Grandi lezioni le trovo molto utili e musicali….hai feeling da vendere, anche quando parli…sei geniale!! Le mie dita cementate si stanno svegliando.. grazie

[@zan77460]

Thank you, SO MUCH!!. What I needed was the "break" that you spoke!! Makes things more rhythmic and fun. Thank you.

[@FloBorge]

you just opened my piano world, even though i've been playing for over 20 years

[@geekyourlikeslulu]

Best Jazz tutorial ever... God sent you

[@sjl.y9043]

I almost cried when I saw step10... thanks

[@benjaminfranklin8546]

Yesss... this is So great to get your advices, learnings, philosophy of Jazz and approach to get into a learning curve to do new things in new ways... Bravo (as always ;-)

[@NilceuNazareno]

Dear Oliver, you are fantastic in didactics. For someone who never sat in front a keyboard, after going through the 10 steps, he is able to improvise his own jazz music. Congratulations for your work in music. I wish I could see a similar practice in guitar!!!!... Nilceu, from Curitiba, Brazil

[@soccermom5772]

This is such a good breakdown! I never thought something as complex as jazz improv could be explained in a simple and digestable way. I wish I found this sooner!

[@duARTstudioChannel]

This is pure GOLD!

[@sandrosolaris5557]

Como coube tanto conhecimento passado em 33 minutos? Professores do mundo aprendam com NewJazz e melhorem e muito! Obrigado New Jazz!

[@sloperdad4835]

There is so much here. wow. Thanks so much.

[@MrSirMargas]

Watching your videos i realized that we don't really pay attention on stuff we (maybe) already know and we don't really use them in our playing!! I am happy i found your channel, it's unlocking areas in my head in a perfect way!

[@xchan1928]

This is the most enertaining piano lesson i've ever had

[@user-ge2vc3rl1n]

Step 6 is exactly the direction I needed, thank you.

[@SmallSoftBread]

There is no way I can write in words how much I loved this video. A huge thank you.

[@lospopularos]

There's something hypnotic about your voice and tone, makes your lessons sound like fairy tales. It gives out a warm feeling of security. I don't know how old you are, but to me you're like Santa Claus that brings a new toy you want to try right away. Thank you!

[@NewJazz]

LOL - thanks a lot. I'm not that old though. Warm feelings and security from Oliver :)

[@Bruingebak]

I'm a self-taught accordionist and will practice this with my right hand. Thanks a mil Oliver; you're a musical gem!

[@budharpey]

a topic that seemingly never gets talked about in music theory and classes. i am just about discovering this myself at the moment and it seems to have a lot to do with the essence of musicality in my eyes. a great video which helps a lot, thank you!

[@osirisblues1]

Merci Oliver, c'est top comme exercice et facile d'accès ! Je t'embrasse prends bien soin de toi !

[@bradforddavis6497]

Thanks Oliver! Excellent lesson on improvisation.

[@anthonyscott16]

Never have I seen these concepts presented so cleverly . Excellent lesson sir. Thank you for sharing this!

[@lukeh9300]

He sounds so wise

[@frankjerke]

you are the "Bob Ross" of jazz piano ;-) fantastic videos, thx

[@robertthompson148]

Fabulous! I now know what I’ll be doing on my new keyboard for (at least) the next year. Just what I need at just the right time, thank you Oliver!

[@PaulNelligan]

I've been learning scales most of my life. This is straight up genius. Thank you! ... Stay cool!

[@futurists7076]

Dear Mr. Prehn, Thank you so much for this video, it is one of the best lessons I have seen on the internet. Everything is explained perfectly, and the playback is absolutely superb. Moreover, you insist on the essential elements, not only in jazz but also in music in general: the silences. Finally, I congratulate you wholeheartedly for your courage, your devotion in spite of the necessity to practice another profession than music. I can guarantee you (but you certainly know it in your heart) that by simply listening to this lesson we understand that in addition to being an excellent teacher you are a magnificent pianist.

[@thebestdanceofthenighthing1633]

Now I will have you as my personal Jazz teacher ❤️👍

[@valdiskrebs566]

Excellent intro to jazz improv... enough here to practice for weeks. Thank you!

[@louisgorenfeld570]

This is great! I'm a long time self-taught improviser on the keys, and I found this to be an inspiring video with a lot of great technique all in one place. It also reminds me to leave more space when I solo -- I tend to be too much of a rocker/shredder, and it's good to be reminded to step back and let your playing breathe a bit.

[@sulynlam3562]

This is music teaching as art!

[@morpety]

This opens worlds. You are an amazing teacher.

[@Anorexiaification]

I play bass and drums, but this is absolutely great! This lessons are almost perfect!

