COOL JAZZ EXERCISE: lick on II-Vs through the cycle of 5ths (4ths)

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thanx, Kent. Sooo glad I'm part of your crew of cool cats and kitties. You are a true Jazz Elder making an extremely imp contribution. Thanx for inspiring us w your wisdom. Keep on keeping on. You're pushing the tradition forward:your own personal growth in your own skills and planting seeds of your passion, standard,and gifts to others. OUTSTANDING, JAZZBROTHER!!! I can D. I. G. I. T!!!! Go,Cat,Go!😎👍😎

[@2HellWUtube]

I second this. Well said Brenda.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow...such a great comment and so encouraging! I might have to pin this to the top. Brenda, you are a very groovy chick....I dig your enthusiasm and perception. Thanks so much and keep swingin!

[@kengallo671]

Thank you for increasing my jazz vocabulary. I was playing ii-V7 using just dorian and mixolydian modes, but that flat 9 ads a nice touch.

[@barco123456]

Hi Kent, so glad you had the courage to give up banking for piano and jazz! We don’t need more bankers, but guys like you are a rare find. Very inspirational exercise which motivates me to work on the full cycle again. THANKS!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment, Baldo, you're the best. You give me motivation! Thanks!

[@georgef4239]

This man has immaculate vibes, brings a smile to my face whenever i watch his videos. Thanks for helping jazz musicians all around the world!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment and affirmation...thanks so much!

[@goldivox50]

You DID NOT waste your time with this - it’s great stuff!! Don’t listen to anyone who says otherwise. Keep teachin’ the ear and the soul.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...thanks so muich!

[@OberdaReignbeau]

I am thankful for your tip, “you wanna do this by ear”. By following this tip and concentrating with my ears, I found I could go around the circle with ease, Thank you for inspiration!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Excellent! Thanks for telling me You have a special talent!

[@samplings]

The most inspiring man on youtube. Thank you for leading me down the right paths.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure! I appreciate your telling me!

[@djwelbeckninjakaye144]

To be perfectly honest, you're one of the best piano teachers on KZbin and there are plenty. Your videos are always informative and I'm still working my way through your earlier offerings.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It could be that I'm the oldest and had more experience. Plus I had to work my way through a business career, and bank jobs....and had to find music and it's meaning. It's part of the passion I have for it. Thanks for the affirmation, DJ!

[@StephenAtkinson330]

I first discovered your youtube channel four years ago and immediately bought your book which I love. Then my keyboard broke and I stopped playing piano for years. I finally got a new keyboard last week and am so delighted to see that you're still making excellent videos. Your channel is such an amazing resource and I feel like buying your book doesn't compensate for all the free material you put out there. Thank you so much Kent and keep it up!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, Stephen. That means so much to me because as you have stated... these videos and this information is free...so buying my book, helps me greatly to keep going. My book is my main source of income. so I really appreciate your comment.

[@marie-josecousseau1858]

Merci Kent! I'm a French lady and a life long piano student ! I have just discovered your jazz lessons . Of course it's not easy to get all the details right in English but music being an international language I am able to appreciate the quality of your teaching as well as your amazing understanding. I have put this precise cool jazz lick into practice. Wow, not easy but extremely rewarding. Will follow your precious advice. Et merci infiniment !!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I apprecaite the comment very much...I'm glad to help out. God bless!

[@cgpokoy]

There isn't a single video of yours that doesn't blow my mind. This exercise simple but still challenging and it sticks, and that's exactly how things are best taught. Thank you so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...thanks for the affirmation!

[@Andreas-J-Wieland]

Among the many precious tutorials of KH, this is one of the most charming.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I wonder why...is it the Bernstein quotes? I'll do more of that, I hope. We inspire each other.

[@Andreas-J-Wieland]

It is both: the quotes, your personal message and the lick. It will to apply this on songs like „Afternoon in Paris“, „Tune Up“ or „How high the Moon“.

