Hello Dave, You are Godsend. I have been searching for years to find a teacher who can hold my hand and walk along this beautiful journey of jazz piano. My search ends with you. You are just the perfect teacher to study something as profound as jazz piano. Your absolutely methodical way of teaching and your ability to break every concept down to its simplest of forms is very rewarding for a student. I am digging every lesson of yours and have also started with your Joy Of Improvisation Part I book. I am going to learn from you for the rest of my life.
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
OK it's a deal) If you would like a free skype lesson after the holidays perhaps that can be arranged, you can write to me directly at Dfrankjazz@aol.com..have fun)
@dreamarnab7 жыл бұрын
Sure I will :). My new year gift to begin with! Will write to you after the first week of January. Thanks
@coreyp12 жыл бұрын
Honestly, i think that this is one of the best videos that i have ever seen, both on the left hand walking bass line, as well as a general approach for adding right hand improvisation. A heartfelt "Thank You" for putting out this content for free! I plan to start looking through your other videos... I'm hoping that you have one on rootless voicings. Regardless, I'm sure that I will find many other gems in the process.
@DaveFrank2 жыл бұрын
Hi Corey, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 57 in-depth jazz classes, all free for thee) For rootless voicings you may want to check out my Book series Joy of Improv, vol 1 +2, published by Hal Leonard. Blessings and keep swinging!
@pierrecohenmusic7 жыл бұрын
Dave. You are the man! So humble, so approachable, so methodical with your teaching.
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
Hi Pierre, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankajzz.com, there are currently 34 in-depth classes for your viewing pleasure, all free for thee. Hi from NYC!!
@michaelshurtleff81488 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this fantastic leap in my theory lack. Scaley...that's one thing I've been scratching my head about for a long while. Locally we suffer a shortage of bass players and as a lead guitar practicer for decades now that I have a synth this information that you put forth is like gold. Cheers.
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 33 classes like this one, all free)
@rachelsmename6 жыл бұрын
Dave, I took great notes from this and developed a walking bassline for the first eight bars of Autumn Leaves adding a leading note at the end to take it back to the top! Thank you for this excellent video! I could not do this without you!
@DaveFrank6 жыл бұрын
join us at our Wednesday hangouts on Zoom and I will do more for you)
@rachelsmename66 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I look forward to it!
@HankusMaximus4 жыл бұрын
incredible lesson. wow. Your teaching is simply marvelous.
@thomasrodgers2672 Жыл бұрын
This is wonderful Dave. You're really a God Send.
@DaveFrank Жыл бұрын
hi Thomas, thanks for writing) Which God sent me?
@davidfariaphd14979 жыл бұрын
Great insights on the bass line. Much appreciated. Awaiting videos 3 and 4 on improvisation. You are truly a jazz guru.
@George-jo7mi7 ай бұрын
Love it! Something solid to work on. Great demo, explanations, kinda unveiling the misterioso!!!❤
@DaveFrank7 ай бұрын
please enjoy 60 YT in-depth master classes on YT all free, and consider joining us any Saturday for online jazz school) Tx for for writing!
@Gruszyn904 жыл бұрын
I just love the jokes in between. Great lesson, covers way more than i need actually.
@donaldscherzi1696 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave. You are a very special pianist, teacher, and person. Always learning from your videos-A BIG THANK YOU.
@DaveFrank6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing, Don) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 42 in-depth master classes, all free. I'm also doing a free online lesson hang every Wednesday from noon-2 nyc time on Zoom)
@robertmacleod43965 жыл бұрын
I could spend the next year (or more) extracting all the fruit I can out of this one. There’s a key element where I must start writing MY OWN BASS LINES and at the appropriate time add various figurations to free myself of the handcuffs. THANKFUL FOR THE INSPIRATION AND INSIGHT!
@dd-ow6pe2 жыл бұрын
wow. i not a beginner .. but watching you i feel like i'm at my first jazz lesson.. amazing.. thank you so much for vid.