[@ninoseoane3883]

Magnífico trabajo Oliver, explicaciones muy claras y comprensibles, la edición del sonido y el vídeo de excelente calidad, espero aprender mucho con tus tutoriales, mi enhorabuena desde España, y sobre todo muchas gracias "Maestro".

[@relicofgold]

Amazing. You're revealing secrets the secret society of jazz do NOT want out there. I hope you have protection ! :). Seriously, OLIVER! the best primer on how to improv with jazz I've ever seen.

[@antonionavarro2370]

God bless you Oliver!

[@GuidoRocca56]

your lessons are really amazing! ...and they are explained with a clarity and simplicity ... disarming! Thank you very, very much!

[@otemporizador3550]

I'm loving this channel so much, thank you so much for these lessons

[@thanhthienluong1562]

Very simple but beautiful sounds/music>THANKS

[@mightyjoful]

Thank you Oliver for sharing your music experience and making thoses videos, i love your soul and your teaching.

[@camara714]

You are the Bob Ross of music my friend. I can hear the "happy" trees you're playing.

[@tehedx]

This is great stuff, thank you very much! It may seem like an half-an-hour lesson, it actually is a roadmap for a lot of evenings fun with practice. I'm glad you didn't dive into theory about scales and such, since there is already so much great material about it. However, not a lot of lessons help me with a schedule, something I can work to and keep me busy for more than a couple of hours. You have a calm way of explaining and have certainly added excitement to it!

[@sanjayvarma7842]

My favorite part is the breaks. "Be cool." Indeed.

[@teamsokeefewoo2215]

you legit just saved my life i need to play a jazz piece to get into jazz band and i only have a week AND i have improvise :< i had no idea how to improvise before this

[@teamsokeefewoo2215]

YAY mah comment got noticed :'3

[@coliv2]

This method works really well for the guitar too. In fact, because positions in the guitar are symmetric, it is even easier.

[@ErickMBR1]

You are a talented teacher.

[@anthonyarmstrong7311]

Oliver you are the GREATEST. Thank you Sir.

[@AaaBbb-rs9jz]

You are blowing my brain! Exactly what it needed. It has been rhythmically stuck for too long. I feel this is already clearing away the tangled undergrowth, to reveal a path to progress along. Thanks, Schaun

[@HP-jz9jd]

This has been my favorite video so far! Love the visualization with the play-along part at the end (:

[@eugenecheung3753]

Thank you so much, I thought I've never understand improvisation since I've played classical piano for so long but you've helped me realize the tips I needed.

[@ung2002]

So lucky to see you here master Oliver.

[@lyamfilme5154]

Super video !! So great method to learn jazz piano !!! Thank you so much !!!

[@IamRoyalBrandy]

OMG This made my day!!!! All the lessons you need in your life, right here: Well done!

[@ivanraiser6998]

Thank you, you opened my eyes! And my ears, too.

[@marvyndwheatley5075]

Thank you great one!!!! Fabulous delivery. Simple. Concise and leaps by bounds!

[@chicoribeirodovale]

Thank you very much, Oliver Prehn, for helping us to learn Jazz with excellent didactics!

[@antoniosoto3632]

excelente exposicion sobre la armonia en relacion en el jazz

[@mindtribe8542]

Phenomenal; this is quality KZbin.

[@skybry320]

You are some sort of genius. Thanks for this golden knowledge.

[@butterman2205]

Now I certainly gonna play piano

[@hyperlexia6045]

Bravo maestro ! Great practical and progressive explanations that sound musical. I enjoy the new sensations that your teaching allows me to experience. Thanks for the great work, Oliver.

[@one1apostolic947]

You are incredible brother, your work is so amazing. God bless you.

[@jazzypasia1272]

One of the best jazz step-by-step guides so far, so simple yet so intuitive. I really like it

[@ArabellaGordon]

Oliver Prenn, is it too soon for me to say, "I love you!" ??? lol. Your are amazing, such a fine teacher so rare in this world! Thank you. :)

[@fernandoayalasixto6302]

Muchas gracias por sus aportes maestro son geniales los práctico paso a paso! Bendiciones saludos desde cd de México

[@quentalcosta9341]

Muito Bom Oliver! Aprendo sempre contigo. Claro, preciso, eficaz ! Até Jazz...

[@richiestarks6163]

The best understanding with visuals and a pace we can all work with. I will practice this for the month. Storing this technique in the memory bank. Thank you for the deposit.

[@MrFedemoral]

You have the best step by step approach in internet. HERO!

[@rachelthomas9962]

Thanks Oliver, very helpful step approach