[@warrenwilson7836]

Thanks, Kent. As always, I really enjoyed this video. Especially right now with no pressure on to prepare for any gigs I find your exercises and insights an inspiration to keep going at the keyboard when there is no reward other than improving. Whenever there is a pause between your offerings I find myself hoping that you are OK and that the pause is only because you are preparing more insightful topics and inspirational quotations.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Oh, thanks for writing this. I always think I'm behind....I had so many comments on this video in one day I was 90 comments behind. I'm always thinking ..."what next?" Anyway, it feels good to try to catch up and thanks for the great comment!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Ppl

[@markmccornack7983]

Kent. Your videos are a Huge inspiration and help to me. I imagine that the great majority or your viewers are pianists, but not all. I don't play piano at all, but rather strings (guitar, banjo, pedal steel) and the presentations you give relative to theory are HUGELY TRANSFERABLE. I get a ton out of watching these. A lot has to do with your lucid teaching skills and enthusiasm. You playing and musical ideas are brilliant as well, but you are SO GOOD at presenting what's going on under the hood. Even the Altered Dominant Ego has something to share now and then, but you need to let him out into the sunlight a little more often. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos! I know a lot of your time goes into these, but they are well appreciated.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Mark, your words are a wonderful compliment. I'm glad my tutorials can be helpful to other musicians than pianists...that's very rewarding and encouraging to me. Best always, KH

[@albeniz53]

I have waited all these years to dedicate a plan to playing jazz. I’m retired and now I can study and have a plan to get better on the piano. I find your lessons the best ones on the Internet today. Thank you for your incredible ability to explain this wonderful genre and play it so masterfully.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a wonderful comment, and I'm so grateful to you, Aqua Angie. Write to me, and keep swinging!

[@Аса-щ2г]

🌹Можно только позавидовать молодым начинающим пианистам, что у них есть такая прекрасная возможность учиться грамотно и правильно играть, Спасибо Маэстро за видео урок.🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍

[@_P_M_]

I can definitely use this! I spend a lot of time running 2-5-1's in all keys, but now I'll have a lick to work on with my right hand while doing 2-5's with my left. I've learned a lot from you and from Oliver, over on the New Jazz channel. The stuff I play is starting to sound more like music and less like fumbling for notes! I've spent my life as a drummer, had to put down music in my 30's to raise kids, and now am reinventing myself in my 50's as a pianist. Thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Reinventing yourself is an honorable task. Your drumming experience should be helpful, because so much of learning to play piano well is the rhymn. Thanks!

[@brucejeric6701]

Revisiting this drill again now. Worked on a lot 4 years ago and wrote you. Still love it. How it covers A & B form in every key. Bought John Mehagen’s book back in the early 70’s when this was BillEvans and modern jazz sound. Still modern sound to this old fart. Thanks man! Your the best

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much...I'm glad it still sounds modern!

[@peterbransche4674]

Whenever I need inspiration to try something new, I turn to your site. Working on incorporating these licks into my tunes. Thank you, Sir!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for telling me!

[@skimanization]

I like this exercise it makes me feel like a great jazz pianist already, and sometimes i lough at myself as a saxophonist playing like a professional jazz pianist. Man, you are a great teacher and keep on sharing, you are a great inspiration.Thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks again for another great comment!

[@robinmarwick1982]

Thanks Kent...best way to start a Saturday morning one of your videos and a coffee.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's so cool, my hip friend!

[@ed4re]

You didn’t waste your time... you actually helped me a lot. Thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me....very helpful!

[@DojoOfCool]

A day without music just plain sucks. Years ago I got into listening to all the talk radio crap and after awhile I reallized the negative effect it was having on me. A couple years ago I switched back to listening to music instead of talk radio, stopped watching TV as much especially news and listening to more music. My life is so much more enjoyable now. To keep up with what going on in the world I scan and read a number of news sites, pick what I think is worth digging into and make my own mind up on things. I also limit how much time I will spend news and I give myself unlimited time for doing creative things like listening, playing, and studying music and the arts.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sounds like you found the right balance for you. I hardly ever watch the news, but my girlfriends keeps me informed. Music is always a healing force. Thanks for sharing you're experience... and stay well. brother!

[@valeriekuhn3746]

You mean people actually go a day without music? Very sad...

