II-V-I Exercises and Drills. Part 2. Rootless Voicings.Tutorial

[@sirasy]

You are the BEST jazz TEACHER I have ever found on the web in the last 20 years!!! THANK YOU sooooooooooooo much! Finally everything seems clear and understandable! You are like the way in a jungle full of shouting animals and chaotic trees fields!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sirasy, thank you!...who are you?...you are someone I should know personally. Such a great comment...please write!

[@sirasy]

Kent Hewitt i am a classical pianist and since many years I wanted to learn what I am learning from You now, with your videos. I have bought and read-studied so many books with CD abd DVDm watched any videos, but none of them was clear enough.THANK YOU very much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's awesome, thanks so much for telling me!

[@dcrelictunes1967]

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[@KentHewittpiano88]

That is so cool...thanks for telling me...and keep up the good work. Many thanks!!

[@michaelkoltonuk1984]

Kent...I'm 73 and took up piano at age 50 and am devoted to it. Grew up listening to Brubeck, Evans, etc. Your videos especially 2 5 1 takes the mystery out of a good approach to "taking off" i.e. improvising over voicings. As you imply, lots of practice over the A and B forms gets you closer to realization of your jazz improvisation goals. Thanks so much !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the comment and telling me that my videos are beneficial ...this is helpful to me!

[@felipejacob4242]

After 12 years of classical piano training, this week was the first where I really felt I was actually improvising "convincingly", and all thanks to your videos. I'm very grateful of you making them freely available. All the best.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Felipe, thanks for telling me and those are warm words to my heart. The work I put into this is only good if I get the kind of positive feedback you've given me!

[@E39ENTHUSIAST90]

Mr Hewitt, after almost 30 years of playing the classical piano, you are a privilege for me to enter into the world of piano jazz music. You are probably the best teacher online! Thank you for your time, sir!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks for the splendid compliments....makes my day!

[@nickpilgrim1966]

Kent. You've made the world a better place. Thanks for sharing all this wisdom.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the kind words...I'll keep going!

[@philparker97]

I'm primarily a guitarist, bassist and more recently a double bass player, but I've just started learning piano to give me a better understanding of theory, harmony and composition in music. I have a teacher, but I just want to tip my hat to your for being a great teacher in so many ways. I've just bought your book because you have such a good way of explaining things in a way I can instantly understand and your videos have helped me so much in combination with my other studies. Keep up the good work, you're one of only a few!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment...I'm grateful that I have the ambition and time to do this and the encouragement is a big help.

[@lukezasadny]

I cannot thank you enough for these videos! I'm currently playing in a swing band and had not yet learned much about rootless voicings until now. They give the piano a much, much more colorful sound, even without the root! Thank you very much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad I can help you to learn the rootless voicings...I use them all the time when playing in bands. Thanks!

[@deacon0215]

Mr Kent Hewitt my dear jazz sensai!!! Please continue what you are doing and never stop. Like a lot of viewers of this channel, I took the run of a mill classic piano training for many years but I always wanted to pick up jazz piano. It was a daunting experience to try to self learn jazz through KZbin. But thanks to you, like a beacon brightening up the ocean in the dark, shedding light on jazz theory in easily digestible chunks. You empowered me to start playing again and be able to indulge in the job of learning music. I have nothing but gratitude and gratefulness to you. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Words could not explain how touched I am with your comment, Deacon. Al Jarreau: said it in his album: Breakin' Away, ...."your beacon in the night discovered me". Please listen to that album and that song...so you will understand my message. It is you, who inspires me to keep going. Bless you, my brother..

[@schatzieme2]

I have learned so much from watching your videos, I purchased your piano book and have already started practicing. You are a tremendous teacher! I love the way you explain each chord inversion. Even if I didn't play piano, I would enjoy just watching you preform. Love your style!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful comment, Carol. Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. I hope you will have much joy and progress in your music. KH

[@dorianmorales262]

definitely the best teacher on KZbin of all jazz theory concepts. truly amazing, please keep the videos coming. your video in diminished scales really did change my world

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation...keeps me going and the encouragement is very helpful!