@DaveFrank2 жыл бұрын
please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 58 in-depth master classes, all free) Thanks for writing!
@stud1ounderd0g7 жыл бұрын
so glad I found you on here Maestro Frank! what a video....I needed exactly this...thank you sir
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
hi, thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 38 in-depth classes, all free)
@stud1ounderd0g7 жыл бұрын
already have....thank you again !!!!!!
@user-dt9fd8bl7h8 ай бұрын
Thank you for grreat video! i will learn from this a lot!
@MrRezillo7 жыл бұрын
Love this! Exactly what I'm looking for. I'm a trumpet player starting to learn piano. Mega thanks for what your'e doing.
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there's 34 of these babies all free for you)
@postadimanzo9 жыл бұрын
These masterclass videos of yours are an exceptional resource!! thanks!
@peter-andrepliassov44898 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Dave! You are truly a fantastic teacher. I've been struggling with walking bass-lines for ages, but your video made it all very clear and suddenly playing bass lines became a whole lot easier.
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
+Medium that's great, medium) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com
@peter-andrepliassov44898 жыл бұрын
Dave Frank I will! Have a great afternoon, or evening, or morning depending on wherever you are in the world, ha ha!
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
I am Omnipresent, aren't you haha)
@peter-andrepliassov44898 жыл бұрын
Dave Frank Oh, I forgot. You know how we mortals are. But in all seriousness though, I would like to thank you again. I have been watching some more of your videos and it really helps put a better perspective on jazz. Ever since I started playing piano I've been obsessing over how to get that ''Jazz'' sound you hear all the time. It really can't be explained, but you know it when you hear it. I'm sure you know what I mean. And what I wanted to say is that your videos have helped me demystify the different aspects that make jazz sound like well ... jazz. I've been watching these videos for a while now and just wanted to let you know that I am thankful for what you do. It's really boosted my piano playing and heavily influenced my style.
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
+Medium Thank you for writing. Blessings and keep swingin)
@oripoka31514 жыл бұрын
Last 10mn are just insane... Eternal respect Mr. Dave Frank.
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
thank you for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for you) Blessings from NYC!
@arthurroschbooksandmusic7700 Жыл бұрын
Not only that, but you do NOT have delicate leetle slender fingers. Oh my, I need this tutorial big time.
@ChristopherVanBuren19897 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Dave. Time for me to stop procrastinating and brush the dust off the ole Casio.
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
have a ball Chris!
@AndreFalachoTorres7 жыл бұрын
Thank You Very Much, Mr. Frank. Extremely helpful, even for a beginner in jazz piano like me. So good clinic! Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
Hi Andre, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com)
@AndreFalachoTorres7 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@DaveFrank9 жыл бұрын
*NEW and IMPROVED* Save hundreds of American Dollars on bass players! No more extra plane seats needed! One hand Only! In Color!
@waynenorman87739 жыл бұрын
I wonder how this dude..would place the bass lines on Malmsteens music..🎶🎶
@pianoman_luke7 жыл бұрын
Wayne Norman just use a synth
@IvanRx764 жыл бұрын
well, I´m a bass player, but I agree...excellent video sir...
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
@@IvanRx76 thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 54 in depth master classes, all free)
@LuisFlores-xr5bu3 жыл бұрын
Anyway, playing with basses is still fun and always liberating.
@BMarPiano8 жыл бұрын
Your site is FABULOUS!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
+Brenda Martin that'll be $2 Brenda.
@williamcurrie27347 жыл бұрын
enlightening lesson, much appreciated Dave.
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
thanks for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are presently 39 in-depth classes, all free) Hi from NYC!
@sloperdad48352 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thanks much.
@DaveFrank2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writings, blessings from NY!
@hoangphan40916 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Mr. Frank for lesson .nice to bass walk.
@DaveFrank6 жыл бұрын
hi from NYC!