[@ryanmelvey8764]

that's a beautiful lick! sounds very pure and not show offy, really highights the chord very clearly without sounding like an arpeggio

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Very hip comment. I learned it from a friend and then passed it on. We all help each other. Pass on the love, I say.

[@JoseTorres-ft4xk]

Somebody wrote about the right path. I Couldn't agree more. Kent always sends me in the right path. For years I'd go back to My John mehegan books for ideas and refreshing tecs. Now I just go to a Kent video. As soon as I get my printer going I'm definitely getting a copy of Kent's book ( my new go to book ) . Thank Kent as usual awesome video.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you, Jose. Thanks a wonderful affirmation for me...because I know John Mehegan, I had a lesson w/ him and I have his books.

[@Gminor7]

I cannot tell you how much I needed to hear this today. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Your comment means so much to me...it helps me to keep going .!

[@domgarnettfishing]

Brilliant once again! Thank you so much, Kent. Finding these videos very helpful. Drills and exercises are so necessary but can be so dull. This is fun!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That is so cool...I think it's fun so I'm glad you do to. It's had a good response (for little me) but the comments have been great, including yours. Blessing, brother.

[@deananightingale8197]

I absolutely loved this! I'm pretty new at learning jazz. It will be 3 years this December that I've been learning the piano. I've always loved and been fascinated with jazz and being able to sing along. So thank you! I look forward to more videos like this.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for writing and telling me your story. Please go to my playlists and find what is most helpful to you. Start with the beginner jazz series. Let me know! kzbin.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber

[@deananightingale8197]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you! Will do.

[@Weewokk]

Kent, your videos have always been great and helped me develop as a jazz pianist (I'm classically trained originally, and studied music at university). But this one in particular was really inspiring and motivating, with what you said at the start. Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart (I bought your book last year!) I hope, too, to one day escape my current job and career and pursue something more meaningful in teaching (music). Take care. Pete

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for sharing your self- realization with the world. I'm glad I could pass on the wisdom of LB. but also give you an exercise that has practical meaning. You affirm me, and that's so important.... a million thanks!

[@davidreidenberg9941]

My teacher taught me the rootless voicings straight away. 2-5-1 progression. All 12 keys. Very powerful tool.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Absolutely...if you are going to understand modern jazz harmony, even if pianists like Bill Evans changed everything back in the 60's.

[@musicm8kr]

Cool little warmup thing...thanks Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gravitywell6350]

I dont know if this is right, but i began breaking the phrase into smaller units say in C minor, like D-F-Eb-B-D, or D-B-C, D-F-Eb, D-F-Eb-D-B-C. I got really excited over this lick. Thank you so much. So "Please Sir can I have some more." I am grateful for any morsel you share with us.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the request, and of course you can break it down to a simpler lick using chord tones and passing tones. The important thing is to learn to improvise in all 12 keys.

[@juliangroves]

Great lick! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming. Godspeed Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks Julian...I need God's help and yours!

[@skimanization]

Glad that you got tis lick from a saxophonist friend, as a saxophonist myself I've tried it and it's so very cool. But, I'm still struggling with right hand fingering on piano, not only that also the shells on my left hand. Also with time I'll be able to catch up as I'm always following your youtube videos. You are doing us non-pianist a great favour because we are told to really improve on our horns we need to learn piano. Thank you so much, Kent.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment, Andile.. Please watch my latest video on fingering a be bop tune. It should help you, I hope, with getting better at fingering knowledge in general.

[@polkmusic]

Another great lesson Kent. This is a fun little lick. I am going to practice this.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks and good luck!

[@heavenscentcatering]

Great Kent. I loved this lesson...deep on so many levels. So helpful!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for telling me!

[@rickrocketts183]

Another great lesson Kent! Thanks for showing this to me. Seems surreal that I’m seeing you perform live in 30 min…if anyone reads this comment some of the best money you’ll ever spend are lessons from Kent at Summerkeys in Lubec, Maine.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Rick...you are the best....great guy and awesome student!

