Everything You Need to Know to Play Stride Piano

[@MyMusicEducation]

There's something heart warming about stride. Slow stride does chill me out.

[@stephanosioannou1825]

I find the stride right hand so interesting, just imagine all the little figures

[@jeremyellismusic]

Great video. As one who has studied stride and has been a fan going on 25 years, I'd add that the #1 thing you want to do is listen to the great players, such as James P. Johnson, Fats Whaller, Willy the Lion Smith, and the lord of lords, Art Tatum. Even WC Handy, father of the blues, used stride for St. Louis Blues and other songs you can find sheet music for. #2 thing not mentioned in this excellent video is one must learn to navigate the harmony of the "Joplin Turnaround," which is the basically the last two measure of any Scott Joplin song where he does a blue style turn around. It's unavoidable for pretty much everything in this style. #3 As Duke Ellington would say, "Everything you need to know is in the Carolina Shout." The song is a master class in how to use the entire piano and I'd highly recommend learning a few pages of it. The use of blues harmony, insanely syncopated rhythm (stride is NOT just oom-pa-oom-pa), diminished chords leading to everything, 6ths, 3rds, etc... it's got it all. You can tell how it influenced the Duke to arrange the various sections of his orchestra. Check out the various James P. Johnson and Fats Whaller versions on youtube and hit .75 speed so some of it makes sense:) Blah blah, if you got this far, have a great day and enjoy your practice!

[@stephanosioannou1825]

do you believe one can actually improvise like james p, fats and the lion? i read somewhere that dick Wellstood(i think thats his name) said that most stride players dont actually improvise, they just play their own well practiced rendition

[@jeremyellismusic]

@@stephanosioannou1825 I would definitely believe that a whole bunch of it was memorized bits, but with guys as advanced as those you mention, there is an actual language of licks they learned and could seemingly apply/combine and land at any time, especially when you're talking about Fats and Tatum. Tatum used to show people how he did his three finger pentanonic runs, which once you get a good understand of a few that work in a key (a run that fits the I, a run that fits the minor iv6 and one over the V) you can successfully improvise and sound like you know what you're doing without having to do a ton of thinking. Example: play easy melodic line similar to the song's melody for 2 measures, something a singer could sing type line, then throw in one of those Tatum runs as a response. At least that's where I'm at with it this week... Good luck! And wish me the same:)

[@stephanosioannou1825]

@@jeremyellismusic yes but runs is going down from the top of the board is really mostly tatum and fats language. what about james p ?

[@samuelbeltrami5647]

Noah low-key giving us free masterclasses

[@Zoco101]

Thank you Noah. There are some wonderful things in this video. What a sublime take on Body And Soul! I keep going back to using stride/swing bass. Though I play trumpet too, I never play my piano like a trumpet, because then it sounds weak to me, with too much of the fundamentals. Accordingly, I always enjoy hearing a pianist's RH playing some supporting notes too - not just single lines. You can guess which bits of your video I enjoyed most. I love walking in tenths (on tunes such as A Kiss To Build A Dream On) and I think our hands must be the same size, but you make tenths flow better than I do. I look forward to seeing more of your videos about old-school techniques.

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks, Mike, much appreciated! I believe I might have a couple in my Stride Piano playlist... but it's been so long I'll have to double check. Cheers and thanks for the message.

[@patrickleduc7712]

Thanks Noah, I love all your videos! I've been watching for the last year and a half and have improved so much thanks to your lessons!

[@NoahKellman]

Hey Patrick, really glad to hear it! Thanks for the kind words.

[@user-ws3cu1lg1o]

12:52 Outstanding🔥🔥🔥

[@albertolopez2697]

WOW, Erroll Garner is alive at the end... Beautiful

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks, Alberto 🙏🙏

[@sibtalks8058]

Could you make a video on how you would approach learning jazz standards?

[@NoahKellman]

Sure will definitely add that to my list!

