Jazz for Beginners - Practice

[@gregfam6250]

My God, this is one of the most systematic explanations I've ever seen about the process from start to finish for a beginner! Thank you!

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[@thaddeuslogan4867]

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[@ryanmiguelpegarido5292]

Yes i agreeee

[@piijay14]

FINALLY.... somebody breaks down the basis for Jazz piano...... FINALLY!!!

[@anicetjoy5456]

This is the one of the best jazz Tuto with a nice explanation

[@PlayitonPan]

🔥🔥🔥 IMHO This is THE BEST piano tutorial video I’ve ever seen in my life (est.1980) and since KZbin was founded (14th Feb 2005). I need to donate to you now (otherwise my conscience will eat me alive and I’ll go to hell) 😄🔥🙌🏾😎💫 Giving massive thanks and praise… this is a game-changer for all the jazz standards I wish to play on 🎹 piano and pan 🛢 (Caribbean Steel Drum)

[@WalkThatBass]

Thanks for the kind words and the donation :) Happy to hear it helped! It's a simple but robust approach to playing from lead sheets.

[@Eloho-Inibi]

I feel d same too I always wonder how he could dedicate himself to people he doesn’t know He has given us all we need I’ve been studying his complete jazz course for free and yes I feel d same conscience thing and I am going to donate too

[@mikebode6699]

2.75 years into trying to learn how to do this, having paid for some F2F lessons even, this is the hands down the best, most comprehensible and thorough explanation I have ever come across. Thank you so very much!

[@belenlg5978]

freakin gold man. I played classical piano since I was 4 and I've tried many times to learn jazz and I always get discouraged in a week and go back to reading classical sheet music. I had no idea how do you go from a lead sheet with the chords to it actually sounding jazzy. I had the motor skills, coordination and basic music theory, but didnt know the basic rules of jazz to build a piece. With your videos I learned so much! Things seem super obvious and make total sense when you explained them but I would't have figured it out myself in a million years. Thank you so much!

[@victoriareyes2850]

my exact situation!

[@popolopo10]

I'm almost graduated from a bachelor in Jazz vocals, but your website made it all so clear in my mind. It feels like I really started to learn now.

[@maciek_d]

Im a guitarist, but I always struggles with translating my knowledge to the piano. This is the perfect start for me. Within 2 days I was able to play first few steps. Many many thanks!

[@mer1red]

Good and clear tutorial. In my experience, the biggest and most time consuming problem is to find a reliable music sheet that outlines the basic original harmonic structure (and melody) of a tune. Because jazz is about making something personal, you will find mostly transcriptions with a lot of possibly confusing chord substitutions and arrangements that have to be analysed first. If you don't have the background for this, you are lost and end up doing something you don't understand.

[@mfc0511]

Sounds like you need to invest in a fake book!

[@mer1red]

@@mfc0511 I did, tried a few times and never opened them afterwards. Publications such as the Real Book are useless for me.

[@TROGULAR10000]

Being exposed to enough songs you actually like is probably good too so yes searching for the sheet music is good. The real books is good but finding a song thats simple enough can be hard but in the real book they do have, for instance, caravan and summertime and mr pc which are not too difficult. Black Orpheus also. All songs that i knew and liked before. Black Orpheus chords are just beautiful without doing anything too fancy

[@HenryJonesVictor]

I think you're gonna like the Vanilla Book, by Ralph Patt: www.ralphpatt.com/Song.html I also frequently struggle with this, and I try using at least 3-4 different sources for every new standard I learn. Fake/Real books are usually the worst culprits.

[@sanjayyethipathi]

@@HenryJonesVictor thanks

[@shraddhapai]

Thank you for methodically showing the elements and how to piece them together from simple to more complex patterns. Great tutorial, thank you for sharing.

[@user147369]

The greatest single video about jazz introduction!

[@edzielinski]

Simply the best single video I have seen on beginning Jazz piano performance, and I've been studying on KZbin for about 1.5 years now and near 100 sites. This one is not for watching but studying, re-watching, and practicing. Has anyone followed through and gotten some results? I'm starting now and will post as I go, but if you have would love to hear about it. (Edit: Subscribed and Donated 😊).

[@julianho7672]

finally the jazz light shines on me................................ many thanks!

