"Someone To Watch Over Me", 5 Important Techniques, Piano Tutorial (8 min. overview)

[@tiavstudio]

I watch this from time to time to remember my love for learning piano via youtube. Beautiful as always.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Welcome back! and thank you so much for this lovely comment!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you very much!

[@josephloesch9270]

Excellent. I hear some of the techniques my own father used in playing this, a favorite song of his.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me. My father could play piano but only on the black keys!

[@amotinyabongo5659]

Thank you for posting this. As someone that played in college but after graduating not touching the 88's in 35/36 years while getting back in shape, I came across this clip and WOW! I'm inspired. And I studied George, Ahmad and Oscar big time back in the day. Thanks again.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me and all the best.

[@theralhaljordan7337]

1) 0:25, 1:32 chords in left hand 2) 2:20, 2:28 & 2:57 chords in right hand 3) 3:48, 4:16 chorale 4) 4:50, 5:14 locked hands 5) 5:46, 6:09 drop 2

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the meter breakdown!

[@MoechtegernPimP]

practising with the video on 50% speed.. "Theee fiirrst teechniiiiqueee is yoouuur baaasic bloockchooord teechniiqueeee..." ^^

[@joandronfield9644]

MoechtegernPimP Mel

[@MusicAccount-hy7yy]

You are a fantastic teacher. I cannot thank you enough for this video. You have made my world a better place.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful comment...so helpful to me....many thanks!

[@juliag.5114]

i started learning piano last may (i’m 26), and i love this song, hopefully one day i’ll be able to play it like this

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me and please check more of my videos.

[@juliag.5114]

@@KentHewittpiano88 will do!

[@jsbach15]

My favorite Gershwin song so elegantly played in so many wonderful ways! Simply terrific!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+jsbach15 Hey, thanks so much! It's one of my all- time favorites too, as well as Embraceable You. Please check out my video on that song.

[@ottonormalo4638]

Thank you Mr Hewitt. The way you break down this wonderful song is so helpful and valuable !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're very welcome!

[@MartinEigenmann]

Looking forward to the in depth demonstrations Kent! Great work, keep it up!

[@haden6713]

In showing us different ways to play this beautiful song, you're opening up a lot of possibilities. Thank you Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the feedback and comment, Haden.

[@louilouis2045]

wonderful. you have amazing clarity of thought with great logic, explaining each technique and then combining them together which makes complete sense, thank you so much, I look forward for the next level one, cheers, and God bless you. from Melbourne , Australia

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Melbourne...one of my close friends (who passed) had a daughter there and they loved the jazz there. Thanks for writing to me and I'm grateful that you enjoy what I'm doing.

[@Ballarattrumpetguy]

Wow! I love this. Thankyou, subscription was a must!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Welcome aboard!

[@judyhorton5521]

Absolutely beautiful ! Amazing ! I hope to play like this someday. From Niagara Falls,Canada

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@esenaboxaki]

Gee, that's beautiful. I've been learning it over the weekend.

[@dreadnaught3894]

Great stuff yet again - this one really separates and illuminates these essential styles. Thanks Kent - great stuff!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Dreadnaught I thank you for your astute observation...this is what I had hoped to put across.Keep listening.

[@michaelpisani5538]

I have been watching you tutorials for several months and have concluded that your piano skills are fantastic. Your jazz technique is very diverse and your presentations are clear and concise. Just want to say thanks. Also, would like to know how to obtain sheet music or lead sheet. Your tutorials are greatly appreciated. Do you play at any clubs or public venues? If so, where do you perform? Mike

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great comment, Mike. It's people like you that make the purpose in my life worthwhile. (which is not always an easy task). All the free music sheets I have are on my website under the heading: Free Music Downloads. If it's not there, ask me and I may have in a home file. I play gigs in RI and CT mostly these days, but I'm not doing that so often, as in the past (which is the same for most of my colleagues).

[@paulallenMacca]

Just Love this kid of stuff and this Gershwin song.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

***** Thanks, Paul...I appreciate all your comments!

[@paulallenMacca]

Your most welcome

[@deanrobertnoble138]

Sounds great. Love it. One my favourite Gershwin tunes also!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, and one of the best songs ever written...thank you!

[@Bookssful]

You've presented quite a few approaches on piano styles. What should a jazz piano player do? Use as many styles as possible or take only one style and work on it to the highest point? I think that each song tells me how it wants to be played, but then, my piano might be a mix of styles. What do you think?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It's up to you. I always say the more versatile you can become, the better player you'll be, given any situation or gig. Particularly us journeymen. However there's examples like George Benson or Miles Davis...men of many hats, who both made a ton of money. In contrast, Bill Evans, pretty much stuck to one style, and perfected it to the highest degree.

[@CoryKent1997]

Love these videos, Kent. Just now discovering them and enjoying them immensely.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great to hear from you...keep watching!