[@legaleagles3654]

Thanks Kent, you’re doing wonders for my practicing and progression. 🙏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me. Keep it up

[@sergioz5410]

Very nice Kent, thanks for the inspiration ! Take care of you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@howardhall2300]

Thanks for explaining this great exercise; we sure need this in these dark days; you are always a great inspiration!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful comment, Howard. Thanks for telling me, keep it bright, and keep watching! kzbin.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber

[@tjbuege]

Kent, great tutorial and exercise. I’ve been incorporating the cycle of 4ths/5ths in my daily practicing, from a chord perspective, but this is a great idea and I’ll definitely be adding this to my practice routine. This has so many possibilities in extending this to other licks and chord progressions (not just I-V) and should form a foundation for improvisation. This is not a waste of your time; keep ‘em coming!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Tim. I'm glad you see further possibilities with this exercise. You can vary the rhythm of the notes but keep the same target tones or vary them. Swing on, brother!

[@luvkayakn]

Great exercise, and explained clear and slow.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you liked it!

[@georgekopf1447]

Kent - so many thanks. I'm working on your stride exercises and am getting a start on the II - V's. Such great stuff. You are definitely NOT wasting your time and you are making life more meaningful and positive for a lot of people, particularly during this time of Covid. Muy Grateful!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful...thank you George...this mean the world to me!!

[@jimmykalianda2299]

Thanks Kent you are great piano jazz teacher.

[@cmusic1877]

Music is a feast for the soul, so thanks for sharing the music knowledge and your inspiring thoughts

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for listening

[@dannuttle9005]

Great exercise. This one is outside my comfort zone but (barely) within my ability. I'm fine in C and F, then I have to start thinking really hard. So i'm start out by playing the 2-b3 in the ii chord, and the b5 in the V chord. Go through all 12 keys. Then start adding one more note at a time.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a good approach. I realize this is a more advanced exercise...but it might be useful for all levels if you can simplify the melodic line.. Good job!

[@skendiroglu]

A huge "Thanks" from Istanbul!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow...Istanbul....that's a place with a huge history...what's it like there today?

[@rich5508]

You are terrific Kent! You make the lock-downs worth it! Very much appreciated!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Best comment of the day...that's so good to hear...thanks!

[@brucejeric6701]

I’m writing!!!!! FGS!!! Great stuff. Love rootless voicings and love the new lick. Thank you so much! Great exercise.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for comment, Bruce. Swing loose!

[@cns7139]

I love this! Very helpful in many ways. Thank you, Mr. KH. 💜🎵

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're so welcome!

[@Rogerwat79]

you're a great musician and teacher Kent. thank you for all your videos from a banker from Italy

[@KentHewittpiano88]

We love Italy...we were planning to come there this month...but too bad. See you next year, we hope.

[@DrGates-vc1nx]

Thank you, Mr. Hewitt! Such a great drill. I’ve been working this exercise the last couple days, and it’s really helped a lot. The nice melody line helps to keep it engaging through all the keys (as opposed to scales). Keep up the great work! You’re the man.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful!

[@user-xh2jv4ds4w]

Thanks for imparting this useful and practical exercise on us!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@blueacidgrooves]

Great exercise. Thanx for the inspiration!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're so welcome!

[@TheRealSandleford]

Liked. Agree cool. I play guitar and when I got to Bbm to Eb the voicings werent sounding close enough together but after playing the melody it really sorted out. So what Im saying is Im not ready to be able to just play the chords before reading how the melody goes. I was analyzing a pop tune hotel california because I started an exercise with just broken 3 note chords that span well up or down and a perfect voicing on the guitar I realized was used for that tune and this reminds me of that in that instead of 2 5s its something like 5th or 4th up and then a sixth alternating.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I can't speak for that...but if you practice this exercise...I think over time you will develop skill and your ears will grow to understand how music and improvisations works in a very natural way. God bless.

[@jamiebell2164]

Cannot tell you how much I enjoy your content!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's great to hear, thanks for telling me!

[@gilgarza5568]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful wisdom of music! Great stuff, challenging but excellent content! Swing’ loose! ✌🏼❤️🎶😉

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me...keeps me going!

