When my blues piano started to sound LEGIT

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LESSON SUMMARY
When you imagine the sound of blues piano, your mind likely gravitates toward tasty and soulful riffs played in the mid-to-upper register of the piano. In other words, when you think of blues piano, you think of the right hand! And there’s good reason for that. Bluesy fills, licks and riffs in the right hand constitute an essential stylistic component of the blues that is immediately recognizable. But what about the left hand? Are you able to imagine an authentic blues piano accompaniment just as clearly? For many students, blues piano left-hand technique is more vexing. In today’s Quick Tip, Jonny addresses this common challenge by dissecting how to Play Blues Piano Accompaniment in 3 Steps.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Basic Left Hand Patterns
02:07 - The Breakthrough
03:19 - Step 1: Use Chord Shells
05:42 - Step 2: Put Chord on Downbeats
07:29 - Step 3: Put Root on Upbeats
10:23 - Beginner
11:29 - Intermediate
12:21 - Advanced
14:22 - 12-Bar Blues
15:02 - Play with backing track
18:19 - Conclusion
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Happy practicing!
Jonny May

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00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Basic Left Hand Patterns 02:07 - The Breakthrough 03:19 - Step 1: Use Chord Shells 05:42 - Step 2: Put Chord on Downbeats 07:29 - Step 3: Put Root on Upbeats 10:23 - Beginner 11:29 - Intermediate 12:21 - Advanced 14:22 - 12-Bar Blues 15:02 - Play with backing track 18:19 - Conclusion

[@elvisottmann3315]

Thank you Jonny . Playing blues piano is a dream that is becoming true for me . Someone could mistake me for somebody who knows what they are doing .

[@bobwhitford5939]

Great info. Thx very much!

[@charlesscott3949]

What makes Jonny at least a half-step better than any other piano instruction I've seen throughout the world of the internet is his . With explanations that all levels will understand, appreciate and advance from. All you have to do is watch and practice. You will be noticed. And may I also say: "Everything he does is in the Key of F'n great !". Thank you.

[@rickfreeth6496]

This is the most important lesson I've watched! It addressed the EXACT problem I have playing blues. Thank you Jonny!

[@aalbertbright]

Johnny I started watching your videos few years ago when I knew little to absolute nothing on the piano, you'd be surprised what I can actually play in 2023

[@FelixSunMusic]

That's awesome to hear!

[@grahamsmith1978]

Hi I'm following only a while. If you had the time would you recommend a few videos that you were really guided by or others that have components that you feel really helped you? Congratulations on your progress, you must have put in the necessary hours and focused attention, so kudos. Thanks, no bother if you're too busy. Probably playing the piano. 👍

[@aalbertbright]

@@grahamsmith1978 it's been quite a long time but I'll see if I can find them and send the link here

[@Jay-vr8it]

I'm the same way, I can absolute Jam the blues and solo. I knew nothing not even even 1 scale or anything when I started. Jonny is the man

[@CodgersCorner]

I have saved this vid. Thats how good it is. I will be recommending it in my up coming channel.

[@kewsepehr1060]

It sounds absolutely great when you play it Jonny. However, i think the most important and difficult task for beginers and intermediate learners to learn for beginers is 'how to coordinate' both hands together. I'm sure, many, including myself would be greatful if you could convey the art of harmonising and coordinating both hands, through whatever exercises which i'm sure you know best. Thank you so much for all your ingenious lessons Jonny.

[@charlesscott3949]

I guess you can't underline your words in these posts. Perhaps I should have known that, but in my previous posting the words "ability to teach" would have followed from "What makes Jonny at least a half-step better than any other piano instruction I've seen throughout the world of the internet is his.." (and again) ability to teach. That is his true gift to us. Thank you again., - and again.

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

Thank you,Jonny⭐🌹⭐

[@charlesmccormick2625]

Mr. Jonny May: My second year under your tutelage, and thank you, thank you for the great resources you have provided. Your build-out of fellow instructors is admirable and compliments your substantial music instruction investment! Now...more practice-

[@jamieashton660]

That's brilliant, can't wait to get to my piano tomorrow now!

[@robertpenway]

I'm usually not into Blues and I know I could never play piano but that music sounds just amazing.

[@gtrdoc911]

You hit another home run Jonny. Thank you so much!

[@fabiancosster2992]

Jonny you changed my life with your lesson i learned how to play the blues funk jazz chords construction how to soloing over chord changes what i didnt can before god bless you forever i coming from the lovely island Curacao if maybe you didnt know

[@bobwhitford5939]

Great job Jonny! Explanations are clear!

[@youssefmebarki9979]

Amazing. Simple and effective.

[@chachaman4980]

Johnny: What an excellent lesson you offered us ! Thx

[@peoriaos6627]

Awesome video Johnny!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thank you, Jonny🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@minkim6575]

Thank you so much Jonny. The only thing I need now is to practice. 😃

[@ThePianoMan1953]

Jonny, you are the BEST!

[@monicaconsigliereLavieenfleur]

Always great

[@markfeatherstone9365]

Great thanks

[@jeffjohnson7381]

Jonny this is perfect for my blues improvement…can you do some lessons on slow blues with left hand chords and improv licks etc with the right hand…haven’t seen a lesson that incorporates this style❤🎹

[@juanmarinez4236]

Jonny, I am a beginer, and enjoy your videos. thanks.

[@FredyFresquet]

Best lesson ever.

[@johnnycrawford1584]

Well done 👍 there’s something about your name that I can’t help admire. 😀

[@davaxschinko]

Jonnys my go to guy

[@Urstrulycatwoman]

Never subscribed so fast before

[@karatevaldi]

The more I learn about piano the more I learn that less is more. A well placed silence makes everything sound good. That's why I never play any notes.

[@suzannebrown945]

❤Thank you ……

[@aalbertbright]

And I am actually recording artist now

[@spazz27]

Hi! Awesome stuff, but I don’t see the link to the Bible of 120 Blues licks mentioned… 🤔

[@aalbertbright]

All by the grace of God through your channel of course and few others

[@nickywilson2009]

Hi there Jonny. I am looking for a particular sound from a song and have struggled to find it. Any chance you (or anyone else who might see this) could help me out? The song is called Changes the Universe by Eric Johanson. Thanks.

[@KC9KEP]

One thing I've noticed .. Many of these licks seem to start at a high position on the keyboard and descend as opposed to starting low ascending. Or is it just me? :-)

[@FredyFresquet]

Something like that to boogie as status quo piano?

[@sorabjigigachad8193]

This is legit. Just like Sorabji Gigachad.

[@codetech5598]

You've got to pay your dues if you want to play the blues.

[@flerbus]

secret...get gud