Somewhere Over The Rainbow Jazz Piano Tutorial

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[@chrisholland3093]

I'm lucky enough to have this maestro as my teacher. He's currently taking me through a Chopin waltz, but this is very much his teaching style. Knows exactly how to bring out your best without overwhelming.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Alberto is a one of a kind Chris. You're in very good hands!

[@sweatcentralny7749]

Your lessons are like master classes of music, piano. Your teaching style is straightforward. Fantastic!

[@evastone6561]

That was quite painless. Thank you

[@nickk8416]

You are a wonderful teacher by keeping things simple. Made total sense. I understand. Thank You!

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davivify]

Over the Rainbow is a risky tune to reharmonize - not least of which is because it's become something of a sacred song for so many of us. And I wasn't sure where you were going with it, but was very pleased with the final result. Really nice colors. One thing though: your pencil markings are almost invisible on the video.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

It's a song that has a reverence to many people. Alberto's rework of it is adventurous enough but still sensitive to the tune.

[@jeffreykeefer208]

tempismo perfetto, grazie Maestro

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

This is so eye opening; thank you for breaking it down in to simple bites!!!!!

[@stevebott.pianostudent]

Fabulous tutorial Alberto. Clear and concise build of complexity making the process crystal. Bravo.😃

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Many thanks Steve!

[@billycm8370]

I will absorb this slowly and savor it And apply it going forward Fabulous

[@abbymcfaul315]

Bravo! Really clear and inspiring. Thank you!

[@davidhernandez-uw1gj]

Thank you so much for such wonderful Jazz class❤ Excellent Jazz piano tutorial.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Thankyou David, much appreciated

[@TheArina33]

Și calm and warm ….love your teaching style and how you explain ❤❤❤thank you 🫶have a wonderful day! Can’t wait for more song like this with new chords 🎹🦋

[@stevenkaiser3837]

One of my favorite melodies of all time and perhaps the best piano and theory lesson that I have ever had the opportunity to experience. Thank you so much!!

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

You're very welcome!

[@davidgerrard8661]

Gorgeous!

[@HieronymousCheese]

Superb. Thank you.

[@michaelsylvester4321]

Thank you teacher great songs

[@andrewwright6893]

Great video lesson. Sounded superb

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Thank you kindly!

[@indilava6992]

Amazing! So cool, thank you Alberto

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

My pleasure!

[@OberdaReignbeau]

Thank you. Great job!

[@billycm8370]

Bravo !! You have unlocked so much mystery How did you know !! Most grateful Cheryl in Oregon

[@jennywren8937]

Brilliant.❤Thanks

[@clairecooper1754]

Absolute brilliant, succinct teaching. I hope you do more.(Please)

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

More to come!

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

You're very welcome!

[@heshreinfeld5897]

Please add a pdf of the final arrangement 14:21

[@chromatic-me]

Nice explanation of chords that I play instinctively but have never thought of analysing in that amount of depth! SOTR must be a candidate for best song ever written…?

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sirtrixx]

As far as the ii - V - I (or ii V I?) that approaches the Em at 8:20, is a half diminished chord used for the ii since the chord you are approaching is a minor chord? It's hard to see or hear and it's not stated explicitly edit: I think it must be and that open 1 7 5 3 voicing sounds heavenly! I will leave the question in case others got confused by this. Thank you for the video, I have watched and shared it many times!

[@GeoffreyXXI]

Wow

[@humblemai2211]

Please make more tutorial about jazz Bebop Piano... Thanks

[@John-so3gp]

Can't reach the 10th interval with small hands...... Thanks for the great lesson !

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

You can try 9ths as well - but what pianists with smaller hands do is arpeggiate the 10ths. Works very well.

[@ylearts]

Merci ! I am a bit confused for the first chord; if it’s a ii it should be a F#m, right ?

[@FranciscoA.22033]

Do it with Rootless Voicings? I'm from Brazil.

[@michaelsylvester4321]

I Mr Sylvester Michael Sylvester thanks for the first lesson greatful

[@gerhardp.9624]

Hello Alberto, the "II-V-I"-scene was too fast for me, because also I could no read your your unreadable pencil writing on your Leadsheet. Also the video-scene was very fast! What you can recommend?

[@jennywren8937]

Play again slower and write it for yourself. Just take notes as you absorb what's going on.

[@humblemai2211]

Thanks a lot 😂😂😂

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Welcome 😊