[@danielstrong802]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Hope all is well with you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

All good

[@lacigas]

Wow, this is the best sounding exercise I have ever heard. I’ll definitely give it a try.Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow!! Great comment...thanks!

[@biagiomarenna3340]

The best, the most useful exercise for me

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!

[@horacio_llegolamiel3758]

hi Kent! I loved this exercise, can't wait to start practising. Thanks so much!! I am very grateful you decided to become a musician, these lessons are great!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful! Thanks for telling me...keeps me going!.

[@markcox5385]

Great exercise and great jam at the end! 😎

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Mark, great comment!

[@bernardlim1122]

Thank you for inspiring me, seeking help to change for the better hoping to help others like what you do in the future

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's one of the best things you can do with your life. Spread the knowledge and the love...blessing, brother!

[@TheZigzag1949]

Love this lick, KH. Keep Em coming.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'll do that! Thanks!

[@jman12849]

Kent is the man.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation!

[@terryalvarado1754]

Thanks Kent, awesome exercise!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Very welcome...Thank you!

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

I feel the same way about Lennie, very much. The depth and breadth of his musicianship are breathtaking. And when he talks and teaches, the love and feeling just ooze out of him, which just adds to the effect. This quality seems to serve him well at the podium in rehearsals -- there's a decent amount of footage right here on YT.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, he's perhaps the most amazing and extraordinary musician of all time, in so many ways. I put him on the highest pedestal of all artists....and when you read or study his history...you will understand. Please write to me for more info.

[@Joel_Mach]

Simply best teacher there is

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@316Minecraft]

Ooh I’m definitely going to try that, thank you for showing us!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are so welcome!

[@stevekellar1403]

HEY KENT ! SO MANY GREAT COMMENTS ! LOTS OF NICE PEOPLE LOVE YOU OUT HERE ! ME INCLUDED ! GREAT EXERCISE, LOOKING FORWARD TO USING IT A LOT ! STILL TUNING IN FOR THE GREATEST LESSONS AROUND ! TAKE GOOD CARE !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks 👍STREVE, YOU ARE ALWAYS THE BEST!! KEEP SWINGIN', MAN!!

[@dashphaste]

Excellent explanation, Kent.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you liked it

[@francescothiella4186]

Super cool!! Thanks a lot for sharing! Love it !!!!!! 🙏👍👏✌️🙂

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AllIn1Studio]

Thank you Kent! Extremely useful and thorough. Sharing is caring for jazz in your case. Brill!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Very welcome, and thanks for a nice comment.

[@marilynharris4118]

YEAH!!! Modulate forever!! ♩♪♪♫♭♬♡♡♡ Endless love!! ♡♡♡

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Marilyn, isn't it amazing? ... the magic that music can make....just a simple exercise can become complex and take you on a journey into la la land. Thanks!

[@gravitywell6350]

I agree. A love supreme, indeed.

[@lucianphipps5430]

Thanks for sharing this Kent! Always enjoy your tutorials. Lucian

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!

[@annailyin431]

Always enjoying your content, your personality and your playing! Thank you!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment....thanks so much for your generosity!

[@fritzr5819]

So cool Kent, and very practical.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Love this comment...right on! Thanks!

[@aliceleer6561]

beautiful introduction I'm glad I found you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you kindly!

[@davidgerber9317]

Thanks so much for this little gem of an exercise. It works quite nicely on guitar, also! Really enjoyed the improv at the end. I heard one lick that was stolen from "Stolen Moments"! Nice! I have a set of daily drills I do on the keyboard every day, and this is exercise is the latest addition to the list. You have shared knowledge and inspiration for years now, and the jazz piano community is lucky to have you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, David. I enjoy hearing from guitar players. I have played in guitar and piano duo gigs for years, so there's much simpatico there. . Keep swingin" !

[@davidholmes9588]

Hi Kent I feel that I’ve known you for years. You are a great teacher. Love the book, keep the video’s coming. Regards David, England

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's such a nice comment, David, and very encouraging and helpful to me.

[@yolandaromero6755]

Brilliant improvisation here!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Joe, brother, your comments always stand out....then I look and it's from you!

