"Autumn Leaves" Jazz Piano Tutorial - Slow Explanations

[@PianoGroove]

Lesson Chapters: 0:00 Lesson Introduction 0:59 The A Section Harmony 2:46 The B Section (The Bridge) 3:08 The C Section Harmony 4:19 Performance with Simple Voicings 5:19 Advanced Voicings, Runs, & Fills, 13:48 B Section Inner Voice Movement 15:35 Final A Bar Reharmonisations 17:14 Full Ballad Performance 18:38 Rhythmic Placement Of Melody 20:25 Up Tempo Arrangement 24:35 B Section Passing Chords 26:58 C Section Reharmonisations 28:52 Full Arrangement Performance

[@hugomanas7711]

Great! Autumn Leaves is to me the „hello world“ of jazz.

[@PianoHeal]

Hugo Mañas haha 😅🎵👍🏻

[@stijngein7888]

Ah a programmer

[@ivannaoohnana1267]

As an analogy, I agree with this. Hahaha

[@scroopynoopers9824]

Naw, "Hello world" is waaaay easier than this

[@OsArz]

Maybe in Java because of the verbosity 😅, this is not definitely a hello world of Jazz maybe a TODO list app or at least a CRUD

[@marinduque-theheartoftheph]

Playing "Autumn Leaves" based on your tutorial has lifted me from a two- month slump. The pleasures of and fun in playing came back ; piano now back in groove. Thank you! 🎹🎶🎵

[@roadguide123]

Dude... you'r like a magician who's revealing his secret of trade...right on brother....keep on sharing knowledge

[@mr.trashbin307]

The C, F, Bb, Eb, A*, D7, G Circle Progression is both calming and satisfying to hear.

[@kurokaien18]

I learned misty from you and everyone I play it for loves it.definitely would recommend your videos for people who love piano

[@PianoGroove]

Thanks very much Evyn. That's great to hear :-) Cheers, PianoGroove

[@willymus2734]

Your vidéo is very clear to understand concept and voicing thanks very much

[@PianoHeal]

Willy Mus best jazz tutorials on youtube imo ! Too bad there aren’t more tunes for free but I learn a lot Thanks to pianogroove and I like this kind of jazz

[@myAutoGen]

@@PianoGroove I would really appreciate any tips on how I can learn the theory behind the harmony used in the advanced voicings section. E.g. why does that g major upper structure work so well over the F dominant chord? How would somebody think to use that here?

[@Skepta12]

Started learning this 4 months into teaching myself the piano. You did an outstanding job breaking it all down and was able to learn the "simple voicing" in a week! Will slowly be working through the ballad and swing arrangements. Thank you for sharing. You are a brilliant musician

[@laztube100]

Magical piano playing! The way you rearrange the popular songs is totally magical! Please do more of this kind. This way we learn from you how to convert the simple songs into magic! Thank you.

[@bobbieratclif9519]

Showing a figured bass line gets the fear of what key your in while promoting modulations. Adding a bit more Bach theory would assist your very delightful examples. I’d enjoy a printable version of exactly what you’re actually playing- nice work & please keep it coming.

[@brendanmuscutt5001]

This Tutorial is so useful. You explain not too much and not too less. Just perfect for someone who can play the piano but just started with Jazz, which is pretty much like learning a new instrument. So thanks a lot my friend and best wishes from Germany. Keep on going

[@Tmp3st]

this 100%

[@j.ericsmith]

Great to be able to look behind the curtain into the world of the magic of jazz piano. Alterations, substitutions, passing chords... the whole shabang is well displayed here. And the keen British mind shows its impeccable superiority.

[@romeoadatosr378]

I have set up my computer's external monitor to sit on top of my Yamaha portable grand. By so doing, I can watch the tutorial directly and practice playing "Autumn Leaves" on the keyboard. Thanks a lot for sharing your brilliancy in playing an immortal song.

[@OregonStateProductions]

I just wrote the most independent piano piece just by listening to you. With in about 20 minutes of practicing I was able to add more rhythm and depth to my music I appreciate this video it really helped. If I got out of written block cause of this I highly suggest any struggling musician to listen what this man has to say. Very talented and your knowledge is much appreciated

[@unsertrefflicher4678]

Frankly this is one of the best videos I have ever watched in YT. It is useful even for beginners because the information is coming little by little, and the player is not too worried about showing his obvious skills or overwhelm the viewer with his knowledge, he is just interesed in making the concepts understood gradually. This is a really pedagogical lesson. Ty a lot, it was awesome.

[@muse-ic9887]

hayden, although I am slow to grasp and remember at sixty seven I think your tutorials are by far the best I have dabbled with. for all levels! you create building blocks to explain and illustrate complex musical concepts . you have the magic touch. thanks

[@ceyhanyzc]

I came here for the tutorial but I just keep listening to the tune over and over, it doesn't get old. Thank you so much for sharing this Sir.

