ONE NOTE SAMBA -Bossa Nova- Syncopation Tutorial

ONE NOTE SAMBA Bossa Nova Syncopation Tutorial. Famous Bossa Nova composition written by Brazilian master Antonio Carlos Jobim. (also called Tom Jobim). Discusses syncopation and specific rhythm of melody as well as chord progression, and substitutions. For score, additional info, and to view Jazz Piano Book go to website :
https.www.kenthewitt.com/.

[@barco123456]

Hi Kent , you hit the nail on the head again: “the rhythm is the most important and also the most difficult to understand.”. How true. I’m living im Brazil for over 15 years nao and I still don’t get it. And there are so many variations and mixed styles with african and jazz influences etcetc. Just beautiful and perhaps you have to be borne there to have it in your veins and let it come natural. Anyway, excellent tutorial. Very easy to learn....just one note😠

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Baldo, I always enjoy your comments...they are the very best. And wow!... you live there...maybe you can help to understand the lifestyle and music better. Please write to my email, so we can exchange ideas. thanks!

[@peterlorenz9766]

Like always in all you lessons Mr. Kent Hewitt you are so unbelievable special. Mr. Kent “THE CRACK” Hewitt. What a tutorial. Inspirational, motivational and incredible. Thank you. Your way teaching and so transparent explaining makes me enthusiastic continuing to play the piano. Although it’s not an easy task. Wish you the BEST, the VERY BEST. Greetings from Spain. With love and deep adoration. Muchas gracias.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for a wonderful comment and compliment. The Crack!

[@Lazzw26]

One Note Samba favorite song

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cool, man!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thanx, Maestro.

[@brendaboykin3281]

Love the tie, Mate.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Coolest chick, this side of San Fran!

[@keysclassics6026]

Thank you ...Master.... from India...🙏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Most welcome!

[@spacewalden8358]

We are lucky to have you !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@gaugeonesteam]

I've been to Ipanema Beach. I went to a cafe/bar close by the beach one evening. I was sitting outside when a group of about 8 "seniors" arrived. They took out guitars and percussion instruments and started an impromptu samba gig. Very cool on a warm summers evening. Jobim style music is still very much alive and well in Brazil. (There's lots of exotic birds in Brazil so that could be true - you can even buy CDs of birdsong to listen to at home if you live in the city).

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks Robin, that is sooooo cool, man. Swing loose!

[@sandybrylion9571]

I can't believe it! I have been thinking of this song for about three days and that I wanted to learn it. And now you just released this video. Thank you!! And by the way You are my favorite jazz teacher.😊

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me , Sandy. I'm glad we are in sync.

[@renearboleda690]

You are a good teacher and amzaing mucician . Soon I get your book Kent

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@winddealer1]

Thanks for the great deconstruction of this timeless classic standard. Really enjoy the colors revealed in each landscape journey taken. Will have to work on the consequential syncopation opportunities. Love the extra Pride taken in the signature chapeau, kerchief, tie and shades ensemble. Always looking classy for your audience. Gratefully.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hello Alt V7. I can readily see that you are a master, and are now anointed into the elite club...what I call the "inner circle" . Welcome...sir and congrats!!

[@winddealer1]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Flattered from the real master. Swing loose!

[@madaxx1000]

I literally just searched a few days ago to see if you had a video on one note samba, well lo and behold! KH to the rescue!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cosmic knowledge ....;there you go!

[@marilynharris4118]

Oooh! You got me DANCIN' now, KH!! ♫♫♫💕

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Dancing is one of the best things you will ever do in your life.....I learned that in the 80's and I'm sorry I'm not doing it more today. Thanks, Marilyn...you are the best!!!

[@jurgenlinder7881]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have struggled with the rhythm of this tune (in another key) for more than a year now, and your tutorial - the combination of pointed out rhythm in the score and simultaneously playing - gave me a very good understanding.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm so glad I helped out...that's why I do this...and you have given me a special gift of affirmation.

[@bluetrane65]

San francisco is also where I got my start deciding to be a musician, 4 years ago! Currently living in Oakland but play sax and (trying to) play keys in SF 🙂 Funny enough, was also working the financial district before

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...we are compadres....keep in touch!

