Hi, I discovered this channel by chance and it is a real pleasure to FINALLY read such CLEAR explanations on the block chords. I didn't dare try it, thanks to you I'm going to try anyway. I would love to hear what you would do (and how) on "Day of wine and roses"? It's a piece that I like... Thanks for what you do. It's a real pleasure!
I think what warranted more explanation is how and when you change the scale or the chord that you use on the phrases and examples you showed. You gave several examples where you switch and use chords that are not on the maj/min6 diminished scale and I’m not sure how I should approach or interpret that.
Ah... this [5:15] answered my question here [2:23]! I'm sure you covered the diminished chord alternation thing in your other video on block chords... I just haven't gotten to it yet! Thanks for the great lesson!
Noah, your perspective on jazz piano is very refeshing. At last, a pianist who doesn't think his right hand is a be-bop saxophone or that his left hand is a multi-pronged ice pick, unrelated to that saxophone! Thank you for being so musical, both as a pianist and teacher. I'd like to share this with Spanish friends, but they don't speak English. Here in Spain, jazz tuition is very limited. Any chance of a Spanish version? Or a version with Spanish subtitles?
Mike Summers Hey, thanks Mike 🙏 that’s actually something I’m looking into. Hopefully I’ll have the subtitles soon! Where in Spain do you live? My wife is from Salamanca!
@@NoahKellman We live near Jávea on the Costa Blanca and my partner is German. I lived in Alcoy (inland) for 10 years because I was married to a Spanish lady I had met in London. I was a pro jazz trumpeter in London for many years, but played some piano and tuba too. There's not much pre-Coltrane jazz here because jazz was repressed/forgotten during the 40s and 50s. The early styles of jazz are typically presented by a handful of immigrants, such as myself. I'm glad you're likely to do some subtitled versions for Spanish speakers. I have another question. Do you think the lockhand technique works for long without a separate bass player? It would be nice if teachers could be more specific about when to apply which lefthand technique - I mean in which instrumental context. I hope to produce some videos on themes like this myself.
Hi Noah, I really like what you do for people. I usually follow you.. Sound's great. A question il like the virtual midi keyboard you use. Can you tell me wich is that software? Byeee ciao
YOu showed us 4-5 block chords but when it come to the example at aboyt sevent minute you dont say whicch block you use and why. Many videos of you are very helpful but on this you donot give us the apply-key to use them.
Hey, thanks for the feedback- I think I did more or less explain this in the video, but the best use for Block Chord Inversions is when you have a lick that is arpeggiated rather than linear. While normal block chords (moving up the scale) are great for linear licks, you can use inversions to voice/arrange an arpeggio. Does that make sense?
On The Sunny Side Of The Street is a good example of a seemingly unpianistic melody which souds great with some block chord inversions. And "All Of Me" really benefits from block chords at the beginning. Can be executed with just the right hand. Or try two-note chords in the RH at the beginning of Misty. I loved seeing Noah doing some two-note chord fills between his block chord examples - so useful! But when I hear a jazz pianist play over 60 rapid singles notes in his right hand (with no let-up) I switch off. To me that's not music, it's sport.
Hey I understand. My teaching style isn't for everyone! One of my main goals is efficiency, not theory, so I prefer to offer exercises and put them in context rather than spend a great deal of time on theoretical analysis. I'm sure there are some other great channels that go deeper into theory if that's your thing!
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Nice sound!! Shearing!!! Thanks Noah!
Excellent
Je regarde souvent vos vidéos et vous êtes un excellent pianiste !
Hi,
I discovered this channel by chance and it is a real pleasure to FINALLY read such CLEAR explanations on the block chords. I didn't dare try it, thanks to you I'm going to try anyway.
I would love to hear what you would do (and how) on "Day of wine and roses"? It's a piece that I like...
Thanks for what you do. It's a real pleasure!
Thanks for the kind comment, John. Glad you found it helpful!
@@NoahKellman I follow you now !
Very nice lessons and very helpful! Thanks a lot! And pleasant manner of teaching. Good luck from Russia.
great informative video just watched again✅✅👌🏽
What’s up block chord guy! Great video! Many 🙏 thanks I’ll apply it into my playin! Greetings from Guatemala 🇬🇹
Thanks, Julio! Let me know how it goes.
check out scale and chords concept by barry harris
@@williamshema3119 yeah Barry is a master! He's got a lot of great material.
Gonna have to go through your entire channel now lol :)
Summer Swee-Singh hahah let me know what you think!
Love your channel, great contents!
Thanks, Theo! Much appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions about any of the material!
Great Video! The books you’ve released are great as well! Thanks for the info
Great lesson. Reminds me a lot of the way the great Nat King Cole used this very same technique.
Omg i would love a video on how to construct chord progressions of this style
Same
Thanks for the feedback Rosa! That's a good idea. I'll plan a video that goes into that more in depth!
