I Got Rhythm, How to Play on "Rhythm Changes", Jazz Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @mattemery7878
    @mattemery7878 3 роки тому +9

    This is jazz gold Ken. In half an hour you have condensed a life of study and discovery. Reminds me so much of standing over the shoulder of my jazz teacher as a wee nipper back in the day and frantically trying to follow whilst being dazzled at the same time. I once asked how he could remember so many chords to which he replied, “We’re old friends. Keep at it and you’ll get to know them too!” Here I am, some 40 years later, and still making new acquaintances. :)

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  3 роки тому

      We all are learning at whatever pace is comfortable. Take it slow and deliberate, and enjoy the journey!

  • @NhanNguyen-xk3yz
    @NhanNguyen-xk3yz 7 років тому +25

    Mr. Ken Hewitt, Jazz has always been a challenge, an impossible thing for me to understand. But you videos are crazily amazing in explaining even from the most fundamental concepts! Thank you so much for your time editing and making these videos. I sincerely thank you for your work. A lot of pianists are not that willing to share their thought process and skills to anyone. But you are really generous helping those people who are really interested in learning like me. Thank you again for your contribution :))) I always am looking forward to seeing your updates :))

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  7 років тому +7

      Thank you so much....this is useless for me unless I hear from you and you confirm what I'm doing is valuable to you or helpful....much appreciated!

  • @CAPSLOCK63
    @CAPSLOCK63 6 років тому +2

    A million Thanks Kent for sharing the knowledge that I’m sure has taken you many years to accrue. I’m a firm believer in the fact that you can’t teach someone to improvise, but you can teach them the language and give the right tools to do so. Your methods are spot on! You explain it, then show how on your axe. It’s like sitting down with some of the greats from the bebop era.
    If a cat can’t pick something up from what you’re laying down, then maybe it’s time to stop, reconsider, and take up gardening!
    Thanks again and keep on keepin’ on.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  6 років тому +1

      I appreciate the comment and affirmation, Bobby. Yes... it years to accrue, but it's the right time for me to pass on the knowledge, so I'm glad you are encouraging.

  • @DrJoshGuitar
    @DrJoshGuitar 4 роки тому +3

    “We’re in the money! We’re in the money! We’ve got a lot of what it takes to get along!” 🎵🎶 That’s a rhythm changes tune too! Great lesson and playing!

  • @oliannan
    @oliannan 3 роки тому +1

    Intro
    Comping: I got Rythm
    Style 1: RH root LH block
    Style 2: spread voicings
    Style 3 RH block LH upper structure
    7:25 Anthropology improv, block voicings
    8:19 improv w/ metronome
    9:08 introducing Anthropology
    detailed explanation of voicings
    12:35 improvisation techniques
    - example
    16:30 start by using the melody and embelleshing
    17:15 using scales
    18:09 eigth notes exercise
    19:50 half/whole tone

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the breakdown notes!

    • @oliannan
      @oliannan 3 роки тому

      @@KentHewittpiano88 thank you for the wonderful teaching!

  • @wrycker5409
    @wrycker5409 8 років тому +2

    Kent, I can't thank you enough for every single video of yours. Tremendly helpful for us who are not so familarized with music sheets and glad to find someone who shares love for Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers and, in general, the wonderful American Songbook. Greetings from Spain, mate!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому +1

      Thank you for those kind words of support...I learn by doing this as well.

    • @Photologistic
      @Photologistic 7 років тому

      Funny, best site for those who can sight read also! Love the free sheets Kent, though I still struggle with the fake books, you’re teaching me how to play from those too.

  • @mistereasy2587
    @mistereasy2587 7 років тому +1

    Thanks, for sharing your joy and talent. One thing that can't be taught is that lots of practice and experience are necessary.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  7 років тому +2

      Yes, Mister Easy, because that is not easy. But all along the way there are great little rewards and they keep coming and keep you motivated... because this helps you to recognize your progress....that's the real magic of connecting your life to the amazing world of music.

  • @georgehiggins1320
    @georgehiggins1320 2 роки тому +3

    I love your sound so much. It's very refined and sophisticated. I've run across your videos briefly before, but I'll be diving into them in more depth now!