[@arth3897]

Hi Kent, Thanks for your video. It helped me a lot to work in all keys. It is alway a pleasure to watch your videos. Good advices, good vibes ! Keep going !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cool, thanks

[@leehayton]

Man...that sounds amazing. Can't wait to give it a try.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@ClaudioPallone]

Thanks. This is a very good exercise. Your videos are great. Can you please share the backing track so that we can practice with it? Cheers

[@KentHewittpiano88]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTbZqCHgdKWb6M (you could also find this by searching w/ title and my name)

[@2HellWUtube]

Keep them coming Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the encouragement....definitely needed now.

[@marceli155]

than you very much for that lesson ! waiting for modal way improvisation

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are welcome!

[@gaslab]

Great lesson! Much thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@andrewdebaca4794]

I love this lick. I’m gonna create a bunch of exercises like this that revolve around one interesting lick with a natural key change.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Good idea...you can feed off of an idea and make new concepts using it...I like that. Cheers!

[@claudeviool3895]

Thanks again Kent. I was just looking for stuff like this to get my left hand moving using chords instead of playing a baseline (although that's also good practice, like playing two separate melodies, hand independance etc.). But for chords my left hand could do with some practice. Learning to play has been mostly DIY for me. So people like you and some other youtubers have been my guidebook so to speak.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for writing, Claude. Yes. you want to learn left hand voicings in a combinations of ways. So go to my playlists on my channel page for help with that.

[@nehasharonahmed7146]

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. You are a true inspiration ❤ ❤ loved the video. Loved the exercise.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are so welcome!

[@leopardtiger1022]

Thank you Sir you are inspiration for many. I am also thinking of music I play violin. Using your lessons and the music sheet above your piano in the video . every day there is something new to learn music is medicine for the mind . I am your student. I like your style of presentation for its unique qualities.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great to hear from you, and such a kind statement. Violin is so challenging, I can't imagine. But I respect you deeply. Thanks you for your support.

[@jonaspersson3344]

Great advices, and fantastic exercise! I will for sure try it out. Thanks! Greatings from Sweden. /Jonas

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I hope I can visit Sweden some day. A singer I work with and a good friend has family there. Thanks for the support.

[@emmetthouse5600]

I'm a number one fan of Mr Kent music Department too 🎵🎶🎵

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Welcome back, Emmett! I've missed you, and I hope you missed me....swing loose!

[@goofungusmuck]

Thanks, Kent. This was a good one.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sorenwood1389]

Thanks Kent! Great vid and exercise as always!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nichttuntun3364]

Hi Kent. Thank you for the excellent practice routine. I integrated it in my daily sessions. I have a hard time to figure out the run in advanced keys and it gets really hard after 5th key in a row. I wanted to ask if you know of any practicing tip for training the intervals better in all keys. Would be amazing, maybe a new video idea? Cheers

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Maybe a new video, yes. But I always adhere to practicality...if you can learn the lick in the most important keys...you have mastered something significant. Cheers!

[@nichttuntun3364]

@@KentHewittpiano88 cheers :)

[@nicosjazz71]

Hi Kent, very pleasant sounding exercise, would like to download the sheet music if it's possible, thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes...of course, please write to me at my email.

[@ArtRodent]

I hear it, but my fingers don't play it ! After a week = C - eyes closed, F - a breeze, Bb - brain strain, Eb - stuttering, Ab - stop/start, Db = deflated. So next week I'll start from F# treating it as the easy C. Seriously, this is an addictive way to learn through the keys. Great stuff so brilliantly explained, thanks Kent

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Stephen, I'm glad you like the exercise. It proves to me that exercises like this are beneficial, and that's why I'm working on a new book of exercises and drills. Hopefully it will be fun and skill -making, and not just boring. .

[@ainga4]

Sometimes I feel like an old tom cat, but when I can finally do the things you show us , I feel really cool. Thanks.🐱

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm so glad!

[@eydiguttason1961]

Thank you Kent you're and angel

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@rickg6293]

Thanks..It's beautiful..I'm a aax player..i can't wait to learn it

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It was invented by a sax player, so it should be a great exercise for you.

[@alandominguez8352]

beautiful, master kent

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you kindly