[@mariateresita3852]

Kent qué lindo tocas!!!!

[@corinneclancy2112]

Another great tutorial Kent. Thank you so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

One of Gershwin's finest. Thanks so much, Corinne!

[@musicmandarwin]

Great video thanks Kent for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Darwin, NT Australia.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Mark Bleakley Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the positive feedback. I'm not sure if KZbin forwards responses to Linked Comments. Please let me know if you have received this note.

[@josephpeacockiguaran]

Hey Kent, I looked on your website and did not see a file for someone to watch over me… do you have plans to revisit this tune? Another video?

[@GregoryRLittle_GRL]

Really helpful, inspiring and interesting. Thank you Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great compliment. Gregory...3 little words that mean so much...humble thanks!

[@keithcowen5220]

Thanks again for the lesson.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@mariateresita3852]

Thank you very much to teach us! All the techiques are very interestig. I was going to tell you that a prefered the number 1 and 2 , but then i listened all of them and realizerd ech one has its charm. Los acordes están hermosos . I don!t know how to say "acordes" in english but i want to tell you, those are beautiful.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi, Maria! Love your comment...means so much to me....a million thanks!

[@mariateresita3852]

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[@edudacostalima]

Thanks for sharing! I love this song!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for listening

[@danielverapiano]

Beautiful sound and easy way to teach KH, there is a technique to harmonize the melody when you use the locked hands technique? Thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, you want to check out my videos on locked hands ...I have a playlist or series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLFuMibnl_h5b-4H5_cYxavlX5JeO1gYEh

[@knowlescity]

Dear Kent do you have sheet music for this please. Your playing is beautiful thank you for sharing

[@KentHewittpiano88]

This is one of those songs that I've played for so long that I didn't use a score. Most fake books have a lead sheet version, or check out any Gershwin transcription book.

[@fer18433]

Gracias, muy buen profesor.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Humble thanks!

[@ello_ello_]

blossom dearie on the verve jazz masters 51. . what technique was that? just curious. . thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I don't know that record...do you have a clip? I love her music.

[@ello_ello_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHy5qGyIg8pghqc

[@broggsey]

I think I get what drop 2 chords are but am I choosing the inversion to fit the melody and therefore the drop note will be determined by that?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's correct. It's a right hand voicing w/ melody harmonized w/ 6th chords or diminished and the 2nd note from the top dropped down an octave and played in the LH. I have a playlist on Drop 2 (More detailed info) if you go to playlists on my channel page.

[@schatzieme2]

Love listening to you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Carol!

[@connorlee1624]

itz just amazing i think. so i wonder in Technique #2, with your left hand, if there any specific way to do such a baseline? or it's just a kinda inspiration or improvisation of each time of playing? i am learning jazz with my tutor and also from your youtube channel. i am asking a question i guess plz answer me if you can ! thanks from seoul, korea of republic

[@hyperbolemasterkerry1307]

Thanks for the variety

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@dereksnutch281]

great video kent, look forward to a video with chords and a breakdown thanks derek

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I have 50 free scores on my website relating to videos that I have done. If there is no score for this specific video that you want, it is just because I didn't have the time to make it. You know what I mean....our time is so precious. Thanks!

[@pamelachiara1489]

thank you a lot from Italy!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Pamela Chiarappa Love Italy...we were there 3 years ago..wonderful! Thanks!

[@micksayers1]

Hi, Kent, this video i find very interesting. I will learn a lot from this one. Many thanks. 😎 mick.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CornelionSigismon]

Such a beautiful video. Thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@pianogrande7791]

Thanks KentGreat overviewLove all your videos to be fairSanjay

[@KentHewittpiano88]

+Pianogrande Thanks for the comment, but you lost me on the last part.

[@jamesspencer9830]

Great stuff! Thanks as always.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the comment!

[@jazztemple2]

Great video. Thank you so much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you for the comment!

[@elunico13]

Is there a music sheets for this?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

There's over 150 scores on my website.... all in alphabetical order. So this one I might have missed.

[@spirosmoutsatsos4590]

Dutiful man I wish he could teach me Thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cool....thanks!

[@noblenotes27]

Thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@maikowsantos4814]

Very useful! Thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Maikow Tesch Great, please give a thumbs up and check out my other videos that go into more detail on these techniques.

[@pianogrande7791]

Love all your videos to be fair Sanjay (MY NAME)!

[@donatorapana]

Grazie, Mæstro!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure...thanks!

[@alexanderyozzo]

This dude!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Mercy, can't hold 'em down!!!

[@winaryoption]

Genious!

[@F5S7N9]

you legend

[@KentHewittpiano88]

If a journeyman can be a legend. Thanks!

[@walkercatenaccio]

Great stuff, which is starting to come together for me. Conceptually, not yet functionally. Damn.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Give it time, brother...time spent is time earned!

[@atomicflash1753]

Talkers