[@paulovcarvalho]

Hi Kent, I've been following your videos and learning so much with you. I'm grateful for your kindness of sharing your wisdom with us!

[@gaslab]

The knowledge on this exercises is priceless!! Huge thanks Master! You are such a blessing

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the nice comment...I'm glad to help out!

[@musicgirl35ful]

Thank-you so much for your excellent explanations. I love your style and techniques. I am a blues and classical player for over thirty years, but for whatever reason, jazz has felt very foreign ; like a different language and was seemingly unapproachable . You break it down for me, explain the theory in a n understandable way, and give all the "tricks" away. Jazz has now been demystified for me because of your videos and teaching. Thank-you thank-you thank you! I can't express my gratitude and amazement enough!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's great to know and I'm glad I can demystify the subject. I enjoy teaching this way and I learn something from every effort, so I appreciate your feedback.

[@olakunleosho7358]

How come you are not in the spotlight .I mean you are original ,like those grand masters of jazz . To think that you are willing to give this rare knowledge out to the upcoming ones is just breathe taking . Thanks a billion!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Some comments I keep in the archives. This is one of them....... Kay Kay, you are my brother!!

[@olakunleosho7358]

@@KentHewittpiano88 You are welcome and thanks

[@davidwilson4296]

Such clarity man ! You are without doubt the best Jazz piano teacher I have ever found anywhere and such a terrific player to boot. Inspiring stuff Kent. Studying here really IS a privilege. Thank you for this AND for your great book which I'm finding so useful for arranging as well ...

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi David...that's a great compliment and I'm grateful that you tell me and I can do this...because I learn a lot.. too. And it would be futile if I recieved no feedback...so... many, many thanks! (and for buying my book).

[@jeromepoumes3680]

C'est vraiment super ! J'ai fait des années de piano classique en cours particuliers, déchiffré des tonnes de partitions, fait des concours pour finalement ne presque plus jouer. Et là, en quelques jours, grâce à tes conseils, j'arrive à interpréter des standards de Jazz et à improviser seul ou avec d'autres musiciens. Les progrès sont spectaculaires, c'est incroyable ! C'est pour moi une réelle redécouverte de l'instrument et du plaisir que cela procure. Encore merci !

[@toddhahn9701]

Kent, you are truly an amazing musician, naturally gifted teacher, and great personality!! You're lessons are incredible helpful in unlocking the many mysteries of Jazz. Everything is clear, understandable and perfect for learning. Thank you so much!! I am definitely going to check out your products on you're website. Can't thank you enough for these wonderful videos that inspire us all to practice and play!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Todd, that's a great comment and affirmation for me....that keeps me going. Taking the time to write to me is very helpful to me and is much appreciated. Unfortunately... website is down right now ...but I'm hoping to solve the issue soon. Thanks again for the support....I'm truly grateful!

[@toddhahn9701]

You bet, Kent, These lessons are fantastic to say the least!! Let me know when you have you're site up and running, I would love to buy some of your materials. If you have a way of purchasing your book while your site it down, I would definitely be interested in purchasing one. Thank you again for your gift of playing and teaching.

[@kennethmackie5891]

Few people can put a concept across but you nailed it Kent. I have played a long time but always used the same style so I found your impro video very refreshing. Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, Kenneth, your comment goes right to my heart!

[@mutalemwila7165]

Hi Kent. I Just want to let u know that i really appreciate the value I'm drawing from your videos and tutorials. I live in Zambia, Central Africa and I've been playing the piano for well over 15 years. But ever since I came across your videos two months ago, I have learnt more in the last two months than in the time that has gone by. Wishing you a happy, prosperous and healthy new year. Mutale

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Mutale...Many thanks!.... Please tell me if my videos are helpful. ...Some folks say that I'm taking away opportunities for teachers and universities teaching music. How do you feel?

[@mutalemwila7165]

Hi Kent. U r simply the greatest... the videos are absolutely helpful. Those teachers and universities have had 20 years of my piano playing life to have open my eyes to the mystery of jazz and how to play it and have failed miserably... so if them starving is what it will take to get me ahead in the new world which has now opened out for me then so be it. have a great day sir.

