15 Stylistic Elements for the Advanced Jazz Pianist - Master Class with Dave Frank

www.davefrankjazz.com Designed for jazz piano lovers, this in-depth master class explores 15 cool concepts to expand one's improv potential! Includes various LH patterns and concepts, comping concepts, stride-type piano, playing outside, contrapuntal playing, call and response, trading fours, and many more:) Pianofreaks, you will LUV this!
For questions, comments, or info about worldwide skype lessons, send email to [e-mail].

[@derianlee2849]

Timestamps: 6:40 - Chorale (w. improv at 8:13) 8:55 - Oompah (w. improv at 10:09) 10:52 - Comping in the Cracks (w. improv at 11:06) 12:36 - Doorknob (w. improv at 14:06) 15:29 - Four to the Bar (w. improv at 17:57) 19:09 - Left Hand Blow (w. improv at 19:45) 21:29 - Octave Blow (w. improv at 21:47) 24:30 - Contrapuntal Playing (w. improv at 24:44) 25:35 - LH Comping Rhythms (w. improv at 26:10) 26:47 - Double Arpeggios (w. improv at 27:08) 28:19 - Faux Stride (w. improv at 29:19) 30:09 - Rodeo (w. improv at 30:50) 31:53 - Slurs (w. improv at 32:20) 33:55 - Trading Fours in the Hands (w. improv at 34:03) 34:45 - Unison Rhythm (w. improv at 34:56)

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you very much for this)

[@RanBlakePiano]

Miss lee good break down

[@RanBlakePiano]

Derian Lee Fantastic

[@jazzclass8204]

Thank you!!!

[@marcusguyton9747]

Sometimes, I like to steal a look at the advanced Jazz stuff, even though I don't know what is going on through 85% of the video. It discourages beginners sometimes when they look at advanced jazz techniques, but not me. I picture myself in about about 5 years being half as good as Dave! I don't care if i'm only 19; i'll never give up on piano. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Dave!

[@DaveFrank]

+o Zealous Feet o that'll cost you $2 Feet!

[@marcusguyton9747]

Dave Frank Oh um, did I say "steal" I meant listen! Mr. Frank, I never gravitated toward any genre of music until I was a sophomore in high school, that would be jazz. I've only been playing for 3 1/2 years now. Although, I push myself to never give up on my instrument; I find it difficult sometimes to stay motivated. It is quite a confusing process for me. There are so many things to learn. I started out with learning how to play in proper time, and playing all of the standard chords in each key like: CM, Cm, Caug, C6, Cm6, etc. I always ask myself, "What's next to learn?" Do you have any tips?

[@DaveFrank]

yes. you need a teacher.

[@marcusguyton9747]

Duly noted!

[@DaveFrank]

:)

[@mackgrout]

Dave, I am playing professionally, right now I am in Hong Kong and I must say that when I play every evening I look for video's online on how to continue adding ideas to my repertoire so I do not go insane. Your video's are great and hilarious. Nothing is as memorable as a great tune, and forgettable as the guy who wrote it... hahah!

[@JacobGibbs]

"This is called contrapuntal playing, and I don't know how it's done" Haha I want to be friends with this man

[@DaveFrank]

you already are)

[@DaveFrank]

I'm sorry to tell you that there is a master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com that has 27 of these types of videos for your free enjoyment) Blessings and keep swingin from NYC!

[@BAwesomeDesign]

Apology accepted! Question: Are you one of those guys they call "cats"? You know, like a hep cat, or something? I've always wanted to meet one of those so I could say, 'That guy is a cool cat.'" Love the tongue in cheek, cheery attitude. It fits the mood of your music. Been really liking the vids. Thank you.

[@DaveFrank]

all jazz guys can correctly be called "cats")

[@BAwesomeDesign]

Dave Frank Haha! Good to know!

[@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton]

Dave Frank I'm allergic to cats, but not to Jazz musicians, fortunately!

[@IrekMierzejek]

Thank you Dave, for sharing. You are a great man. Truly.

[@emilianopetronilli]

I rarely see a great player and a great teacher rolled in one. Thank you very much, not just for today, but for all the years of work that led to this

[@DaveFrank]

thanks EP, you may enjoy a visit to my master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, 24 classes free) Keep swingin man!