[@WillsJazzLoft]

Hey Noah as someone who brands himself as a person of faith, one of the lessons in life that I think I've apprehended very well is that many times one has to listen to, watch or read something a few times before the next aha moment comes along. And so it has been with this particular video on stride. The inversion in the left hand and the voice leading in the left hand also were the revelations this time around. I know that I have the potential to become a really great keyboardist even if I'm only doing it casually and for my own gratification. So since I began watching your channel, I've become convinced that if one really wants to learn how to play jazz piano, if you really want to play and not just play pretty chord progressions one really wants to learn to play stride. In that regard, the selection that I'm picking to practice is One for My Baby. One question that I have is this: does much of the music in the right hand happened just within two octaves of middle C? I asked the question since I have a Casio WK 200 which has only 76 notes. To play in lower ranges, typically what I do is hit the transpose button and add another octave below middle C. This is perhaps the best introduction to stride that I'm aware of. And it's my favorite in the series that you have produced on the subject. Thank you in advance for your answer and thank you for all that you do for jazz piano education. Will in Hampton VA

[@NoahKellman]

Hey Will thanks for the kind and thoughtful comment. I think for someone such as yourself who’s working hard and making serious progress, it would be very worth having a full 88-key keyboard or piano of some kind. Otherwise you are playing with limitations and may be developing habits based on them! That would be my two cents for what it’s worth!

[@WillsJazzLoft]

@@NoahKellman okay well whenever it's possible, I'll certainly do it. And thanks again

[@curlymyhero]

The beginning song of this video is sheer genius. Whatta sound 👌

[@tagindenver2]

This is such a helpful lesson, Noah. Can't wait to work on the techniques you introduced here!

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks, Tom! Glad you enjoyed it. Please keep me updated on how it goes!

[@NoahKellman]

Any specific techniques that you found most helpful?

[@tagindenver2]

@@NoahKellman Yes, since I'm also only comfortable with Maj. 10ths on the white keys, I found your suggestions to use not only rolled 10ths in the left hand but also shells (R + M7/b7), among other options, to be really helpful. There's one spot where you actually stack min-7th shells such that R-b7 falls on beat one and then it's reversed to b7-R (a min 7th higher) on beat 2 with the right hand chord joining in above. That sequence sounds great, so I plan to create an exercise out of that alone. But I'm also going to work through your other suggested exercises. I'll try to follow up here once I've made more progress.

[@joseph3318]

This video has given me a lot to work on, thanks for uploading this man:)

[@WillsJazzLoft]

Hey Noah, good news! Out of the hour that I typically devote practice, I've managed to squeeze in 5 minutes to practice the left hand techniques that you've taught in the video. From here on in this will be a regular part of my practice routine. Of course because I'm just now getting the muscle memory, it was slow going today. Still I know that I've made progress. Again thank you for all that you do for jazz piano 🎹😎

[@NoahKellman]

My pleasure keep me updated on your progress and thanks for the kind words!

[@duongduong2414]

thank you for conveying such a wonderful lesson to us Noah. Appreciate!

[@georgeswan8267]

Очень полезное видео , спасибо, такое делают не многие, это лучший метод обучения... спасибо!

[@jansestak954]

That was cool. Especially the 7th and 10th trick and those walking basslines

[@scottev954]

Thanks for your time and the video. Your 10th roll sounds really good, makes me want to work on mine!

[@phreakadelik21]

incredible. Definitely buying that book. thanks!

[@fafney]

Finaly, I find a channel with clear, understandable exercices Jazz..and most of all...that sounds Jazz lol Bravo !

[@Darrell1019]

Thanks for the lesson Dr.

[@jamesmartin279]

Independent piano players are the most happy. Not needing sidemen and being stride competent is great. Some musicians flakes...late to the gig, crazy girlfriends, drugs, drink waters out of your own well. Mr. Kellman plays well and gives much without holding back. Doc James Piano/Guitar Thank you Noah..what a Prince!

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks James doing my best over here! It’s great to be able to play solo for sure!

[@ianonthegoldenship140]

As always, so informative and generous video. Thanks noah!