[@kevinsykes7395]

Kent. I have been playing keyboard instruments for 30 years m(self taught). I can play blues and the scales fit most progressions (simpler voicing!). I’ve always aspired to play Jazz, but the theory seemed to elude me. Whilst I can see I have so far to travel, your online lessons at least confirm a direction to go in. I really appreciate your time in sharing your knowledge and making this complex area so accessible.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad I could help out, and thanks for telling me. Good luck on your quest.

[@GME17i]

Part 2 - excellent. It helps so much when you walk us through it. You’re quotes are so encouraging too. Discipline ! I find it hard at times but your tutorials get me back on track. Marvellous ! Thank you again Kent 👏😊😎🎶🎶🎶🎶😍

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Corinne!...There is virtue in discipline...it's not easy to do, I admit. but if you have it...it will reap many rewards, guaranteed!

[@GME17i]

Kent Hewitt. I know you are correct Kent. Your videos, with such great direction are keeping me on track - although I need to apply more. Your responses and encouragement help. 😊

[@177sark]

Wonderfully helpful and educational videos. Boy does Wynton Marsalis’ quote hit home! So grateful for you and the hours you spend sharing your musical knowledge with us (and your Jazz Piano Methods and Songbook).

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much 177...your comment keeps me going...blessings!

[@mclane7980]

Great video! I transposed the six licks all in the key of b flat and it's kind of really playing! Thanks a lot!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Good for you....I'm proud of you...and thanks!

[@lucreciahenao8499]

amazing lesson. Clarity,tecnique that leads into music a really breakthroo for many of us

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's great to know, and keeps me going...thanks!

[@timotheeduport4008]

It's hard to say with my bad english how grateful I am to you for this video ! Thank you so much !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Taking the time to write and thank me is all that's needed...much appreciated!

[@christopherwilliams2092]

Thanks man, I learn a lot you. I like the "Gershwin" too.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Christopher Williams Thanks for the affirmation, and please check out all my videos. Go to my channel page and click on playlists. Thanks!

[@Robert-ts2ef]

To answer your question Kent on my comment of these two videos being brilliant, I had been musically wandering aimlessly in trying to find a route to allow me to learn jazz improv. Being a classically tought pianist and note reader, I had no concept of chords and their progressions, I just read and memorised the music. Now I am in the process of teaching myself the major, minor, aug, dim and suss chords and the 7th's plus all the major scales so as to be able to put the music away and hopefully play without it. I am not that point yet but if I start with a simple 2,5,1 progression as you show and dabble with the applicable scale and chord tones in the right hand, I feel enthused enough such that I hope to gain more confidence in the technique and improve quickly. So thanks again my good musical friend. Cheers!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Robert, I'm glad to read your explanation. Please take advantage of my playlists for categories of what interests you. Click on the title below the category to see the videos in that section. You might also like to check out my book, which is beginner jazz and step wise to advanced concepts. Playlists here: kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@davidgerber9317]

Thanks for the vid. This one was mostly review for me, but it did make me more aware of which inversions I'm playing. In the past I just did the voice leading without looking for patterns in the order of the inversions. Also, I loved the way "A Foggy Day" went from a skeletal outline to a more fleshed-out arrangement. Many tasty morsels for me to absorb, and absorb them I will. At this point in time, you are my biggest musical influence. Lucky me!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+David Gerber Thanks, David...another great comment! Of course , these particular videos were geared to folks for which this subject matter is new. I'm trying to develop more videos that expand the fan base, rather than restrict them to more advanced material.

[@lucas34540]

Great drills. I've been really busy the past few months and haven't had a lot of time to practice. I've been trying to at least improve my 2 5 1 chops until I have more time again.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Lucas Cram Thanks, Lucas. I appreciate your loyal support and comments. I'm busy too, so I don't always have time to respond to all the comments, but I keep trying.

[@manuschuster6841]

I love how you explain it!!! It was just beautiful what you did out of the song "A Foggy Day"!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many, many thanks for you supportive comment!

[@tommymeyermusic]

Love these videos! As an aspiring jazz pianist I find these extremely helpful.

[@philldwyer5221]

I agree with your comments, this guy comes across as very modest but he certainly knows his theory. He has really helped me!