[@Jackrabbit710]

Thank you so much for this lesson and your time in creating it. Amazing teacher/player

[@franksalerno9516]

I love Dave's sense of humor and teaching style. It resonates with me.

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Frank, just finishes a Tatum class that you may enjoy, thanks for writing)

[@EtienneJCharles]

I just watched the first 2 stylistic elements, and Dave, you're totally killing it, incredible course, and so much to learn... man. Thanks Dave!

[@ChangingKeys]

Pure genius! Thank you for making this video. Immensely helpful and clearly presented. I have seen nothing better on KZbin.

[@bwmertz]

Your right hand work is mind-boggling, and the way you integrate the elements between the two hands is absolute poetry. Thanks so much for posting these online for us ley people to study.

[@johanessusetya555]

good work Dave! love all the master classes... and thanks for making them free! God Bless You !!

[@bgoodwinster]

man that was so good. breaking down all of those stylistic approaches really gets you thinking.

[@agent2saveur]

so GOOOD !

[@DizzyVictrola]

Really great. I have been thinking for a long time (and hearing) that there are these different "ways" of using the hands. But this is the first time in any forum that I've seen someone make an inventory of examples like this. Thanks! And more please!

[@sebastiantorrisi80]

Thank you so much Dave Frank, your video Is very intersting and useful! I play the keyboard Jazz and Blues with my master for 2 years, and my Dreams Is to became a very good jazzer, I' m gonna go to the Blue Note, in Milan, Italy, where there are musicians with the bass, the Guitar, the drum!.. Improvising gives me Joy and happiness, and let me be free! It' my Life! 🎹😊🎵💙

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 55 in-depth classes, all free for you)

[@liamannesley]

Amazing stuff Dave!! We can't thank you enough for posting these videos!

[@carloscabezas9969]

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent and musical knowledge.

[@Modes9]

Thanks for all the different comping textures!

[@kevinjulien]

Fantastic Dave. People will get so much from this. Jazz has never got the appreciation it deserves as one of the greatest genres of music (many argue it is the greatest) and is often misunderstood. But you're breaking it down and once people get into it, they will stay with it for life. Improvisers never retire!

[@violinoscar]

I have searched and searched or good info on LH jazz piano. This video is priceless and replaces about 30 jazz piano books

Wonderful video, awesome player! Thanks for posting

[@ChromaticApparatus]

I'm not a pianist (actually a cellist), but I love listening to piano jazz--this video was really entertaining! It helped me gain a greater appreciation for what you talented pianists can do--watching all the little components that mix together to make such a versatile sound! Thank you for sharing this, Dave!

[@gnuPirate]

Unbelievably awesome video! Thanks Dave! Mr. Frank!

[@axel_person]

Ohhh i love this all so much the improv is just amazing!

[@Yadeehoo]

Thank you so much. I got a lot of inspiration form this video, I'm actually starting enjoying myself while improv

[@MartinEigenmann]

Great stuff there Dave! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@antigravityagent]

Dave, I'm elated that your still active on these posts. I just found your videos for the first time a couple days ago and i think this particular video has released my from the confines of all the rules that i've been seeing everywhere else. the flow is great once it starts appearing in my playing. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!

[@petegreenwood2793]

Absolutely loved this...what a wonderful piano player Dave is !

[@themfu]

Really beautiful improvisation. Amazing thanks for putting this up.

[@juliealbrightmoon]

Thank you so much for this class Dave, I will be studying this thoroughly. Thank you!

[@soundneil]

Fantastic, thank you for sharing

[@Lot2learn]

This is fantastic Dave! You present the concepts with great clarity and your playing is amazing. There is a lot2learn here and you can be sure I will be studying this video carefully. ;-) Great post!

[@naldinhosilva4162]

very good!! learned a lot from his classes!

[@JJBerthume]

Brilliant videos! It's such a rare gift to be such a wonderful player as well as teacher. Very clear, relaxed, and your love for the music is infectious. Besides the fact that you obviously know your stuff really well.

[@DaveFrank]

Thanks for writing JJ, please feel free to visit www.davefrankjazz.com master class archive, there are 27 vids like these, all phree with no commercials:)

[@JJBerthume]

Holy moly! I totally will - and I'll be recommending it to my fellow cats! Thank you so much for all the work you put into these without financial gain! Inspiring.

