Easy Improvisation Exercise, The II-V-I Progression, Step 1 and 2

[@x1legoman1x]

after houndreds of tutorials, this one finally explained it in the simplest way possible

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're kidding me, no? What's the matter with those other folks? Anyway, many thanks for the affirmation!

[@x1legoman1x]

@101075210912846816301 maybe, just maybe I'm oversaturating with these houndreds, however it was over a year of watching jazz tutorials.

[@rolandothomas9521]

i can second this.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I believe this exercise can be practical for all level players. Thanks for all the comments and affirmations.

[@cadans88]

Amen to that. Greetings from Aruba

[@georgeparkins777]

You know, I don't think I ever had a piano teacher as a child or as a teenager that wasn't patronising and horrible at explaining things, and the teacher here is neither of those things. I really appreciate that he has no preconceptions about what the student does or does not know. Thank you, Mr. Hewitt, your lessons are concise, clear, and exactly what I've been looking for for some time.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, George, for that great affirmation...that's what I'm trying to do...it comes pretty natural to me ...so I'm always surprised and grateful when I hear words like yours.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

George Parkins i had a music teacher from juliard.. she could play anything.. I miss those days.. she was always showing me arpeggios and different things..she did not teach jazz.. I learned jazz mainly on guitar. I enjoyed teaching fly me to the moon Georgia five foot two that's one of those 3625 songs.

[@stolester]

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[@tongphilippe9746]

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[@kennymacintyre2496]

I've only just taken up piano at the tender age of 61 yrs and this tutorial is invaluble. Excited !!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Kenny, thanks for telling me! It's never too late... and you have plenty of time to become a pro. In my book...you're still young. I'm glad I could inspire you to take on a new project, that can bring you many rewards. All my best wishes, KH

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Kenny MacIntyre yeah I'm getting up there but got really interested in jazz about 10 years ago. mostly guitar at that time. There is a heavy influence of blues in jazz and that is what I lean to.. I also like a lot of standards.

[@johna6648]

Same here at 65 yrs old. Mr Hewitt is an amazing teacher and musician!

[@simonyricools]

This made me happy to read, being somewhat of a beginner myself.

[@tjsbeaner]

Congrats for taking up the piano at 61! I think that is truly awesome and shows your genuine love for music! PLAY ON!

[@brendlyrodriguez7457]

love it..first time a jazz teacher not "showing off" but teaching for real!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Oh, I have plenty of showing off in other videos! Thanks!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Brendly Rodriguez Sometimes people are showing off..sometimes they are poor communicators. I had a teacher in a university physics class that would talk so slow the paint dried(just a saying).. I stopped attending his class.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Kent Hewitt ha ha.. I don't think it's showing offf , but using your talents in a good way.

[@palacerevolution2000]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Yeah, you obviously have chops to spare But you manage to teach some. I have seen other guys ramble and drone, and then just riff, and no one gets anything from it. I;m trying to understand and learn more complex jazz voicings and inversions w/o just looking at a book.

[@amitgalkin1215]

Dear kent, I'm (29 YO) playing classical piano for several years since I was a kid and I'm able to perform some intermediate-high level pieces. However I'm not a musician and have never went to the academy to take it to the next level (I studied something else) . For me learning music and always find new things is a lifelong learning. Through the years with your videos I learned a lot of theory, new ideas and got new skills in my hands after training your exercises. You're a great and unique teacher (and a gifted musician) and I'm always looking forward to see a new video of yours. Thank you very much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, that's a very special comment and compliment, particularly in that I got into music late and always considered myself as a journeyman and rather average. But that's because I inspired to be great, and only a few have that level of talent. I'm glad and blessed to find something useful that I could do with my talent on KZbin.

[@dusanrajlic6239]

I had to log in to post a comment, I couldn't resist. These lessons are transcedental, I've literally never seen nor heard anybody who explains this stuff in such a clear way. I think I know what I'll be doing through the whole 2021 and onwards - I'm going to be watching your videos, Mr. Kent. Wholeheartedly grateful, thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a wonderful compliment...but I don't use a script , I just talk off then top of my head and it comes out naturally ...never perfect because I make mistakes and hesitations. Here's a link to my Playlist w/ all my video is categories, so you can find the subject matter that interests you the most. Blessings in 2021! kzbin.infoplaylists

[@dusanrajlic6239]

@@KentHewittpiano88 I think that's even a greater testament to your natural ability to clearly convey concepts. Thanks for the playlist, I'm going to have a ball watching these (especially My Favourite Things by Coltrane). If there's any way to support your work, I'd be happy to oblige. Thanks once again :)

[@heuristicdish]

I really appreciate the teaching style here. It doesn't leave much out keeping you bedazzled, scratching your head, but it is succinct and totally applicable. Thank you Ken!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment, Richard. You really know what I'm trying to say...be patient. and focus.