[@espiritojovemcavulla]

Its helping me to improvise with the guitar!! Thanks a lot! Keep doing! Great lessons!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the great affirmation!

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Brilliant instruction Ken on both of these videos. Thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Brilliant is a big word, but what concerns me more, is how it has helped you, Robert, so please tell me in detail.

[@FranciscoA.22033]

Yeah!!!😃🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷you are the Best jazz Teacher yes man! I Love you Kent, God Bless you ever!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much!

[@davidreidenberg9941]

That is exactly what I am saying. For me, the rootless left handed voicings was the key to improving my playing. My teacher provided me with drills for these voicings in the context of the II -V -I progression to the point where executing the changes became simply a matter of muscle memory. I started playing piano in midlife and my technique will never be better than fair at best, but thanks to Bill Evans and my Ireal pro app, I can still get a result that has a professional sound.(more or less) Now improvising off of these changes, that's the hard part.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

David, please check out my rootless voicing lessons on my channel. You are right ...it really is an important technique that, through practice, can become automatic... and enhance your playing. The end result is that you'll be able to play with top bass players and drummers. And that's where the real fun begins kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists!

[@robinmarwick1982]

Thanks Kent...an excellent video really gives direction to some of the voicings that I've learned but didn't quite know how to use... thans again.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your telling me, Robin...that is encouraging and keeps me going.,

[@davidreidenberg9941]

Yes Ken. The app provides a bass and drum accompaniment for a whole variety of tunes. (No notes, just chords) . Any tempo, any key and a whole variety or rhythms. It can be edited and new tunes can be added. The app automatically puts in the base lines and drum licks, and it does so in a random way so it doesn't sound mechanical. I believe there is a description on you tube under Ireal pro.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

ireal pro is what you're talking about? Is it a means of playing along with a rhythm section such as the Jamle Aebersold CDs? Then I approve of it ...and it is a good way to get experience playing with live-like musicians of high caliber. .

[@LucasTheGreat1]

You are brilliant, Kent. Excellent lessons, I'm learning fast!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Lucas...Thanks for the compliment and affirmation...keep at it!

[@LucasTheGreat1]

High five!

[@pi5916]

could you also do a video on the remaining random rootless voicings exercise?

[@davivify]

Very cool, Kent. Volume I of Mehegan had been my 'bible' at one point. Dipped into Vol IV briefly, where he discusses A and B forms, which I never really 'got', well, till there was you !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I had a lesson w/ him once, but it was a drag, after I played , he played the same song as played by Art Tatum, that was so uncool!

[@angelopeluso1565]

Thank You again for your simple and logical approach it's very usefull for every kind of pianist from the beginner to the other steps !!! See you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Angelo Peluso I appreciate your comment. It's very helpful to me to know that my videos are useful to different levels of pianists.

[@davidreidenberg9941]

Thanks Ken. You might want to do a video on the tritone substitution. Very important addition to the basic rootless voicings especially when following a half diminished chord.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I have thought about your idea of a tutorial on the tritone substitute...so it's on my TO -DO list...thanks!

[@tscrich]

Great lesson. Thanks! Especially combined with your book.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+tscrich Thanks for the affirmation. And special thanks for buying my book!

[@FranciscoA.22033]

Awesome Sir! Kent Thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment!

[@sauxphilippe]

Thanks so much Kent for this exercise it brings me a lot and makes( poco à poco )everythings becomes clear !and very pleasing !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad you dig what I'm trying to teach. Thanks!

[@davidschindler2383]

Kent thanks so much for such a great series. I've been playing professionally for 30 years but every time I take a lesson with you I learn something new - studying your methods has totally changed my thought process and playing for the better! (BTW I sent you a personal email a couple of weeks ago - check your spam file lol)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi David, sorry if I missed seeing your email. I'm happy and grateful that my lessons are helping you to be a better player. Keep it up!

[@VirtuousPraiseworthy]

Such an inspirational, born master educator!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@jansenrsouza]

Just an amazing insight about randomizing inversions of the rootless chords. How didn't I think of this before?

[@jamilsmith8981]

I've been playing for years but I'm just getting into Jazz. You really explain it well! I wanted to check out your site but apparently it's down? Just wanted to let you know about that and to say THANK YOU for sharing this with all of us!