[@DaveFrank]

JJay Berthume Anything I can do to help you let me know)

[@JJBerthume]

You know what would be amazing? I would LOVE to get your feedback on my jazz playing for this arrangement. I wrote and performed everything myself, mostly improvised, with my friend Brett Ensley on the drums. I've never taken formal jazz lessons, so I'd love to hear your thoughts on how I can improve both my playing and the composition of it. (Harmony and such) soundcloud.com/jjayberthume/hark-the-herald-angels-swing-feat-jjay-berthume-brett-ensley

[@MuzoSTEIN]

Fantastic - especially @ 24.38: The Contrapuntal stuff!! Thank You.

[@MisterGorbatjov]

LOVE THIS - I've just found your videos, and i've been checking this one out all morning. Great improvs, licks, and ideas! And stylistic elements of course.

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, enjoy the archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)

[@WilliamSlaght]

I've been trying contrapuntal playing with two voices on the right, and for the moment one in the left, listen to New Orleans Bands' counterpoint helps get ideas. As well as Bach too obviously will help with that.

[@Kolef88]

Thanks for the master class, Mr. Frank!

[@PaulH1748]

You are the greatest. Thanks for your generosity. There will never be another Dave Frank. (There's going to be a hell of a lot of better players, thanks to you)

[@DaveFrank]

I guess it's time for you o send me all of your money HAHAHAHA..please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for thee) thanks for writing

[@BobMazzo]

I'm enjoying your class. Thank you Mr. Frank.

[@KarineLeBaron]

Playing with so much passion.

[@ALTERED13TH]

You are a musical, pedagogical power house. Thank you for such masterful, thoughtful classes!!!

[@Herehear49]

Wearing the well deserved hat of the master musician! A treasure trove of generosity. Thanks Dave.

[@DaveFrank]

That will be $2 Pat) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 50 in-depth master classes, all free)

[@localpm]

Just brilliant!

[@mikki85]

Thank you so much for creating this video - its extremely helpful! Cant thank enough, amazing!

[@robertbairdmusic]

Really enjoyed this thanks for posting!

[@IVANLEEespinosa]

God bless you for sharing this Mr Dave!

[@davisbindejazz]

Concept of imagining strength coming from legs and feet while playing the piano! That's brilliant! I guess that's how one gets grounded to mother Earth and gets strength! Thank u very Frank! I really appreciate knowledge you share!

[@diegooliveraa]

great video!!! thank you for sharing

[@wadecottingham]

I've enjoyed several of the 'Artist' masterclasses, and sort of plan to enjoy them more...someday... but this one I find IMMEDIATELY very useful, helpful, inspirational, friendly, and wonderful. I always LOVE hearing multiple-style-variants on one tune like this !!!! Going deep into all the choices for that one tune....Thanks so much !!!!

[@BIBU88]

This is awesome!! Thanks a lot!

[@bennygblues]

This is really really great. Learnt so much and actually learnt a lot just from visually analysing your improvs. Very useful camera angle. Thanks so much for this. All the best, Ben, London UK.

[@DaveSolazzo]

awesome!! loved it! i learned a lot!!

[@ISolveThis]

This is pure gold! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@edwardbeknazarov4085]

this is so awesome... loving the technique

[@DaveFrank]

hi edward, thanks for writing, where are you located? You may enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, all 24 master classes available there free)

[@edwardbeknazarov4085]

i currently live in California and am on my 10th year of piano education. i't's a real pleasure to hear back from you, i will definitely check out the website as soon as i can

[@StefanoCapassoMusic]

You are fantastic Dave! Thank you

[@DaveFrank]

please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 44 in depth master classes, all free) Thanks for writing

[@devindoherty184]

this is so awesome.

[@-jobrocodwawz-6226]

Thanks! This will help a lot with my recent position as pianist in a big band due to the fact I was taught classically for many many years and am finding it hard to adjust from the constant perfection that enforced to the free and encouraging feel and style of jazz piano. Thank you again!

[@DaveFrank]

thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 42 in-depth master classes, all free)

[@scottwitter]

Love hearing you play. I try playing along when i can. Love the yamaha sound, nice n tight!

[@yonisham]

I love it.

[@zu0832]

thanks for this great lesson!