[@GME17i]

Hi Kent, my apologies for not being here for quite a while. All is well and even better now I’m back listening to you. Love the tie by the way. This is a song I sing quite frequently and I have that album. So many good songs on it. Good to see you. And I always love watching you play and listening to your analysis. I was lucky enough to go to Rio. I had tears in my eyes when I heard” Ipanema “ being played as I stepped off the ship. A dream come true to be there. You mentioned Jobim being influenced by the birds and that explains to me why singers emulate their sounds., including me ! Thank you once again. 😊👩🏻‍🦰😎💛

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Corinne...no worries ...I know you will always be there for you...bless you, dear! xox

[@phyllishesford7236]

You got my attention this time Kent...luv the Brazilian rhythms just want to dance non stop!! Exiting with nonstop vigor.

[@phyllishesford7236]

Nice artistic tie...is that a keyboard on it???😎😎😎

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Just an old fashioned 40's Charlie Parker type tie. Glad the song makes you want to dance xox.

[@davewhitesax]

Hi Kent! I'm trying to sound upbeat which is how I guess the song is meant to sound! I'm so glad you mentioned that Jon Hendricks wrote the words to this as I discovered Lambert Hendricks Ross a few years ago and think they are so underrated, especially in the UK where of course Annie Ross hailed from. I have their triple CD of three albums; 'Lambert Hendricks & Ross Sing Ellington'/'Hottest New Group In Jazz'/'High Flying With L,H & R' and they also added vocals to tunes of my other great favourite, Horace Silver. (I'll have to play some of their stuff today as I find their tunes and melodies so inspiring). I don't, sadly, have anything by Jobim they might have recorded although I have some of the recordings of Gilberto, Jobim, Astrud and Getz etc and of course they feature in my Real Books which I have for Clarinet and Tenor Sax (B flat), Alto Sax (E flat) and a smaller version for Piano in C. Now I'm concentrating almost entirely on piano (with occasional attempts at the flute my wife bought me) I suppose I should have bought the larger edition but I have plenty of material, plus of course Kent's Books 1 & 2 that's enough for now. I also so enjoy these Tutorials on KZbin. Thank you so much Kent for being a real mentor for all of us, pro, pro-am, amateur or as someone I used to be in a concert band or two with described me as, an itinerant musician! He was Leeds College of Music trained on flute and sax who for some unfathomable reason became a builder in North London! I used to bash a guitar around for a bit when I was in the Army as well as harmonica but now I'm learning piano, everything I learnt in previous existences, musically-wise makes so much more sense.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, David. Actually L,H and R were very popular in their day and were featured in all the major jazz festivals. I saw them at the Newport Jazz Festival in the 60's a few occasions and they always brought the "house down". I'm glad you are focusing on piano now, and I'm glad to help out. Keep up the good work and swing loose.

[@brucejeric6701]

Thank you!!!! Love jobim and you!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Bruce...you are the best, man!

[@darkarmy5914]

Thanks sir 👌 👍🎼🎹🎶🎵 you are the one my best teacher I have learned stride Piano pattern from your video tutorials....sir please make more piano rhythm patterns like waltz, samba ,70 disco,90 disco,rhumba,mambo,tango,March ,polka.....so on....love from india 🙏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the great assignment...give me a year for that!

[@mint977]

My god what an intro lol and the rest of the content too were pure gold. Thank!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...and so very helpful to me. Thanks!

[@dariuszrygier]

It is so good to have You Sir and listen to your stories about the famous musicians in the history and then about how You understand and play music. The rhythm sounds nearly like SOS signal in Mors alphabet :D . Thank you so much for such fenomenal and pleasant lessons. Good Luck and keep safe !!!.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sir, you are a cool cat, because you "get" me. ..... The highest level at the Jazz Ranch. I wish we could hang out! Stay well and my humble thanks!

[@candacekay97128]

Of course I want to have a good time, why else would I be playing the piano? 🤣 Thank you so much for these videos, they're all brilliant 💕

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful words to hear. For me it's been more work than fun....but that's just a personal hang-up. Musicians don't have real jobs...they are just kids having fun playing.

[@alexanderkrichevsky6114]

Kent, thank you so much for your important tutorial. I am saving all your tutorials and going through them periodically. I really enjoy all your KZbin clips. I would be happy to watch your "Girl from Ipanema" tutorial.🕶🎼🎶🎹👏👍

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, A. The link is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTWpoevj86Sd8k

[@spaziojobim]

I played this song yesterday on my guitar: the original key is G (starts with B-) and the bass is chromatic (B-/Bb7#11/A-11/Ab7#11)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, Jobim plays it in G....probably a better key for Guitar. I learned it in Bb... I like the sound of it that way on the piano. Thanks!

