HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT CHORDS TO A SONG; "Moon River", Jazz Piano Tutorial

[@richard135b7]

He's an excellent teacher in addition to his awesome piano playing skills! Got alot from this video.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for a great comment.

[@cloudsandsea]

Great, so simple and essential to build upon Thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@guitargod6997]

So many textures, so many subtle harmonies, tensions, releases... just beautiful. And he does it like he's just goofing around. Class on class from the musical universe of Kent Hewitt.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Best comments in the world to date!!

[@guitargod6997]

@@KentHewittpiano88 I'm not the only one here who holds you in the highest regard. Thanks, Kent! You keep knockin' 'em out of the park.

[@TheMusikpoet]

Thanks great Tutorials here...

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for watching!

[@nocabnor]

Another brilliant lesson from a Master!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I paid my dues, I would say...so I may be a small master. Thank you, sir!

[@TranquiloTrev]

Great tutorial for song writers in the jazz style. There should be much more of this, so modern songs can be written in this style. Thank you so much Kent Hewitt.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great comment...and I appreciate your acknowledging that this is good information for songwriters. I'm one myself, but still looking for a break.

[@rebeccadraper1171]

I love that quote in the beginning from the bass player, and the song Moon River! I’ve always enjoyed listening and playing it off of sheet music, but I never realized the logic of the chord movement! Thank you sir for your great videos and website, I’m very much looking forward to learning more techniques and listening to your arrangements :) have a good day!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for acknowledging the value of the quote, Rebecca. I try to make my videos more interesting by giving a humorous or inspirational quote to start. I appreciate your kind words very much.

[@oliviermagere]

Ken's lessons are pretty high in the things I wish I'd had when I was younger.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

This is not ego...but I wish I had someone like myself to learn from when I was young. What you learn on your own is often the best.

[@vitocorleone5577]

Hi kent, I just wanna thank you for all the effort that you put in those tutorials that really helped me at improving my own jazz style. You're doing a great job with great humor and I hope you keep going! Greetings from Germany

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks, your comment is much appreciated...swing loose!

[@crashkahuna]

One of your best videos. Shows how theory/feeling/musicality can and should come together in a song. I will be digesting this one for a while.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...thanks!

[@marinduque-theheartoftheph]

11:08 "...target tone to a 3rd." Strongest tone you can get. Great insight, excellent lesson. Noted and bookmarked, Maestro Kent 👍💛🎶

[@KentHewittpiano88]

The 3rd is the most exclusive note in the chord, other tones can be used in different ways in multiple chords.

[@a.dselinger9291]

Great tutorial, so informative. Many thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful! Please subscribe!

[@ArtRodent]

This is a timely lesson for me Kent. I'm on page 82 of your book (first 5 bars of All of me stride versions). I tried continuing with chords and melody using what I've learnt from you, using theory and memory. Okay it was a very laboured and fractured effort, but the seeds are now planted. Thank you so much for using your wonderful ability to help us along. Such a cool way to learn.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a superb comment, Stephen, and very affirming to me. Writing the book was a life dream and labor of love, but I'm so glad I was able to do it.

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

I hear an orchestra and its sweeping me off my feet.... Much appreciations Kent. You posts enlightens me to be glad I am alive. 🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Greatest comment and compliment yet! A million thanks!

[@petershaw80]

Great stuff. You are able to break down that which is ordinarily difficult to understand into simpler bite size pieces that are easily digestible and sound great. It's a helluva gift to have. Many thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That is a superb comment and compliment, Peter. Some of this is easy for me, but believe me, the technical aspect of making these videos is not easy.

[@20alphabet]

Although not musically inclined, I thoroughly enjoy this tutorial. Thanks for your absolutely precious uploads.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks 20, ADEM misses hearing from you.

[@20alphabet]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Lol

[@ziphomokoena3551]

Glad to see you're back Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad to see you back too!

[@gaugeonesteam]

Just watched this one now. I agree, one of the best KH vidoes so far. He seems know exactly the points you want answered,

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great comment...thanks for helping to keep me going!

[@fritzr5819]

As always, great lecture with a lot of usefull informations in a short time.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for a great comment!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Beautiful music. I had my guitar in my hand so I decided to play along and do different things with it. Really like your explanation. I love to play songs with the circle of fifths. The best

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cool man. Thanks for the comment!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

@@KentHewittpiano88 I am practicing the three dominant half whole diminished scales. I want to ingrain them into my playing. It's really cool when you have the built in flat and sharp nines, sharp 11 and sharp 13.. I'm also working on the super locrian/diminished whole tone scale..btw you are where I learned about some of this stuff.

[@dulistanheman]

Thank you Mr. Kent. Amazing technique and teaching method.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Much appreciated!

[@jasneskis]

Thank you, great video, as usual. Your videos are really appreciated . I learn something from each one.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation!

[@xlxl3170]

Thank you so much for teaching me music!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks very much for your comment!

[@christophernorman8127]

Thanks Kent. Love your videos. Perfect combination of the sane and the insane.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Best comment of the week, fuel for my soul. Swing loose, Chris...but don't hurt yourself!

[@MaxTooney]

Interesting lesson! You can't go wrong with ANY Mancini song. Man, he was so prolific! BTW, I read recently--of all his many compositions--that his favorite was "Two For the Road".

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I knew that...and I can really appreciate why. It's one of his most complex and satisfying achievements.... (and a great movie).

[@robertphillips8737]

Kent, you are an absolute star!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You just made my day...thanks!

