Best Licks #8- McCoy Tyner- Passion Dance- ADVANCED CONCEPTS TUTORIAL

ADVANCED CONCEPTS : "Best Licks #8- McCoy Tyner- Passion Dance ('67) Jazz Piano Tutorial. Improvisation on a modal vamp. Describes the scales and modes applied to this specific lick. Album: The Real McCoy. Discusses inside-outside playing and modes applied. For free scores and to view jazz piano book go here:
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[@amosasante4962]

I have not yet finished watching this video but I am already in love with it. Thanks great teacher

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the comment...amos!

[@MrJsfingers]

Kent Hewitt hey I know you! You’re friends with my step dad Keith!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Keith Santoro?

[@doctorpatient519]

Amos- you DO know that McCoy released an album named "Asante"? I'm told 'asante" means "thank you" in Swahili (FWiW: my last name is "Assante" which, in Italian, means "of the saints", but I much prefer the Swahili translation :)

[@brucejeric6701]

My piano and my animals make this a beautiful life!!! Also have 2 dogs. So I’m a dog and a cat. You and I are very fortunate!! I live in the country in Ohio. Small farm, no neighbors. Every stray that’s ever comes is offered food, love and a permanent home if they want to stay. We had 13 cats and 4 dogs at one time, but the years have naturally taken some. My wife and I must outlive them all!! So that’s one good goal. Maybe I’ll have enough time to become the player I’d like? Strive to improvise better. At 73 and retired I have plenty of time to practice, especially in the cold months. Not so many outside chores etc. 7 months of the year I can really woodshed. Direction without a personal teacher is difficult. I get overwhelmed with all that’s out there. It’s good and there are a few teachers like you that are really special to me. I think Roger Friedman( lots2 learn), forest and Eric at jazz advice , Brent at learn jazz standards, piano groove and tony Winston. I like him and you the most. I love jazz the most, but don’t limit myself to one style. I’m trying other things and now am getting back into my classical music also. Nice talking with you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Bruce! Thanks for telling me your story. You have an extraordinary life, and don't we all?, in one way or another, for better or worse. Roger's a friend through KZbin, and a great pianist. I'm sure for you it's wonderful to be retired and live the dream...all the best to you! (musicians never retire).

[@zacharyhadley2156]

Thank you for this lesson! I have always found this particular tune to be incredibly spiritual, and the openness of the sound with its inside/outside dichotomies is amazing to me. So nice to have this broken down...

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for a perceptive comment, Zach. You are right, and most of what Coltrane and MyCoy did had spiritual value, and was so important to me back in the 60's when I was learning about jazz and life. The question I ask you and myself is: "do you live in the illusion, or do you live in the truth?"

[@iadavaia]

One of my favorite McCoy tunes and solos. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me, Paul!

[@jamesfriedman1878]

Superb! Hearing you play this lick in slo mo is just mesmerizing. McCoy’s such a legendary master, and the pentatonic modal style he developed swings so deeply it’s positively addictive. Thanks for your in depth breakdown and your nod to one of the all time great recordings, “The Real McCoy”. A comment to ADEM and others to check out George Coleman’s Apache Dance on “Amsterdam After Dark”. Loved the story!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad you liked the video, McCoy is one of the all time greats. Thanks for the tip!

[@Mykhailo_Vasylenko]

Haha already love that EgoMan and his stories))

[@Mykhailo_Vasylenko]

that was a great one

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks....that let's you into the elite club at the Jazz Ranch!

[@josephbaray5029]

You are a Great teacher and Pianist! I really appreciate your generosity with all your Jazz wisdom. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you kindly! I appreciate your comment.