  • @matts.3761
    @matts.3761 5 років тому +3

    "I'm just going to play a simple version like this." *Continues to play amazing jazz improvisation. Thank you so much Mr. Hewitt for your lessons. They have been so helpful to me and I really appreciate all of your hard work.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  5 років тому +2

      Yes, Matt, it truly is hard work...so when I hear your words, I think "there's someone who really understands". Blessings, brother!

    • @magentuspriest
      @magentuspriest 5 років тому

      @@KentHewittpiano88 Kent, at my college my piano prof. is prodominantly classical. She doesn't teach jazz at all, and I just wanna say your videos have helped me a lot. I am pursuing jazz, because my classical playing and "technique" sucks, however I'd prefer to practice my voicings and licks all day long instead. The world needs more jazz pianists, less peachy Mozart players. (I get more gigs playing jazz, too!)

  • @kentown101
    @kentown101 8 років тому +1

    kent, good lesson here. I've played keys, bass, and guitar for a LONG time. I've been looking for a lesson to share with students for "changes"--THIS IS IT! thanks!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      Thanks for the comment and affirmation! I'm glad you can make use of this and share it w/ students. Good luck, please keep in touch and also check out my book:www.kenthewitt.com/

  • @adrianolarotonda6154
    @adrianolarotonda6154 8 років тому

    fantastic lesson Kent!!
    Rhythm Changes are great to learn improvisation and you explain it very clearly and easily.
    thanks for all the lessons you're posting on you tube for free!
    special regards from Italy.

  • @cns7139
    @cns7139 7 років тому

    As always, just fantastic and ultra-creative improvisation from you! Thanks for sharing specific details on your chord subs and on your linear improv methods - scales to use, melodic importance, rhythmic continuity... what a great video.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  7 років тому

      CJS...Great feedback and affirmation...much appreciated!

  • @DeanoPiano
    @DeanoPiano 7 років тому

    Hello again Ken, after feeling like my creative approach to improvisation in bop felt like it's been trapped in a bubble recently. It's only recently that I've finally looked into the rhythm changes and such, I can't believe I held 'Anthropology' and the rhythm changes concept off for so long, this vid of yours made much more sense whilst following the changes via the real book, ps, your playing in the last few minutes of this video was sublime, I felt like I was paying money to see that hehe, thanks as always Ken, 'swing loose' X

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  7 років тому

      Hi Deano, thanks for writing and the support. These videos are fun to do and I learn things by doing them...so it's great to hear from you and know that you are benefiting. Swing loose!

  • @richardxu8865
    @richardxu8865 6 років тому +1

    This tutorial is fantastic, I appreciate all of the comping and improvisation techniques!

  • @NathanClearyMusic
    @NathanClearyMusic 8 років тому

    Wow! I've seen this tune in books and have been meaning to really get down to it but you've brought the lesson to life! Looking forward to getting stuck into this lesson in depth asap :D

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +NathanClearyMusic .co.uk It's a really important song to learn and be able to solo on if you want to play with other musicians and improve your playing and improvisation skills. Thanks!

  • @MrRazzieBinx
    @MrRazzieBinx 8 років тому +3

    I love your improvisation!
    I will definitely need to practice this.
    Your lessons are important as ever and I'm very excited because we are having an upcoming talents night and i want to enlighten my school with some Jazz music!
    I will be playing fly me to the moon with my trio and will song along too!
    Any tips if you have anything to make it sound exciting so that I will have a good impression in our school!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +Mr. Razzie Binx Razzie, it's always great to hear from you and hear your enthusiasm. I'm sure your schoolmates will love hearing you play jazz and improvise. Let me know how it goes.That was a fun time for me, lots of nice memories, and also meeting girls!

    • @MrRazzieBinx
      @MrRazzieBinx 8 років тому

      Definitely! I agree!
      I will record it and show it to you after it!
      :)
      Thanks again kent!

  • @tONREG52
    @tONREG52 8 років тому +1

    Hey Man........thank you so much for the education
    It is very kind of you to share all the work it must have taken to get here.
    G

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      I'm glad I can share it...and it's all the better when I hear from folks like you!

  • @malfisher4326
    @malfisher4326 8 років тому +2

    Top stuff, Kent. Thank you very much. You the man, Dan!

  • @deuteriumjones
    @deuteriumjones 6 років тому +10

    TIL rests are pronounced “ungh”

  • @OpTicPalanio
    @OpTicPalanio 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Kent, stumbled upon this video 6 years later. Is there sheet music to follow along your comping chords for these changes? Just wondering

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad you found this one, sorry I don't have sheet music for it.