@mauricioaguiar47647 жыл бұрын
yes ..great master class I will see ..haha I am from Brazil .... I like jazz very much ..... the best teacher
@toneyam36434 жыл бұрын
Frank you and my brother Manny can pass for twins, blowing my mind. Next time I am in the City I'll try to come out and hear you on a gig.
@eugene-d5 жыл бұрын
As as a bass player I've noticed a bass case at 0:27 and since then I have been waiting untill somebody takes it and starts playing the walking bassline on the bass. What a shame it didn't happen... Just kidding. Great lesson. It doesn't hold all the secret ingredients to effective walking bassline (more could be seen here on YT), but to my mind this lesson is still the most comprehesive and gives essential components in the right order. Thanks a lot! And best of luck.
@DaveFrank5 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing.
@dmitrykoudrin56213 жыл бұрын
You, sir, are incredible! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Regards from Russia!
@DaveFrank3 жыл бұрын
hi Dmitry, thanks for writing) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 56 in-depth classes, all free for you) Blessings from NY!
@RalphBrooker-gn9iv8 ай бұрын
Superb.
@jazzpianosista9 жыл бұрын
Frigging LOVE this!! Thanks so much!! :)
@DaveFrank9 жыл бұрын
Tenia Nelson please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 29 classes free, no commercials) Hi from NYC
@tonyklattmusic7 жыл бұрын
Very goodly clinic - thanks!
@humblemai22112 жыл бұрын
Please make more tutorial about jazz Bebop Piano improvisation Thanks
@mauricioaguiar47647 жыл бұрын
fantastic teacher .. congratulations
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
thank you for writing, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 38 in-depth classes, all phree) Blessings from NYC!
@johnsonlaw08049 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson
@davidanthony73497 жыл бұрын
Excellent clinic!
@epistrophy99199 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, Dave. In this lesson you've artfully outlined, in great detail, the steps necessary to be proficient at playing baselines. There is easily enough material here for 6mo to 1 year of dedicated practice. One of the best lessons I have ever seen.
@gpcooper3099 жыл бұрын
Intense content. Outstanding work.
@DaveFrank9 жыл бұрын
GPCooper thanks for writing, please enjoy the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, 27 classes free, no commercials) Hi fr NYC!
@roberprada5 жыл бұрын
So good Dave, i star right now. Regars from Colombia
@DaveFrank5 жыл бұрын
have fun)
@AlanHearnshaw6 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you so much!
@Yadeehoo9 жыл бұрын
So freakin awesome. My faith soared
@DaveFrank9 жыл бұрын
***** have fun and keep swingin)
@Yadeehoo9 жыл бұрын
Dave Frank I'm swaying now
@1234567sophia2 жыл бұрын
Is there any midi device, programmed to produce these lines just following what I play on my FANTOM-08 . Hope you r still here
@michaelprendergast14833 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!!!!
@DaveFrank3 жыл бұрын
you're welcome
@Bookssful4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stuff
@EnriquedeMesa7 жыл бұрын
very good. thank you
@rafikdiwan7296 жыл бұрын
Mr Jason nihaniel school awesome yr tutorials are very informative brassy to understand some time pls teach us ant song structure intro,verse,hook,melody,base line inshore important parts of the song
@emmanuelkierie82526 жыл бұрын
Simpely methodic great thanks
@DaveFrank6 жыл бұрын
please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com for 40 in-depth classes, all free)
@itsinis7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! This is so amazing and helpful!!! -ilya
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Illya, please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are 37 in-depth classes, all free for you)
@itsinis7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Will take a look. I'm in NYC as well. Maybe we could cross paths some time :)
@BjarturMortensen5 жыл бұрын
0:27 forgot his name for a second
@mybiggrin7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@tmasterp5 жыл бұрын
I used to think that my lines suffered when constricted by having to fill the bass role... but lately I feel like my right hand phrasing is stronger when walking bass... is there a reason?