[@drefalls10]

Easily one of the beat jazz tutorials I ever came across! The way you teach is so simple and easy to understand compared to other channels for some odd reason. Thank you so much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Awesome, thank you! Great feedback and helpful to me.

[@alicehb1606]

I have a bachelors in music, a masters in music, several jazz teachers, years of exercises, books on the shelves, and no one has ever explained a ii-V-I, adding in a diminished chord, in such an easy-to-understand and immediate way to improvise on it, as well as you have Mr. Hewitt. Wish I’d had this 30 years ago!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Alice, your comment is paramount, and going into my Achives of all- time greatest comments. You are now initiated as an elite member of the "JAZZ Ranch" ...with all priveleges bestoved. May you be forever musically fulfilled!

[@kevincuddy4107]

Delighted I found this site.. cool out!

[@alicehb1606]

@@KentHewittpiano88 wow, an elite member, awesome! I was all set to go study with you for a week last year at Summerkeys but had back issues and had to cancel, and this summer it got away from me. Hope you’re having or had a great summer in Maine!

[@BirdyinBOI]

Wow Kent. You just gave an "old" beginning jazz student a HUGE gift! Thanks so much! You made it so simple.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks! Phil...great comment and affirmation! Keep at it.

[@whoopsieism]

A light has gone on. Well done. I am starting to get it. You are an excellent teacher and so generous. Thanks so much

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Beverley Abbott its nice when that light comes on .. the more you study the more it all makes sense

[@zenahrb8316]

This gentleman explains what had been mysteries of jazz improvisation for quite some time to me. Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

The "gentleman" really grooves me! Mysteries unraveled has always been the greatest reward for intense studiers and seekers of truth and knowledge.

[@ioannismavrogiannis151]

This piano sound, the scarred but ongoing hands and the explaining, and the music itself, are all reminding me of the summer I desire. Thank you, I'm sad I have not given this some time since I've found it, but now, Summer is on it's way. Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Alest...I love Summer, so many special memories...I could not play this music if it wasn't for those memories on the shore in the summer. Thank you!

[@pabpab2408]

I've watched hundreds of videos to learn basic tunes and this style of music and these tutorials are exactly what I wanted! Love it

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad they are benefiting you! Thanks!

[@thadlabrie9627]

Been playing piano (mainly 18th-19th century) for 15years. And this simple little tutorial gets me excited! Thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm so glad you told me...keep at it!

[@chuckjohnson6955]

Prof. Hewitt, Many thanks for the simplicity of making your lessons easy to understand and play along with you, as you demonstrate the 2-5-1 chord progression!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your telling me this, especially when I read a comment telling me to slow down and make more sense.

[@cannabis1490]

WOW!!!!!!! Never seen it explained so perfectly simple!!!!!!! TARGET TONES - that's it!!! awesome! I'm playing jazz now! bless you sir!!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great comment....I'm so glad I could help out!

[@MrThistleFlower]

Great! Thank you. Easy to understand and you're not showing off like a lot of jazz teachers on KZbin.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the comment!

[@samstadtlander4746]

I've gotta say this video truly blew my mind. I've been sporadically watching some of your videos and I totally love your style, but this lesson totally sold me. You are an excellent teacher. I usually don't comment on things, but I felt I had to come back to tell you how much this helped me. So thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sam, thanks for commenting...it means a lot. It's good to comment because it opens new possibilities. The feedback is very helpful to those of us who rely on it for self-improvement. For me it helps me to know if my knowledge and communication skills are good or need improvement.

[@stanleyslawski1339]

FABULOUS video lesson! Perfect for relative beginners, because it's presented slowly enough one can follow everything. I very much appreciated that I can watch his hands so well, see the specific fingerings as he plays the improv, since it's different and more free than what I've learned for scale fingering. Thanks a lot!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Stanley...Thank you for a very astute comment...and that's helpful to me...because I try to think like a student and how I would want my teacher to explain things...blessings!

