Red Garland Comping lesson (pt 1)

[@jroc2201]

You said, " the more accurate you get, the more it feels loose" that's it in a nutshell! It's true, it's amazing

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks for the comment. So glad that you "got" the point of that little aside.

[@jroc2201]

​@@MarkEisenmanby the way, excellent, very well played, I love Red

[@lavenderfana3137]

I have watched this half a million times, and I'm still learning new things. This video is revolutionary!!!!!!

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks so much.. Please share with anyone you think would be interested.

[@zoranbeats]

"The more accurate you get the more you feel loose" This shows itself more true everyday haha

[@capricorn975]

This is really excellent Mark! I am clearly an ‘ear’ player . Watching and listening to you is exceedingly helpful. Well done!

[@MarkEisenman]

So glad that you took the time to comment, and that you'll find this useful.

[@AJWM8103]

This so amazing as a way to practice coming like Red. Damn. So good and so simple!

[@MarkEisenman]

@@AJWM8103 Thanks, please share freely with anyone you think would be interested.

[@heidisavoie]

Ah I remember this - very good!!! Nice assertive metronome you've got there!

[@coulton-davisjazz2872]

I invented a similar exercise and have used it with my students. But I will refer them to you now for Red Garlanding.

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks for watching, and for sharing with your students. Makes me feel good to know that it's useful for some folks.

[@humblemai2211]

Please make more tutorial about jazz piano like this...

[@MarkEisenman]

I'll try!

[@nickk8416]

This is really good Mark Thanks so much. I'm a long time classical player reader only trying to pickup jazz. It's a different cat man. Loved how you mentioned Oscar P. saying the left hand is everything in jazz. This style is awkward for me so this video might be just what I need. Best!

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks, I'm glad you like... it's my most watched video I think!

[@shanjayaweera3036]

That is an unbelievably awesome exercise - thank you

[@timbrundage3745]

Ohhh that sounds smooth. Love it.

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks 🙏

[@williambunter3311]

Wonderful teaching. I have happily subscribed. Thank you for posting.

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@altonwilliams7117]

Cool! 🎹👍 I love Red Garland’s music! 🎵

[@siavashsafari3795]

after trying to play garland's transcription of "a foggy day" I confirm that the timing accuracy is much harder to achieve than it sounds.

[@bunsenstraat]

You completely changed my playing, using the octave notes in the right hand to learn it is a great method! Thanks man.

[@MarkEisenman]

filip mertens Glad it was helpful. There’s always a way, I guess.

[@davebest9660]

This is great, thanks Mark.

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks, please share freely.

[@nadasonic6]

2:46 that was beautiful, man! your swing feel is **chef's kiss** delicious.

[@MarkEisenman]

Hi Nada, THANKS so much... (Please share freely.)

[@chrisamato6890]

Love this! Thanks for sharing the groove

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks for reaching out....

[@pantamgo]

Excellent advices ! Thanks

[@MarkEisenman]

Glad you thought it was useful.

[@Jonathandattermark]

This is soo cool!!

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks, glad you like it... (It's my most popular video)

[@dinjescreativeartsprogram1134]

Yes man! Thank you. This two videos are great to understand how the left hand works rhythmically against the bass and the lines. Also thw displacement of the lines is really useful. I am a guitarist and I always struggle to tell other guitarists that if they are comping don’t play on the up beats of 1 and 3 as that means the chord is coming late. In order to swing the chords should come on before the beat or on the beat. (Not always). When you listen to guitarists play comp it sound more like a tarantella rather than a Red Garland rhythm. Hope to meet you and play one day. Greetings from LA

[@MarkEisenman]

Thank you so much for that kind note. Please feel free to share that video to anyone you think might be interested. Glad you liked it.

[@EugeneVasile]

This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing. The left-hand pattern gives a nice feel and precision. I was wondering if wouldn't be rather challenging to maintain this left-hand pattern for faster tempos, let's say for a medium swing around 160 or even faster. I'm thinking of the economy of movements.

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks 🙏 Glad you like it…

[@MarkEisenman]

Hi All, Time sensitive news: I will be doing free ZOOM jazz class online (donations welcome) Sat., July 13th, 2pm EST All students of jazz are welcome, especially piano players. Playing by attendees is strongly encouraged. To that end, using a computer so that you can use the ZOOM SOUND SETTINGS (Original Sound on) would be a great thing, but not required. Not sure if "Original Sound on" is available on a phone or tablet Questions on the day, or in advance are welcome. us06web.zoom.us/j/84691999549 POSSIBLE Topics: 1: Voicings 2: Chord Substitution and Reharmonization (is there a difference?) 4: Playing in the groove (how to make a metronome swing) 5: How to memorize a simple tune. Donations are welcome Details in the chat during the zoom.

[@ericsutz8026]

Really interesting! I have no idea if I can do this😮😂

[@MarkEisenman]

So glad you’re interested. Give it a try, start slow. Once you experience the feel of it you’ll find it pretty useful (I hope). Please let me know if you get the hang of it and if it works for you.

[@ericsutz8026]

Thank you Mark! 🎵🎶🙏

[@msomodi]

Thanks so much for this. It is really great for the hand independance. I have been aware intellectually about forward motion and anticipation but this feels so great to work on this way.

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks, I'm glad a few people think that it's useful.

[@charlieherbert6610]

Wonderful lesson. Thanks!

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks, pass it on to anyone else.