[@spaziojobim]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Probably he just composed One Note Samba on guitar, as he was usual to.

[@reneandrade7637]

Hi Kent! Here René, from Brasil. That rithm is the soul of bossa nova, not easy to get. Congratulations! Very good explanation.I sugest you make an episode for Desafinado (A little out of tune), very sophisticated Jobin's Song. Keep doing this! Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for a comment from someone who knows....I'm still learning.

[@mnmleung]

Thank you, Kent. Note to self: 6:46

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for pointing out that important part.

[@marctino703]

As I've always said, your chords and your shifting rhythm are always great. Maybe your next tune is Desafinado.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great suggestion!

[@LeafGreen906]

4:08 that run is ON FIRE

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I don't like showing off...I'm sure you can tell!?

[@bnstheo8131]

Hello sir, can you do à tutorial for the music : Paco - Gilberto Gil Thanks for your work Appreciate 🙏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'll check it out! Please send links.

[@bnstheo8131]

@@KentHewittpiano88 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmSkomCno6-hnZY

[@jean-karleugenie7893]

could you do a tutorial of Noelle's Theme By Bill Evans please?🙂

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'll check it out...I haven't heard it...got a link?

[@TheDocgt40]

Banking's loss is our gain. How about 'Dat dere' one day?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Choice, bro! Love Bobby Timmons...one of my greatest influences....and I love you for your support and request, Peter.

[@wadebayliss]

Is it a Byrd ? Is it a Trane ? No it's SuperKent ! thanks Maestro

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I love to hear from poets and magicians with the English language. You are a cat, sir, and have officially been welcomed into the Jazz Ranch's elite club. (or are you already there?)

[@brendaboykin3281]

Any photos from the Safran w long hair, sandals and tie-dyed jeans. Perhaps I'll have to ask the ADEM. 😁😎❤️

[@brendaboykin3281]

San Francisco days. 🙄

[@KentHewittpiano88]

@@brendaboykin3281 Did you live there? Such a great scene. Yes I was a hipster w/ long hair,. I have some old photos but they are mostly slides...I'll try to find them....those were the days!

[@brendaboykin3281]

@@KentHewittpiano88 I was a 12 year old working class Black girl from Oakland, so Haight Ashbury seemed quite exotic, as a matter of fact, Frisco Town was "the City". I was more interested in Playground at the Beach w the very ugly mechanical laughing lady, the Fun house, the Wax Museum AND Willie Mays. Soooooo, kid's eyes but aware of Janis and Jimi, and absolutely fascinated w Eris Burdon's "San Francisco Nights". So the age diff of just 6-8 years brings such a diff experience:I was old enough to be strongly anti-Vietnam, but no one in my age group was in danger of the draft. Thanx for the memories and the absolute NOW NOW NOW Education. You are brilliant GuruMaestroGrooveMan. 😎❤️😎

[@gaugeonesteam]

PS: I prefer B#

[@KentHewittpiano88]

How many sharps is B#?

[@ojamaking9885]

Huh B#??

[@gaugeonesteam]

@@ojamaking9885 Just a joke! It's C major.

[@mikemclenison8200]

I play this on guitar while singing it. I'm more interested in the accompaniment chording than playing the melody line..

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, Mike...I get you. As a guitarist and pianist we are more concerned w/ the accompaniment... because we back up singers and horn players. I hope I helped you with this.

[@jacearcher1604]

Hello Kent: Nov 1st. 2020 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am a nontrained composer and would like to know what makes the song. You Go To My Head, ...(1938). by Songwriter J. F. Coots, b 05-02-1897 d 04-08-1985 How does the song work? What's the trick the songwriter used. ? Also, how do I get the effect of a lush string on a piano? Jace Hiram College Ohio I use a Roland XV-88 Synthz.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great question to ponder. I'd be happy to give you my views. But the answer takes some thought and prep on my part. It may have tricks, but usually those are very subtle, and basic rules of melody and harmonic progression are more important. (although there are many exceptions). So please write to my email and I can start working on a proper answer to your question. Thanks. [e-mail]

[@jacearcher1604]

@@KentHewittpiano88 thanks Kent I think I am trying to get a style in my composing and playing. and after composing a motif I get stuck in not knowing how to keep the song moving on The song form like AABA or AABC etc.

[@Magicd00r]

When you realize you cant play a one note song

[@KentHewittpiano88]

One note can say al lot!