[@stanleyslawski1339]

@@KentHewittpiano88 The other thing you do that is very helpful, is that you stick to the exact basics that you are explaining. I can't tell you how many videos I've seen, where they attempt to do what you do, but then after explaining EXACTLY what to play, they can't help but automatically adding a couple of additional passing tones in the bass when THEY play the "example". And yes, as a music pro who understands theory totally, but doesn't have keyboard skills, THE single biggest problem for me is melody (right hand) fingering. For example, in C, and I start in C position. But when melody moves higher, say the next phrase is (higher octave) A B C E G, do I play the A and B with fingers 1, 2 (A position), or go 2, 3 thumb under to C position. Not asking for an answer here, but this is the stuff most folks don't address, and watching your detail, I can start to get a feel for it.

[@BGEMata]

This video is gold! Never had the 2/5/1 and improv explained so easily where it actually makes sense. Awesome video!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment, thanks o much. Please subscribe!

[@paulchan8773]

You're simply an amazing teacher.Explaining the 2-5-1 plus the diminished 7th chords in such a simple and concise manner for those who want to learn jazz.I think you are just awesome!Keep up your good instructional videos Mr Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the support and great comment...very helpful to me!

[@keithcollins8068]

Hi Mr. Hewitt, once again I'm impressed on how you teach these piano lessons, you make it so simple and very very easy to understand, you are truly an EXCELLENT TEACHER , I'm so happy I came across your videos. Thank you and God Bless.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks Keith, that's a great compliment and it keeps me going!

[@enricolumetti1995]

Thanks, being a classical trained pianist that tries to look around jazz your videos are very helpful, they just hit the right spot for the ones who already know enough to play (mechanically) but have little insight inside a jazz player's head while he plays.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

This is a good start. Also check out the easier ones first here: kzbin.info/aero/PLFuMibnl_h5aTaUnQpBtsc6p1ZsLsxagq

[@sandman0829]

You are an incredible teacher.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks for the affirmation!

[@crippleized]

Kent Hewitt Yeah thanks a bunch man, these videos are gold

[@Learn_Listen_Love]

sandman0829 so good

[@jyeardley5520]

After a lifetime of piano playing (50 years) and trying (and failing!) to figure out what jazz is just by listening, I have finally found a tutor who can explain the subject and have it make sense Thanks Kent you have changed my life! Regards Julian

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Julian...wow, that's awesome!! I just try to do what comes natural ...so I'm grateful to hear how it's helping you to be a better player. Please keep in touch ...thanks!

[@fineartist7710]

..This is what teaching is all about....clear, simple and effective.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...thanks so much!

[@enriquenietojr5452]

Hello Kent; I really enjoyed your video, the instruction was clean and to the point. The piano is new to me however the tips were very informative. I need to learn how to read music so I will be happy to get your book and go from there.

[@kulamdaparim]

Just completed three (didn't notice the time pass) hours playing around with this. Thank you so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me....really helpful to me!

[@lindak485]

I am so grateful to have discovered your videos! At age 63, and a fairly decent piano "dabbler", noticeable improvement has happened after watching just 4 of your videos and practicing a little right afterwards! Looking forward to learning lots more from you!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Linda...welcome to the club of "dabblers"...glad you're improving and thanks so much for the comment !

[@lindak485]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you Kent! I am continuing to watch, learn and practice!! :-)

[@UNKN0WN_B0T]

It's amazing. I started learning music theory and watched this video, and learned a lot. I watched it again after continuing to learn more, and it's so helpful in an entirely different way. I think I'll come back to your videos for a long time, Kent.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me. I guess I should do more videos like this one.

[@raphaelrillo6293]

Just watched this video 4 years after it was made! Thank you for a great lesson! This helped me understand a lot more than I did before. Especially with the target tones and passing tones. Thank you Kent for real.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Should I do a new version? Thanks!

[@dirkmarien9902]

Thx mister Hewitt for these "clear" lessons! I'm from Belgium and even in english It's a pleasure to "study" that way! I like it very much and please keep going!

[@mauricehellmann8369]

I like it! The chords, your ideas, everything! Got so much inspiration! Keep on going with this groovy cat stuff

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Comments like yours keep me going....many thanks!