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks, Ian 🙏 Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulstein5196]

Thank you Noah, I've just bought the exercises and can't wait to get stuck into them. They are gorgeous little musical gems in their own right.

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks, Paul! Let me know how they go!

[@maximuswilliam318]

Hello I've watched you ear training videos Can I ask a question? Do we music like this? APPLICATION OF INTERVAL EAR TRAINING song: Marry Had A Little Lamb (Melodic Sequence) Key: C Major Starting note: E Notes: E, D, C, D, E, E, E, D, D, D, E, G, G E to D [Major Second Descending] D to C [Major Second Descending] C to D [Major Second Ascending] D to E [Major Second Ascending] Repeat E [unison] E to D [Major Second Descending] Repeat D [Unison] D to E [Major Second Ascending] E to G [Minor Third Ascending] Repeat G [Unison]

[@Luke-qn8qv]

Such a good lesson, thank you!

[@chunmunkunmun]

This is amazing!!!

[@APFELSTRUDELL]

you make a good job,Noah 🙂

[@aregloarevalo6703]

awesome tutorial Noah. It looks easy when you play those keys around but trying it myself is a totally different situation. I need to soak up my left hand on the keys to get striding smoothly. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@onumahobart8832]

Watching you play in this video I noticed you look at the piano. Complex playing requires more direct visual attention, but can you imagine yourself being so good you don't have to use your eyes? I can.

[@Djedgida]

Ooo…beautiful Noah. Thank you.

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks for watching, Rick! Miss you man.

[@dyoneffcennedie2939]

Was that pure improv at the beginning?! Incredible 🤯

[@dyoneffcennedie2939]

Just discovered this channel what an absolute goldmine of knowledge and expertise. You are an angel of jazz sent from the heaven of licc to spread the good word with us mere mortals. I hope you love doing this as much as I'm going to love indulging in your work!

Brillant analysis 👌

[@sennevoorspoels1512]

was very helpful! appreciate your vids

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks Senne 🙏 glad you enjoyed it

[@triadmotion8113]

Soo refreshing definitley gonne jam to this and learn the patterns 🤙🏾

[@onumahobart8832]

"Jimindorothy" and "Piano With Jonny" have a video that shows them webcaming together discussing stride piano playing being confined mostly to the white keys. As a beginner I can definitely relate to what they're saying because I'm still struggling with the white keys. And, with all due respect to all parties, then comes Mr. Kellman.....Thank you sir.

[@chumypap]

Cool vídeo!! Thanks for this

[@MeeeKaaaL]

Beautiful

[@oscarlaredo5035]

Wonderful!

[@dop3keyz]

Alot of what you show in this video is what Oscar Peterson, Oliver Jones, etc does ! Thats my fave era of music to listen too. Thanks will do my best to apply everything you showed even on modern music.

[@treyrader]

i'd love to hear ya play some stride. ya think you can? Love me some teddy wilson. Been nerding out on jelly roll since new years eve. dude was wild

[@jaredward8935]

woah. I'm wondering if I can mimic this style on guitar, with a friend or with a looper. I loved the sound of those right hand arpeggios!

[@tH4ttUs]

LIKE IT!!!

[@romanbemolin]

thanks much amazing info

[@jtorres3150]

No way, I found you on mpp 😮

[@romanbemolin]

@@jtorres3150 😁

[@willzang3000]

yes

[@drvillarreal24]

Most Replayed section did not disappoint

[@floridaboy6357]

Thanks :)

[@NoahKellman]

You’re welcome!

[@rachelsmename6]

Hi Noah, another person says if you can't reach the tenth in stride, to play the 1and 5 together (in place of the 10th) and then the chord above (such as a rootless chord voicing). How do you feel about that method?

[@NoahKellman]

Hey Rachel, that's another totally fine workaround!

[@rachelsmename6]

Great, thank you Noah! I trust your opinion!

[@NoahKellman]

@@rachelsmename6 thanks Rachel 😃🙏

[@evaldoalvesferreira]

Muito top parabéns

[@teegees]

Hey Noah I’m interested in your 20 stride technique product but would like it in midi format. Would that be possible?

