How to Solo Over Chord Changes on Keyboard

[@MrQmason]

Matt....... you will never know how many people on this planet will become keyboard players due to these videos...... you are simply a positive vibe to mankind.....thanks !

[@BillyBatsonMarvel]

Or better Players.

[@shyanmahmoodi1746]

I played classical piano for 13 years and while it was fun and challenging learning different pieces, it ended up feeling like homework. I stopped playing for 2 or so years and only started again after watching some of your funk keys tutorials and wanted to try out all those licks and techniques. You've made me fall in love with playing piano again I'm so much more of a confident and flexible player now. Seriously cant thank you enough for this content, you're actually a legend.

[@jcemagine72]

These such amazing practical videos. I've been playing piano professionally for years in clubs, bars and hotels and this lesson should be given to any keyboard player needing clear and effective direction to play and make money in modern music. You are a great teacher and a generous musician. Thanks and blessings.

[@БорисПрусаков-р1п]

Dear Mr. Matt! Your are THE most important and beautiful in MODERN JAZZ - FUNK MUSIC !!!

[@mdp303]

It took me years of frustration, effort and sometimes happy accidents to learn most of this. This stuff is gold. 👏

[@christianschilk]

It´s admirable, honorable and not a matter of course that a world-famous musician shares his experience with us! 🫂 Mr. Johnson

[@pollock8000]

I'm skeptic that this is actually happenning...we're talking about Jamiroquai here...this is nonsense...we're talking A TIER musician here...sharing his approach to music...keep thinking that when he notice it, he'll remove the vids.

[@davidjefferys3233]

It just seems natural coming from Matt... !

[@Dark0neone]

@@pollock8000 Jamiroquai doesn't control Matt lmao. It's not his right to have the videos removed, either. I don't think they would even have a conversation about it though, Matt's been doing it for over a year.

[@jameswatkins8845]

Very helpful

[@radlfohrnisgsund]

actually I can't believe it... it's so fantastic, he could make so much money with that....

[@zachr431]

6 months into my piano / keyboard journey, this is both extremely inspiring and intimidating. Thank you for everything you do.

[@LonzCantiLife]

keep us posted. a piece of advice - always practice your scales and practice the hard stuff. hope it goes well ✨🙏🏾

[@edward6197]

I see matt johnson. I clicked immediately.

[@ulihill1784]

🤣 So I do!

[@LiberLotus]

Same lol

[@adamczerepinski]

I clicked because the thumbnail was the Vintage Vibe, and feeling a little disappointed.

[@Mtaalas]

When I was 10, watching your music videos on MTV, I never thought that someday I could be learning from the person himself about music fundamentals.... Internet... it's mind blowing! :D

[@owncompany8934]

I keep hearing ‘The Groove’ by Rodney Franklin, takes me back to air piano on the dance floor……..love listening to you Matt, you’re such an inspiration

[@teshbrady]

You're an absolute legend. I can't believe this is free. THANK YOU MATT!

[@zenersmytok3619]

This is utterly fantastic. The playing is top-notch, the sounds are great, and there's loads of ideas there for me to go and explore. I'm essentially a bass player that has been playing for 50 years, and who can play keyboards to an average standard. I'm so excited by this video, and I look forward to taking it apart. Many thanks to you for sharing such knowledge with me.

[@StudioBonn]

25 years on stage I was cheating with the transpose-knob. Now, a few years after finish with the band, I learn and practice more and more. After all it's your fault! 😤 So thank you so much...🤝

[@TheJonathanlewis1000]

Best thing you can do to support this guy is buy his album. It’s excellent for starters! Go to band camp. And like his videos.. what a dude. Love it Matt thanks.

[@johnycat7373]

Wow! Just wow! Even as a complete beginner ( just bought a workstation for my 60th- after years on the tenor Sax) I find this inspiring. I can relate so much through my Sax journey. I totally agree on finding the tonal centre and playing in one key (rather than following the Chord changes). I found this totally inspiring. Enthusiasm doesn’t diminish as you get old. (Referring to my age and others like me). What a brilliant and natural teacher.