[@ivankurniadi2666]

Maybe one of the best tutorials I have ever seen! Thanks for uploading this mate, cheers and blessings! Greetings from Indonesia!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...thanks so much!

[@nicolle2126]

I finally got a working keyboard to practice piano after all these years watching your channel and your videos were the first place I went to for drills. Thank you so much for spreading your music and experiences!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Nicolle, I'm glad you found me and are writing to tell me, you made my day...good luck!

[@lou.104]

I appreciate your tutorials. Absolutely phenomenal work. Thank you Sir

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@josephbautista9951]

I have been playing piano for about 7 years now without being able to read notes. I decided to change my playing style to jazz and I find this very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Joseph Bautista Good luck with your piano studies and I'm glad that my videos are helpful. Check this: kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@EGDmitry]

just don't use jazz as an excuse no never learning to sight-read. you want to be a well-rounded musician.

[@OllytheOzzy]

Good note about the target tones, that was very helpful

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad to help out! Thank you!

[@reglagirl5802]

Yeah wasn't that great?!

[@Doxsein]

Pun not intended? ;) love your videos Kent!!

[@scarlattinojacob190]

Ittt was awesomeeee! Thanks Kent for the very easy explanation of Target notes. Really really helped me to progress

[@keithmolloy4807]

Ozzie Bob, As an 82 year old Viet Vet bar-room sing along klunker , I thought my learning days were well past. Not so after getting your above video, I think I've Found the "Holy Grail". Forever grateful.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm forever grateful for your complimentary comment...that keeps me going!

[@letmyt3156]

After hours of searching i finally found a simple tutorial... And everything is kept so simple it's unbelievable

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Letmy T: You just made my day!....great comment and very encouraging...please write to me anytime. All the best! KH

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Another great instructional video Kent on a technique that I was never taught when learning the piano and I can now appreciate the possibilities of mastering the art of improv. Thank for all your help in these vids.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Robert Bernard That's one of my favorite videos and I teach that technique to people on all levels....but unfortunately that video is under-appreciated.

[@lynndavies1751]

Thank you so much - like some other viewers, I am a classically trained pianist but lack confidence (and skill) to play jazz. This is the best video I have seen to show what you can do with simple chords and improvisations. Target note! Who knew!. I cannot buy your book hardcopy as I am in UK but I will try to download digital version. Meanwhile I will work my way through the videos. Fantastic. Lynn

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I apprecaite the comment....you can download the PDF and bring it (flash drive) to a print show...it's less expensive than shipping overseas. Thanks!

[@jimvid5183]

I've been watching a lot of theory and piano practice videos and I don't think I've ever had so many A Ha! moments. Concepts just gelled in my mind with your explanations. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's great....I'm glad to help out!

[@S24W2]

You can actually jam and create beautiful improvisations just using this, I cannot understand where 345 dislikes came from. I have been doing this exercise every day. Thank you Kent

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for letting me know that this early video of mine is still valuable!

[@S24W2]

@@KentHewittpiano88 really good , I jam over this chord progression as a daily exercise, thank you. Would there be any chance you could do one like this but for minor chords?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the request...I'll give that some thought.

[@S24W2]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Thanks a mill

[@treforparry4054]

What a brilliant tutorial this is. Pennies are dropping into place and theory is becoming much clearer, especially target notes in the right hand as one the notes of the chords being played in the left hand. Really well explained. Thanks so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

A SUBSCRIBER'S BOOK ENDORSEMENT - "Mootrevo" just wanted to do a shout-out for your book; People, I’ve been using Kent’s book every day for over a year, and it’s a work of art. If you like Kent’s playing and the way he explains jazz and music harmony, and the songs he chooses as examples... then RUN, don’t walk to Kent’s website and get this book. He IS far too modest about this amazing jazz workbook he has created. It is simply the best I have ever used, and I’ve tried a lot of them. It has improved my playing and understanding of jazz theory tremendously. I can’t imagine any student of jazz piano and/or jazz harmonic theory not liking this book. It’s simply that good. It’s fun. It’s straight forward. And unlike so many other jazz books, it’s not boring!! (sorry for the immodesty, if you want my book, but can't afford it, write to me for special price ...KH). www.kenthewitt.com

[@baxtronicxavier]

Kent Hewitt Hi there, I can’t seem to find the second part of this video, I.e. the inversions of what is in this video. What’s it called? Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Go to this video, there's 2 parts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWbQgWuIjq51oqs

[@janethudgins3299]

Which book? There are several but none have this exercise.

