How to play Tipitina on piano (original).

[@amphionification]

I have been faking this for years by ear. Thank you so much for showing us how it is done properly!

[@wissebron5815]

This is the best money can buy . And it's for free . Together with "made in Germany" it's by far the rarest combination in the world. Thank you Christian and all the best from the Netherlands.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

You speak the truth! And I've not even started using diesel! But wait...

[@toastieup]

I bought this midi file off you this evening and it was brilliant, I’ve been trying to learn it. I’ve just looked at my watch !!!! It’s nearly 6am, oh my god, I’ve got to go to work in two hours and had no sleep 💤

[@toastieup]

Would you be able to play dr. Johns “such a night”

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

:-))) That reminds me of me 20 years of age. Except the work. That´s enthusiasm, great! Who needs sleep...

[@christophermartin2842]

Christian Thank you so much i have been waiting for this for a very long time god bless you and i cannot thank you enough!

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Everybody who doesn't know the piece or just vaguely: I strongly recommend starting by listening to the slow version before learning in detail!

[@kevinodriscoll3904]

Absolutely brilliant! I'm in Zürich but my soul lives in Noo Awlins...

[@Nathanemil]

I took a break after a brief attempt with learning your lesson on Tipitina. On return, I find you went back for a few of us ... and did this slow motion break down. My reaction towards having some of New Orleans sound under my fingers was even more hopeful. Sure C Fuchs has that sense of rhythm and perfect pitch, so this was a generous offering to those striving to play or firming up sound players already. Thank You, Nate

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Nathan Sady Thank you, Nate!

[@AEon264]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I intend to put many hours into watching and playing along.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

I might do surprise visits to see if you are keeping your promise... ;-)

[@lasht2monyon]

I just looked it up by prof longhair, It gave me goose bumps, I'm gonna learn this, thanks once again Christian,

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

My pleasure, Tommy!

[@vansullivan236]

Excellent! ❤

[@WillieDines1]

I just listened to Fess' recording of this a couple times and slowed the playback speed to 50% and I can hear that he starts off the octave scale runs with 4 and then switches to playing them in 2's or 3', but even with the slowed down playback speed, it's still difficult to hear clearly exactly how he's playing it. Your version in 3 would be the easiest version to learn and gives the same sound and feel, but it's also worth mentioning that Fess uses a calypso style rhythm pattern in his playing and particularly in those runs and so, there is the challenge of learning the pattern and then learning to play it with the right tempo, rhythm and style to make it sound authentic. One thing I do notice though is that when Fess was playing Tipitina in the video, his playing is very fluent and he seems to switch very easily between all the different little tasty things he would add in to his playing. Great video indeed Christian and definitely a big thumbs up from me for one of my all time favourite songs.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Sorry I missed your comment at the time... there are so many with hundreds of tutos. Thanks a lot!

[@kushkagirl]

Well done

[@studentfilmmakers80]

Awesome! Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!

[@breakbollocks9164]

Great teaching, great choice of music! Thanks!

[@richmonk4546]

Amazing! I have been wanting to learn Tipitina for so long now. I have tried from the Professor Longhair book of transcriptions, but so far, above my ability. Your clear instruction and suggestions give me hope once again. Thank you so much for all these lessons.

[@scottmckenna9164]

Thank you for the slow version! Its just what a beginner needs.

[@andrewcampbell-bluespianop6741]

Another great lesson Christian, keep up the good work.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Thanks Andrew. I ll do my best....

[@rdam50]

Just received teh music score by email. It's excellent, cannot recommend it too highly!

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Oh that´s a useful comment for me, thanks! Cause I assume many are suspicious of buying something they havent tested, yet.

[@rdam50]

It's fully deserved!

[@bharatbash]

Incredible! Very Helpful, finally I'd be able to play this! Thanks

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Wow that was quick! I think thats a new high score about 20 seconds after upload! Thanks Bharat! :-)

[@jennywren8937]

bharat sharma. I sensed that Christian was apprehensive that he should accommodate pupils at both ends of the spectrum, you at the top and me at the other end. He appesrs to have satisfied us both. Maybe we could hear you later? Jennifer.

[@edh2246]

Yes! Tipitina in F. Just like you promised. Great editing skills too. This will keep me challenged. Thank you.

[@bharatbash]

Christian Fuchs Haha I Keep My Eyes on the Prize Man!

[@bluesjazzandboogie5423]

Gutes Tutorial verständlich erklärt schöner Blues Song

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Danke! ;-)

[@27andyD]

been a bad boy and not done much practice this last week or so but cant wait to give this a try even though its a bit advanced for me,great video as usual.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Start by listening to the slow version in the end. Everybody should.

[@davephilips3969]

Thanks for this lesson, I've only done the very basic right hand and left hand sections in the first 4 minutes of the lesson. Was having trouble getting smooth on the groove until I dropped out the crushed notes and the triplets...(I'll put them back later.)

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Good idea, keep fighting!

[@stud1ounderd0g]

man youre the best teacher on youtube.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

With your first comment you already struck gold with my favorite kind of comment! Thanks, Noel! ;-)

[@cedwa31]

Fantastic video. From Sydney aus

[@s1mon1983]

Brilliant Christian, just trying to decide whether to have a go at it - might be a bit advanced for me!

[@mikereali6215]

Sounds great man! Thanks a million!,,

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Thanks Mike!

[@OberdaReignbeau]

Wow! And thanks again!

[@rickboudreau9222]

It's now 3:20am my time, Eastern Standard. I've been listening to your videos for 3 hours now' Just another Great night or morning with Christian' Blues' This is my all time Favorite song and I still can't play it' Maybe I will,now that I have your video and midi file. Thanks Rick in Kokomo

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Or you just play the midi file and make roughly appropriate moves with the arms. Thatll do for the start...

[@teclas.negras]

Hola! It helped a lot, thanks. The best part is when you have to play sixteens but divided in 3 (two iin the left, one in right). It's as difficult as explain it writing in English, but you see... El que quiere puede, thanks again

[@edh2246]

1st Chorus 7:28 2nd Chorus 8:39 3rd Chorus 10:40 The Finish 14:17 Whole thing Slowly 15:14

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Thanks Ed!

[@27andyD]

ive got the pdf now to start the practice,unfortunately its looking like the weekend before I shall have time to have ago.

[@mikemyday4795]

Super. Leider sind meine Finger nicht mehr so schnell. .-)

[@27andyD]

are you doing a pdf for this tipitina in F,if so how much,many thx Andy.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

Hi Andy, its 3€. Please read video description. You will find everyhing there.

[@brieklesage2671]

Hi what's the name of the song from the intro?

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

I think its a lick from Dr Johns Memories of Professor Longhair.

[@brieklesage2671]

@@ChristianFuchsBlues Thank you Christian

[@27andyD]

just got round to starting tipitina,i tend to use a slightly different fingering in places at the beginning,will this be a problem latter on.thx

[@LasseBoogieJensen]

andy downs use whatever works for you. If it works, it's cool. If it doesn't, change it. Practice it slowly, play relaxed.

[@pietropoggi-corradini6407]

I've only studied the key of F once before when trying to understand moanin' by Art Blakey. This should be interesting.

[@ChristianFuchsBlues]

and it might help you a little....Moanin, also a great song!

[@hhgoten]

Meine amerikanische Schwiegertochter kocht gerade GUMBO , da muß man doch Tipitina von Fess erwerben/downloaden ;-))

[@paxwallacejazz]

Bb not B

[@Bobby007D]

It's ok , but lacks the gumbo of French & soul of black !!!