[@flopasen]

Matt you're already a guru on the keys and it's going to be so cool watching you climb and climb as a musical educator for thousands or millions of people!

[@Reikimaster_Healer]

Man, I love your videos and your playing. It brings it to an understanding that is easy to follow. Most music schools don’t teach some of these concepts. I’ve been gravitating towards the piano now instead of the guitar. Thanks for doing this!

[@mitchelljarmellmiller6102]

best advice i have EVER heard, anywhere. nailed it. thanks.

[@buzzfilm3929]

Dude! smiling from ear to ear. Rewatching over and over and over and learning tons. Thank you Matt. You're the G.O.A.T

[@mazzsilver8557]

Thanks Matty. I've stopped playing for about a year now. Fell out of love with my piano and music in general I think. This video has got me thinking that I need to get back playing again, So A Big Thank you! to you Matt. Really Many Thanks. By the way you really are a Super Player. All the Best.

[@feraldynaufal]

This is a really helpful and entertaining tutorial. It feels like you're not trying to teach. More like a friend giving good advices, to further develop our own style. For me it's heartwarming. Thank you for sharing with us. 🙏

[@bgbstrm2352]

This is invaluable. Been in and out of playing. Done some composing, rock, blues, classical etc, but never gotten to the point where I can solo and elaborate. My dream to sit in a bar/restaurant and entertain people, and be able to do solos, without getting boring. And of course play with a band. There's this guy, Carli Muñoz, who played with lots of wellknown artists, Wilson Pickett, Association, George Benson - and my favorite band the Beach Boys. Now he mostly entertains people with jazz music etc in his bar in Puerto Rico. Wonderful! So thanks a lot for your videos! Awesome! Now I have some practising to do....😊😉👍👏🎵🎼🎹

[@DoctorJezz]

Genius sent to us simply through trial and error and long experience. I use these scales all the time, bu the idea of a centre had never really occurred to me. Thanks Matt - appreciate it 👌🤯

[@MaGorSeven]

Hey Matt, I;ve seen you in Israel during the Automaton tour and was just blown away,,,I've been a fan since the very first days of Jamiroquai...Today I'm a music instructor and I have one of the bands I'm coaching that plays only Jamiroquai stuff to the smallest details. Not only the big hits but also great sonf like Hey Floyd, Everyday and others. Your videos bring so much insight and shed so much light, not at all taken for granted all this knowledge and craftsmanship shared...Thank you so much for all of this!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

nice thanks! say ho to the band from me!

[@bjharvey3021]

This is GOLD, FRIED GOLD, folks. Liquid, molten and priceless knowledge. THANK GOD FOR KZbin. And a big thank-you to Matt Johnson too :) Leg End.

[@jacquelamontharenberg]

Great improv Matt. As a smooth jazz saxophonist, I practice in my recording studio and learn my own licks. I come up with a groove on the keyboard, add bass and drums and play along with it. I hear a lick in my head and sing it. I then practice the lick until I can play it. I usually record while I am practicing and put together melodic solos this way. Once I have it under my belt, I will learn it in all keys. Really expands my playing and has helped me develop my own style and sound. Thanks for your continued inspiration. Luv your sound. You badass man...

[@FPVMike]

absolutely love these mate. the knowledge you have as a professional musician is actually amazing and really makes your videos stand out on youtube compared with other youtube jazz tutorials etc.

[@Eva-cc6yl]

"Doesn't matter, cos I'm me, he's him". Great advice, especially for someone starting out with solos..! Thanks 👏

[@tomvice]

I remember being in 4th grade in Caracas, having bought my first few cds. N64 had just come out, i listened to traveling without moving with my brother. I was blown away by they keys. I love watching the man himself here on yt

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Can't take credit for Travelling without moving that was my predecessor Toby Smith

[@rumpspringa7325]

Played music my whole life but just coming to keys, you are a huge part of that journey. Thank you for not only being a massive inspiration in this new journey but for the emotion you poured into the soundtracks of my past!

