What Are Ragtime, Stride Piano, Boogie Woogie, and Honky Tonk?

[@carson0119]

The Aint Misbehavin stride was too good!!

[@georgehiggins1320]

I don't often get the opportunity to just listen to Jeremy play and watch, and I forget how much of a KILLER pianist he is.

[@JeremySiskind]

You’re the best, George! Thank you!

[@edzielinski]

Best and most inspiring explanation of these styles I've ever seen. I enjoyed this as much as watching a live show - the education part just came along for the ride. Thanks!

[@JeremySiskind]

That’s very kind! Thank you, Ed!

[@itsRemco]

You told the stories with a lot of enthusiasm. Thanks! 😁

[@JeremySiskind]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@KingRat355]

I'm a hardcore stride fan and I usually don't fancy improvisation because it can drag on, but when its done on par to melodies of fats waller it's a joy to listen to. You casually smashed that ain't misbehavin.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks for the nice comment! I'm certainly no Fats Waller, but I'll take the compliment!

[@donghyunpark2564]

I loved your honky tonk technology. Awesome!

[@JeremySiskind]

Haha, I know, it's the best I could do in the moment!

[@Arshar]

We need more creators like you on youtube ! Very informative and entertaining video 🙏👍

[@jsw0278]

The shared hands approach reminds me of the way chords are spread out in four part harmony similar to Bach chorales.

[@JeremySiskind]

Definitely! You can think about soprano, alto, tenor, bass when learning the shared-hands voicings (although you don’t have to)

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

The honky tonk piano sounded amazing. Distortion before the electric stuff. I’m a blues guitar player who is always looking to steal from honky tonk and boogie Woogie 😂

[@talesulhoa7679]

Amazing lesson by a terrific pianist. Congratulations from Brazil!

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks so much, Tales! Someday I definitely want to visit Brazil! It looks beautiful and k really want to experience the music firsthand.

[@lrwright8400]

This is the best explanation! I had the thought that, if there had been no Prohibition and speakeasys the style of expanding by improv might not have come about! And without Jazz blacks and whites would not have broken down the walls of segregation as well as they did! You are a genius player! Wow.

[@tioliak]

What a great teacher and great pianist!

[@JeremySiskind]

I'm honored - thank you, Tio!

[@SeanMillea]

Awesome

[@1000Zebedee]

I don't play any instrument and wish I had been encouraged as a child to learn about music theory and practice an instrument. However, I enjoy listening to a variety music, mainly the heavy rock stuff but bands such as ELP and Keith Emerson's style have me captivated by his improvisational style. Now I have learned about Stride, Honky Tonk etc., from you Jeremy, I can now try to listen out for the subtle differences in music. A great explanatory video😀. Thanks from the UK.

[@JeremySiskind]

Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. There's lots of incredible piano music to explore here!

[@user-to5ou5gv9j]

Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation: Informative, Instructional and Inspiring! Thanks

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks so much! It’s a lot of fun to talk about!

[@sophiematthews3380]

Very Good Jeremy.. Thanks for explaining all this stuff. It is fascinating.

[@sandfiredevin]

Do you have any other videos like this one? I really enjoyed how you explained all the different styles of playing.

[@JeremySiskind]

Hm, not really. This was a "one off" but I'm glad you liked it! This one is kind of in the same genre: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e53JdJp4g5WVfJI

[@demejiuk5660]

Congratulations and thank you.

[@JeremySiskind]

Many thanks for watching!

[@applesnotngess4123]

This was an amazing demonstration. I learned a lot thank you!

[@JeremySiskind]

I’m so happy you liked it! Thanks, Apples!🍎 I

[@franksaccoccio7492]

Riveting, could not look away. Thanks for what you do.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks so much, Frank!!!

[@digitalalexa]

Great explanation. Thank you for all the info and posting.

[@JeremySiskind]

My pleasure, Alexa! Thanks much for the nice comment and happy new year!

[@maramazone]

Nice PowerPoint, your material gets better by the day- keep up the great work- very educational!

[@JeremySiskind]

Thanks much! Glad you liked it!

[@maramazone]

@@JeremySiskind no probs, anytime! 👍

[@ALF8892]

Whoah boy. Great video and your playing is just great.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thank you so much, ALF!!!

[@chrisdigitalartist]

This was very informative and entertaining. Also I noticed that Tommy Dorsey's Boogie Woogie must have been a varation of that Pinetop's Boogie Woogie!

[@JeremySiskind]

Hmm, I don't know that piece but I know that Pinto's Boogie Boogie is very influential.