[@nealsandy9441]

The various inversions are difficult for me using the cycle of 5ths but I appreciate your teaching style to explain the theory behind these 2 5 1s from the cycle. Applying this technique to real tunes is the ultimate reward. Of course I am working toward that with your help. I also had difficulty getting to your website for the sheet music to go with these tutorials. Not sure why. The 'B' form as you point out, has the jazziest sound. I am trying to use both A and B as you suggest. Thank you so much for your tutorials.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Neal, look under II-V-1 in my free music downloads. (under letter T) If you can't download the score write to me and I'll send you a PDF. It takes some work to get these voicings under your belt ...but the rootless voicings are the best and most preferred sounding chords when working with a bassist. Plus making your playing more versatile.

[@nealsandy9441]

Thanks Kent. I will do what you suggest.

[@1950francesca]

Thank you for these amazing two videos (Parts 1 and 2). For so long I have been trying to find something on rootless 2-5-1s in the left hand and this is just what I needed...and so much more! Truly of the very best lessons I have seen on all of Youutube. I do have a question: I went to your website to download both PDFs from Part 1 and 2 and could not find them. There is something listed under 2-5-1 but it has NA next to it, and does not respond when I click on it. Can you direct me to the right section? Thanks again so much for this lesson!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's score included in a New Appendix to my book that's coming out sone. Please write to me, for more info.

[@paulcheatlepiano5949]

Hey Kent, love your videos. On your website the sheets aren't available for download. Could you make them available? Do you show all the exercises in this video?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Most of the newer exercises are going to be available in a New Appendix to my book. There will be a nominal price for over 100 pages of exercises. Please write to my email and I'll send you the ones you are requesting.

[@ozzymedina3885]

i found it very helpful...amazing the way he shows the chords progression.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation!

[@EternalEvanesce]

Gratitude from India! Thanks Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks...I'm overjoyed to hear from India. May Ravi Shankar always be in your hearts!

[@FranciscoA.22033]

Hello Sir. Kent, I live in Brazil, how do I get your jazz piano method?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You can purchase the book on my website htt6ps://www.kenthewitt.cvom/ Please write to my email for info...thanks!

[@kelticlago]

Excellent vidéo on very useful exercises with good pedagogy! exactly what i was looking for to progress. Thanks for the time you have spent - R C

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Keltic Lago Thanks for the nice comment, and please keep watching!

[@yomkili]

wow you're an amazing teacher, I started learning jazz piano this year, practicing those chords on some standards tunes and fifth cycle.thanks you so much for sharing your time and knowledge it's really appreciated, I will study your lessons as much as I can, I can feel it really open my eyes on many things I was wondering about. Any tips about the order I should evolve in the lessons would be really appreciated, I am very curious of everything you are sharing but not sure about which lessons I should start with... warm hug from Paris

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much. Take a look at my list of categories and pick out the ones that interest you. Some are easy and some are advanced...so be particular about your selections. Go here: kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylistsAlso my book might help you a lot:www.kenthewitt.com/id31.html

[@gabrieladimitrova719]

Thank you very much, this was what I have been struggling with how to build the chords in the left hand. I appreciate that! Thanks! 👍❤️

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're very welcome!

[@chichungho]

Perfect quote at the beginning! 💖

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!!

[@carlosgoo1674]

Very nice thanks for your class, you are the best

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much!

[@benjaminpearlman2625]

It is wonderful video clip. But the question remains how to understand inversions and to keep bass note in floating in the hair and play at the same time inversion of the cord .

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Write to [e-mail]

[@tracyferguson3982]

Ken, loving it! At the 3:31 mark you mentioned that we should have downloaded the exercise. Where can I find this? I have played piano for 51 yrs and never have I been introduced to this in this manner!! Keep It Up!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Here's the link: www.kenthewitt.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/iividrills2.pdf There's also an exercise in minor keys. Just look under Free music downloads on my website. Thanks!

[@flober1970]

Hi Kent, excellent lesson ! there is a subject i cannot find much information on, the minor ii-V-i. and How to use Aeolian, harmonic minor, (melodic?) diminished? .... you would become my Jazz hero !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the request ...I'll put it on my TO-DO list... which now is huge. I guess they like me!