[@georgefenning4844]

Master your own style … based on your personality ….pace yourself …build excitement . I,like that approach .. really good food for thought . Inspirational. . I’m an acoustic guitar / mandolin blues player who can only play keys in Cm so I kept away from keyboards ( which I love) but hearing your words ( and your soloing over altered chords) has helped me decide . I really need to get myself a decent keyboard and go for it … thanks for giving me the push forward I needed.

[@wdwnutjm]

Excellent explanation! I've been playing the piano for 50+ years and have only started jamming with others, including soloing (which terrified me) - slowly but surely I'm working this out, thanks for the class!

[@Dancarnate]

Oh man, when you were talking about playing everything you know in the first bar of a solo, when I played vibraphone in jazz band back in college that was 100% me. Spot on, love it!

[@stefanahrens3688]

This is a nice and concise summary on who to build up a solo. Not only relevant for R&B, Funk and Soul. But also Jazz pianists can pick up on some of these ideas. Well done!

[@ziovit]

Thank you Mr. Johnson. Thanks from the deep of my heart. Andrea from Italy

[@davidfroman8281]

Best 16 mins I have ever spent. Thanks so much Matt for these pro tips.

[@alanshewitt]

What you say at the very top about learning the different keys is so important. Especially if you want to play professionally (and/or with a singer)

[@rixcom7621]

How many years I tried to follow Bill Sharpe's solos from Shakatak. You're up front in your face with the keyboard showing similar chord progressions and soloing around them is insane. Thanks so much! I usually follow you through your synth reviews, you should so more of these tutorials also!! Thanks!!! Cheers Mate!!

[@davelaffertykeyboards]

Outstanding tutorial! I hear so many players solo with scales and no ideas. You can have an amazing solo with just a couple of notes , eg. Miles.

[@monkililiki]

This was brilliant. Thanks! Very useful and inspiring. I've been playing keyboard for more than 40 years but always been rubbish on solos. This will help me develop.

[@metubetomuch]

You are not only an amazing player, but your advice is amazing and something that makes your lessons over the top.

[@A423-f9o]

Highest ratio of valuable information per minute EVER. Thank you so much!

[@MichaelWatts]

The phrasing… The touch… the feel… massively inspiring!

[@MarcelPetit]

As a player and a teacher, this is SUPER valuable! Thanks!!!

[@joaorlorem]

I've been listening to your music for a while now, but only this week I came across your KZbin channel. I honestly just want to thank you for the content and the clarity of your approach to teaching. Thank You.

[@nathancox3126]

I don’t even know what to say really. I’m so thrilled to be able to hear from you. Your the man! Cheers

[@kirbymia6209]

Thanks for the video Matt. I love how you boiled the theory down into the essential things and also added a motivational part at the end.

[@Nathanaelsun22]

If you ever did a production course I'd be so in. You are my favorite vibe. I'm completely into your work, it agrees with me, and i only like the best of the best. You have the thing that makes me dance and at the same time supports melodicism and full rich song forms.

[@JeffriAbdullah]

Love your sound - its 4 months since I last visited and the sound is just as fresh. Thankyou Matt

[@thelouisjohnson]

YES! More soloing, I constantly get hypnotised by this stuff in your and others' playing. Being able to get so immersed in playing that you just float... these lessons are priceless Matt, more than worth the cost of your extras!

[@cgtspl]

I shouldn't have done it... I shouldn't have watched this thinking I could keep up. Judging by the other comments, most people are already competent players. I'm 62 and decided to teach myself Piano and keys just 8 months ago and sort of doing ok. I love Matts channel and try to pick up a little something from each one. This episode is so important to me as I can do the theory and chords and wanted to get the gist on soloing. All good I thought until 3:20 onwards. I literally cracked up laughing at the prospect of keeping up :) Still never say never, I''ll stick at it Eh!