[@jezzab01]

I tell you, Professor Kent Hewitt of the University of KZbin Music Department, you are saving me thousands of dollars (pounds actually) in tuition fees! Can I at least sent you a bottle of Champagne?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Absolutely. Let's hang out. So please write my email; and we'll tell our stories! Thanks!

[@dariuszrygier]

Absolutely amazing music explained in an amazing way, with soul in it. That’s what makes music Great and enjoyable. Thank you Sir!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Absolutely fabulous comment, and so much appreciated, Dariusz!

[@willzang3000]

Thanks Kent !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are very welcome

[@jimandangiegeorge2392]

Still with you, Kent. Can't wait to try that arrangement!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Check out the new version...some corrections.

[@chefboyaptv7349]

Appreciate you so much! I watch your videos everyday

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great tribute to me and keeps me going!

[@raybart5604]

Thanks Kent, this is so enlightening.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!

[@emilerose1424]

This is a very late comment. This title sounded very promising, yet I get the feeling there are other lessons one should watch before this one. The title led me to think that this would focus on teaching how to find by ear what combination of individual notes to play to build chords for melodies. However this proceeds as if one is already expected to know underlying chords and just play them. What should be watched before this?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

This video does not teach you how to find the right chords by ear, it presupposes that you know diatonic theory. I have a beginner jazz series that might interest you here: kzbin.info/aero/PLFuMibnl_h5Y81iBkdAM_Z6rxzbm9-pXH Also I have ear training for beginners here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZK1f6iHo9GJmK8 A good way to start to learn theory to apply chords to a simple tune is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoizdYSthNGlfac

[@budharpey]

that was inspiring, music is so much about how music moves, thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...thanks!

[@simonmodig]

Hi Kent! Just wanted to say that I have watched your videos for a while now and yesterday I bought your book. You are a very very good teacher and you seem like a great person. Thank you so much! P.S, have you listened to late swedish jazz piano legend Jan Johansson? He combined swedish folk music and jazz in a beautiful and unique way. Listen to "Jan Johansson - Visa från Utanmyra" for a great introduction to his music.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Simon. Thanks for the comment, for buying my book, and being a fan. Also I will check out your suggestion.

[@simonmodig]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Here is a link to that piece kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOnZnuigLGbaZY Take a listen if you like!

[@schatzieme2]

Hi kent, I listened to your video, and went to your web page to download Moon River, and it isn't there. Would you please make it available. Love your teaching, and style! Thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Carol. Go here for all available scores: old.kenthewitt.com/

[@phyllishesford7236]

That certainly was helpful Kent!😎😙

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!

[@TheDocgt40]

Great video (again!). I'm still waiting for your take on some Eddie Higgins arrangements

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Oh man...that's a big assignment.

[@danielche2349]

learned a lot! thank youu!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Very cool, man...I dig you!

[@FrantzesElzaurdia]

Is this a coincidence or did you listen to Jacob Collier's latest release?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Total coincidence....but interesting, I was surprised. A great song that JC took to the 4th degree. (or 400th).

[@jamesgalante7967]

Kent Hewitt hahaha

[@batlin]

Lovely chords Kent! I'm really liking the sound of those descending parallel 4ths going to the Em9. I remember as a kid asking our music theory teacher why parallel 4ths, 5ths and octaves is "weak" and what weak means because sometimes it sounds great.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

She wasn't talking about jazz voicings.

[@rachelsmename6]

Kent, thank you so very much! This helped a lot! XO

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your telling me!

[@dibaldgyfm9933]

Did you tune the piano? :) Sounds good.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Piano was tuned last week...glad you heard that.

[@Proghead88]

Wow. Did you listen to the new Jacob Collier version of Moon River? It is incredible. You will love it. All done by ear. Thanks for the video! Either way you have great ideas to share (I just thought Jacob's version is very unique).

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, I watched it. He's unbelievably...that someone could have that much talent. Only geniuses have that.,,, and he has such a beautiful vibe. Thanks for the comment and cheers!

[@Da-Creams]

Great video. Are your glasses uneven in size or is that just me?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sunglasses are broken, sorry.

[@paxwallacejazz]

I guess Mancini's 1st tune for the film was too difficult for Audrie Hepburn to sing so he wrote a simpler song for her "Moon River". The 1st tune was later used as the theam for the film "Two for the Road" also with Audrie Hepburn.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a difficult song to play and sing. Both are great tunes...equal but different.

[@stuboyer1901]

Don't understand the natural B in the left hand chord in measure 12? But it's called a Bb9? To me Bb9 is D, Ab, C; 3rd, 7th, 9th.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That should be a Bb ...it's a typo...I can fix it on the sheet but not the video. Measure 5 it should be a Cb, I have B natural, it's the same note, just en harmonic. I will fix these tonight on the PDF. Thanks.

[@anthonysilva5312]

Swing looseJedi jazz monster!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I wish you the same, my brother!

[@simoncogan7373]

At 16 min you describe the B and E as a 2-5 of A, but can’t you think of the F# before it as a 6,2,5 of the A ?I realise it’s not diatonic to C but you jazz players break all the rules !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are exactly right...that is a cycle of 5ths regardless of the key of C. If you continue the next 2-5 takes us back to C.

[@gloriabrinkworth939]

no moon river is not there

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sorry...I don't have the sheet music...go to Music Notes on line for that.

[@bwalsh6992]

To hard for me. sorry..

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Watch my easy videos or my beginner jazz series on my playlists. Might be better for you: kzbin.infoplaylists?view=1