    • @OpTicPalanio
      @OpTicPalanio 2 роки тому

      @@KentHewittpiano88 thankyou Kent. Glad i can watch you anyways.
      Have you ever done the tune. "Things are getting better" by cannonball alderrly?

  • @jamesfriedman1878
    @jamesfriedman1878 7 років тому

    Wow Kent Fantastic! A wealth of useful ideas here for Rhythm Changes, and just love your phrasing and line development. Your videos are fantastic for bass players too!!! Thanks as always for another superb vid lesson

  • @johnjoyce4155
    @johnjoyce4155 Рік тому +1

    Can you provide the notes for the left hand?

  • @evanmiles2652
    @evanmiles2652 6 років тому

    I already sorta knew how to play over rhythm changes but this gave me a new view on it. Very hip!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  6 років тому

      I'm glad you like the video and got something out of it.

  • @pappyracing
    @pappyracing 8 років тому

    I guess we will call this the Kitchen Sink video! Holy cow, ton's of stuff in this one Kent. Great Video! Looks like you came back from your vacation with a bang. Thanks a ton for this, I will be calling you today.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому +1

      +Bill Pappas Great to see you today, Bill! Thanks so much for coming down here.....it was such a great pleasure to meet you and hear you.... you are absolutely my best fan... and we are now friends/compadres forever! Please keep in touch.

    • @pappyracing
      @pappyracing 8 років тому

      +Kent Hewitt It was great to meet you Kent. I had a great time! I started practicing the stuff you gave me and will try to come down again in about a month. The first thing I do every day is make my coffee and then see if Kent posted any videos :) Thank you for all you do and thank you for getting me back to the piano after 20 years. You are an inspiration to all of us.

  • @paxwallacejazz
    @paxwallacejazz 5 років тому

    It seems like when more than a few advanced cats play rhythm changes including some prominent pros they imeadiately go hyper oblique (polytonal) with little grounded playing so ok well I've heard this more than once. I remember Dave Holland saying when you play blues you need to spend a couple or 3 or more passes really playing inside the blues. So maybe that's true of rhythm changes as well.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  5 років тому

      I agree with you...that's what I always try to do...and even the Masters did that...it's just those innovators that need to do something else.

  • @LucaDellAnna
    @LucaDellAnna 7 років тому

    Kent , this is beautiful! Advanced yet simple at the same time. I'll follow you closely !

  • @grenciamars4876
    @grenciamars4876 7 років тому

    This is fantastic. I'm a ways off from having the knowledge to make full use of this lesson, but I'm saving it for future use! Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge.

  • @tomerdun
    @tomerdun 8 років тому

    Thanks a lot for taking for taking my request! great lesson!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +tomerzx Thanks so much for the request. I'm glad you liked it...It's an important subject for aspiring jazz pianists.

  • @brucejeric6701
    @brucejeric6701 4 роки тому

    Everytime I listen to you, I feel gooood!!!! Thanks!
    Great at time like this.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Bruce, that really makes me feel good! Stay well.

  • @lucas34540
    @lucas34540 8 років тому +1

    He's back!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +Lucas Cram Yes...I took a break and we were "suffering" in St. Martin...!

  • @Maddie01022
    @Maddie01022 8 років тому

    Wow just wanted to give you a compliment on how well you play (from another player). Thank you for the video

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +Ci Nee Thanks so much, I really appreciate your nice comment!

  • @RickVerlinda
    @RickVerlinda 6 років тому

    just bought your book. best jazz lessons I've found. One request - I'd sure like to see some of your improv transcribed out. your rythmns are so good -it would be great to be able to read and practice. Maybe something for you to do in the future?

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  6 років тому

      Go to my website I have a number of solos written out under Free Music Downloads. They link up with the videos. There's one for Fly Me To The Moon, A Foggy Day, and Take the A Train, and others. www.kenthewitt.com/free-music-downloads

  • @camilocastiblanco6544
    @camilocastiblanco6544 8 років тому +1

    please can you to do a tutorial about Oleo only, with piano score if is posible. Thanks so much. Greetings from Colombia.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      Camilo...thanks for writing from Columbia. That is a good request and I will put that on my TO-DO list. I will admit that, playing and soloing on "Rhythm Changes" is not one of my better skills, but it is an important part of learning jazz and its repertoire. Thanks!

