You know Kent, I'm a bass player and I first got turned on to your channel here when I went to transcribe Bill Evans' changes on "A Time For Love " in D and you had that real hip video on it. See that video really helped me see from a voicings point of view what exactly Bill was doing to get that beautiful sound and by watching you I understood some of those inner moving lines better and so my chart turned out really nice on it man. And like since then, I watch your videos a lot and really dig them. Your hands look like my old mans hands and he played piano too and was a Bill Evans freak. I miss him. Anyway just saw this little pentatonic scale video and found myself watching thinking 'did Kent just play an D triad over that F13 ? Yeah of course that b9 #11 13 shit was nice and then you even went out with some A pentatonic over the Fmi9 that sounded nice and before I knew it the whole video was over and I thought yeah this always happens with him ever since that "A Time For Love " chart and hence this email. Ok I could go on and on but hey, happy holidays my man. Have a great 2019 and keep making your videos brother. Oh, last thing. Are you from CT by any chance? Originally I mean. I'm from Stamford area but a long time ago. Played on a lot of ships myself. Too many (lol). Ok Kent later man.
Hey Lucas, you are a cool cat! I appreciate all your comments. I really liked that version by Bill Evans, it took some work to learn it, but hard work has its rewards. I live in Waterford, CT which is on the SE shoreline. All the best and have a great new year!
I've always wanted to learn to try to attempt a kind of sophisticated lounge piano but I struggle with lots of chord changes. But this seems a great place to start, so thanks ever so much Kent for producing another great video. You're a cool keys player.
Hey Kent, Great tutorial! So many excellent melodic tones against the two chords. After spending a few hours today watching, listening, and practicing, I especially liked the ascending and descending fourths ( playing outside), and also where you changed the left hand to cm7 and fm7 for a few bars since those two chords together fit so well with the C minor pentatonic notes. Thank you much once again and wishing you the best for the coming new year! BTW: In case you didn't catch Juan's comment in Spanish, he is suggesting that you use a virtual animated keyboard above your actual piano keyboard in the video screen that highlights the keys with colors as you play them. Some people use this teaching aid in their videos. I personally do not have a problem following your playing in the current form.
Actually I've thought about doing that but I don't know what software program they are using that gives the additional keyboard...otherwise I would do it. If you can find out, please "hip me". Thanks for the comment!
@@KentHewittpiano88 For starters, I believe those programs rely on input from a midi keyboard, such as the Roland you used for this tutorial. Since it seems you produce most of your videos while playing your acoustic piano, it might not be feasible all of the time.
I realize you need a digital keyboard, which about 75% of the people who do jazz tutorials use. I have one, but don't know what software program displays a 2nd keyboard with the notes lighting up. A lot of these people are techies with thousands of dollars of recording equipment, etc.
@@KentHewittpiano88 Hi Kent, I found this link: ua-cam.com/video/1udoNztqLg0/v-deo.html The video, which describes the app, "MidiKeys"and some others not as relevant, was published in 2014. Check it out since it might be of some help or provide additional leads.
I also found this on Sourceforge. It is free and looks like it is currently supported on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms: sourceforge.net/projects/vmpk/
Que tal maestro muy buenos vídeos aunque serian mucho mejor si usara algún programa para ver las teclas del piano en forma virtual no sé si me entenderá. Saludos de Chile, gracias y Happy new year
Great fun. I have to work on that “ lose “ left hand 🤨 Thanks Kent. I think I’d enjoy that keyboard. Would you mind sharing what make it is. Thanks so much, as usual. You’re the best 👏👏
It's a Roland RD-300. It has a built in rhythm section but Band in the Box is better virtual instruments (but difficult learning curve). Happy New Year and thanks for all your great support!
Excellent tutorial! What is the brand name and model number of your digital piano that you're using for this video? How is the backing track coming into your piano? (External devices?). Thanks.
It's a Roland RD-300. The backing track (Band in a Box) is played through a Dell Laptop and connected to a Mackie mixer (2 external mics for the talking) which feeds the stereo channel into the Canon Movie camera and headsets. I don't use that elaborate setup at home. This was recorded in NC.
@@KentHewittpiano88 I'm not the best jazz player in the world, but I do love the art of improv. I've noticed in the past by practicing the blues scale in every key.. usually going up chromatically, it becomes easier to see the relative major pentatonic up a step and a half away from your Minor starting point. Hence, D flat minor is really an E major along with a E major pentatonic. It's the relative minor.. major thing.. swing loose your grooviness!!!
I haven't heard that term, but it makes sense, since it's built on the second step of a Bb scale, which has the 2 flats. Just some of the passing tones are missing.
@@KentHewittpiano88 I am making some experiments, and I realize I'm wrong because this minor pentatónic built on the second step of Bb major has a Eb in it, that´s the aeolian flavor. Sorry for the mistake. If I wanted to have a dorian flavor in the relative minor "G" then I actually should play a minor pentatonic on the Third step of Bb major instead, so as to have access to the natural E note (added, though valid major second) as an optional +11 of Bb major, o natural 6 from G minor which would act as a very bright passing note. Could you please verify this?
