Learn Simple BLUES PIANO Improvisation

We learn how to improvise over the 12 bar blues in C major using a single hand grip. A simple and easy approach to blues piano solo playing.
We improvise blues over the "7-chords": C7, F7 and G7.
00:00 Intro
01:26 The hand grip
13:06 Theory
16:42 Expanding the hand grip
21:39 Many huge thanks :)
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In this lesson I refer to another video about the Mixolydian scale:
• Introduction to MIXOLY...
The walking bass on sheet music:
newjazz.dk/xtra/Walkin_Bass_12...
Lesson explaining the walking bass techniques when playing the 2-5-1 chord progression:
• Easy 2-5-1 Jazz Improv...
Another lesson about blues improvisation. In this case a modal blues in minor: • Shortcuts to "JAZZ & B...
Translations of the English subtitles to Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French by Edgardo Solano from Colombia. Thank you so much Edgardo!!! You can turn on the subtitles and choose a language in the video settings.
Enjoy :)
Best and warm regards
Oliver Prehn

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This is one of the best lesson on how to improvise I have seen on KZbin

[@simonnmorgan]

Absolutely brilliant. After so many years of trying to improvise you make it as easy as a child's game. Now I can actually play a blues tune and take a solo that sounds a lot more advanced than I am. Almost feels like cheating. Thank you for what you doing here.

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This was really cool! Way better than just boring 'blues scales'. Your hand grip technique is new to me and is blowing my MIND.

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The solo is a dialogue. Putting on the brakes is so awesome What strong first 3 fingers on your RH. They are your piano strength. The handgrip approach is unique Music first theory later is a lot more. This reflexion is CATHARSIS for me , erasing the old stuff. Thank you teacher Oliver.

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Thanks , Oliver! I am an ex US Naval officer who sang semi professionally/professionally for many tears. Music was a very large part of my life. About 4 years ago I had a life altering incident that affected my singing voice and the full use of my left hand (I am left hand dominant). While i dabbled a bit on guitar, i never really became proficient at any musical instrument. My latest conviction is to finally start learning some piano so Music can ome back into my life. Currently awaiting delivery of my keyboard, I realize that left hand technique will be somewhat of a greater challenge than for most. Luckily modern keyboards have a simplified way of playing chords which can be taken advantage of until and when i gain greater left hand mobility. Happy to have come across your video. You have a new subscriber in me.

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Thanks a lot :) I hope you get well soon - and enjoy Music (with or without the left hand). Warm regards from Oliver

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👌Amazing how you reduced the complexity of improvising into a simple concept while still sounding great. Simply Great - Thanks so much😊

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Gees, I’ve been trying to do this for years, but you’ve simplistically analyzed it so now I can actually play it. I think you are Oliver, and I’d love more of your blues instruction! 😘

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Nice lesson...easy to work on. New hand grip to improv off the C F G bass line, As always thanks Oliver

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Great lessons. I lost a lot of feeling in my right thumb from a nasty accident and the "hand grip" approach is really helpful for my problem. Thanks!

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That's a very good lesson. it's an eye opener for sure. Makes it easier to find position of keys with ease. Now just try to improvise more... Thanx Michael.

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Very particular blues scales.Thanks

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