    • @camilocastiblanco6544
      @camilocastiblanco6544 8 років тому

      Hello Kent, I'm live in Bogota, Colombia. :)
      Thanks for your atention

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому +1

      I forgot that I have a video on Rhythm Changes...the same chord changes as Oleo:ua-cam.com/video/GsVlJSZHnJU/v-deo.html

    • @mikeryan9871
      @mikeryan9871 7 років тому

      camilo castiblanco

    • @Photologistic
      @Photologistic 7 років тому

      Sorry, what is Oleo?

  • @roddyrod6011
    @roddyrod6011 8 років тому +1

    Great ! Really in depth break down of this tune.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +Roddy Rod I'm glad you benefited from it. Your comments are much appreciated.!

  • @randyknisely8979
    @randyknisely8979 5 років тому

    Really inspiring, with lots of ideas whew, just was listening to an old cut with Howard Magee, sonny stit and jj playing some bebop also got to check out some of those early Horace Silver sides, Thank you so much...

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  5 років тому

      Ear;y Horace? I love those records. Do you mean JJ Johnson? I got to play with him when I was just 20... in Hartford? Those experiences are why I'm here.

  • @ziggyvox
    @ziggyvox 8 років тому

    Knocked another one out of the park! Great work Kent. It'll take a while to assimilate even half of this :)

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +Peter Lauda Thanks! I understand....as I said in the description it was previously a private lesson so that accounts for the length. I started out with longer videos and then have been trying to shorten them (except for this one. ) I had some requests for Skype and wondered how I would do it with my acoustic grand piano unless I can use a Laptop somehow.

    • @ziggyvox
      @ziggyvox 8 років тому

      Kent, I'll be happy to help you get up and running with Skype. It's easier than it sounds. PM me if you have a bit to chat

  • @fritzr5819
    @fritzr5819 3 роки тому +1

    Great teaching and playing.

  • @tomkirvin4571
    @tomkirvin4571 7 років тому +1

    As always, a great lesson! Thx Kent.

  • @TheRoiderien
    @TheRoiderien 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful, Kent--so many good ideas.

  • @anthonysilva5312
    @anthonysilva5312 6 років тому

    Holy crow buddy! You cook!
    What is your recommendation for a guitarist looking to start jazz piano?

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  6 років тому

      Start with my beginner Series- 7 vids, al the category labeled Easy Lessons. Check these out on my playlists here:ua-cam.com/channels/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCw.htmlplaylists?disable_polymer=1 Also my book is great for beginners. Thanks!

  • @angelialvares
    @angelialvares 8 років тому

    wow Kent that was delightful to listen to....maybe you should also do videos where you just play but don't teach......improv connected to ideas is rare to find in general. Endless doodling around on scales is okay for background music but can be tedious. So nice to hear melodic concepts thrown in so effortlessly in scale improvisations.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому +2

      +Angeli Alvares Thanks, that's a very nice and perceptive comment. I think people appreciate my videos more if I have a tag included with some theory or explanation of what I've played. I know there's many pianists who just play.... but I prefer to teach. THANKS!

    • @angelialvares
      @angelialvares 8 років тому

      Don't get me wrong. That's great and generous of you to want to teach us but if you put up videos with just you playing, we could put you on stream and listen to you all afternoon or whenever, for a good hour or so and bliss out!

  • @pianobar7801
    @pianobar7801 7 років тому

    very helpful, thanks. What words did you put in the youtube search for people to find your youtube video?

  • @manuelpariente2288
    @manuelpariente2288 8 років тому +1

    Great as always Kent
    Thanks a lot

  • @TheJazzPG
    @TheJazzPG 7 років тому

    Thanks a lot for your videos! I´m gonna send them to all my students. Greetings from Portugal!

  • @dougnickerson
    @dougnickerson 8 років тому

    Great lesson list possibilities in there ,; & you really play great & sometimes. remind me of various things my piano teacher used to tell me , Alas tho he passed on too soon & before he taught me all he knew :)

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +Doug Nickerson Thanks for the comment! I teach privately but in New England area. Some folks have suggested I do Skype lessons, but I've procrastinated.