[@cbo3]

This helped me so much! The bit about using guide tones was the missing piece I've been looking for to make sense of good sounding improv. Now I finally know what to listen for.

[@silencedphill2252]

Such a great lesson. Your videos are always so informative and easy to follow. This gives people everything they need to get started playing jazz tunes on the piano.

[@margueritechippendale8844]

Than you again and again ! - I have been addicted to it now and keep learning and practising for a week now , just stopped to grab something to eat and hurried back to my learning ! 🙏

[@user-fh4gz2gu7v]

A lot of detiles,yet still incredebly simple. Great job! Thank you for your work.

[@michawiertelak1422]

I'm so happy that i found this channel. Finally sth that is actually useful for beginners

[@hilarytoussaint7295]

Yes. Loud and crystal clear it is indeed. Time frame very well stated. Practice is key to mastery at all levels. So true. Thank you so much. For me March to December 2019 . That is not too bad for beginners.

[@MrPianomonster]

The best video about jazz improvisation ever!

[@millerbrown4661]

What a clear, concise guide for building out my jazz piano repertoire! Thank you, Walk that Bass!

[@cmb1313]

This video is absolutely terrific. It explains all the basics of how to play jazz from lead sheets in detail, with practice tips in a step-wise fashion. Months of lessons didn't make this as clear as this one 20 minute video. It may take a few months to get all these steps down, but once accomplished, you'll be playing jazz. I am really looking forward into delving deeper into the Walk That Bass website.

[@creativecompanion]

How did I get so lucky to find this video? Finally, a concise plan for learning jazz! Thank you!!!

[@yuuu9845]

Just what I needed! I've watched dozens of videos but just can't seem to build the foundation to start playing jazz and be able to self correct. Thanks a lot! This time I really hope to truly start my journey of being able to improvise jazz myself even if it takes me weeks or even months.

[@TheLochan77]

thanks a lot for the great help ... undoubtedly , you are the best .....

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thank you,Maestro🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@dani_decoder]

Absolutely fantastic guide. Very clear concepts. Now, the ball is in the court of the begginners in jazz like me. Thanks a lot!

[@FranciscoA.22033]

Excelent classes of jazz man!

[@romeosantos9006]

All this time, I was playing jazzy pop, or pop with jazz elements at best. A lot is clearer now. I'll try it out. Thanks.

[@drben3224]

Wonderful fundamental Jazz tutorial. Thank you for this wonderful approach to learning Jazz. This is the very foundation I have been seeking. Appreciate the time you took in presenting this short class. Thanks again!!

[@margueritechippendale8844]

Couldn’t say thank you and thank you again & again enough. 🙏

[@adamhrehorowicz4625]

Great explanation ever, many thanks👌

[@FITZFACTOR]

Thanks for the steps!! I have two (hopefully quick) questions: 1) When switching between Root and 2nd inversion, should we just be making the decision based on what requires the least finger movement, or is this step more to practice getting in the habit of automatically switching from Root to 2nd? 2) Is it best to stay consistent on where you play a chord, or is it also up to our own decision making? For example, could the E- in Autumn Leaves (Real Book) be played both below or above the B7 depending on it's inversion? Sorry if these are really basic questions! Really am enjoying your videos. I just started piano and am finding your channel to be one of the most helpful for learning. Cheers.

[@nihil8471]

This video is GOLD Super useful!

[@dennismiller9681]

Great lesson. As a self-taught lifelong musician (not jazz, and guitar rather than keyboard) I had never before heard of guide tones. Very helpful concept. Also appreciate the realistic time frame -- "a few months" -- which of course varies depending on keyboard familiarity. While I can certainly form chords and inversions on the keyboard, I am not fluent like on guitar. It takes me a bit of practice to find the chords of a song fast enough, let alone trying to pick out just the guide tones. So I probably do have a few months ahead. But then I'll look back and see how far I've come, so that's great too. Thanks again

[@bettyennin6335]

Thank you sir. this is a lot for me already 😄

[@vadimzitsermusicianvlogcha3870]

You are the best teacher. Thanks!

[@balbino4]

Very very very very good! Thank you very much!

[@mjbrehman]

Please make a series on cocktail lounge piano

[@hjojo1]

YES!!!!