[@brucejeric6701]

Ups! I the send button. To become a really free jazz player. Have to strive for more all the time, but be happy at where I’m at at every moment. That’s hard. You know all this I sure. Thanks for comments on life. Ours are all very colorful!! Working on minor 2-5-1’s all summer. Love the colors!!! And now I get to work on my timing more. I get to use my metronome now that my dog has lost enough hearing so he doesn’t freak out every time he hears the ticks. I’ve had to use headphones for years and that just doesn’t work for me. So rubato playing with ballads has been the majority of my fun. Ok for solo piano. Maybe one of these days I will have a question about something in your book?? Don’t want to waste your time with all this trivia, but that’s me I guess.

[@markjaylandes]

You make excellent, informative jazz vids! 😃

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the support, Mark!

[@masamiteraoka3287]

This tutorial is like finding a diamond. I was looking for how to play McCoy's complex, awesome music. Thanks for your fantastic lesson.

[@samuelmacken7569]

i love the altered dominant man

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'll pass that on...thanks!

[@walterearl6456]

Thank you so much for sharing Love your video

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the affirmation!

[@phyllishesford428]

Happy to hear and see Mr. Ego Man .. I thought he was gone forever! He is a "sweetheart".. .Will have to work on this lick ..a little bit complicating..... but because your teaching skills are so specific and understandable I will eventually get it!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow, Phyllis, you're calling the charlatan, ADEM, a "sweetheart". He's never been called that...he may melt. Hugs, xoxo.

[@phyllishesford428]

He just needs a little hug now and then to change his ways ... I enjoy his stories...and delighted he showed up!!!

[@brucejeric6701]

Haha!!! You sure got that right!!! I’m a driven man. But now I realize that it’s probably best to just learn tunes and do the best I can with improv. It takes 30-40 years to become a really “ free”

[@larrywalter6847]

Terrific explanation. Thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gonzaloperezhornos8656]

Thank you very much Kent, I don't comment frequently but I'm watching all of your videos and you are a phenomenal teacher, I'm learning a lot and your videos really give me joy. Also thank you for the stories, they are invaluable and very educational too. I like your style, thanks for sharing your experience, I really appreciate it.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, GONZALO, for the wonderful comment. I really appreciate the kind and generous words...this keeps me going. Be well, and all the best, KH

[@steviet9485]

Sweating bullets....love it!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I know the feeling...believe me!

[@edrock26]

Excellent, Sir! I have wanted to play like this for a long time. Thank You, for sharing this lesson!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me, Dr, and for the comment!

[@felipejaramillo124]

Fantastic video Kent. There's something immensely satisfying about this modern sound. Love McCoy and hadn't seen this in such an approachable manner before. Great work!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I really appreciate your comment, Felipe....gives me a spark to keep going!

[@pnoman316]

Love this video!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

So glad!

[@B00g3r72]

I just played my second rehearsal in the Summerville Symphony and did great at the first....and got killed with a different Murrgorsky piece tonight... The alt dom ego man made me relate.... Thanks for the encouragement!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm always glad to hear when ADEM has stuck a "good chord"....thanks so much for telling me...keep working at it and he guarantees it will get better.

[@lovehalfblack9420]

Thank you for your motivating words and thank you for sharing this amazing knowledge.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your comment, brother, because it keeps me reaching for more knowledge.

[@lovehalfblack9420]

you're the man!

[@emilgilels]

Thanks Kent, for another excellent video: very helpful and useful analysis of McCoy's lick, and wonderful advice for life added on as a coda!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad you like this one...I'm looking forward to #7...maybe Chick!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Yeah..Replaced the disk breaks on my expedition today. Also I'm working out a chord Melody on nylon guitar for Misty and considering teaching Classical Gas. Your right that this is a challenging piano piece .I will work it out piece by piece. I'm also working with Irealpro..I worked out a real nice Autumn leaves guitar parts with backig tracks. it was 2.7 gigs.. working on it. The best.

[@PianoStudioNancy]

excellent, Kent, thanks

[@d3a1990]

You’re the best, Kent! Thanks for all this amazing content

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks a million for a great comment!

