Robert Hodson
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Improvisation 101
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This is a free improvisation nothing was planned. I emptied my mind, put my hands on the keyboard, and let them find some music.
JAZZ PIANO LESSON NO. 5 - F Blues Improv: Bebop, Barry Harris, and Voice Leading [FREE PDF]
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Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/roberthodson FREE PDF: buymeacoffee.com/roberthodson/e/297279 czcams.com/video/ONG9XJ9ZvV0/video.htmlsi=aztzEMRFfH3xiWw9 These lessons are for anyone who already plays the piano but doesn't know how to start learning jazz or is afraid of improvising. This lesson introduces intermediate F blues improv concepts based on bebop, Barry Harris, and voice leading....
JAZZ PIANO LESSON NO. 4 - F Blues Chord Voicings SIX WAYS & Well, You Needn't [FREE PDF]
zhlédnutí 398Před 14 dny
Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/roberthodson FREE PDF: drive.google.com/file/d/1jPloELAkHCplo3POMmJr2lF7p5rB5e-k/view?usp=sharing These lessons are for anyone who already plays the piano but doesn't know how to start learning jazz or is afraid of improvising. This lesson introduces basic chord voicings to play over F Blues and Well, You Needn't. This lesson builds on lessons 1-3: czcams.c...
LEARN TO PLAY JAZZ PIANO No. 3: F Blues - Chords, Scales, and Patterns [FREE PDF]
zhlédnutí 424Před 21 dnem
These lessons are for anyone who already plays the piano but doesn't know how to start learning jazz or is afraid of improvising. This lesson introduces the concept of playing different key centers with scales and patterns for each chord in the standard F jazz blues progression. This lesson builds on lessons 1 & 2: czcams.com/video/JA6cMVaUDBM/video.htmlsi=efVAR2ahEDSawD5z czcams.com/video/FX2p...
LEARN TO PLAY JAZZ PIANO No 2: Now's the Time, F Blues, and Shell Voicings
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These lessons are for anyone who already plays the piano but doesn't know how to start learning jazz or is *afraid* of improvising. PDF: drive.google.com/file/d/15ulY4z3Ong6Qg6Vc7u16nsGZGrbxONKw/view?usp=share_link This is Lesson 2, which builds on the ideas and skills taught in Lesson 1: czcams.com/video/JA6cMVaUDBM/video.html This lesson covers the F blues, elaborating a simple blues progress...
SKYLARK -- Solo Jazz Piano
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A short solo jazz piano performance of the beautiful jazz standard Skylark. I've been listening obsessively to versions of this by two of my favorite jazz pianists, Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller.
IMPROVISATION 100!
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Nine months ago, I started recording and posting free improvisations here on CZcams this is my 100th improvisation video! As always, nothing is pre-planned. I empty my mind, put my hands on the keyboard, and let them find some music. Thank you so much for listening. I'm so excited to continue to grow as a musician and improviser, and I'm excited to hear what number 200 will sound like!
BLUE IN GREEN - solo jazz piano improvisation
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Felt like playing this song tonight, so I hit record. I'm trying to incorporate some of the free textural play that I use in my non-jazz improvisations, crossing over into jazz tunes. Blue in Green seems like a good tune for this.
NARDIS -- solo jazz piano improvisation
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A short solo piano improvisation on Nardis by Miles Davis. I've been listening to the dozens of late Bill Evans recordings of this tune where he does an extended solo piano cadenza before he plays the tune. Perhaps you hear some influence here.
Improvisation 99
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This is a free improvisation nothing was planned. I emptied my mind, put my hands on the keyboard, and let them find some music.
BODY & SOUL - Beautiful Harmony [solo jazz piano]
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BODY & SOUL - Beautiful Harmony [solo jazz piano]
SPRING IS HERE - Kenny Barron Reharmonization (Jazz Piano Solo)
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SPRING IS HERE - Kenny Barron Reharmonization (Jazz Piano Solo)
Improvisation 98
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Improvisation 98
THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE [short improv]
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THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE [short improv]
STELLA BY STARLIGHT [short improv]
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STELLA BY STARLIGHT [short improv]
Improvisation 97: For Amy [1934-2024]
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Improvisation 97: For Amy [1934-2024]
IMPROV 96: Harmonic Flow Improvisation
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IMPROV 96: Harmonic Flow Improvisation
LEARN TO PLAY JAZZ PIANO No 1: Eb Blues, Bag's Groove
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LEARN TO PLAY JAZZ PIANO No 1: Eb Blues, Bag's Groove
THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE Advanced Jazz Piano Voicing Concepts [free PDF]
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THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE Advanced Jazz Piano Voicing Concepts [free PDF]
A calm & soothing improvisation for US tax day 2024 [improvisation 95]
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A calm & soothing improvisation for US tax day 2024 [improvisation 95]
[Improv 94] Harmonic Flow Improvisation
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[Improv 94] Harmonic Flow Improvisation
[Improv 93] Harmonic Flow Improvisation -- Debussy, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Jarrett, Scriabin, Bartók.
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[Improv 93] Harmonic Flow Improvisation Debussy, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Jarrett, Scriabin, Bartók.
[Improv 92] Harmonic Flow Improvisation -- Debussy, Chopin, Jarrett, Scriabin, Bill Evans, et. al.
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[Improv 92] Harmonic Flow Improvisation Debussy, Chopin, Jarrett, Scriabin, Bill Evans, et. al.
I pushed record to check my mic and this came out... [ADHD improv 91]
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I pushed record to check my mic and this came out... [ADHD improv 91]
Thelonious Monk, Misterioso, solo transcription
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Thelonious Monk, Misterioso, solo transcription
A guy with ADHD sat down at the piano and this happened... [improv 90]
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A guy with ADHD sat down at the piano and this happened... [improv 90]
Improvisation 89
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Improvisation 89
Improvisation 88
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Improvisation 88
Improvisation 87
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Improvisation 87