[@charlieherbert7716]

@@MarkEisenman I have mentioned this video in my blog post! chjazz.blogspot.com/2020/01/red-garland-almost-like-being-in-love.html

[@humblemai2211]

Love you much

[@mistercopter]

I bought the piano today! )

[@oscarlaredo5035]

Awesome!

[@MarkEisenman]

More of the same here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=51A6X...

[@theshield8744]

Nice Breakdown. This Compliment comes from The Son of Red Garland, Michael Garland.

[@MarkEisenman]

WOW, now that is so GREAT to hear. Obviously I and many others are huge fans of your father. Your comment means a lot to me, thank you. I'd love to know more about RED... BTW... do you play music?

[@cshlin1]

Very helpful and challenging, thank you! Would you be able to do one for latin/bossa rhythms?

[@ikuon5617]

あー難しい😂

[@MarkEisenman]

Yes, it's not easy at 1st...but it's very useful. Hope that it helps you

[@ikuon5617]

頑張ってみます！

[@jakobdurst8075]

come back to U of T!! We need someone who swings!! :)

[@MarkEisenman]

Hah! That’s nice of you..

[@kingusmcgee]

The beat or emphasis on 2 & 4, which I think you're doing. Thanks for some pointers. Sounds like an intro to Satin Doll.

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks. Yes it is imperative that at medium tempos, the metronome is placed on backbeat (2-4) . Therbye emulating the Hi-Hat in 4/4 time

[@MarkEisenman]

Go to jaelliott24.wordpress.com/2021/02/03/comping-like-mulgrew-miller/?fbclid=IwAR0E1w6PXbNTceMmEjsqdVvCFZXSEk2O__AcNm_DXiyobOKXH6Qncvjkw-U For more great information on comping.

[@JohnWilson-gb2jr]

Is it possible that you could type out the voicings for the left hand you’re using here? - driving myself mad trying to work them out by ear . Great video !

[@MarkEisenman]

They are typical rootless voicings. at this point for example kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5S8Z2apj7iGfJI Dmin7 (FACE) G7 (FABE) CMa7 (EGBD) OR (EABD) OR (EGAD) or the inversion of those depending on the Key and or register.

[@JohnWilson-gb2jr]

Thanks for this - I meant for the blues example at the beginning

[@MarkEisenman]

@@JohnWilson-gb2jr F7 (Eb A D) or (A Eb G) Then voice lead to Bb7 D Ab C Etc

[@JohnWilson-gb2jr]

Many thanks mark - I’ve now started integrating a metronome into my daily practice , brilliant video

[@MarkEisenman]

@@JohnWilson-gb2jr I’m so glad that you find it helpful. Share freely if you like😉

[@infinitypiano9170]

I'm lost. Do you have this written out on sheet music? I just Can't tell what the goal of the LH is. Thank you.

[@MarkEisenman]

Listen to Red Garland. Focus on his LEFT hand! You'll find this approach on dozens of recording he does this. It's a way to get to SWINGing. Too many people ignore the LEFT hand in its importance in the total groove that good piano players achieve. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYrThaWdYparoa8

[@AlexanderNagel]

The goal is to be able to have the LH always play the upbeat on the „swing and“ of 4 and the „swing and“ of 2, so just before downbeats 1 and 3: - - - o - - - o

[@AnalyticPiracy]

Omg you're a god I can already hear the blues licks I'm gonna hit over this

[@MarkEisenman]

Alex Walker I guess that’s a good thing🙏🎹🤗

[@armandocairo5444]

This is Great! Thx!

[@MarkEisenman]

Thanks... please pass along to anyone who might 'get it'.

[@armandocairo5444]

@@MarkEisenman I've send it to all my students who play the piano. Thanks again, it's a great way to practice 'jazz swing time'.

[@infinitypiano9170]

So, the LH plays the chords on beats 2a and 4a, and the RH plays straight quarter notes on beat 1, 2, 3 and 4?? But with, or in between metronome beats? I Don't know what you mean by Splitting the metronome.

[@MarkEisenman]

Ah I see. Splitting the metronome means: Making sure there is NO inaccuracy, that the PINKY is as close to perfectly covering the click as humanly possible BEFORE moving on to introducing the LH. This needs to happen with relaxation, the feeling of inevitability .. recommended reading for jazz time. www.goodreads.com/book/show/103758.Zen_in_the_Art_of_Archery By the way, it's best to actually practice this WITHOUT the piano... if you can make the metronome disappear then you're on to the right path.

[@eliyag1]

@@MarkEisenman Sorry to bring up an old comment. This book sounds really interesting, but I'm pretty bummed that the guy was a nazi. Is there another zen-type book that can be applied to jazz that you recommend?

[@MarkEisenman]

@@eliyag1 Didn’t know he was a Nazi, but who wasn’t in Germany in the 30s?

[@eliyag1]

@@MarkEisenman I'm just a fan of your channel! And I mean no criticism by bringing up that the guy was a Nazi. Earlier in this thread (a year ago) you recommended a book by him, Zen in the Art of Archery. The book sounds interesting but at the same time I have no interest in reading something an old Nazi wrote. So I was wondering if there are other books in that vain that you could recommend. I hope this all makes sense now!

[@MarkEisenman]

That was the most clearly written and simple book that I know.

[@MarkEisenman]

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[@willemjansen1141]

What kind of metronome is that?

[@MarkEisenman]

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[@infinitypiano9170]

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