[@greggx6565]

MATT !! that was brilliant !! one of the most informative practical hands on easy to understand lesson... really relatable .. Well done .. Respect..

[@bennybrooke]

This is such a useful video, delivered in a wonderfully simple and clear manner. So refreshing compared to so many other youtube videos. And what a player! I love your note choices, and you've got groove for days! Thank you for sharing your wisdom Matt!

[@CallMeSmigl]

Awesome video, Matt! I have been familiar with all concepts you talked about before going in this video, yet this ordered things in my head so well. Thanks, amazing teacher!

[@glennanderson9947]

Matt I have been following and absorbing your tutorials for a few months now and everyday I advance my muscal vocabulary a little bit more. Thank you so much for sharing. While my guitars gently gather dust I am working my way past "hack" keyboard player.

[@johnrules81]

Matt, all of your videos are so informative and, specifically, very enjoyable. Your content is top.

[@terryh9825]

I'm a bass player and thank you for sharing your soloing approach ideas...I feel that this is applicable to ANY instrument and any player. Much appreciate it!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Absolutely!

[@synthepical6563]

Thank you again for sharing both your knowledge and that subtle kindness in every video! Let it inspire the world.

[@KmArBasS]

Wow… just wow bro! I’ve never heard ANYBODY make music, make soo much sense

[@Stakkeroid]

I don’t think I’ve ever learned so much in 16 minutes :-) Thank you for sharing all this knowledge in such an inspiring way. I’m off to play now :-)

[@philburns5656]

Yes - the best and most informative 16 minutes that I've ever seen on soloing. Thanks very much, Matt! I've bought your course.

[@kimspence-jones4765]

One of the most inspirational videos I’ve watched recently. Thank you so much!

[@unlikelycontender2229]

The more I watch your videos, the more I learn. I guess that's the best outcome either of us could hope for lol. Thanks for another great lesson!

[@ec_lkhaa]

What an honest, great tip from a world class musician who shares. Wow

[@alexknoxmusic]

All your videos are amazing Matt, they have helped me grow as a player the past two years. This video was what i needed right now! Your reminder to ease in and build excitement is a gold mine. Thank you!

[@timstephens3796]

You have a fabulous ability to explain complex musical ideas really simply.

[@DrUlrichSelz]

This is awesome!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[@pintonat]

The left hand going there at the end and the soloing omggggg 😍😍

[@alexspiterigingell915]

Absolute masterclass: this made a few of my musical neural networks finally click. Much obliged Matt!

[@andy130566]

Thanks Matt…. I’ve been playing on and off for 50 years and knew all this but never looked at it in that way before…..

[@angryshoesproduction]

Matt, you're a literal wizard. Thank you for this!

[@BuffyOnKeys]

I'm 3 minutes in and this already beyond helpful. Thank you for this!

[@LittleHandsConcrete]

Great insights and playing…. the advice applies to many instrumental solos, not just keyboards …thank you

[@DojoOfCool]

Cool lesson and you're a good teacher. Hearing you talk about Greg Phillinganes and Bill Evans I'd love to a playlist of tunes you listen to that inspired and influenced you.

[@andreasglantz2294]

That would be awesome!

[@feelsgood666]

your videos are a real gem matt very grateful for your content greetings from Argentina

[@broderalias]

Never ever seen anything close to how good you teach in this video! I decided to learn watching this now. Going to buy the lessons and get jamming =) Thank you!

[@sunrise5803]

Thanks heaps Matt!! This will help me add licks to my recordings. I’m a singer of soul rnb that took up keys last year. You’ve been really helpful on this funky journey.

[@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

What a humble guy. He is amazing.

[@paultorbert6929]

@Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Omg, you just crushed my biggest “brick wall” !!!!!!!!!!!! This has plagued me hard, as I am a guitarist turned to the Darkside (synths)😅..... Thank You So Very Much !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@enzotorresi5693]

Matt thank you to share this lesson, and give trust ourselve that it's possible to improve our level! Best regards!