[@flober1970]

Thanks a lot for your video and for your encouragements, mistakes I make plenty, hopefully it will come together some day.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Playing with feeling and passion is more important than playing without mistakes.

[@manuelmau3511]

¡Gracias!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@mikedavino2400]

I started a trio here in s Florida and its going great. We already have gigs lined up and other cats wanting to join in for quartet quint sept etc. and we've only been rehearsing 4 times. We're all in our 60's i'll be 60 in feb. Cheers Kent! I'm really appreciating these. I've got my nose to the grindstone since i am singing and playing piano also and reading out of the REAL Books and REAL VOCAL books in all diff keys.

[@mikedavino2400]

good advice from Alter Ego Dom

[@Tabu11211]

I want to do that.. I'm 25 though! :D

[@terryalvarado1754]

Awesome, where in FL? I'm in Clearwater. Learning Piano, I also play flute.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for writing and keeping in touch, Mike. I spent some time in FT Lauderdale. Had more gigs there then up north.

[@m.c.jackson]

Thank you Dominant Eagle.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Being Eagle and king of the skies carries a great deal of responsibility...thank you!

[@Torotate]

cool jazz beans and nice hat

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm proud of my hats, so I get to show them off...thanks to you!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I imagine this took a lot of work. I started a new channel called poor sight reader. Primarily I play though apps and go slow. I actually listen to the videos. o used to struggle now I know the notes instantly. This is a struggle for many..I'll be watching this and downloading this..it will take awhile to get this down. I mention you sometimes in my videos. On the home front..had to rebuild the front deck.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

As I wrote... this is Advanced Concepts. Yes, it takes some amount of work...particularly the editing and everything involved in making a good video. The transcribing takes work too but the other stuff even more. But it's satisfying when you work at something and get good results..... and your comment means a lot to me. Thanks as always.

[@kingkatalogas]

yeah, thats my favourite album ever! interesting!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow...so cool...I'm a big McCoy fan . Be sure to get his amazing trio album: Reaching Fourth. (one of the best trio albums ever!)

[@aeyeq]

Great lesson, I am working with this tune, thanks. signed, hippie jam slut guitarist with a jazz problem.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

A cool cat, for sure!

[@SpiroJildeh]

Love this series 😍👍🏻

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment, and keeping in touch, Spiro!

[@benjaminmorris811]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I hear you...thanks!

[@FrankDeruyck]

makes me think of "kind of blue", I tried it and would like to combine it with something more WARM, because this pentatonic stuff is always rather cool, literary

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You'd have to be a McCoy Tyner fan to really appreciate it, Frank. It's a lot different sound than bebop or Bill Evan's style.

[@aburaagekojima4528]

very modal sound! thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ModeDorian]

Another killer vid from KH

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@guitargod6997]

Great video in regard to a favorite pianist, McCoy Tyner. I've never given the pentatonic scale its due. Opens my ears. I can't help but note your tuneful humming in the background. So many musicians do. But to your credit it is far preferable to the vocalizations of another piano great - Keith Jarrett's whiny cartoonish pitched "yee- yeeeh!" What's up, Doc?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Jay! Keith gets away with it because he's a genius.....I would do the same if I were on that level....I understand it...he's so passionate and gifted.

[@paxwallace8324]

I have been surounded by many pentaonic players since the late 70s. I mean that thanx to McCoy and Chick and many tenor players it became more than just another color in the paint box. But honestly it started sounding predictable and mechanical to me after awhile especially in some players hands.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Pentatonic playing can be predictible and repetitive sounding. That's why it's important to find good melodies, bebop lines, and some pentatonic lines, and mix it all together in an improvisational approach that tells a story. Chick definitely does that ...and many of the greats.

[@marctino703]

Thank you for this great lick, it sounds very fresh and contemporary. I have heard in your phrasing a rhythmical displacement, can you make a video explaning the effect of rhythmical displacement in jazz. Bless you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, I touched on that in this video but didn't go into it in detail...it was often used by all the greats, and esp. Bill Evans, I appreciate the request.