Komentáře

  • @Right_Sune
    @Right_Sune Před 3 dny

    super good tutorial, just what I wanted

  • @rebanelson607
    @rebanelson607 Před 7 dny

    That was BEAUTIFUL!

  • @LancelotMandy-g6z
    @LancelotMandy-g6z Před 8 dny

    Hernandez Deborah Williams Dorothy Allen Margaret

  • @jaapkerkvliet2143
    @jaapkerkvliet2143 Před 12 dny

    Excellent series Robert, so well structured and concise. I was well on my way learning the F blues before I discovered this series, doing the rootless voicings with the 9 and 13, but got stucked and no idea what I was doing regarding right hand ideas. Subscribed to your channel. Thank you for doing this.

  • @karaoke6861
    @karaoke6861 Před 14 dny

    Thank you but no, listen to Dave Grusin The Firm

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 14 dny

      Thanks for the comment! I don't really understand the comparison, though... The Firm is a composed piece of music with zero improvisation; I'm teaching people to improvise.

    • @karaoke6861
      @karaoke6861 Před 14 dny

      @@roberthodson It's in the way you build the sound czcams.com/video/0MQ8RxSiMlQ/video.html

    • @karaoke6861
      @karaoke6861 Před 14 dny

      @@roberthodson It's is the way you build the sound, listen to Ray's Blues by Dave Grusin from The Firm

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 13 dny

      @@karaoke6861 Also a very nice recording, but it's not the style I'm teaching; I'm teaching an approach to jazz blues that is based more on Bud Powell and Barry Harris than Ray Charles - different style, sound, textures, rhythmic approach, aesthetics. You obviously prefer the Ray Charles style -- good for you, buddy. I'd rather listen to Ray Charles directly, though, over Grusin's polished, composed, studio approach.

    • @karaoke6861
      @karaoke6861 Před 13 dny

      @@roberthodson Your style is a kind of jazzify western piano bar, don't forget to teach how to play with feeling

  • @kizu5451
    @kizu5451 Před 14 dny

    this channel is a hidden gem please dont ever stop making these videos

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 14 dny

      Thanks so much! I'm definitely planning to continue... really, I'm just getting started.

  • @MathematicalPC
    @MathematicalPC Před 14 dny

    Very useful and clear, thanks!

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 14 dny

      You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!

  • @knucklesprayer
    @knucklesprayer Před 15 dny

    Awesome video, I play guitar but love all your ideas here.

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 14 dny

      Thanks so much. Yes, these ideas can be really useful for guitar.

  • @umangmishra1216
    @umangmishra1216 Před 16 dny

    Great sir. What a groove initiative ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jenicacole1474
    @jenicacole1474 Před 19 dny

    I really like and appreciate this video thank you, I am totally blind so I had a little difficulties following the now is the time and the back groove. I wasn’t exactly sure what you were playing. It was going super fast and I had to try to pick it out by ear, but I really appreciate this one and I will use it again. Thank you.😊 27:51

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 18 dny

      Hi Jenica -- thank you so much! I'm so glad you're finding this video helpful. For the other videos that you were having a hard time with, was it just because I played the melody too fast? If it would be helpful, I could make a video teaching Now's the Time and Bag's Groove completely by ear, with a verbal description. I will also make sure to give more verbal descriptions of what I'm playing in future videos, rather than relying so heavily on the music notation. Thanks so much for mentioning this.