[@LucasDavidBertogliati]

This one is excellent! One of the best versions I've ever heard and very helpful to learn Jazz chord progressions, substitutions and more! Thank you very much for this! ;)

[@EE-su7mb]

Dear kind sir, you play so magically, beautifully and wonderfully. Your music touches my soul and gives me goosebumps. Thank you.

[@rabmacleod6331]

Well said.

[@owenrick]

Thank you for your contribution to Jazz and those who aspire to enjoy making it - God bless your efforts!

[@davidcornett3498]

Thank you for sharing what you know. So many of these chord changes have for a long time dangled just out of my reach and taunting me. Thanks for bringing them down to where I can reach them. It's like " There you are you tricky little chord change ! I got you now ! " It's very pleasurable.

[@ВалентинаПроценко-ш4ж]

Благодарю Вас за очень . интересный урок! Всё поняла , даже если говорим мы на разных языках. Привет Вам из Севастополя.

[@ColorfullHD]

Great explanation behind things. Never knew I was so close theoretically to learning such a beautiful piece until you showed that it's mainly 2-5-1's used effectively

[@TJ-jx6dx]

Without KZbin I would never learn to play... I thank God everyone someone outs up this content of quality for free. Ps Ive had piano teachers spent 500+ to learn scales and voicing.

[@davidsancheztello6688]

as a guitarist who watches lots of tutorials, you sir make some substancial work, keep going, subscribed.

[@Zarach_JI12]

I love how the progressions demonstrates the transitions from chord to chord

[@JoseMedina-ep5rc]

your teachings make my passion for the piano reborn, thank you for all your patience and for teaching your secrets. greetings from Guatemala

[@PsychicMycelium]

A beautiful arrangement with your fills. Bending the chords to your will was great for tension and release.

[@imranpishori1615]

amazing work buddy, god bless you.... one of the most amazing tutorials I have seen over my years. keep up the amazing work.

[@zackkantor2737]

Brilliant. These lessons are beginning to demystify Jazz Piano for me in an thoughtful and concise way. Thank You.

[@PianoGroove]

Thanks Zack, I'm really glad to hear that. At pianogroove.com we try to make things as simple as possible and so it's great to hear that it's working for you. All the best dude :-)

[@chrispiccolo8267]

One of the best tutorials I have ever seen! That's the way you teach bro!!! I have been playing piano form years but not too much jazz... Awesome job and thank you! Chris from Philadelphia PA

[@PianoGroove]

Thanks man... glad you found it useful :-) PianoGroove

[@juanignaciolencinas7702]

Bro! I'm from Argentina, and this is the best tutorial that i had ever seen. O understand everything in a simple way. Thanks!

[@jlcarwright6651]

Thanks a lot and welcome back! I'm sure others have sorely missed your tutorials like I have.

[@PianoGroove]

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[@nbsku]

I recently got into jazz a few days ago and found this beautiful piece, I'm hoping I could complete this piece of music one day. :D

[@ricardopovedaramirez9038]

Le agradezco porque no soy conocedor de la música y con su ayuda y dedicación he logrado interpretar esas bellas melodías le pediría el favor qué incluyera más de estos hermosos temas Muchas gracias

[@cazfromoz1]

I was trained in classical music when much younger (now in my 60's). I love this piece and can already play the 'normal-style' of (full) sheet music, with all the notes. Now, I'm trying to learn to play this lovely piece using these chords (w/your 'VERY high level' of 'modern chord language - yikes!) is really quite daunting. However, I'm trying to follow you - and this jazz version sounds beautiful. Chords seem very advanced. Now, I think I'm just getting stuck and very frustrated. :(

[@ChoBee333]

I found it difficult also after playing classical for years. To me it’s a whole different ball game. It helped me a lot when I slowed down the video and try to pick apart the chords he played. This version he played so beautifully. I also love the Beeji Adair Trio Version. It’s similar to this but a bit faster.

[@roderickharper8872]

It would be nice if we can read this arrangement with full sheet music

[@jimbarrett2152]

@@roderickharper8872 -that was exactly my thought as well/ great tune and accompanying bass-but the bass line is being improvised on the chord I suppose-still-it would be great to see the notes written- that how “I” learn and memorize pieces / Be Well

[@KS622]

Amazing stuff, misty was first, over the rainbow was second and this is the third one i'm learning. Love your typicial pronounciation, 'playink'

[@dajomauler1365]

There is another, simpler, and even easier to memorize way of looking at section A: it is such a great example of 4736251 progression - going down the circle of fifths through all the seven steps of the scale, all perfect fifths except one, one diminished 5th (6-2) has to be used in order to stay within the scale and to limit the progression to just 7 chords instead of 12. Actually, nothing to memorize at all. Just start at 1, then begin playing the melody while going down a fifth each time until you reach 1 again, dominant 7th chord @ 5 - who uses natural minor anyway? (1)4736251 sounds great in minor keys.

