"But not for me" has to be one of my all time favourite jazz song at the moment. Its such a good tone to the ears.
@eddieperez95654 жыл бұрын
I love Ahmad Jamaals version!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best. When I did my Ahmad tribute trio, we played that from the recording note for note. Those were fun times.
@Bruingebak3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mastro Kent, you're a genius. Although I'm an Afro-Jazz accordionist from Cape Town, I gleaned allot from your piano sessions. Thanks a mil.
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Actually, I wish I was an Afro-Jazz accordionist from Cape Town. I'm serious. Do you know Trevor Noah? He's a hero here, and also one of mine.
@guitargod69973 жыл бұрын
Great informative video and lovely playing. Kent does what all masters do - make it look easy and understandable. The diminished chords and their inversions are like taking harmonized half-step voice leading simple intervals that introduce tension toward resolution of the melody and harmony.
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Good observation, thanks for sharing, Jay!
@guitargod69973 жыл бұрын
@@KentHewittpiano88 After a traumatic period with Covid crap, hoping to see you perform very soon!
@williamcobbs36062 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr.Kent’s, thank you for your lessons,I’ll be getting your lesson soon.
@KentHewittpiano882 жыл бұрын
Great!
@marcelolinhares82333 жыл бұрын
How beautiful it sounds!!!
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@danielerossi9985 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much kent, for this and all your videos, i'm going to buy your stuff, i love the way you play and explain, beautiful. ❤
@KentHewittpiano88 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much1
@silencedphill22524 жыл бұрын
What a great video! I just recently discovered Barry Harris and his approach, so it's amazing to me that you just posted this! I've been working on applying the method, with some limited success, to some tunes. This video will help so much, can't wait to watch it multiple times. Thanks so much!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the comment. Composers have used it for years, Barry put it together in a system, and I took it from there.
@jon23862 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@KentHewittpiano882 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Photologistic4 жыл бұрын
20:57 Never! 21:05 Thank you!!! You are the only one that does this!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize that...thanks for the comment!
@schatzieme24 жыл бұрын
Another great video, you are such a great teacher!!! It really helps when you have the sheet music above, so those of us who don't play by hear can read it as you explain. Thanks for sharing. God bless you!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Carol, I do that when I can...even tho it's more work. Hearing from you makes it worth it.
@hairnsap4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kent, this scale and the harmonization of it really explains a lot of the sound of swing/big band era music as well as bop/post bop music. It seems to crop up in a lot of different genres. Cheers to you !
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I believe that is true. Also Bill Evans used it a lot. Thanks!
@holygroove24 жыл бұрын
@@KentHewittpiano88 Do you have any videos showing some of how Evans used it? That'd be cool!
@kwixotic4 жыл бұрын
At around 10:00 you could play a C in the bass while "borrowing" the D Diminshed which results in the creative tension so characteristic of the Sixth Diminished scale.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your observation.
@trooperandz12 жыл бұрын
So smooth, excellent!!!!
@KentHewittpiano882 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@jaked.83884 жыл бұрын
Kent just a great selection of songs and excellent diminished chord approaches and useful voicings. Many thanks as usual :) Jake
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@dan27music3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@kwixotic4 жыл бұрын
Interesting that this particular scale is one I just recently discovered form "The Jazz Harmony Book" and I've become addicted to it. Quite possibly the most revolutionary discovery I've made in my 40+ years of jazz playing and can't seem to get enough of it. Thanks for your illustrations.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment...I'm not familiar w/ that book, I'll check it out.
@bruhnrw4 жыл бұрын
Kent- great work demonstrating the concept with practical applications! Thanks so much!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
That's what I like to do, so I appreciated the affirmation.
@maesingsmaeplays34074 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Beautiful playing.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@tomzeoli92464 жыл бұрын
WOW! I just had an AHA moment. I have been working this for a while and your explanation cleared things up. Thanks again.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I'm very pleased that I could help out...and for your comment!
@jackmeginniss63274 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kent. I like your version of But Not For Me. Always enjoy listening to what you have to say too.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Great comment, and helpful to me...thanks!
@sportsmediaamerica2 жыл бұрын
You can't make it sound like this unless you have the lefthand rhythmic figures down. I don't recall Kent ever showing us that. But cool lesson on the harmonizations.
@KentHewittpiano882 жыл бұрын
Go to my playlists on my channel page and you'll see categories on left hand voicings and rhythm comping.
@aldebaran.carrasco.martinez4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Hewitt!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrFedemoral4 жыл бұрын
kent, you make my life happier every week. Love you!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I love you too, brother, for telling me. Bless you!
@antoniofernandez95143 жыл бұрын
Simply superior
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@williamorlandomaestrevilla42914 жыл бұрын
Great
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@flober19704 жыл бұрын
excellent ! thanks for that one ! always enjoying your touch ! It always touch me when you talk about Ahmad Jamal !