@@NoahKellman youre a life saver thank you
Awesome little lesson, love that block chord sound! Going to give this a try, thanks!!
You're welcome, Alex! Glad you dug it.
I think what warranted more explanation is how and when you change the scale or the chord that you use on the phrases and examples you showed. You gave several examples where you switch and use chords that are not on the maj/min6 diminished scale and I’m not sure how I should approach or interpret that.
I have the same question
Hi Noah...you are great. This ir very important.
Thank you
Thank you 🔥❤️🙏
Thank you 🙏
Very useful
Dude your vids are really helpfull, Ill probably be buying the book soon. Keep it up ! Cheers
Hernán Nieto Thanks, Hernán! Appreciate it and glad you’re learning from them.
Amazing nice 👍
Thanks, Solomon!
Very good stuff...
New sub here, amazing tutorial man
Man, you play so many styles …. Well
Cool!
Ah... this [5:15] answered my question here [2:23]! I'm sure you covered the diminished chord alternation thing in your other video on block chords... I just haven't gotten to it yet!
Thanks for the great lesson!
Noah, your perspective on jazz piano is very refeshing. At last, a pianist who doesn't think his right hand is a be-bop saxophone or that his left hand is a multi-pronged ice pick, unrelated to that saxophone! Thank you for being so musical, both as a pianist and teacher.
I'd like to share this with Spanish friends, but they don't speak English. Here in Spain, jazz tuition is very limited. Any chance of a Spanish version? Or a version with Spanish subtitles?
Mike Summers Hey, thanks Mike 🙏 that’s actually something I’m looking into. Hopefully I’ll have the subtitles soon! Where in Spain do you live? My wife is from Salamanca!
@@NoahKellman We live near Jávea on the Costa Blanca and my partner is German. I lived in Alcoy (inland) for 10 years because I was married to a Spanish lady I had met in London. I was a pro jazz trumpeter in London for many years, but played some piano and tuba too.
There's not much pre-Coltrane jazz here because jazz was repressed/forgotten during the 40s and 50s. The early styles of jazz are typically presented by a handful of immigrants, such as myself.
I'm glad you're likely to do some subtitled versions for Spanish speakers.
I have another question. Do you think the lockhand technique works for long without a separate bass player? It would be nice if teachers could be more specific about when to apply which lefthand technique - I mean in which instrumental context. I hope to produce some videos on themes like this myself.
Cool! What do you use for your virtual midi display?
Brian McConnell I use Synthesia, great little app!
Hi Noah, I really like what you do for people. I usually follow you.. Sound's great. A question il like the virtual midi keyboard you use. Can you tell me wich is that software? Byeee ciao
Hey, thanks Paolo. Sure, the one I use is called Synthesia. Hope that helps.
My hero😍
AGBOTI hola 🙂
Noah Kellman 😅 yes
Hi is there a PDF with the purchase?...thank you
Hey Michael, yes there is! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Your content loudness is -12db, make sure to bump up the volume a bit when you edit your next video so it is closer to 0 please.
Thanks for the heads up! Appreciate it, will do!
@@NoahKellman Thanks man!
Excellend explained :-)
Thanks, Wojtek! Appreciate it.
I need to brush up a bit thanks
You should do a video on how to sound like Bill Evans.
Hey, love that idea. I'm definitely adding that near the top of my video list, thanks!
I think you need to fix the link in the description.
YOu showed us 4-5 block chords but when it come to the example at aboyt sevent minute you dont say whicch block you use and why. Many videos of you are very helpful but on this you donot give us the apply-key to use them.
Hey, thanks for the feedback- I think I did more or less explain this in the video, but the best use for Block Chord Inversions is when you have a lick that is arpeggiated rather than linear. While normal block chords (moving up the scale) are great for linear licks, you can use inversions to voice/arrange an arpeggio. Does that make sense?
On The Sunny Side Of The Street is a good example of a seemingly unpianistic melody which souds great with some block chord inversions. And "All Of Me" really benefits from block chords at the beginning. Can be executed with just the right hand. Or try two-note chords in the RH at the beginning of Misty.
I loved seeing Noah doing some two-note chord fills between his block chord examples - so useful!
But when I hear a jazz pianist play over 60 rapid singles notes in his right hand (with no let-up) I switch off. To me that's not music, it's sport.
Dont understand anything. You don’t teach clearly in details and quickly. The theory isn’t clear. I really dislike. It’s not a lesson but a demo.
Hey I understand. My teaching style isn't for everyone! One of my main goals is efficiency, not theory, so I prefer to offer exercises and put them in context rather than spend a great deal of time on theoretical analysis. I'm sure there are some other great channels that go deeper into theory if that's your thing!
Noah Kellman ok thank for answering
@@simthebigboss of course, no worries
Buy mark levins jazzpianobook. There are tons of examples of block chords ;) and after that you will also understand this lesson
@@NoahKellman ive watched Again that video today and understood the concept after improving my playing. Thanks a lot