[@a.dselinger9291]

Great tutorial , many thnx

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment!

[@changjunli7057]

I swear to god, if I put a hip-hop backing track on the first part you rushing with that unnecessarily radical statement, that's gonna make you a Hit on iTunes top list. Good video Btw waiting for another great video for (There will never be another you) from you if you're interested thx. Musically yours

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Any great melody can be put to any groove...and it still will be great. Show me what you would do!

[@henkdevries2002]

Great video again. This is the best jazz piano channel I've found on youtube so far. Can you maybe do a tutorial on Laurie by Bill Evans?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Each to his own, but I appreciate your comment. That's a beauty by Bill. Please check my Bill Evan's tutorials on my playlists. I'll add yours to the list.

[@karenbenjey1]

That story is Hilarious!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Karen, You are now in the Jazz Ranch exclusive club....thank you!

[@tjbuege]

Hi Kent. Once again, spot on! I’ve done a lot of transcribing back in my college days when I had more time. Didn’t have any software to assist, just a bunch of Rewind and Play from the tape recorder! Also I appreciate your comments on not being afraid to try something different. The quickest way to fail is to not even try. Btw, is your email working? I hesitated to bring it up on a public forum, but I’ve been trying to reach you for several weeks regarding a question I have about your Jazz Methods Books. What is the best way to get ahold of you? Thanks!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I remember learning Chet Atkins licks ..lifting up the needle on the the phonograph early 70s.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Tim. My email address, I thought was on my website. Best way to contact me is direct email: [e-mail], years ago I transcribed from LPs and also from TV movies rewinding. Try using the software TRANSCRIBE.

[@lookfordog]

Can you possibly do a jazz tutorial on Chet Baker’s, But Not For Me?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I have a tutorial on But Not For Me. But it's not Chet Baker's version (who I played w/ on one gig years ago). Just do a search on youtube with the song title and my name to find it. Or you can go to my playlists under heading drop 2.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

you're welcome. I couldn't find the fingering and base clef chords on lick 8.. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong place. Had to to have my truck towed yesterday.. doing mechanic work tomorrow. That's life.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Don't worry about the small stuff, even though I know it's a hassle. I didn't post a chart yet but there should have been one in the video upper screen. Maybe I missed that...forgive me.

[@brucejeric6701]

Thanks. For another great video!! Say hi to herbmister! Think that’s what you called him.? I have 6 black and whites. There all sleeping by the wood stove!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Bruce. You are a cat! If you dig catsthen you have joined the Elite Club....because musicians learn how to be cool by observing cats.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Watching this as I go. Appreciate the good camera work and tips on playing this slow .. I can hear this pretty good. I could probably figure out the right hand. I would be totally lost on the left as far as doing it right. How do you train your ear to hear that? I am not a jazz player but practice helps. Oh yes I've almost got Georgia in F down. The Eminor 7 b5 going to an A7b9 is a great sound.. I used to go from F to an A7... Oh yeah Im working on some gypsy jazz Christmas's songs featuring Rudolph, Jingle Bell Rock, and some others.. Also working on reharms of various songs using using 2 5 1s, tritone subs ...

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for writing. I didn't play the left hand as written in the score. The reason is because when playing "in the moment" the left hand is more arbitrary.... as is pure improvisation. Here I'm playing a melodic line the way it was improvised, so I can't be restricted with the left hand...it has to be felt. Best thing is to practice very slowly and try to get the LH in sync with the right, (complimenting the RH and with a good swinging feeling). I have a past video on that and a new one coming soon.

[@budda777pl]

This guy is perfect and should be president! :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's cool...but I wouldn't run for that job!

[@MrSupermonkeyman34]

great video as usual. could you make a video on secondary dominants and how to apply them?