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Ahmad's my man, I did a tribute to him and his early music, with my trio. a number of years ago.
@ewallt3 жыл бұрын
First time on your channel. It looks terrific!
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@holygroove24 жыл бұрын
I like your terminology - Instead of E major you say E "system", instead of saying secondary dominant, you say a chord is in "dominant form". You pianists digest this stuff quicker - Harris' stuff is meaty, but I've appreciated how he tries to make it simple for horn players. You're doing the same (making it a bit easier to digest) but with your own labels. Lots of gritty theory stuff here explained and SHOWN very well!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Great comment, and so helpful to me. Barry is a natural teacher, I try to be, but player /teachers are a rare breed, I think. I learned a lot from Fred Hersch.
@professorhamamoto4 жыл бұрын
If I understand correctly, 6th diminished is a "tonality" as well. This what makes "modern jazz" distinct from Tin Pan Alley yet drawing its essence from the American songbook. Thank you for the lesson. I learned a lot.
@oneeyemonster32624 жыл бұрын
it's just the C Harmonic MAJOR scale ( ion b6) The full diminished over lap with A Harmonic min D, F, Ab, B or B, D, F, G# or you can sort of cheat...play the MAJOR BEBOP The option /passing note between then the 5th and 6th It's a distinct sound...... C Maj.....F min G7 into C MAJOR You can also inverted it...play A lydian b3 B mix b2 into E harmonic MAJOR A min D min/dim E7 A Maj D min/dim E7.. or A min B7 into E MAJOR or min Then it'll actaully be EASIER to play G# as phrygian b4 You could play G#7 into C# min....or A dim C dim into C# min.. once in C# min/E MAJOR...You can apply the N6 or n6 Harmonic min b2 or Melodic min b2 D maj7 E7 F# min A MAJOR D7 E7 A melodic min D dim E7........A Harmonic min or MAJOR D dim E dim F Melodic min or D maj7/aug to D MAJOR/B min sense keys are just PITCH....you could transfer it to A min/C MAJOR Then you;ll see the A Harmonic min b2 or melodic min b2 easier. Basically play from F min/Ab MAJOR to A min/C MAJOR.. Then find it easier to alter the C Maj7 to C7 or C dim...ect
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Write to me at my email address...thanks!
@jamiebridson78714 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kent. Thanks Herbie.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
He thanks you and so do I!
@ttmhj66562 жыл бұрын
Thank you man, really helpful ❤️
@KentHewittpiano882 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ModeDorian4 жыл бұрын
The best explanation of the Barry Harris dim 6th scale and its practical application - including Barry harris himself lol!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Great compliment...thanks!
@Chipshotz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks KH! Well done and very educational. All my best to you and laid back Herbie.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@kwixotic4 жыл бұрын
You're right about the complexity of this. If you're to expand on it though, you'd also need to cover the "borrowing" element to this approach such that you needn't make use of an entire Diminished chord but anywhere between one up to the four notes that comprise the chord followed by resolving to the next chord since Diminished chords have that property. Barry Harris himself demonstrates that in his videos.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I saw that and I should watch it again. Thanks for the comment.
@kazrej4 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson. Thanks KH!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@parkthoven4 жыл бұрын
Good video~ I guess 16th measure A flat9 #11 chord is another charming point to consider. How colorful~~:)
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Nice observation....thanks for the comment!
@gaugeonesteam4 жыл бұрын
I love the Stan Tracey version of this song. He always seems to use slightly different voicings to any other pianist! Would love to hear your take on how he does this. Thanks KH.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I'd like to hear it...got a link!"?
@gaugeonesteam4 жыл бұрын
@@KentHewittpiano88 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TaZqxtm5qXo9U or just type in Stan Tracey but not for me in the youtube search bar. You should find it quickly.
@connshawnery64893 жыл бұрын
Great player ♥️
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@fredrickmendelsohn6064 жыл бұрын
Awesome Kent=best explanation of this concept ever!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Terrific comment...thanks so much!
@davidmiller36524 жыл бұрын
Great job Kent. Would very much welcome your follow - ups on 6thDim. !! This unravelling is creating new insights. Thx.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
That's very helpful to me...and thanks for the comment!
@namewurst2 жыл бұрын
Herbie 😍🎶
@KentHewittpiano882 жыл бұрын
Ya, Mon!
@AK-fu8ij4 жыл бұрын
youre an awesome guy. thanks for the video
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kwixotic4 жыл бұрын
Not to criticize what you're playing at 10:07 with the descending B Diminished chord but(and you may already know this) it actually adds more color(at least to me when playing this scale) if you keep the C note in the bass along with the Diminished chord instead of changing the root note to B.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I can dig that. Crosby probably just played the c bass note there. It does sound better , either way is still good.