    • @jenicacole1474
      @jenicacole1474 Před 18 dny

      @@roberthodson yes, thank you. I would appreciate it. The melodies were kind of fast and I had trouble picking them out. I appreciate your understanding and willingness to help.😊

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 18 dny

      @@jenicacole1474 You got it. I'm away from my piano through Tuesday, but I'll see if I can get something recorded on Wednesday.

  • @Csharpflat5
    @Csharpflat5 Před 19 dny

    Great content ❤

  • @MarisaLuebke-zq4hy
    @MarisaLuebke-zq4hy Před 19 dny

    Thank you so much for posting these videos they are so helpful and help me learn a lot!

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 19 dny

      You're so welcome! I'm glad you're finding them helpful.

  • @dipankar1969
    @dipankar1969 Před 20 dny

    Love your pedagogical style here! Especially how you immediately have the beginning student playing Bag's Groove in multiple keys! Really fantastic lesson!

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 19 dny

      Thank you so much! I hope you checkout the other lessons in the series!

  • @back-seat-driver1355
    @back-seat-driver1355 Před 23 dny

    exactly what i need currently! thank you so much!

  • @back-seat-driver1355
    @back-seat-driver1355 Před 24 dny

    hi Robert- rather accidentally i came to your channel! Thank you so much! You are completely underrated. Is your playlist for writing in SATB completed? And obviously i missed something: what is page 48 or so? This kind of instruction is great, although i miss the book/Material or what…. thanks for any info!

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 24 dny

      Hey, thank you so much! I so appreciate your kind words and am thrilled that you're finding value in the SATB videos. Those videos were actually created for the students in my theory class (I teach at the University of Wisconsin), and the page numbers refer to the workbook for Tonal Harmony by Kostka & Payne. I'm pretty sure that there's a pdf floating around out there, though you didn't hear that from me (: The academic year starts up again in 2 weeks, and I'm planning to revise and expand all of those videos so that they're more friendly to a general CZcams audience rather than just being geared toward my students. This is actually part of my larger goal of making an entire 4-semester undergraduate music theory sequence available for free on my channel. So, keep following, and you'll see more material.

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 24 dny

      Also, this video compiles all of the videos I've made for first-year theory: czcams.com/video/tSoexbSa9KI/video.html This one focuses on the Neapolitan chord: czcams.com/video/haZITSbwTj8/video.html

    • @back-seat-driver1355
      @back-seat-driver1355 Před 24 dny

      @@roberthodson Robert, ofcourse i subscribed immediately although i do not fit into your students categories by far, but your instructions are so valuable for us amateurs and i am sure i could profit a lot from your teachings. so thanks again!!!

    • @back-seat-driver1355
      @back-seat-driver1355 Před 24 dny

      @@roberthodson wow - thank you so much!

  • @andresbonelli
    @andresbonelli Před měsícem

    Cool!

  • @jazzpianorocks
    @jazzpianorocks Před měsícem

    Fantastic voicings

  • @davidsummerville351
    @davidsummerville351 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the pdf

  • @MichaelJPineda
    @MichaelJPineda Před měsícem

    Incredible man!!!!

  • @sreepurammike
    @sreepurammike Před měsícem

    Wonderful lesson, Beautiful handwriting and good pen. Subscribed

  • @PamDazey
    @PamDazey Před měsícem

    ❤ What a beautiful tribute to your mother Rob

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před měsícem

      @@PamDazey Thank you, Pam. And thank you for what you wrote about her… it was really beautiful ❤️

  • @user-hz1le4vx7k
    @user-hz1le4vx7k Před měsícem

    Very jazzy ❤ I love it

  • @pambaboniface1199
    @pambaboniface1199 Před měsícem

    This is incredible!! It is simple and very useful in composition

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth Před 2 měsíci

    Not even a couple of minutes in and I love it! Why? Because it stimulates and encourages the learner instead of spoonfeeding. I like the by-ear approach. A couple of tries, and I got the melody. Surely knowing it's Eb and black notes helps, but that's the point: providing a few clues, setting the stage, so to speak, and then encouraging filling in the gaps on one's own. That's what proper education should be all about: from the Latin educĕre, taking out, extracting, raising. The student is not a vase to be filled, the 'liquid' is partly already there but the student has no idea ;) Thanks a bunch!

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před měsícem

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!!

    • @DarkSideofSynth
      @DarkSideofSynth Před měsícem

      @@roberthodson More than welcome. Thank YOU!

  • @AlexisDLCRD
    @AlexisDLCRD Před 2 měsíci

    c'est captivant !