[@raymondvandevorst9913]

@@janethudgins3299 www.kenthewitt.com/my-book. I bought it too. it's a much more in depth explanation, with many nice jazztunes to illustrate with

[@paulfreedman7992]

5th

[@dspmusik81]

There are lots of good players, MUCH fewer good teachers. Appreciate the clarity and 'bite sized' chunks of info Kent. Keep up the good work!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

They say good players are not good teachers ...I tried harder. Thanks!

[@AnRodz]

Thank you so much! I've been away from home for a while and I miss playing my piano. So beautiful!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation!

[@Poolzclosed]

rare breed of a great personality and graceful articulation. thanks Kent.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Eloquent compliment....one of the best...and, truly, much appreciated!

[@jlj17261]

you're an incredible teacher, thanks for these videos

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Your comment keeps me going...many thanks!

[@jennieanastass7964]

wow! how simply you explained improvisation! unlike any other teacher on youtube!!! youve got true talent and skill! Ill have to get your theory book!!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a really nice comment, Jennie, very helpful to me. Go here for book info: www.kenthewitt.com/my-book

[@alphasxsignal]

Hope to see some more of these for beginners.

[@joandronfield9644]

alphasxsignal Is

[@surunganhasudunganmarpaung6447]

2-5-1 chord progression plus diminish to repeat the progression while playing an improvisation note towards the target tone. What a good simple explaination to understand jazz voicing for me as a beginner. Thank you so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm happy that I help out, and that you told me. Please go to my beginner playlist and go through the tutorials in order. kzbin.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber

[@Gamechannel10321]

This is theost briliant jazz improvisation tutorial ever

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+JinYoung Bang Thanks for the affirmation!.....I've used that simple exercise for years and it's useful...doesn't matter what level you play at.

[@martinhvelez]

I agree!! muchas gracias Sr. Kent por tu aporte!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your compliments, because I think this lesson is very important to understand for basic improvisation, however it's unfortunately overlooked, and I don't know what to do about that.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Martin velez el tiene una manera no complicada de ensenar musica..es uno de mi canales favoritos.

[@verycoolpersonguy]

As a high school student who had never had any official piano lessons, this is seriously the best video I've seen on this topic. Thank you so much for uploading!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment and affirmation...that keeps me going!

[@hnsjeeee]

Well, you can explain it to me in 7 min.. my teacher couldnt do it in 2 year... :) thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad I could help out!

[@dookoonu2741]

This is a great lesson! To the point, precise and clear. There are many tutorials here but this stands out as the best that can easily be followed. I will endeavor to go through your exercises. Now I have something I can practice. Thank You so much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for a great comment and support. If you liked this video you may also enjoy my Easy Jazz Lessons Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLFuMibnl_h5aTaUnQpBtsc6p1ZsLsxagq All my playlists are here (click on title below heading video to see lists). kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@SpecialAgentBillMaxwell]

This is tremendous. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me and blessings for the New Year!

[@KLm912]

Man I'm so happy to stumble into your channel. I play by ears and jazz is extremely difficult to learn without notes. But just by watching some of your clips, I'm starting to get the grips of it. Your videos are starting to "open up a whole new world of music" !!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+YM M That's great to hear. Thanks for the compliments and all the best on your musical journey!

[@filippeo85]

best teaching so far, thanks for making easy

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the support...it's very helpful to me!

[@chronologie]

I can't tell you how much i appreciate your videos my playing has come along leaps and bounds in such a short period of time since watching. I am going to get your book this week too.... you deserve praise!! your style of teaching is a real pleasure to work with.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great affirmation and much appreciated...keeps me going. Thank you!

[@klaaswoldring6462]

Great, how did I end up on this remarkably lucid presentation of jazz improvisation??

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation...I was talking off the top of my head...so I'm glad it is lucid and clear.