Fantastic thanks for this video it really is starting to bring everything together if no more videos before the new year HAPPY NEW YEAR shameless plug if you don't have Kent Hewitt's book it is going to take you twice as long to be a finger poppin' daddy so buy it
Descending lick using of a super Locrian scale built on C7#9#5 described in video here: ua-cam.com/video/lbpenXVeHlI/v-deo.html That's not an easy lick of course. Although I labeled this video an Easy or Beginner improv, it actually is for all levels. It can be fun for whatever level you are.
Fantastic and best video I've come across in a very long well, I wud pls like to have the sound track to practice with, I will also love to be notified on subsequent series, I'm dopsi. New on this platform and not so user friendly with this stuffs, pls reply to me here or via my email address if you get this msg. Thanks
Thanks for the post! I’m an 80 year old amateur guitarist.
God bless you, brother...thanks for tuning in!
I love the sound of the chord progression.
Easy but effective!
Thanks!~ It's really a vamp of 2 chords but you can do a lot with it...depending on your abilities. It's not boring.
You know Kent, I'm a bass player and I first got turned on to your channel here when I went to transcribe Bill Evans' changes on "A Time For Love " in D and you had that real hip video on it. See that video really helped me see from a voicings point of view what exactly Bill was doing to get that beautiful sound and by watching you I understood some of those inner moving lines better and so my chart turned out really nice on it man. And like since then, I watch your videos a lot and really dig them. Your hands look like my old mans hands and he played piano too and was a Bill Evans freak. I miss him. Anyway just saw this little pentatonic scale video and found myself watching thinking 'did Kent just play an D triad over that F13 ? Yeah of course that b9 #11 13 shit was nice and then you even went out with some A pentatonic over the Fmi9 that sounded nice and before I knew it the whole video was over and I thought yeah this always happens with him ever since that "A Time For Love " chart and hence this email. Ok I could go on and on but hey, happy holidays my man. Have a great 2019 and keep making your videos brother. Oh, last thing. Are you from CT by any chance? Originally I mean. I'm from Stamford area but a long time ago. Played on a lot of ships myself. Too many (lol). Ok Kent later man.
Hey Lucas, you are a cool cat! I appreciate all your comments. I really liked that version by Bill Evans, it took some work to learn it, but hard work has its rewards. I live in Waterford, CT which is on the SE shoreline. All the best and have a great new year!
Thanks very much for these tips. You are a wonderful teacher and player!
I appreciate the compliment and encouragement!
Thanks a lot Master!!!!!
You're welcome!
Funkmaster Kent laying down some funk grooves. I'm picturing Kent in red leather Rick James hip boots.
Cool...get down white boy!
Excellent tutorial - as always, many thanks for your generosity!
I appreciate the comment!
Thanks Kent great video informative and inspiring...took Js advice and ordered your book thanks again.
Thanks, Robin, for buying my book and for your encouragement.
Wow, you can do it _all!_
A while back I had my own fusion/funk band...those days are gone...but it was nice for a while.
@@KentHewittpiano88
Nice to have a change of pace once in a while.
Great lesson, modern funk application of a standard scale and thank you for talking about the left hand, shades again...! Thank You, Happy New Year! 😎
Great comment, thanks and Happy New Year, Donald!
I've always wanted to learn to try to attempt a kind of sophisticated lounge piano but I struggle with lots of chord changes. But this seems a great place to start, so thanks ever so much Kent for producing another great video. You're a cool keys player.
Thanks for the compliments....keeps me going! Have a great 2019!
Deepest thanks Kent! A great video and fun improvisation. Thanks for the nice Xmas gift. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Joe, and thanks for the comment!
Hey Kent, Great tutorial! So many excellent melodic tones against the two chords. After spending a few hours today watching, listening, and practicing, I especially liked the ascending and descending fourths ( playing outside), and also where you changed the left hand to cm7 and fm7 for a few bars since those two chords together fit so well with the C minor pentatonic notes. Thank you much once again and wishing you the best for the coming new year! BTW: In case you didn't catch Juan's comment in Spanish, he is suggesting that you use a virtual animated keyboard above your actual piano keyboard in the video screen that highlights the keys with colors as you play them. Some people use this teaching aid in their videos. I personally do not have a problem following your playing in the current form.
Actually I've thought about doing that but I don't know what software program they are using that gives the additional keyboard...otherwise I would do it. If you can find out, please "hip me". Thanks for the comment!
@@KentHewittpiano88 For starters, I believe those programs rely on input from a midi keyboard, such as the Roland you used for this tutorial. Since it seems you produce most of your videos while playing your acoustic piano, it might not be feasible all of the time.
I realize you need a digital keyboard, which about 75% of the people who do jazz tutorials use. I have one, but don't know what software program displays a 2nd keyboard with the notes lighting up. A lot of these people are techies with thousands of dollars of recording equipment, etc.