[@fizzfox8886]

What am i even reading here :D

[@redhouscv2792]

Had to read it a couple times but yea a chain of 2 5’s is easier to remember

[@jrwlouis]

@@fizzfox8886 Hahaha I’m so glad to be of those who understand, but I remember all too well how this type of theory was basically gibberish. 😂 Honestly, there are further levels that still make no sense to me, but that should be temporary 🤞

[@PonmileOni]

I'm gonna pretend that I understood that... Oh yeah totally easier😅😅

[@sethie_shots]

@@PonmileOniyou & me both. *playing it be ear* enters the chat 😂😂

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Mr Piano Groove- 🏆🥇 December8, 20 TQ for taking the time to do this. “Autumn Leaves” was running through my head all this week for some strange reason. One of my Mom’s favorites. She passed away on December 31, 2005. She saw live: Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Modern Jazz Quartet, original Ramsey Lewis Trio, I think Ella Fitzgerald. I play guitar, and I like your Chet Baker style of this. It’s easy to follow. I’ll be reviewing this many times to fully understand the theory involved here. I understand that you have “Misty” and “ Over the Rainbow “ here as well. I’ve instantly subscribed. Period. Thank you for your 31:00 minute tutorial. Jim in Chicago

[@reno6]

Simply the best jazz piano tutorial for this song on KZbin!

[@sirrobinhood3409]

Thanks for explaining how you construct the melody! Very Nice!

[@hello55125]

This is bloody awesome mate . Thanks very much for making this video

[@helmutguitar]

I am not a piano player, but a guitarist and your version has helped me develop my chord shapes to sound more elegant and to understand how the melody develops over the time. Great job!

[@rotophil8411]

I like very much jazz music. I start piano latter. Your lessons explain me so much about the construction of this music: i'm so happy to sounds like the tune i'm found of. Your series of videos are great: quiet speech, synchronized sheet & keyboard display with highlights. I suppose it was a big work to do this. All this as a free videos. Again thanks for all this great jobs.

[@mcwulf25]

Finally cracked it. Well, the first 3 minutes. It's muscle memory now. Thanks for a very clear lesson.

[@marygilson3490]

Thank! Love it! Am getting to like these! Beautifully helpful! All of the very best wishes!

[@the_mixx]

Learning this as my very first song. 1 week in, great instruction. Excellent explanations of musical theory.

[@PhillipYewTree]

Thank you for thinking through the visual illustration (which is wonderfully clear) and also your spoken explanation, which is straightforward , precise and very easy to follow. I'm struggling to absorb it - but - heck, that's why I'm here!!!

[@BRAVETHECOLD]

What a great instructor. Thanks for helping me with those so what/passing tone chords. Much appreciated!! Cheers!!

[@HILARI333]

Brilliant ! I can't thank you enough !!!! May you have a wonderful and safe Autumn. Thanks for breaking things down slowly and for your excellent explainations. Best from New York.

[@Vokalplus]

The best! Very easy to understand, thank you so much!

[@ignatiuswu3969]

Halo bang

[@juulsboogieacademy4239]

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[@thetalentmaestropenuelpenu451]

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[@alexomerta3611]

Very good tutorial thnx

[@johanbadenhorst908]

Extremely generous! Thank you!

[@innerlifeharmony]

Brilliant tutorial. So clear on so many aspects. Thanks.

[@mcwulf25]

Excellent tutorial. Just enough complexity for a beginner like me to practice.

[@mrdjangofreeman5560]

For true beginners like me, i may kindly recommend to check another video first , the beginning for the one about Giorgia on ly mind, better broken down and explained for the spread chords voicing, as well as the excellent one about slow blues in 12:8.

[@garugay]

The best piano tutorial. Thanks so much.

[@rabmacleod6331]

Clever voicings. A great video. Thank you

[@molochlight]

Absolutely Fantastic piano lesson. Very well explained and easy to understand.

[@DanielCozmaGL]

Amazing bro ❤

[@helenporter4146]

So clear and a really good pace - thanks so much. So helpful to be able to see so clearly the notes of the chords.

[@rebanelson607]

Very organized and thorough. I've learned quite a bit form this. Thanks!

[@tasleemtoharrymusic]

I used to design piano chords on the lmms software app, it was not satisfying and this tutorial was really serious and interesting to learn correctly ..

[@retratosybodas]

When he says "this simple voices" and I'm like WTF. Great work here man!