[@williamhhayes3035]

I wish I had discovered tour KZbin Channel and book years ago. The book is a masterpiece--so well thought out that total beginners as well as people with lots of musical experience can benefit. A bargain if someone bought it just for your tune arrangements. Every one of your videos is a great example of 'economy of motion'--now to get my arthritic fingers to do what I want!!!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, William, that's a great comment and compliment. You warmed my soul and I'll keep going. Calling my book a masterpiece is huge! May your music bring you much joy!

[@magnificentelectromagnetic7417]

you are my hero. thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are my hero for telling me and for your sincerity!

[@VictorKrottner]

Been looking for you all my life. I'll ask a teacher what chord to play next and they go off and tell me all about chord families so I leave. Yes, I agree chord families are important and I have studied / learned the values of each chord degree and where they want to resolve to but guess what? by talking about target notes you have finally answered my questions about where to go from here. Thank you. You are the only one who has ever answered my questions. Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you, sir, for putting me in that elite class. Your comment is very affirming for me. Please write to me anytime with questions, and keep watching

[@VictorKrottner]

so to clarify for beginners level #1, right hand target tones are any tone that the left hand is currently playing. Is that correct?

[@forestdesert340]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="710">11:50</a> you say that you will cover inverting the dm7 and using b9's, but it looks like that segment was cut out. Can you please show a few of the inversions?

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Forest Desert I'll put my two cents in here . dfac is the root form of dm7 the first inversion or alternate form is facd the second is is acdf the third is wait a minute those are the notes of f 6. you play arpeggios here too. you can pretty much play any white keys here and sound good to my ear.. as time goes by this will become natural to you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Forest...thanks ...I'm planning on doing some new tutorials on inversions... in the meantime please watch my Easy Jazz Piano videos that deal with a lot of chord knowledge. Thanks! kzbin.info/aero/PLFuMibnl_h5aTaUnQpBtsc6p1ZsLsxagq

[@OtRatsaphong]

Thank you this tutorial, Kent. I’ve watched tutorial a dozen times. Finally getting it this time. Can’t wait to get on the piano to practice.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You definitely can have fun with this. Write to me with your progress!

[@evertdude]

thank you!

[@nealsandy9441]

Great stuff Kent. Always enjoy your explanations. A very good motivator to get one to improvise using this pattern and later with more sophistication.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation. I use this exercise a lot with students so I appreciate your comment.

[@RENEARBOLEDAMAGIC]

Kent is one the best jazz music teacher I´ve Knew...!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much!

[@gabztkl]

What a clear and concise tutorial, I'm amazed that even a beginner like me can understand this!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

THAT'S THE BEST COMMENT OF THE MONTH...YOU WIN THE AWARD , SIR, GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@gabztkl]

@@KentHewittpiano88 GOD BLESS YOU SIR :D

[@adam1908]

You are a brilliant teacher. I've been searching for this lesson for years.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your telling me!

[@jonmach39]

Just found you. I am self taught with lots of bad habits I shouldn’t be doing. I learned heart and soul as a kid and all I play is variations of that. I have some wonderful times at the piano but am very limited and if I don’t get lost and it just comes out of me (Unconsciously) then I am very rudimentary. I am going to use this lesson to get my left hand doing more. Really like your method of explanation. Looking forward to diving in.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me and good luck with your piano studies. I hope you will watch my beginner series.

[@davidezravinson]

You are an amazing pianist! I used to take lessons but you are teaching exactly what I need. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow! That's a great affirmation of what I'm trying to do here. So many thanks!

[@LogicKeyz]

You make improv easy to understand. I really thank God for you man!

[@tristanfacenda2489]

Sunday morning rain is... falling? (II-V-I) I love your videos and the voicing with the inversions is so simple but exactly what I've been missing from my music. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation...this is very helpful to me!

[@rhein2000]

This lets you open your eyes and ears. Thanks Kent. What a nice way of teaching Carlos from Chile

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation. Particularly because it 's one of my 1st videos and what I think is a good one,.... but mostly overlooked.

[@moevici7117]

As a huge jazz fan i've always wondered how do pianists figure out the notes they have to play with all the alterations and difficult jazz scales etc...of course i'm still a piano beginner but i can already see that i'm in the right path to find that out THANKS TO YOU !! Manyy thaanks dear mr.kent.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Step 1....step 2. step 3.... and eventually you get there.

[@Dalvarez2104]

I can´t understand why this video has 12 people that don´t like it... An a musician and pianist of classical music and this video explain the easiest way th II-V-I progression...kepp that work! God bless you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the support....a golden rule...you can't please everyone.