[@houdinismansion]

I loved all of that! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I liked how you simplified the approach instead of immediately entering this mode or that mode scale which only seems to result in sounding like a bunch of scales instead of a well thought out solo. Keep up the fantastic work! Have a great day!

[@thejamifan-os4oh]

Thanks Matt, 🙏🏻great video, I’m gonna take these tips and practice now, very grateful, you’re helping me switch off from the world right now! Which is so needed, have a great weekend 🎹🙌🏻😎

[@johanseinen8245]

Matt, I don''t know if you're still reading comments after a year you uploaded this video, but I'm 58 years old, I play keys since I was 4 or 5 and learned a lot of music theory in those years, the original blues scale has also 7 notes, seen from the major scale of natural minor scale the 3th and 7th tone are between the flat and major. Other influences is Irish music who used the seconde mode of the major scale. for the blues scale listen to Rapsody in Blue and the Irish just listen to Clanned. But don't worry, I still learn a lot from you!

[@sandspace_]

Этому нереально научиться, с этим даром нужно родиться. Возможно, я продал бы душу дьяволу, за умение так шикарно играть. Супер!

[@windfallenterprises2754]

I’m a fan & musician. Being able to learn from you has helped me immeasurably! Your clear, concise & lucid instruction along with your soulful style are captivating! Thank You for sharing your knowledge!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks!

[@claudevieaul1465]

This is such highly valuable and useful stuff, Matt... I've never been much of a jazz musician, and always thought (or rather: was told) I had to study jazz to be able to play like this - extending chords and building solos on thát. And since outside of the - fairly conservative - jazz fraternity hardly anyone is sharing this kind of information, finding your videos is opening up so much more options! There's a lot to learn from, and I will. Cheers 👍😉🙏

[@코니창]

Your english speaking is easy to understand for me. Thank you from Japan!!

[@JBrm]

@9:10 Chick Corea smiles down from heaven. Love your vids, Matt!

[@desmondbaptiste432]

Matt, this is very good, deductive and logical. I agree with you to do some more of this. it has been very informative.

[@simbaking6338]

Awesome tutorial ma bro.

[@HarryRauer]

Thanks Matt - learned more ini these 15 minutes than in hours of other course material - please keep up this great work. Your spark is very motivating!

[@AlexG-bc7ji]

Thanks Matt! I've been playing piano/keys for decades, but I've always struggled with soloing effectively--so much so that it's easier to solo well on guitar even though I haven't played that nearly as long as I've been on the keys. Looking forward to fully bridging the gap!

[@ManCalledMif]

Solid gold upload. Thanks Matt

[@richmanjackson1971]

Best soloing cheat ever!! Dude is giving away dope secrets.Well done

[@DJlamoun]

I had a question about your right-hand movement on your recent "left-hand" video. You replied by honesty saying it would be too much😢. However, I kept researching and found this video which explains EXACTLY what I needed to know. So now when I go back to watch your left-handed video, I'll know what you're doing! You're a great teacher...and from what I can discern from your perspective about music...you're a cool Kat to have as a friend.

[@elcanaldejgr5499]

Please do more of this kind of videos, they are super helpful. 10 / 10 teacher!!

[@dwgraham22]

Huge honor! Huge fan of Jamiroquai!

[@schultzvil]

I'm not even a keyboard player, and I love your content. Super tasty player and you 'tell the truth' regarding music, always. Totally great thanks for doing it.

[@sofam84]

I enjoy this so much as a beginner keyboard player. Especially coming from guitar, this made some things click for me.

[@alexuncapher785]

You are the best! These videos are so incredibly helpful and you are such a cool and kind soul. Thank you for sharing!

[@Heyjonjohnson]

I love your videos. They are entertaining and exciting musically as well as amazingly informative and encouraging. It is so cool that you share this knowledge with us, and you do it in a way that makes a hack wannabe keyboard player like me feel like I could learn something. Thank you for being such a gentle and cool teacher.

[@ipodnano2126]

Amazing tutorial. Please make more Matt. Its been more helpful than you can imagine.