[@Sitt593]

me too! :D

[@dannuttle9005]

Yeah, he offers what I would call not "simple" arrangements but rather "spare," or you might even say "haunting." I want to learn the more complex stuff as well, but I will never tire of playing the "simple" arrangements. There are times when they fit the mood better.

[@Josimar.quimico]

Thank you! Very clearly explained. This tutorial helps a lot! Greetings from Brazil! :)

[@PianoGroove]

Thanks Josimar... Greetings from England :-)

[@rubiantinanik9554]

Josimar Silva, Me too 🙏 ....greetings from Indonesia 😄

[@2002jorgeparr]

SIMPLY AWESOME!!!!!!

[@KoNTeX2]

The sound of this piano is so beautiful! Can you reveal how you got this sound? What kind of piano and how was is recorded?

[@leenlion5255]

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[@ryancho2628]

It is easy to understand and play it. Thank you!! I love piano. I liked and subscribed it.

[@andrewwright6893]

Brilliant lesson

[@wilsarino]

I just love it so much! Really thank you sir!!

[@מנדיסגל]

Thank you so much.❤ I like the voicing and the movement in the chord.

[@oliverwilliams88]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you so much

[@PianoGroove]

Thanks Oliver... glad you found it useful! PianoGroove

[@AbeniGk]

You are special jazz teacher

[@OANHDANG]

I do enjoy it and keep practicing everyday last week but I am seem getting old to catch it fast like when I was younger ! Thanks a lot to share with us .

[@PianoGroove]

My Pleasure :-)

[@elienaivitor3686]

Thank you very much for all! Brilliant tutorial and score! God bless you and your family! Greetings from Brazil! :D

[@malcolmzackery3099]

Great job! You are an excellent instructor!!

[@rgf777rgf]

Спасибо!!! Очень легко и не принужденно... И играть так Осенние листья просто прелесть. Я легко сыграл. Еще раз спасибо автору этого видио...

[@PianoGroove]

Thank you!

[@thegamecrewalpha7654]

Being completely honest i dont know anything about music theory, not even how to read sheet music, but your tutorial has helped me a lot! I can play the intro flawlessly and can even put somr of my own touches (given, from a music theory point they might be completely wrong) but it sounds amazing! I really want to keep playing and learning from this! Keep going!

[@PianoGroove]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed the lesson :-) PianoGroove

[@maxuskaiko3272]

beautifully presented. thanks for knowledge

[@albertob4896]

Hi, where can I find the lead sheet please? Thank you. It is difficult for me to catch up with the tempo in the second part of the first part haha I think when you are going to Bb you start the lick at and 2 right? and also when you go to A(b5)? I would be really grateful if someone helps me with this!

[@emmaporter6385]

Love it love it! Thx for the demonstration and explanation. I have learned so much from you. 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@ChoBee333]

I love the way you create your voicings. It just sound so beautiful. Maybe someday I can play like that.

[@luciahelenafariaestrada2689]

Não sei inglês.

[@jojo-fj7lw]

3:16 - 3:19 Instead of playing the root note, just play the 2nd. This trick works if starting on the 3rd / 7th of the chord. Overall, it sound great and more professional sounding❤️ also can play the 5th or 6th for a full chord

[@JudyK1]

This is so helpful . . . and a terrific arrangement. Thanks!

[@2002jorgeparr]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!

[@EsseEmmeErre]

I listen to the music only, it touched my heart.

[@marcusc6027]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@jkluionmhjkyui]

Discovered today 24/8/22...never attempted any jazz. Enjoying it so far...any Lyle Mays? .. Letter From Home/ First Circle?

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

I love it, this is the third song I've learned from you (after tune up and over the rainbow.

[@danutawosik2988]

Very very easy with You..thank you so much😘❤👍

[@katielui131]

Bless you for making these contents

[@MAXXGREATER]

.lovely, beautiful tutorial. .thank you so much. .can you do a tutorial on song 'blue moon' by rod stewart.

[@jefftam1352]

Excellent video. I am only 1/2 way through but learning much! Thank you. Aloha.

[@PianoGroove]

Aloha Jeff. That's great news... glad you hear you are learning lots. You can find more lessons over at www.pianogroove.com/jazz-piano-lessons/ Cheers, PianoGroove :-)

[@BobMinsky]

Great Job, thank you so much.🤗

[@dfaria1000]

Truly an awesome lesson........just brilliant.

[@thetalentmaestropenuelpenu451]

Thank dor helping me play this

[@LupercaIia]

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[@la_pirata_la_perla_negra]

This is genius!!!! Thanks so much for uploading ❤❤❤

[@loesgroenintwoud4806]

Thank you for the explain it helps a lot

[@joshuabarr7469]

Great channel, great video! I think at 6:40 it's actually an F13#11 (not G13#11) - hope that helps folks!

[@davidkelly1220]

Thanks for posting