[@calebraysilcott9471]

I really like the improv on maple leaf rag! Would love a little break down!🍁

[@JeremySiskind]

Cool idea! I'll add it to the list. :)

[@MrSmohanta]

Thanks for the beautiful explanation!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@JeremySiskind]

Awesome! Thanks, CD!

[@stuartheadey5240]

Good one. Thanks Maestro.

[@JeremySiskind]

Thank you, Stuart! :) Don't get used to this "slick" presentation style. 😂

[@Annc212]

excellent thank you so much!

[@eydiguttason1961]

You are fantastic a gift from God

[@exyourbook]

فيديو ممتع جدا وغني بالمعلومات

[@ZalexMusic]

you are a great teacher, really easy to listen to. thank you! (also my god aint misbehavin was fire)

[@JeremySiskind]

Many thanks, Zalex! I’m grateful! Btw, I full live version of Ain’t Misbehaving will be coming out on my channel in about a week

[@barryo5158]

Good sound this time, thank you. Great video!

[@JeremySiskind]

I appreciate it, Barry! Somehow my computer seems to have good days and bad days. 🤷‍♂️

[@shreddaily101]

Stepping up the production value I see ;) very informative and entertaining video, as per usual!

[@JeremySiskind]

Lol, don’t expect the high production value to continue!

[@iTunes2001]

Thank you for the clear explanation! I didn't notice the slight difference and thought all of them are same things... LOL

[@JeremySiskind]

Consider yourself educated! 😂

[@lolnamelollastname9788]

3:20 I can see how Stars and Stripes Forever influenced theUK song "Ere we go, 'ere we go. Ere we gooo." and the Match Of The Day theme

[@jalbert222]

Great video. Learned a lot. Admittedly, I have never liked listening to 'Shared Hand' style, as you term it. It is the one used by a lot of cocktaii lounge pianists. I dislike using just the center of the keyboard only. Sounds like the piano player is making up for having a weak left hand, unable to play more complex styles. It is rather boring.

[@JeremySiskind]

You're right that a "Shared hands" style brings the pianist towards the center of the piano, but they can always decorate between voicings in the upper and lower registers.

[@jalbert222]

re: "...but they can always decorate between voicings in the upper and lower registers." You are right. They can, but the rarely do :) The other thing a lot of piano players do, is play loudly. My mother, a professional musician, always maintained, 'those who do play well, play loud'.

[@eydiguttason1961]

Thanks Jeremy

[@JeremySiskind]

Sure thing, Eydi!

[@peterjohnstoltzman]

Such a pro! You’re giving me Dick Hyman vibes, man. And you know that’s the highest compliment!

[@JeremySiskind]

Sorry for the delayed replay but THANK YOU! I will be *thrilled* to be compared to Dick Hyman any day of the week!

[@musickalxf]

Very helpful. Do you think an intermediate player could learn maple leaf rag?

[@simonanthonymcglynn3918]

Hi Jeremy, great video, I wanted to ask if it's ok to play like an Erroll garner 4 on the floor type left hand, when playing solo jazz piano? like a rythmn guitar. I notice you don't do that. many thanks Simon.

[@JeremySiskind]

Totally! Here’s a video where I talk about it: Freddie Green Style Comping for Pianists (+ fun variations ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3SqdH-re8iAetU

[@simonanthonymcglynn3918]

@@JeremySiskind brilliant thanks.

[@jamesl6174]

bravo

[@JeremySiskind]

[takes a bow] thanks, James!

[@JoshWalshMusic]

Pinetop in Db, cmon Jeremy now you are just showing off! 🤣

[@JeremySiskind]

Yeah, originally I heard a recording that had warped sound and it sounded more like Db than C. By the time I did more research and figured out it’s always played on C…I was already locked in. Ooops!

[@JoshWalshMusic]

@@JeremySiskind and they say perfect pitch is a blessing….

[@JeremySiskind]

😂

[@freedomseeker01]

It is amazing to me how many on-line gurus have absolutely no clue whatsoever how to make a good audio recording.

[@christopherpi2010]

Holy! teach me stride please 🙏🏽

[@JeremySiskind]

Any time, Chris! 😉

[@anastasiahulai5095]

Hello , Jeremy, I have a question about the 8th in ragtimes, am I supposed to play 8th notes straight if they are written as straight or should I swing them?

[@danniet9375]

I noticed you hum like Dick Wellstood. 😅

[@Ludada101]

Did you cut your hair Jeremy

[@JeremySiskind]

Lol, I don't think so - not too recently.