@LuisFlores-xr5bu3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you feel good once you nail the WB because you have to feel the groove and your phrases become more honest and musical. As Barry said: Rythm it's like 90% so if rythm is good the rest will come eventually
@franckmarronier1302 жыл бұрын
Is this a c maj 7 ?!
@mr.harvey13425 жыл бұрын
@39 mins the video edit is not the correct picture for the sound attached to it. Great video a part from this
@DaveFrank5 жыл бұрын
ok thanks for this
@Cocoodla8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot men! Seriously!
@melosthesia7 жыл бұрын
Might Lennie Tristano have given the one finger exercise to force the student to play from the mind and not from the fingers? (i.e. to exclude motoric memory)
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
you think?
@earthprisoner5 жыл бұрын
Very cool Dave.. Where's the 'one'?....I'm re-posting for my son and one other player I know who still learns......I guess you gig and teach...are there other assets you sell?
@DaveFrank5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing) I work with students worldwide via skype 7 days/week)
@TheUsoltsev9 жыл бұрын
Тhanks Dave!
@KirkKienzle7 жыл бұрын
4-6 months.. understood.. thx!! how much time each day in my practice routine should I give to this for 4-6 months type results.. : )
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
20-30 min consistently should do it)
@jasneskis5 жыл бұрын
Nice ideas for base, too fast for me to comprehend. I never saw the arpeggios. Hopefully I'll get it.
@DaveFrank5 жыл бұрын
you can slow YT down if you like)
@jasneskis5 жыл бұрын
Dave Frank I wish I could. It is playing on TV. There is no slowing it down when on TV. That is only an option when using my phone.
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
I'm on guitar but working hard on your treasure of videos down to each bit of information
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
great, if you would like a free skype lesson sometime that can be arranged)
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
@@DaveFrank that would be amazing! Oh my God:D what an honor
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
That would mean the world
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
@@johnjacquard2182 you can write to me at Dfrankjazz@aol.com, let me know your location and available times and it can happen. No obligation)
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
@@DaveFrank rthank you much I'm very grateful, I'm in lake George ny
@bellak31366 жыл бұрын
es genial....si estuviera con subtítulos en español seria mucho mejor
@DaveFrank6 жыл бұрын
thanks for writing, hi from NYC)
@timpascale41514 жыл бұрын
So glad I found you and your site. I am a bass player of 52 years self taught except for my college level Theory and ear training Tons of experience in pop, rock, country ,blues, and church type music. Your lessons rock, I am a bass player but get a lot more out of your stuff than Scott´s Bass Lessons. Will have to unsubscribe from SBL.
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
poor Scott) Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at davefrankjazz.com for 53 in-depth master classes, all free for thee) Hi from NYC!
@violinoscar9 жыл бұрын
Dave, do you have any records (showing my age here), CDs available of you playing solo piano?
@DaveFrank9 жыл бұрын
Hardtop Harry yes, there are 4 solo piano CD's available for purchase or download at www.jazzheads.com..Go for Portait of New York)
@ronaskew8 жыл бұрын
Is it true that the smaller the ensemble, the more important it is that the bassline outlines the harmony (i.e. playing more 3rds) ?
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
not really
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
A decent bassline will work over everything ok)
@ronaskew8 жыл бұрын
Guess it's just me, then. I need to hear the harmonic form. Power chord (roots and fifths) harmonic motion sounds musically empty to me.
@DaveFrank8 жыл бұрын
sure, LH voicings like Bill used are the norm for most modern players..you can discover them in any of the transcription books of his playing..
@michaelbutler90054 жыл бұрын
On Green Dolphin Street??
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
Yes)
@WeretII9 жыл бұрын
Why do you play d in cmajor7?
@Retzloffs9 жыл бұрын
WeretII D is the major 9 of cmaj7 so technically he's playing a cmaj9. Lead sheets usually indicate only the maj7 or dom7 and it's up to the musician which extensions to add for the desired mood.