  • @Photologistic
    @Photologistic 7 років тому +1

    It’s often where I put my drink. Yagotta stay hydrated, besides which, I actually play better after a beer or two. Or, it sounds better to me!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  7 років тому

      Relaxing is one of the keys to playing better. Not always easy.

  • @camilocastiblanco6544
    @camilocastiblanco6544 8 років тому +2

    thanks so much. great master

  • @xthatghomiex2939
    @xthatghomiex2939 7 років тому

    1:44 is the tonality just triads from the Bb scale?

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  7 років тому

      Yes, play triads on the Bb scale. But in jazz we use 7th chords built on the Bb scale....hence: Bbmaj7-Cm7-Dm7-Ebmaj7-F7-Gm7-Am7b5-Bbmaj7.

  • @rhetrochips9471
    @rhetrochips9471 3 роки тому +1

    8:20

  • @wojciechkonieczkowicz2388
    @wojciechkonieczkowicz2388 8 років тому

    Wow, great lesson. Many great rhythms and ideas!

  • @eternalrainbow-cj3iu
    @eternalrainbow-cj3iu 7 років тому

    Please Kent, I would like to impressa my teacher in three weeks time could you do a long lesson about developing It could happen to you purely focused on improvisation, and maybe include you could written out a improving shadow schedule involving the scales you would you progressively in three orr maybe 6 or 7 chorusses soloing!!! May God bless you!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  7 років тому

      I'm sorry...we're on vacation and I won't be home to create any new videos for a while. But it's kind of you to put your confidence in me with your request. You might want to check out my improvisation videos here:
      ua-cam.com/play/PLFuMibnl_h5bA7Um3IZ38R1kelnoRTPYc.html
      I can recommend someone that may be able to help if you wish. Thanks!

  • @tempgig
    @tempgig 8 років тому

    This could have been called "A course in Playing the Rhytmn Changes" I will be referring to video for a long time Ken! Does anyone call you Ken The Witt?

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому +2

      +Harvey Perry No, but sometimes so people will remember my name, I say I'm a combination of Clark Kent and Jennifer Love Hewitt! (I wish) Thanks, Harvey!

  • @budharpey
    @budharpey 8 років тому

    superb lesson, thx so much for sharing

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +J. Charles Many thanks for the comment and compliment!

  • @danielquevedo4893
    @danielquevedo4893 4 роки тому

    The end of the video was awesome!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  4 роки тому +1

      I always try to end the video with the best stuff...thanks for the acknowledgement.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for telling me!

  • @TheTilde
    @TheTilde 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot, Maestro!

  • @elseelin9666
    @elseelin9666 8 років тому +1

    thanks'

  • @MassimoMalavasi
    @MassimoMalavasi 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @eky
    @eky 4 роки тому

    23:25

  • @JacoF17
    @JacoF17 8 років тому

    GRAZIE KENT !!!

  • @andym264
    @andym264 10 місяців тому

    Marvelous 🎉

  • @VietNguyen-xg7od
    @VietNguyen-xg7od 8 років тому

    many thanks, it's beautiful!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  8 років тому

      +Thành Phạm Thanks so much for the compliment! Where are you located? I love the guitar (I play with guitarists often) and would be very interested to hear your story. kenthewitt@hotmail.com Please write and we can correspond.

  • @boothamilton9850
    @boothamilton9850 5 років тому

    Godsend.

  • @elgrupocachedallas9685
    @elgrupocachedallas9685 2 роки тому

    You normally wear sun glasses at night? Isn’t there a song about that?

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  2 роки тому +1

      He's blind, man...he's blind!

    • @elgrupocachedallas9685
      @elgrupocachedallas9685 2 роки тому

      @@KentHewittpiano88 I know you’re kidding, but lack of sight sure didn’t stop George Sharing, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles …. Some say the blind have a heightened aural sense

  • @moussafedior2001
    @moussafedior2001 2 роки тому

    The antropologi melodia is wrong man

  • @billbachjazz
    @billbachjazz 5 років тому

    It’s a challenge I guess

  • @Vannie-f1y
    @Vannie-f1y 4 роки тому

    You can go to hundreds of teachers and still don’t understand improvisation then you get one person who can explain something very simple and you got it

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  4 роки тому

      Glad I could help out...wishing you much joy with your music.

  • @BMarPiano
    @BMarPiano 6 років тому

    Thanks for this! It’s great!!