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful. I love how you create this classy and dreamy atmosphere. Great passionate playing and wonderful piano sound.

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před měsícem

      Thank you so much for this wonderful compliment!

    • @DarkSideofSynth
      @DarkSideofSynth Před měsícem

      @@roberthodson Just stating the truth ;) Have a nice w.e.

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth Před 2 měsíci

    Glorious improv!

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Appreciate you for listening and especially for the comment.

  • @rabisalisa
    @rabisalisa Před 2 měsíci

    its amazing

  • @alanmiguelvazquez9294
    @alanmiguelvazquez9294 Před 2 měsíci

    Your improvisation is truly a masterpiece! Each note tells a story filled with emotions and passion. Your talent for creating music in the moment is incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your art and filling our days with such beautiful melodies. I can't wait to hear your next creation!

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 2 měsíci

      I so appreciate your comment, thank you. I put these out, not knowing if anyone really listens, let alone finds them enjoyable or even inspiring. Seriously, this comment made my day.

  • @JoeLinux2000
    @JoeLinux2000 Před 2 měsíci

    You have a very nice tasteful and relaxed style.

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much. Really appreciate your comment.

  • @민녕잉
    @민녕잉 Před 2 měsíci

    🎉❤

  • @LogioTek
    @LogioTek Před 2 měsíci

    It's always wonderful to hear your improvs. By the way Riyoko is back in Japan now and played at NARU on 28th. Are you still in Japan or did things change? Let me show you her final feat in the US: czcams.com/video/7kMmFBLcvYA/video.html

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks so much! And, thanks for sharing that video -- VERY cool to see. She's quite a beast on the keyboard (: Can't wait to see her in person. NARU is such a great club -- I've been there many times. I ended up canceling my trip -- since my mom passed 2 days before I was supposed to fly. Tentatively planning for a month over the new year holidays. Thanks again for your comments and support -- it really means a lot to me.

  • @LogioTek
    @LogioTek Před 2 měsíci

    Really nice! I enjoyed your version.

  • @epserps5055
    @epserps5055 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for this lesson. You are a great teacher. Wish I had someone like you when I began.

  • @SkillGame00
    @SkillGame00 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @bradforddavis6497
    @bradforddavis6497 Před 2 měsíci

    Good transcription.

  • @LogioTek
    @LogioTek Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderfully played as always! 🎹🎵🎶✨👏

  • @LogioTek
    @LogioTek Před 2 měsíci

    I'm sorry to hear that about your mom. 😔 It sounds like she had a long great life and was very proud and supportive of you. Nothing we say here will make you feel better. The best we can do is create and cherish wonderful memories with our loved ones while they are still here with us and keep them close in our minds when they are no longer here with us.

  • @purplefishy8164
    @purplefishy8164 Před 2 měsíci

    What a great video, please do post more

    • @purplefishy8164
      @purplefishy8164 Před 2 měsíci

      Any chance you could post more improvs on jazz standards?

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 2 měsíci

      More on the way. Thanks so much for your comment.

  • @PianoImprovVlogger
    @PianoImprovVlogger Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful! ❤

  • @maurodarken
    @maurodarken Před 2 měsíci

    I dont know exactly how I get here, but this is actually nice. Thanks

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 2 měsíci

      You just made me day! Thank you ♥

  • @kspindol4057
    @kspindol4057 Před 2 měsíci

    Cool

  • @irajames8113
    @irajames8113 Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice!

  • @humblemai2211
    @humblemai2211 Před 3 měsíci

    😅😅 more please about bebop jazz piano

  • @nikred280
    @nikred280 Před 3 měsíci

    Condolences for your mom..

    • @roberthodson
      @roberthodson Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much for your kindness.

  • @PianoImprovVlogger
    @PianoImprovVlogger Před 3 měsíci

    What a beautifully played melody. ❤

  • @skillssavory
    @skillssavory Před 3 měsíci

    😊❤

  • @wersimantje4268
    @wersimantje4268 Před 3 měsíci

    Great voicings very nice , but very complex if I not now where they came from... I wil practice these also... Is it True that the greatest or professionals pianist having there own trics to build these voicings... that they see from each other heey what's that came from? Like 2 greatest magicians not nowing the tric from the other? I am study first the guidetones from each 7th chords... and wil practice these in the circle of fifths but also random by see the first chord ... thats the tricy part to now right away what to play by random ... Quick thinking is always the hard side of the game😂 But I learned not to be overwelmed to want play everything the most jazzy chords are the rootles and the 2 grip ,its maybe a bag with the best trics and sometimes to switch for a other tric... 😊