[@dougnickerson]

Very helpful how you apply a lick in the right hand with the voicings , and adding the bass note on beat one is beneficial in terms of hearing the harmony . . Next time I talk to Gary i'm telling him 'bout the great lessons you are doing :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Doug Nickerson Which Gary is that? Sorry I lost the continuity of the exchange. Thanks!

[@dougnickerson]

+Kent Hewitt Dick's son , the drummer :) I see him regularly

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Doug Nickerson Oh, you're in Boston, right? Gary Johnson,. he's great. Thanks!

[@davidholmes9588]

Great video Kent, David from London

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I apprecaite the comment!

[@mikedevine3984]

Kent all i want to a say is Thank You!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Mike...That is all you need to say, and thank you!

[@adamklinger3202]

I learn so much from your videos, thanks so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!

[@x-man8889]

Love it! I'm making great progress thanks to your videos. Thank you for sharing :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the affirmation...keeps me going!

[@illuminate1234567]

Hi Kent, I've really found your videos very useful. I checked your website and found that you also do have a book published. How can I obtain a version of it?

[@roadman31415]

Hi!!! Thank you so much for part 1 and 2 , which helps to understand precisely how to go about practicing the ii-V-I. But I went to you website for the practice sheet and it said NA. Up at the top, it said NA meant to be released soon. Since this video is from 2016, are you still going to come up with the practice sheet? It would be SO helpful, at least to get started then to memorize. Thank you again.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Write to me and I can send you the sheets. It's coming out in a new appendix soon.

[@pdidz1238]

I love these excercises but as a newbie to jazz piano I am curious of something. These seem to cover all the major scales well but do they teach you anything in regard to minor scales?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I just put out a video out on the minor scales with an exercise. Also please go to my Playlists and the category on scales for more on the minor scales .Here's 2 links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZeknGuwhL2Fias kzbin.infoplaylists

[@pdidz1238]

@@KentHewittpiano88 thank you very much, I will definitely check those out. You have already taught me so much and I look forward to continuing to learn from your videos.

[@mootrevo]

Hi Kent -- your videos are fantastic, concise and clear but also a lot of fun. I'm trying to buy your book but your website seems to be down. Could you check it and let us know when it is back up? Probably a lot of other people want your book too!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment! I thought my website was back up. Try this: www.kenthewitt.com/my-book

[@mootrevo]

Thanks Kent, I can see it now if I use Chrome. I sent you an email with an order for the hard copy of your book. It looks great.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad you told me, thanks!

[@rreg0321]

This is excellent. What are you doing for the melodic lines? Looking at the sheet, the first few exercises were using the major scale for the key, but the later exercises are using a lot of non-diatonic tones. Are there any rules surrounding that other than it sounds beautiful? Will your book be helpful explaining this in more detail? Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're talking about chromatic approach tones, tight. That's covered in my book and also a lot of my videos on improvisation. Go to my playlists: kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@sharonlacour8507]

I asked a question today after Part One, but this gives me more ideas. ARe there any videos on HOW to get a JAZZ FEEL?? thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Please go to my playlists!

[@nesschallis1909]

Thank you Ken - and excellent once again! :)

[@ankurjahagirdar9670]

Great video! Thanks a ton!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@radiovncr]

Thank you so much for your effort. I learned so much from your video.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me...much appreciated!

[@warmgun]

Hello Kent. Your site is definitely the Rolls Royce of tutorials on jazz with great tips on improvisation. I can't seem to find the pdf downloads on your site or the link to boogie woogie. Can you please direct me. By the way is that a Eb7 augmented chord with a sharp 9 leading to Ab at the 7:20 mark?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm in Maine teaching at a jazz camp so I can't check 7:20. Ask me again after 8/1. Please go to my website and click on the left column: Free Music Downloads and scroll down to see all my free scores. Thank you!

[@warmgun]

Got the downloads Kent. Thanks and after watching a few times I saw that it was an augmented chord at 7:20. You have a fantastic site for learning.