@marilynharris41184 жыл бұрын
I *:•.♥¨*:•LOVE *:•.♥¨*:•hearing you play, Kent!! XO - M
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Marilyn, you're the best!
@TinoCarugati4 жыл бұрын
Very good!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Appreciated!
@davidgroth264 жыл бұрын
Cook book "Salt Fat Acid Heat" is very much about jazz, like the quote
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, David!
@larsuk95783 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. When you say a note that doesn’t belong, you mean note a strong tone of a chord? So if not one of these (like a 9th), then play a diminished chord, is that correct?
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
A diminished chord will often compliment a non- chord tone...which creates movement to resolution on a chord tone. So it could be a 9th... but more often a chromatic relationship to the chord tones.... like a b9 or b5. Would a tutorial be helpful?
@musicmakeuplover30254 жыл бұрын
Sooooooooooo dope 😎🤓😎🤩thanks
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Cool shades!
4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@samuelowusu51353 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Kent, I was wondering what advice you would have for a beginner jazz pianist trying to go to advanced (Also any book recommendations?)
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Write to my email...for lots of info, thanks!
@tromboneJTS4 жыл бұрын
In a similar video the added flatter 6th creates the bebop major scale.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I understand why (b6) that has so much to do with bebop, but I won't argue the point.
@pensado30004 жыл бұрын
This was hard as shit, Kent! Big Fan!!!!! Learning a lot from your sessions!!!!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@pitullo704 жыл бұрын
wow,wow,wow
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
The altered dominant man especially appreciates the enthusiasm!
@kgt8774 жыл бұрын
For more Barry Harris ideas, I highly recommend Kent and everyone look at the channel "things I've learned from Barry Harris" kzbin.info/door/DdKVro-7hS8cMjBrcqaAMQ It is by one of Barry's students of decades who has dozens of excellent videos going into Barry's ideas. It is by far the best channel for learning Barry's methods other than clips of Him on youtube, or getting his workshop dvds and books.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing...if I get some free time I'd love to watch it. You know I have a Barry Harris playlist on my channel. Please watch it. I will add to it anything you ask for! kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists
@gabenew14 жыл бұрын
thanks a million! Is there any where I can find the score for "but not for me" you showed during the video? i can't seem to locate any 6th dim stuff on your site at the moment. Really appreciate you and your sharing of your knowledge!
@gabenew14 жыл бұрын
oops found it, gonna buy the book when i get my student loans this semester!
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I have student discounts...write to me.
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I have a score for that...write to me.
@p1anosteve4 жыл бұрын
I've a general question about the fake book Kent. This is used a lot by musicians, but where do the changes come from, the original sheet music, or are they a consensus from the general history of performance?
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Great question. Publishers linked to musicians write the changes and they are often not accurate. Best way to learn the correct changes is from recordings of the songs by masters. The Prestige recordings by Miles have many standards and jazz standards with the correct (hip) changes. Of course you must realize that there's no exact formula , it's all personal.
@darrenlyons84734 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Kent! I'd like to check out your book, but your website seems to be down...
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Not on my end. Try a reboot or refresh the page. Here's a link: www.kenthewitt.com/my-book
@darrenlyons84734 жыл бұрын
@@KentHewittpiano88 lo and behold, we're up and running at my end too! Looking forward to downloading this mammoth tome. It should keep me busy for the next 20 years 😆
@georgef42394 жыл бұрын
I'm a 17 year old that is relatively new to jazz, what would you say is the fundamental concepts that I need to know? I've been taking jazz piano lessons for three years but i haven't been getting anywhere. Please help!
@KentHewittpiano883 жыл бұрын
Hi George, For personal advice please. write to my email address: kenthewitt@hotmail.com Also please go to my playlists and select categories that you need to work on the most. Go here: kzbin.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber Also my book covers the important things you need to know....at least those you can get from a book. A lot of listening to recordings is required as well as imitation, and the ability to do that.
@MrFedemoral4 жыл бұрын
kent! would you tell me where can i find the backing track you used to play-along?
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
Please write to me at my email address on my website, and I will send it to you.
@MrFedemoral4 жыл бұрын
@@KentHewittpiano88 that's beatiful! Writing to You right know
@johnrothfield61264 жыл бұрын
fly me to the moon
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
One of the best.
@mrsoulpoint4 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the song at begin playing?
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
"Sometimes I'm Happy", an old standards song that I recorded with my trio, but played in the tradition of Oscar Peterson, from his album "Live in Chicago".
@wchen23404 жыл бұрын
I love how you're barely hearable humming to your own playing :-)
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
I actually try not to hum...it happens unconsciously.
@Explivious4 жыл бұрын
no one said anythint about the piano in the thumbnail 😩
@KentHewittpiano884 жыл бұрын
This principle can apply to other instruments. The thumbnail shows the piano keyboard and Barry Harris is a pianist, so that would be a hint that's it's geared towards piano, but the concept could go beyond.