@WilliamSlaght8 жыл бұрын
+WeretII As well to add with what Retxloffs said, depending on the context of the piece and who you are playing with others, the extensions do change depending what key. Such as Cmin7 in the key Ab with its extension would be b9 being Db and not the actual 9th being D. I hear a lot of players do this out of the lack of knowledge, but if it works, great, but if another person would be soloing, it could create some unnecessary tension or/and confusion since the soloist might play Eb to Db over Cmin9 (with that D).
@ronaskew8 жыл бұрын
Never any notes. I've stopped looking for them.
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
Your music makes me feel like only Louis Armstrong's and Charlie Parker's does fine sir.
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
Can you explain what you mean?
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
@@DaveFrank the music that you make creates a feeling inside me, where the only other music that does it that way is Bach , Louis armstring and bird.
@DaveFrank4 жыл бұрын
@@johnjacquard2182 wow, that's hard to believe haha! Please enjoy as much music as you like free on my YT channel, there's a ton of it) thanks for writing! you might want to check out Bill Evans)
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
@@DaveFrank tell me about it my own playing does not accomplish that :c
@johnjacquard21824 жыл бұрын
@@DaveFrank yes I like bill but it's not like your playing . I love his video him his brother explain improv black and white video
Please enjoy a visit to the master class archive at www.davefrankjazz.com, there are currently 37 in-depth classes, all free for you)
@laka_bau59017 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I've been watching a lot of your videos and my word, you are brilliant. I wish I was as good (decent) as I am now when I first saw your videos. I would be living my dream by now. But no reason why I can't start right now and work onwards. thank you again got such amazing videos! and for the website. a lot of people don't do what you do and i respect that. goodluck with all your videos.
@laladoobeedoo9 жыл бұрын
only 47 likes?? oO
@oldsportpianogeek4402 жыл бұрын
Dave, after so many frustrations trying to compose, to no avail. I finally said to myself let me get some foundation while I have fun. I started with this video today and will continue exploring your library. I will continue with kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTPeK1jp8ycZ9k and BTW I couldn't find the video where you teach how to swing with your "slice of pizza pie" phrase video. I will be contacting you for some lessons soon. Thank you!
@LuisFlores-xr5bu3 жыл бұрын
Hope that piano is 18+
@DaveFrank3 жыл бұрын
??
@LuisFlores-xr5bu3 жыл бұрын
It's like you make love with the piano everytime you play music, no ofense, Mr. Frank
@DaveFrank3 жыл бұрын
@@LuisFlores-xr5bu ok, thanks, I'll let my wife this)
@TinoCarugati9 жыл бұрын
...too much.... You 're an impossible target
@andreaschristodoulou42745 жыл бұрын
lost my time waiting to see how exactly or step by step you ''walking'' your fingers ....pity :((
@DaveFrank5 жыл бұрын
everything is there, what didn't you see? How much did you watch, there is a performance or 2 at the beginning..
@bongolibre12307 жыл бұрын
Captain Kangaroo never said my name!
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
can you elaborate on that?
@bongolibre12307 жыл бұрын
sorry trying to be funny when you looked into the camera and said 'I see ' that's what the captain would do when I was a kid but he never saw me
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
Haha you got it!
@bongolibre12307 жыл бұрын
its nice to be understoodsincerely,mr. Greenjeans ! ! !
@DaveFrank7 жыл бұрын
actually, wasn't that a lady who looked into the mirror on a similar type of show?
@TheDavidlloydjones6 жыл бұрын
"We're coming to you live..." is a pretty strange thing to say on KZbin. You're exactly not.
@DaveFrank6 жыл бұрын
interesting comment, thanks for sharing.
@Photologistic6 жыл бұрын
Are you new to Dave’s channel? He always says that, it’s quite charming. If you were on his email list you might even get an invitation- I did! Unfortunately I was not able to go. He has folks there listening. It’s a live recording.