[@mr.rolando9856]

Sweet sound especially at minutes 13.9 Like a cocktail piano. Beautiful.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@ejo3571]

Keep sharing your wisdom!!! Thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Will do...with your encouragement!

[@FranciscoA.22033]

You are the Best Sir.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@GalaxyPedlar]

Great video, Kent. :) You mention a few times about a sheet with chords we should download, but I've been to your website and it's not clear to me which sheet you're referring to. What should I be looking for?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

All the free downloads are on the left panel navigation under the heading Free Music Downloads. Score down to see the file you want. Here's a link: www.kenthewitt.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/iividrills2.pdf

[@mvalger5375]

Georges gershwin dave brubeck and wes montgomery are my favourite ....nature is sight ,smell and sensitive ...wish you long life pal .....................elies algiers

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Elies, wish you the same long life.... and thanks for the great comment and support!

[@davidross7719]

PLEASE send the info for your book.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Go here: kenthewitt.com/book/ and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHrIqKCQaM-Hnqc

[@hyperbolemasterkerry1307]

This was really fun and should be called something appealing like “a Pleasure size” instead of an exersize. :-). Anyway a great lesson that I am going to (I was going to say “work” on) play on!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I like the positive attitude...there's pleasure in hard work that brings rewards (and it can be fun).

[@pi5916]

While working on these great 251s i stumbled upon something I don't quite understand that is if you add the b9 to the V chord it sounds good and seems to work too.. why's that?? But the b9 is not a scale tone of the key...thx!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Good observation. The dominant 7th with b9 is one of the most important chords in jazz. The b9 functions in many ways like the leading tone (maj7) pulling to resolve to the root, but from 1/2 step above. These chromatic non-chord tones or dissonant passing tones create the altered chord sounds that give us the true sound of jazz harmony.

[@joaob.roccafilho4399]

Very good! I really enjoy your lessons! Rgds!

[@bendex88]

Would love to see and hear you break down "Moanin". (Bobby Timmons) You're the only pianist on KZbin that I can understand. Love your vids...

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm a huge Bobby Timmon's fan...Bro, how did you know?...you're knocking me out. He was one of my 1st great inspirations, that got me into jazz...thanks!

[@FoivosApostolou]

How should I practice the random II-V-I 's. Should I do each cycle in different keys, or just memorize them as they are? Your videos are awesome! I am trying to do these every day.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much! With drills, I would say, do them in any way that is most motivating to you. It's a personal thing, when it comes to exercises...when you find one you like, and it's helping you to get better....go with it.! Just don't get to pre-occupied with exercises so that you're not having fun...music is meant to be fun.

[@joeanderson1307]

Amazing! Thank you!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're so welcome!

[@pi5916]

How is it that the Eb13 chord clashes with the melody in the key of Ab? Are there any rules? Pardon my knowledge in jazz. Is it a definite No for using this chord and must be altered to an Eb7#9#5?.... Thx kent!!

[@koreboredom4302]

I have a playlist of you titled "Kent Hewitt Essentials".

[@AloisMueller]

Tolle Videos, tolle Erklärung. Gruß Alois

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Are we German! I was there, on a music tour w/ Laco Deczi, Check trumpeting...fabulous time. Thank you for the thumbs up!

[@AndresRodriguez-it9fp]

Thank you Ken

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are very welcome

[@davidreidenberg9941]

Sorry Ken. My original posts was a general comment on the value of the voicings for me. My comment was in response to your question. Yes I found the video helpful.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

David, please link me back to the original comment because I don't remember the question. Thanks!

[@jimmy56boy]

hey ken, jim here... nice lessons.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+jimmy56boy Good to hear from you Jim. Thanks for the compliment...keep watching.

[@williamcompitello9493]

A flat five instead... I see now that not even the altered scale is altered enough. I use altered maj. 7 if I'm doing 2-5-1 for a Lydian scale. It also gives a #4 in minor 2-5-1 progressions for an even more darker effect.

[@yomkili]

ah okay I found the PDF on your website at the easy videos page thanks a lot!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you found it and thanks for telling me!

[@davidconnors4908]

Which of the downloads goes with this? Is it the ”2 5 1 Drills” sheet?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You should see the download on my website ...otherwise write to my email and I'll send it to you...thanks!