@@KentHewittpiano88 Hi Kent,
I found this link: ua-cam.com/video/1udoNztqLg0/v-deo.html
The video, which describes the app, "MidiKeys"and some others not as relevant, was published in 2014. Check it out since it might be of some help or provide additional leads.
I also found this on Sourceforge. It is free and looks like it is currently supported on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms: sourceforge.net/projects/vmpk/
Que tal maestro muy buenos vídeos aunque serian mucho mejor si usara algún programa para ver las teclas del piano en forma virtual no sé si me entenderá. Saludos de Chile, gracias y Happy new year
Wow that was an amazing breakdown. Awesome man!
Thanks for the affirmation!
Wow. Even with only just two chords, it's like the options are limitless. 👍 The only boundaries or restrictions are your own imagination!!!
Right, it doesn't matter what level player you are, you can enjoy being creative, with this simple vamp and scale.
Great fun. I have to work on that “ lose “ left hand 🤨 Thanks Kent. I think I’d enjoy that keyboard. Would you mind sharing what make it is. Thanks so much, as usual. You’re the best 👏👏
It's a Roland RD-300. It has a built in rhythm section but Band in the Box is better virtual instruments (but difficult learning curve). Happy New Year and thanks for all your great support!
Excellent tutorial! What is the brand name and model number of your digital piano that you're using for this video? How is the backing track coming into your piano? (External devices?). Thanks.
It's a Roland RD-300. The backing track (Band in a Box) is played through a Dell Laptop and connected to a Mackie mixer (2 external mics for the talking) which feeds the stereo channel into the Canon Movie camera and headsets. I don't use that elaborate setup at home. This was recorded in NC.
Will you share the file?
Got it!! I will be trying this out tomorrow.
Great Tutorial. Thank you so much. I always wanted to play like that. Those voicings help a lot. Happy New Year.
Thanks for the comments, cool cats!
@@KentHewittpiano88 I'm not the best jazz player in the world, but I do love the art of improv. I've noticed in the past by practicing the blues scale in every key.. usually going up chromatically, it becomes easier to see the relative major pentatonic up a step and a half away from your Minor starting point. Hence, D flat minor is really an E major along with a E major pentatonic. It's the relative minor.. major thing.. swing loose your grooviness!!!
Brilliant. Happy New Year .
Same to you, and swing loose!
Hi Kent, thank you for the videos, may we call that pentatonic "dorian pentatonic"? and why if that's the case?
I haven't heard that term, but it makes sense, since it's built on the second step of a Bb scale, which has the 2 flats. Just some of the passing tones are missing.
@@KentHewittpiano88 I am making some experiments, and I realize I'm wrong because this minor pentatónic built on the second step of Bb major has a Eb in it, that´s the aeolian flavor. Sorry for the mistake. If I wanted to have a dorian flavor in the relative minor "G" then I actually should play a minor pentatonic on the Third step of Bb major instead, so as to have access to the natural E note (added, though valid major second) as an optional +11 of Bb major, o natural 6 from G minor which would act as a very bright passing note. Could you please verify this?
Thanks Kent!
Definitely going to get your book. It would be an honor to have it in my arsonal of musical weapondry!!!
I appreciate that. www.kenthewitt.com/my-book
WELL DONE
MANY THANKS!
Oh WOOOOW ....BRAVO KEITH !!! SUPeeeeeeeeeeeeeR
Thank you, ILARIO and HAPPYYY NEWWW YEARRR!
Thanks again. Happy New Year
Same to you, Mike!
Fantastic thanks for this video it really is starting to bring everything together if no more videos before the new year HAPPY NEW YEAR shameless plug if you don't have Kent Hewitt's book it is going to take you twice as long to be a finger poppin' daddy so buy it
Thanks for the plug...always appreciated!
Hi sir. I would like to have a copy of the backing track.
Please write to me at my email and I'll work on that for you!
A little more complicated for me now. I am working on it.
This is maybe more advanced...please go to my playlists and start with Beginner Jazz Series. ua-cam.com/channels/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCw.htmlplaylists
Where I can download the backing track? great video!
ua-cam.com/video/oRqRYdI2xRQ/v-deo.html -all instruments
ua-cam.com/video/I0c1yOwSf9g/v-deo.html - for keyboard players.
THANKS!
What was that thing at 1:00 😭😭
Descending lick using of a super Locrian scale built on C7#9#5 described in video here: ua-cam.com/video/lbpenXVeHlI/v-deo.html
That's not an easy lick of course. Although I labeled this video an Easy or Beginner improv, it actually is for all levels. It can be fun for whatever level you are.
Easy?????
I guess that depends.
Fantastic and best video I've come across in a very long well, I wud pls like to have the sound track to practice with, I will also love to be notified on subsequent series, I'm dopsi. New on this platform and not so user friendly with this stuffs, pls reply to me here or via my email address if you get this msg.
Thanks
Please go to my playlists on my channel page for more on this subject.