Lesson Run Time: 60 minutes / Release Date: 05/25/2016
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Chord Rhythm
Chords of the Song
Add Chords to the Melody
Scales for Improvisation
Building a Solo
Lesson Run Time: 113 minutes / Release Date: 08/01/2009
In this lesson I will teach you how to combine the I-V7 montunos, ii-V-I progressions, Descending chords, Resolutions and more work on the 3-2 clave.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
3-2 clave I chord
3-2 clave V7 chord
Combining I and V7 chords (3-2)
6 to 5 resolution on Major
4 to 3 resolution on Dominant
7 to 1 resolution on Dominant
I-V7 progression #1
I-V7 progression #2
Changing Clave Direction
Basic minor chord montuno
Minor montuno in octaves #1
Minor montuno in octaves #2
ii-V7 montuno (2-3)
ii-V7 montuno (3-2)
ii-V7 montuno descending ex. 1
ii-V7 montuno descending ex. 2
ii-V7 montuno descending (3-2)
ii-V7 Alternate montuno
Conclusion
Lesson Run Time: 70 minutes / Release Date: 10/29/2010
Somos Novios is a beautiful ballad by Mexican composer Armando Manzanero. We will break down the chords, learn the analysis and talk about how to move this into new keys. We will also spend time on improvisation and learn the montunos in the song.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Discovery pt 1
Discovery pt 2
Chord breakdown 1
Chord breakdown 2
Transposition pt 1
Transposition pt 2
Improvisation
Montuno – easy
Montuno – advanced pt 1
Montuno – advanced pt 2
Lesson Run Time: 56 minutes / Release Date: 10/12/2013
In this first volume, we will work on getting down the chords and the groove for this song that Norah Jones made famous. If you want to accompany yourself or others while singing, the chapters on how to break up the chords up the chords with be extremely valuable to you. In volume 2 we will work on improvisation.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Creating an accompaniment
Being aware of the melody
Left-hand fluidity
What to practice
Lesson Run Time: 59 minutes / Release Date: 12/31/2011
In this first volume of Deep Purple’s version of the Joe South song, “Hush,” we will be covering the groove and form of the song. We will spend a lot of time breaking down different ways of using the organ to create a groove over the chords. Volume 2 will work on improvisation.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Song Intro
Funk Organ Groove pt 1
Funk Organ Groove pt 2
Apply groove to other sounds
The form pt 1
The form pt 2
Organ fills behind vocal
Creating a part
Assignment
Lesson Run Time: 56 minutes / Release Date: 07/20/2013
In this lesson, I’m going to show you how to come up with cool, funky and interesting chord progressions on the spot. We’re not going to be using traditional chord progressions, so these chords will add a very unique flavor to your playing.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Getting started
The next chord
4 chord progression
Change the minor chord
Sus chord and voice-leading
Lesson Run Time: 77 minutes / Release Date: 02/04/2012
In this first lesson, we will cover some basic funky grooves. The goal of this lesson is to keep you grooving with both hands. We will cover a dozen pattern variations that you can make you own unique combinations. These “basics” will prepare you for part 2. In part 2 will dive into elongating the progressions, creating a more advanced harmony and I will use the Nord Electro.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
basic groove -(A)
syncopated chords – (B)
double stops – (C)
diads – (D)
improvisation exercises – (EFG)
constant 16ths – (H)
IV to I (I)
Walkup
In sync (KL)
Lesson Run Time: 54 minutes / Release Date: 08/18/2012
In this part 1, we will cover the form, chords and bassline of the Moondance. We will cover a bit of improvisation, but the bulk of improvisation will be covered in part 2. This is being classified as a “beginner” level lesson. You should knows some basic triads and know your way around the keyboard before doing this lesson.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Bassline
Verse 1st Part – pt 1
Verse 1st Part – pt 2
Verse 2nd Part – pt 1
Verse 2nd Part – pt 2
Chorus pt 1
Chorus pt 2
Ending
Lesson Run Time: 50 minutes / Release Date: 01/01/2008
A Mid-Summer Session: Learn a Bluesy, Gospel-flavor song while also learning new techniques, licks and “walk ups”.
I will explain how to play “A Mid-Summer Session” note for note on the piano. Also I’m going to go through all of the techniques and chords I am using for this arrangement. By learning how to play“A Mid-Summer Session” you will learn to get these techniques under your fingertips. After learning the arrangement, you will also get to see how I came up with the chords I’m using in this song.
There is also a chapter that focuses on playing around with this tune so that you will not be stuck with just knowing the notes but will be able to understand the theory and create your version of “A Mid-Summer Session” as well.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Creating The Song pt. 1
Creating The Song pt. 2
Creating The Song pt. 3
Playing Around
Conclusion
Lesson Run Time: 87 minutes / Release Date: 05/10/2009
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Funk Improv Intro
Chord voicings (dom 7 and min 7)
Adding inner motion to the chords
How to comp chords
How to comp chords (extra)
Scales for improv – minor pentatonic
The Blues Scale
The Altered Scale
Learning your neighbor scales
Creating phrases elements of a phrase
Conditioning Rhythms – part 1
Conditioning Rhythms – part 2
Conditioning Rhythms – part 3
Improv part 2 sneek peek
Lesson Run Time: 61 minutes / Release Date: 01/01/2010
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Lower Dominant Neighbors
Upper Dominant Neighbors
Major and minor
Stevie Wonder – Superstitious
Chordal Scale
Chordal Groove
Slash chords
Advanced Slash Chords
Advanced Slash Chord Improv
Bebop scale
Lesson Run Time: 62 minutes / Release Date: 04/25/2009
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Bassline with Chords
Lick #1
Lick #2
Lick #3 (going outside)
Lick #4 (groove lick)
Lick #5 (32nd notes)
The Chicken Pick
Outside Chord
Bass line quarter-note triplets
Bassline Line Alterations
Free Improv
In this second part of the You’ve Got A Friend lesson, we will learn how to create the ending groove section, how the harmony works and how to create a groove step-by-step. MIDI files will also help you to see exactly what Willie is playing.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Intro and Sample Groove
Thumb Accents
Pickups And Suspension
Chords Within The Groove
Approaches Into The chord
Combining Approaches
Pentatonic Double-Stops
Blues Scale Double Stops
Left Hand Groove Tricks
Turnaround
Lesson Run Time: 71 minutes / Release Date: 08/06/2011
Using a lesson request from a student, I created an accompaniment lesson on a gospel version of You’ve Got A Friend. In this 2-part lesson I will show you the rich gospel chords and how to ‘fill the space’ using a more gospel/jazz style. In addition, you will learn some nice transition chords. These are chords that move use smoothly between the larger I-IV-V chords.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqd9uh5yq6M
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction
Notes about transcription
Part 1 (m1-m5)
Part 1 (m1-m5) continued
Pat 2 (m6)
Part 3 (m9)
Part 4 (m16)
Part 5 (m22)
Part 6 (m25)
Part 7 (m30)
Lesson Run Time: 69 minutes / Release Date: 10/15/2010
In this lesson we will start by working through minor-key harmony. This is important if you want to work in minor keys or expand on your own progressions. Next, we will pick apart a progression that I received from a student. We will analyze it and discuss ways of improving it. Lastly, I will show you some different ways of breaking up chords to create accompaniments.
Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson:
Introduction to Fixing Chord Progressions
Natural Minor Scale
Natural Minor Diatonic Chords
Harmonic Minor & chords
V7 or V-7? V7 chord in minor
Minor chord progression
Step 1) Chord quality
Step 2) Harmonic rhythm
Step 3) Listen for Odd chords
Progression part 2/3
Chord accompaniment