[@hilarytoussaint7295]

THE "DESIDERATUM " VIDEO IN POPULAR JAZZ EDUCATION. CONGRATULATIONS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. HILARY TOUSSAINT FROM ARUBA.

[@DublinCork]

Thanks for demystifying how to get started with lead sheets! KZbin is a confusing place for learning jazz theory and practice but this video cuts through that!. Any chance you could do more complete song tutorials?

[@donnagilligan2905]

Excellent presentation. What a great refresher of simple theory. Thank you!

[@Eloho-Inibi]

You’re the BEST ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@travisdt]

Thank you. ( Thank you) milllions

[@shanzhu7143]

Thanks for this great video which solves me lots of questions for a long time!!!

[@phillipbrandel7932]

1000th like 😁 Very good video

[@andiworks2023]

One of my favourite videos ever. :)

[@AmandaVentura]

Best video everrrrr!!!!!! Thank you so much

[@Peter47818]

Thank you for this much information you are born to teach....

[@peoriaos6627]

Another incredible lesson! Thank you!

[@julianho4774]

fly me to the moon......................... awesome, thanks!

[@francistongpalad4464]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL OH MY LORD

[@margueritechippendale8844]

Thank you so much ! I wish to be able to learn with you in person !!

[@MaryAnnpianoplayer]

Really clear, great lesson!! So much impressed, and of course, subbed!!

[@kermitfrog593]

I love clear systematic explanations. Terrific tutorial. Now if only you could do a video on how to compose 80s melodic rock? I imagine it would be a such simpler video.

[@ThinkerResearcher]

wow, you're very good at what you do ! I like your approach

[@UnkownName]

Oh my god i am a complete beginner (with some music theory because i produce with my laptop) and i pretty much got this in 4 hours. You are the best and i couldn't have asked for a better gift at the end of this terrible 2020 😂

[@paulpersad]

Awesome tutorial! and by far the best I have seen. I wish you would outline in more detail exactly where the left hand comping off beats fall. I think it is on : 1 + *2* + 3 *+* 4 +. Beats "2" and the "and" of 3. If this is correct please let me know or please specify. Thanks

[@PlayitonPan]

In this example it seems to fall on beats 2 and 4. However, don’t forget to go with your instinct and feel the music, doing what’s right for you and developing your own sound and style that satisfies your soul. Don’t forget this important element of jazz music. I’m extremely grateful for the step-by-step formula given by Walk That Bass… just don’t forget to interpolate that with what feels right and works for you. Hope that makes sense and is helpful.

[@olufunsoadedeji1191]

Wonderful tutorial. Lucidly explained.

[@franciscofelix1220]

Muito bom. Obrigado por dividir seu conhecimento com o pessoal.

[@kambizdara6678]

I'm learning a lot from you. Thank you very much.

[@veronicadesagun1317]

love your well explained jazz tutorials thanks a lot

[@tomjon6643]

"This may take a little bit of time" Five Months Later All I wanted was to play a simple song

[@teddgabrillo7014]

Very informative! The best laid out instructional video.

[@Nick-ui9dr]

I know I can't do it... just started learning keyboard... Bt yeah I am liking this jazz thing of yours! ...Maybe someday!! 😉

[@syviur]

Best jazz tutorial evah!

[@rolandstewart4057]

Great video

[@rachelsmename]

This was fun and practical to practice. What would be the next video or thing to learn after this?

[@hjojo1]

Cocktail jazz piano tutorial please!!

[@thestringtheorist]

A nice 2 5 1 progression jazz backing track:

[@sarahlewandowicz7696]

Great lesson

[@nhkz1005]

Literal legend mate

[@RaffiPrincian]

hold down the root note through bar while tap 3, 5, 7 to add syncopated rhythm when in 2nd inversion? ..difficult with pinky 5:58 (btw awesome job overall). just replayed, answer - no, alternating between root and 5th (on 2nd inversion), means always pinky to hold the key down 6:33. Also, would be amazing if adding chapters for play along and replay in slow such as at 8:14 in addition to current chapter 7:58)

[@randyknisely8979]

Very logical and very uzeful in getting a good foundation and practice method...

[@bashdachivo]

Going to master this starting on 12/7/20

[@bashdachivo]

thank you

[@petalumatube]

Thank You

[@engincigerciogullari]

Thanks a lot. So much helping👍🏿

[@DrLogical987]

Thank you for that - I have tried stuff like that; but didn't have a good, progressive, structure...