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

@@geralddavis5458 Thanks for helping. I'm not the original questioner but it helped me.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I just did some study on this..I do this naturally but not constantly. I have always looked as these chords as passing chords. Playing the E7b9 E base G# B D F. That is the secondary dominant going to A Dom 7.. The G# comes out of the E scale. .I suspect the G# is a leading tone going to the the A. Tritone G# the third and D, the b7 note resolves to the Maj third of the A7 which is a C#.. A lot of times this is covered in real books in the music itself , but it says alt.. There is a lot to this...Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I believe I did a video on that a couple years ago. Check out my playlists here. Wish I could pin point it for you. It's also covered in my book in detail. kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists?disable_polymer=1

[@wreckingrow6566]

Altered Dominant Man's complexion seems a bit brighter! Ha! He might need to get some sun!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Different program....not so good for ADEM , but more versatile w/ double screens.

[@jwsuicides8095]

McCoy Tyner... {faint} Saw him at Ronnie Scott's many years back - before the club became tourist central.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Is that club in London? I'm glad you got to hear him live.

[@user-vk2hq5uu7e]

ㅣ love you, teacher ;)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Blessings to you!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Thanks ..

[@eternalrainbow-cj3iu]

I don't understand didn't you mean Ebminor penta is the 6th mode of Gbmajor penta?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I don't remember what I said (do you have a meter reading?) ...but regardless, Eb minor pentatonic is the 5th mode of a Gb major pentatonic (not 6th).

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Got some of the melody..I was thinking triadic. I have problems getting the chords to sound in sync. it will come eventually.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

This will take some work...it's definitely advanced.

[@ashtongharavi]

Hi Kent, I bought your books recently. How would you recommend I should go about them, should I study book 1 and then go ahead to book 2? or should I go through them simultaneously?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Ashton, thanks for the question. It depends on your level and knowledge. I would start w' book 1 and go through each chapter and review info you already know (maybe a new take on it) and absorb new info. Then you can skip around and go to chapters that interest you the most in book 1 and 2, or look for things you want to learn more about. You can also sync up the book with my videos by going to my playlists and finding matching subjects. Go here for my video playlists: kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@lookfordog]

Can you do a tutorial on Dat Dere by Bobby Timmons?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

BT...one of my greatest inspirations. I did a tutorial on Moanin'.Just Google it w/ my name. I'll add your request to the list. Thanks!

[@FrantzesElzaurdia]

Great thumbnail!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great compliment!

[@tharyt-one6304]

Kent pleeeeeese make a transcribing video!!! Ear training is killing my soul 😰

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I get it. I will put that on the list. In the meantime check out my video on ear training 101. (what I do)kzbin.info/www/bejne/faTThoeLgZp5Y9E

[@maureenrebello1499]

Hi Kent you are a genius teacher when can I have skype lessons with you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

So kind of you to ask, Maureen. Please write to me at my email address and if and when I start Skype, I will be in touch. [e-mail]

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I've kind of noticed that..

[@FunGuardian]

Send my greeting to Mr. Ego

[@KentHewittpiano88]

He'll be happy!

[@chasebindner8192]

10:53

[@chasebindner8192]

10:55

[@chasebindner8192]

10:58

[@chrisholland3552]

Hi Kent! I didn't know if you received the link you asked me to send you last week to check out Ellington and Coltrane's 'In a Sentimental Mood' for a possible tutorial on the piano figures and chords. Here's a different link: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXS0l4eEhKhol6c

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Chris, sorry it's hard to keep up w/ everything. I will try to listen to the link, right now we're traveling in Europe. Keep on touch.

[@chrisholland3552]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you Kent. It's just one of those recordings that instantly gives you that 3am, lights off and candles burning vibe. A recording considered by many to be up there with the best of the best. Thanks a million. 👍

[@wastrel09]

Wow that's a rough gig.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Often the rough gigs have better results and satisfaction.