Improvising on a Neo-soul Chord Progression

[@DodderingOldMan]

I've been watching a lot of Derek's videos recently, and his creativity is really amazing. Truly he has music in his soul. I'm interested to know, though, he always seems so positive, but does he ever express things like sadness, anger and frustration? Does he ever get sick of the piano and just want to do something else? I hope it doesn't seem like an impertinent question, I'm just really interested to know more about what sort of person he is.

[@derekparavicini]

Actually it's often the other way around - He loves playing so much and gets so absorbed by it that sometimes we have to make sure he tells us when he is tired or hungry, or he'll just keep going! That said, Derek definitely does enjoy lots of things besides playing the piano. He enjoys movies, going to musicals, going out for food, going to the gym, being around all of the people he knows and who visit him. He enjoys just moving to music by himself when not playing it. He LOVES meeting new people and asking them questions. He's generally a very happy, kind and calm person. The interesting thing with Derek is that he often expresses his emotions through his music. So for example if something is bothering him he may change key often or use certain types of basslines, or maybe play some odd high notes out of context. It can be subtle, but Derek's playing can be very communicative and compensate for his difficulty with spoken language. The way you see him in our videos is the way he is: He just loves doing his thing and even moreso if someone else is enjoying it with him.

[@DodderingOldMan]

@@derekparavicini Ah, thank you so much for the reply! It truly makes me happy to know that he has a rich and full existence. Cheers!

[@sr-kt9ml]

soul is Derek's genre for sure

[@LagunaByAndres]

that has to be the most raw pure form of musical emotion i’ve ever seen. Fuck yea man, this shit is awesome.

[@depgt]

Love it!! from Japan.

[@chrisclarkepiano9335]

Come on Derek!! I shouldn't even be surprised by now because he nails it every time but the shock factor never goes for me. My favourite style along with my favourite pianist...that's made my day! 2:20 is just awesome!!

[@derekparavicini]

Oh yes that part is great! So interesting to see what Derek creates from the simplest thing.

[@pollyling8852]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Derek moved me to tears ,so fantastic and so beautiful.

[@Knorv]

Mesmerizing.

[@edie5169]

Beautiful, Derek. You’re such a gift to humanity!

[@Andre-rw5br]

This is the purest musical freedom I’ve ever witnessed and I’m so grateful and inspired. Thank you Derek and Derek’s family + whoever supported him in developing this wonderful superpower.

[@rvllctt871]

Thank you Derek, I love listening to your improvisations ... indeed they should be called compositions in the moment.

[@BenGrimm977]

very nice

[@LeviathantheMighty]

WOW!! I'm not a musician, but even I can tell that was incredible.

[@derekparavicini]

Many thanks. Derek's perfect pitch and improv skills are pretty amazing!

[@karlbergersan]

Hello from Vienna…… I listened several times to that improvisation…….. thankfully

[@derekparavicini]

We're glad you enjoyed Derek's playing!🙂

[@Charlie-Mouse]

Fantastic Derek 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@constantelev8tion1]

It’s amazing how perfectly he can switch styles. Brilliant!

[@kidu9618]

Marvellous and inspiring summer night music. Wonder what listerners will feel in the southern hemisphere winter. Thank you 🌍🌎🌏🙏.

[@TC-gb2tf]

Amazing! Genius!

[@TC-gb2tf]

Thank you, Derek! You’re the BEST!!!

[@derrikferguson3219]

Beautiful.

[@jasminebambury5841]

Wow Derek☆♡

[@marinachester4818]

So much soul 😭😭😭😭😭😭 heaven!!!!!!!

[@lilithperson6266]

this is awesome! Derek is a legend. I would love to see him play/be inspired by DOMi & JD BECK's music, maybe a track such as SMiLE or SPACE MOUNTAiN from their new album.

[@sariahlim]

Pure joy embodied. Love it

[@derekparavicini]

Thanks.😀

[@benlilliott3320]

That would make a cool beat for an actual song very smooth

[@gabrieleguercio7208]

Tantissimi complimenti ad un artista che senza vederci riesce ad approcciarsi alla tastiera in maniera così familiare.

[@Humble_Electronic_Musician]

Beautiful!

[@alexschwartz7250]

Nice melody, Adam!

[@brendatuyen]

amazing

[@noahjackson7626]

so cool!

[@WorldMusicMethod]

I've been playing and listening to music all of my life. I have never been interested in piano enough to have a favourite pianist until now. Would Derek be up for coming into our studio at the World Music Method and improvising over some Congolese, Hindustani and Cuban grooves with our tutors?

[@sardeeni]

Sick!!

[@georgerussell2947]

this was insanely good

[@derekparavicini]

Thank you!😍

[@takiidabeats589]

love the gentle vibes play ✨🔥💞💯💫💫

[@derekparavicini]

Thanks! Derek is so amazingly good at understanding the vibe and feeling of different pieces and styles.

[@tomandmarley]

Man am I glad I randomly stumbled into this video!! Pure class! Anyone know what the 4 chords are? Love that major lift at the end!

[@derekparavicini]

Hi! The chords are - AbMaj7 - Fmin11 - Db6/9#11 - Cmaj9. We've just posted up another Derek improvisation from the same session on the chords Ebmin Bbmin Abmin Bbsus4 BbMaj if you are interested - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4q4mHupp92ne5I 🙂

[@mijaminadelacruz9276]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gui.faaria]

Hey man! Can I sample this for my lofi ep? I will be releasing it on every streaming services! Thank you!

[@CharlesK441]

Can you imaging if he played with Corey Henry !

[@FastGuy5]

Please keep his piano tuned the guy deserves it!!! 😢

[@1henex11]

Wow Adam can play haha

[@nathanreid2974]

Derek Sounded modern there

[@ronekctimepatroll]

Estoy seguro que sus videos nunca tendran cpyrigth, eso esta claro

[@lawanistephen6589]

What is the chord progression

[@derekparavicini]

The progression is - AbMaj7 - Fmin11 - Db6/9#11 - Cmaj9

[@mattchenard591]

you interrupted Derek and he didnt like it. whoever jumped in

[@radiorakim]

Its his teacher, mentor