[@Wildtch]

Hello Dave, I've been fooling around at the piano for many years, and haven't had a prolonged session with a teacher, and maybe part of my stagnation is due to laziness, or lack of confidence, but watching your wonderful video will make me sit up a little straighter, and maybe even practice more. Thank you so much.

[@tomjacques9948]

Thanks so much for sharing! Merci beaucoup pour le partage!

[@rachelstarritt481]

It's lovely that the left hand blow was explained in a concise way, the fact that playing with the left hand via the fingers and wrists exist in classical playing, we usually keep the fingers in contact in fast passages and use rotation when needed. Jazz piano physically seems more muscular ... :)

[@DaveFrank]

classical studies go much more in depth into this type of thing, thanks for writing) Feel free to enjoy the master class archive at www.davefrankajzz.com..

[@iankjenkins]

honestly one of the best video lesson i've ever seen.

[@MartinsNota100]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge...

[@brandoncarter3985]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TimLerchGuitar]

Wonderful! thank you

[@ichabedichlieb4745]

you are great man! thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@DaveFrank]

ichabe dichlieb thank you for writing, please feel free to visit the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 30 classes for your perusal, all free w/no commericials:) Keep swingin!

[@sebastianschweigert7117]

+Dave Frank Wow, you're awesome! Thank's a lot

[@doob10163]

Dave... you blow me away every time.

[@UriShamir7]

!Thanks Dave for a great video

[@justTrinidad]

You are awesome Dave, thank you so very much.

[@qtmap]

Thank you Dave!!!!!!

[@PatMarro]

Thank you Dave.

[@ddembicki]

Wow Dave, this is some of the best tutorial on KZbin. Thanks!

[@nuttapong2005]

thank you for every knowledge.

[@louggy2000]

Dave - you make it very easy to learn the different very difficult Technics in Jazz. I will definitely buy your CD\DVD lessons!

[@paul-arsene1766]

You look like you and the piano are making just one person, the piano seems like a part of your body. Thankyou to share your great knowledge. Paul from France

[@DaveFrank]

+Houet Paul-arsène Hi Paul, thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 30 classes, all free for thee)

[@RanBlakePiano]

Agree

[@kennerkeyz]

man, this was great. thank you! you seem like a very nice person and you play some beautiful lines!

[@hfmhsi]

Hey Master, you"re so great!.

[@DaveFrank]

I know it's crazy huh hahahaha?

[@cwise7]

Brilliant concepts!!!!!.....thank you sir....

[@danielsatterberg6561]

Bravo! This is very useful - thank you!

[@arikgreen62]

just love it

[@RSTAR2009]

Thank you Dave you are a great jazz pianist!

[@jazzman1945ify]

Many thanks, Dave, very systematically!

[@ejo3571]

You are amazing Big D, thank you for your generosity with your time and knowledge. Hope to catch your gig this month in NYC. Round em up lol

[@DaveFrank]

May 15th Thurs night at Somethin Jazz club, 212 E 52nd St. near 3rd ave, 3rd floor

[@ejo3571]

Great...thanks

[@GermanoAntonini]

Lesson really interesting. Thank you for your generosity. Good swing ...

[@solo_international777]

Just simply WOW! Thank you so much Mr. Dave Frank for your video(s); how I came across this I dont know, but what a GREAT GREAT GREAT production. Thank you again and I will take you up on the getting with you for questions, again thanks for sharing!

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Well-deserved props at 23:30 to the great Russian-German classical pianist Sviatoslav-Richter.

[@weile91]

Thanks, Dave. I've found something new to practice on.

[@istvandr.magyar-berenyi2270]

Great! Thank you!

[@louisepecoraro7513]

thanks Dave. very pleasant enjoyable helpful, good to put words to the styles

[@DaveFrank]

Hi Louise, thanks for writing, blessings from NYC)

[@axel_person]

You had me after the first second i knew this would be genius!

[@doodyaviv]

one of the best lessons in youtube or in real life i ever resive! thank you so much

[@DaveFrank]

Thank you for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 35 more all free for you, blessings from NYC!

[@justjayok]

Killin' it!

[@Bookssful]

gorgeous!!!!

[@musamor75]

The name of this song is pretty pertinent. Could easily applied to your good self. I'm enjoying your videos tremendously. I'm glad you managed this one without Jack's presence.

[@alz4002]

Absolutely stunning workout

[@DaveFrank]

hi thank you for writing, Happy TG)