[@qthemusiccc]

11:56

[@claudiakramer4516]

Is the Bill Evans typical of 50s chords?

[@thebusylazybasist9692]

can u do a vid. bout mi3 maj7 chords n jazz and gospel?

[@claudiakramer4516]

I just call this the polka rhythm. Is this a correct reference or out of context? Also should I position my right hand for upper structured harmony (8:43) or just the shell and rootless voicings are sufficient?

[@BarryKorcheski]

explain the solo improv patterns you used in this lesson?

[@OscarRurzagasti]

👀...gracias

[@chumypap]

Tecnic

[@guilhermegoncalves5768]

🔥🔥

[@gp2mano]

Hey Noah could you speak more on enclosures when improvising

[@NoahKellman]

Hey Dishawn I actually released a video on that recently! If you go into my recent uploads you should see it

[@gp2mano]

@@NoahKellman Preciate it my friend 🙏🏽

[@harryharry3794]

Dear Noah, PDF Link Not Working

[@NoahKellman]

Hey Harry, you can find it here: jazzpianoconcepts.com/store ! let me know if that works

[@continenzajazz9976]

How is Ab the flat 3 of F minor?

[@jaydakeyz829]

Ab is the flat 3. Because if it was F maj it would just be a major 3rd or a third, but to make it minor it's a flat 3

[@continenzajazz9976]

@@jaydakeyz829 I suppose but if Im playing in F minor I think about the Ab as being the natural 3. F major and F minor are two different things. F minor comes from Ab major. In F minor the 3 is natural Ab so you wouldn’t call it flat 3.

[@jaydakeyz829]

@@continenzajazz9976 if you think about C major for example is usually the reference point when teaching different chords. C major is 1 3 5 C minor is 1 b3 5 C diminish 1 b3 b5 C augmented 1 3 #5...or C minor scale is 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 1. Idk if that makes sense

[@scidoc]

You posted a Barry Harris video a few minutes ago and now it’s gone. It was a great video, please repost. Thank you.

[@NoahKellman]

Hey how are you? Thanks for the comment. I actually just posted a community post about why I decided to take it down! Really appreciate the kind words and your interest in the video.

[@scidoc]

@@NoahKellman How do I find the community post? Also, what are the ways to work with you 1 on 1 by video live or video that addresses specific needs.

[@NoahKellman]

@@scidoc Why don't you shoot me an email and we can discuss? noah at jazzpianoconcepts.com (no spaces, use @ sign just typing like this so bots can't index it... heard that happens :p) -- also to find the community post, you can go to my main channel page, then click the community tab!

[@yadiangklung]

Second...

[@JimManeri]

There’s also the part where your hand has to get to the key before you actually play it

[@barrygordon5323]

I've been playing stride for most of my life,it's playing off a certain rhythm,and with the great players the use of right hand rhysmic figures with melody,no rhysmic figures it falls flat.playing off the bass is super important,and to swing.this is just a bit of what should be done.or else you may sound like a cocktail player.

[@PeterSmith-my6ge]

Great but too fast!

[@lzn1232]

Eeeeeeeeeee

[@orangutangus_x2687]

the editing in the intro probably took hours

[@Metalpazallteway]

Most of these techniques are too much tbh let alone the amount of skill you need to fuse the left hand along with the left. I really wished my first yr learning piano was the left hand as opposed to the right.

[@SolosHighlights]

first

[@NoahKellman]

haha niiice

[@user-se7wf9dv6r]

I used to use youtube to learn piano...learning from the masters. But apparently to make more money or something they've made it practically impossible to move back and forth to confirm riffs, bass lines, etc...pitiful.

[@yakirarbib1670]

There is much more you need to know about stride piano Noah before you make such a video. Waiting to hear you play one or two good bars then we'll talk about "Everything you need to know". Sorry brother no personal offence intended at all but thanks goodness some of us still got ears!

[@DeyquanBowens]

Second 😂

[@zzush]

u r here too 👀