[@Dalvarez2104]

yes...I'm learning a lot of this page ...my piano teacher never taught me popular music so now I'm learning on my own.... greetings from Venezuela

[@Mits_]

I found out about this chord progression while scrolling Instagram and thought it sounded beautiful and came here to learn more about it. I'm thinking of using it in future songs!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!!

[@georgina4862]

best video on jazz i count ever find - love the parisian feel to this - fab video!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@matthewelliott3752]

Thank you so much for these incredibly insightful and useful videos. Thanks to you, I can express myself musically more than ever. Sincerely, An intermediate classical pianist

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your positive feedback...I try to read all comments even months later...thanks!

[@spencerwong3808]

holy shit this makes so much sense. "Target tones" and "passing tones" are really good ways to interpret the style of this improv

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Improv is holy!

[@elmoreellis2472]

Kent, you are awesome!!!! Seriously the best of the best tutorials for piano on youtube!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great compliment and greatly appreciated!

[@daviddesbordes9263]

Finally a way to step by step acquire the capability to improvise! Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Finally it took me a lifetime to meet you...but now you are here. Blessings, my brother.

[@tjsbeaner]

Very interesting and useful for those on the spot improvs in real time. THANK YOU!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Nice comment...thanks!

[@DagaanGalakticos]

Man, you are teacher from Heaven. Synaptic explosions of musical illumination bloom in the dark recesses of the closet of my mind like a lightbulb that wasn't completely screwed in.

[@marshalcraft]

Very nice, I play guitar and a lot of guitar teachers basically say same stuff, but then when they do some examples say in c major, they throw in a bunch of chromatics, sharps/flats. You verifiably were doing what you described in C major only which was nice.

[@moster87654321]

Thank you for clearly explaining target tones kent! This is the spice that i needed when playing piano!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me...much appreciated!

[@bernardallen525]

Thank you Kent another excellent tutorial. You nail it every time. Have you done a lesson on Bill Evan, what is there to say? If not could you put it on the wish list. The way you explain and deconstruct what's happening is so helpful.I wish you well your lessons are enlighten. Bernard

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Bernard Allen Hi Bernard. I have 4 videos on Bill Evans. Go to my channel page, click on Playlists, scroll down to find the bill Evans category. I would start with Waltz For Debby. This is a new feature of my channel. Let me know, thanks!

[@omarumanzor1177]

Thanks you so much for this video! You explained everything perfectly. I’ve watched so many videos in which the person gets lost in theory and then misses the point of teaching to improvise. You have a new subscriber now :D

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the comment and for subscribing. Your affirmation keeps me going...Seasons blessings!

[@AzzaAp1]

I used to play the piano when I was little. Your videos make me want to take it up again.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It's never too late...thanks!

[@Vice6255]

You, sir, are obviously a great pianist. However, your skills as a teacher are legendary. Thank you for taking the time to pass this on.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a very affirming comment, and helpful to me, because I always wanted to do something significant.

[@sauxphilippe]

Hi Ewitt !i am very glad to be back to you ,cause i had to stop playing for more than a year after a chirurgical opération on my left hand !so i have to rememoryse all the exercises that i was practicing I feel like I LIVE AGAIN !All the best for the fest and so on ! LOVE YOUT TEACHING !.....

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad you're back in action, and I wish you all the best in the new year.

[@sauxphilippe]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Thanks !i wish you also all the best and a very good health for 2020 ! It Sound's good allready !last time it was in 1010 do you remember ?

[@palacerevolution2000]

I really appreciate your style of doing this. It assumes the viewer is not a total moron.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cool comment...I appreciate it!

[@marcfedak]

Thanks alot Kent for your very helpful explanation of how to begin approaching jazz improvisation.

[@janetlangon193]

Finally, someone who can break it down in realistic segments!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Why finally?....but I'm glad that I finally did it....and I'm still hanging around to do more...thanks, Janet!

[@MAXXGREATER]

.lovely. .looking forward to many more video from you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Please check out my Playlists...thanks! kzbin.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber

[@chichungho]

Gosh! Kent, as a musician and an educator, you’ve earned my heartfelt respect all the way from Hong Kong! 💖

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That means a lot to me...thanks for telling me!