[@IAMSucc3ss]

Amazing...

[@skdp1894]

6:50

[@sogoodelectric]

Thank you1

[@evelyntjoanda5001]

Thankyou sir

[@luismesagrave]

Awesomely structured and great base to build on for non-pros as myself! Thanks so much for putting this together. Question: in this approach, seems like the chords are not part of the "MVP" you are building, only the base line and melody/impro/leading tones. Is this the case? So, the chords are just the "underneath" structure only for support? Or how do you see it? Many thanks

[@jonathanrosen91]

What is a good way to get proficient at the guide tones? Learning each individual chord? Learning the intervals? The movements from chord to chord? I struggle here

[@PlayitonPan]

The guide tones (3 & 7) do a sort of dance as the chords progress. Often the same note will be a common tone as the chord changes and often a semitone away from the previous guide tone. Practicing and noticing the beauty of the patterns is my way of memorising (or really, just getting the feel) so that the movements become natural and automatic. For this, going slowly and appreciating the guide tones is a must. Patience is a virtue… become acquainted (friends) with the guide tones and their movements (yes, I know I’m sad). Proficiency is just another word for patience + practice in my opinion. Hope this helps.

[@JoshRyanTunes]

I think it might be nice if you put the song in the top right with the instructions in the top left

[@kumarasinghampirabaanandan2821]

How to practice for hand independence please?

[@ashwinichepuri2698]

Amazing

[@sudhakartamang431]

yeah amazing , start working on it , with serious practise l guess it will take atleast a year...the most difficult part here is two hand independence ...

[@Nick-ui9dr]

And now I am understanding that other guy that why he so obsessed with playing chromatic scale that too with different fingers or playing scales with just 3 fingers... or this circle of fourth thing with chords.... I think he was a Jazz pianist. ...smile I mean I was finding all those things kinda wierdo but now I started to understand what he was driving at.... he never mentioned him to be jazz guy but sure he was talking blues and this and that.... good I happened to come here. 😃 Only regret I cant do any of this yet... I am absolute beginner currently.

[@aprendemosjuntosconangie]

Quiero escucharlo en español se ve interesante

[@suspendedresolution]

You should get a lavalier mic and DI your keyboard. You'd get much better audio quality and what you're saying would be much clearer.

[@jaykayr-us7452]

Amy I know what model Kawai piano you are playing in here? Thanks.

[@anidemolimacnauj]

This is like the musician's gym.

[@jmillanoff]

I was blind but now I see... 💙🍺

[@nannestatema6822]

This is awesome. One question: Why does the last chord Amin/A7 end with a sharpened C? That's not a A7 right?

[@divitmehta6617]

its for transitioning from the start to the b section imo

[@jorgebreton7998]

When combining melody and guide tones, do i need to play the guide tones everytime there is a convergence between melody and guide tones?

[@PlayitonPan]

Do what you want and what feels right. Experiment and find your own sound and style. If you like it, do it.

[@Sachin-Music]

lov u dear

[@lunairepierrot5420]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@adamjerny5051]

Why are you playing D instead of Db on the Bm7b5 (minor third) at 4:02?

[@kwamealievergreen4257]

The Bm7b5 is built around the Bm7, B D F# A; flatten the 5 and you get B D F A which is your Bm7b5. You don't need to alter the D.

[@PlayitonPan]

The minor third of B is D. Why would Db come into the picture? B minor = B+D

[@sliverhandsonbasses]

De!

[@adamjerny5051]

@@PlayitonPan ups, sorry, mental error on my part

[@ribusgan]

Firstly, my hands are small and I'm struggling with 7ths. Secondly, (while I can really learn to play a song by the year; albeit with a lot of effort) arranging the fingering for the most is a major problem. I guess books or sheet music with fingering is of help, right?

[@PlayitonPan]

Small hands are no excuse. Development of technique is needed. Some four year old children can play 7ths… are your hands smaller than theirs? You can move your hands when playing 7ths, using the sustain pedal to hold the chord notes if you need to. Hope this helps. Also, it’s better to work out your own fingerings (especially if you think your hands are smaller than most people’s). Patience and practice is needed. Take your time and love the process as mush as (or even more than) the end result.