Easy Improvisation Exercise, The II-V-I Progression, Step 1 and 2

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  • Easy Improvisation Exercise The II-V-I Progression Step 1 and 2
    For beginner keyboard improvisers but also good for intermediate and advanced levels.
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  • @x1legoman1x
    @x1legoman1x Před 8 lety +446

    after houndreds of tutorials, this one finally explained it in the simplest way possible

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety +40

      You're kidding me, no? What's the matter with those other folks? Anyway, many thanks for the affirmation!

    • @x1legoman1x
      @x1legoman1x Před 8 lety +1

      @101075210912846816301 maybe, just maybe I'm oversaturating with these houndreds, however it was over a year of watching jazz tutorials.

    • @rolandothomas9521
      @rolandothomas9521 Před 8 lety +7

      i can second this.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety +27

      I believe this exercise can be practical for all level players. Thanks for all the comments and affirmations.

    • @cadans88
      @cadans88 Před 8 lety

      Amen to that. Greetings from Aruba

  • @georgeparkins777
    @georgeparkins777 Před 7 lety +188

    You know, I don't think I ever had a piano teacher as a child or as a teenager that wasn't patronising and horrible at explaining things, and the teacher here is neither of those things. I really appreciate that he has no preconceptions about what the student does or does not know. Thank you, Mr. Hewitt, your lessons are concise, clear, and exactly what I've been looking for for some time.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +37

      Thanks, George, for that great affirmation...that's what I'm trying to do...it comes pretty natural to me ...so I'm always surprised and grateful when I hear words like yours.

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 7 lety

      George Parkins i had a music teacher from juliard.. she could play anything.. I miss those days.. she was always showing me arpeggios and different things..she did not teach jazz.. I learned jazz mainly on guitar. I enjoyed teaching fly me to the moon Georgia five foot two that's one of those 3625 songs.

    • @stolester
      @stolester Před 7 lety

      George Parkins PD PD wieuidudi

    • @tongphilippe9746
      @tongphilippe9746 Před 7 lety +1

      PIANOSTYLE100

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      @johnthreat4917 Před 6 lety

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  • @mauricehellmann8369
    @mauricehellmann8369 Před 6 lety +2

    I like it! The chords, your ideas, everything! Got so much inspiration! Keep on going with this groovy cat stuff

  • @alicehb1606
    @alicehb1606 Před rokem +4

    I have a bachelors in music, a masters in music, several jazz teachers, years of exercises, books on the shelves, and no one has ever explained a ii-V-I, adding in a diminished chord, in such an easy-to-understand and immediate way to improvise on it, as well as you have Mr. Hewitt. Wish I’d had this 30 years ago!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před rokem +1

      Alice, your comment is paramount, and going into my Achives of all- time greatest comments. You are now initiated as an elite member of the "JAZZ Ranch" ...with all priveleges bestoved. May you be forever musically fulfilled!

  • @kennymacintyre2496
    @kennymacintyre2496 Před 7 lety +141

    I've only just taken up piano at the tender age of 61 yrs and this tutorial is invaluble. Excited !!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +25

      Kenny, thanks for telling me! It's never too late... and you have plenty of time to become a pro. In my book...you're still young. I'm glad I could inspire you to take on a new project, that can bring you many rewards. All my best wishes, KH

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 7 lety +2

      Kenny MacIntyre yeah I'm getting up there but got really interested in jazz about 10 years ago. mostly guitar at that time. There is a heavy influence of blues in jazz and that is what I lean to.. I also like a lot of standards.

    • @johna6648
      @johna6648 Před 5 lety +4

      Same here at 65 yrs old. Mr Hewitt is an amazing teacher and musician!

    • @simonyricools
      @simonyricools Před 5 lety +5

      This made me happy to read, being somewhat of a beginner myself.

    • @tjsbeaner
      @tjsbeaner Před 4 lety +1

      Congrats for taking up the piano at 61! I think that is truly awesome and shows your genuine love for music! PLAY ON!

  • @brendlyrodriguez7457
    @brendlyrodriguez7457 Před 7 lety +50

    love it..first time a jazz teacher not "showing off" but teaching for real!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +17

      Oh, I have plenty of showing off in other videos! Thanks!

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 7 lety +2

      Brendly Rodriguez Sometimes people are showing off..sometimes they are poor communicators. I had a teacher in a university physics class that would talk so slow the paint dried(just a saying).. I stopped attending his class.

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 7 lety +2

      Kent Hewitt ha ha.. I don't think it's showing offf , but using your talents in a good way.

    • @palacerevolution2000
      @palacerevolution2000 Před 4 lety +1

      @@KentHewittpiano88 Yeah, you obviously have chops to spare But you manage to teach some. I have seen other guys ramble and drone, and then just riff, and no one gets anything from it. I;m trying to understand and learn more complex jazz voicings and inversions w/o just looking at a book.

  • @amitgalkin1215
    @amitgalkin1215 Před 4 lety +7

    Dear kent, I'm (29 YO) playing classical piano for several years since I was a kid and I'm able to perform some intermediate-high level pieces. However I'm not a musician and have never went to the academy to take it to the next level (I studied something else) . For me learning music and always find new things is a lifelong learning. Through the years with your videos I learned a lot of theory, new ideas and got new skills in my hands after training your exercises. You're a great and unique teacher (and a gifted musician) and I'm always looking forward to see a new video of yours. Thank you very much!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks so much, that's a very special comment and compliment, particularly in that I got into music late and always considered myself as a journeyman and rather average. But that's because I inspired to be great, and only a few have that level of talent. I'm glad and blessed to find something useful that I could do with my talent on CZcams.

  • @dusanrajlic6239
    @dusanrajlic6239 Před 3 lety +4

    I had to log in to post a comment, I couldn't resist. These lessons are transcedental, I've literally never seen nor heard anybody who explains this stuff in such a clear way. I think I know what I'll be doing through the whole 2021 and onwards - I'm going to be watching your videos, Mr. Kent. Wholeheartedly grateful, thank you.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety +1

      That's a wonderful compliment...but I don't use a script , I just talk off then top of my head and it comes out naturally ...never perfect because I make mistakes and hesitations. Here's a link to my Playlist w/ all my video is categories, so you can find the subject matter that interests you the most. Blessings in 2021!
      czcams.com/users/KentHewittpiano88playlists

    • @dusanrajlic6239
      @dusanrajlic6239 Před 3 lety

      @@KentHewittpiano88 I think that's even a greater testament to your natural ability to clearly convey concepts. Thanks for the playlist, I'm going to have a ball watching these (especially My Favourite Things by Coltrane). If there's any way to support your work, I'd be happy to oblige. Thanks once again :)

  • @drefalls10
    @drefalls10 Před 3 lety +6

    Easily one of the beat jazz tutorials I ever came across! The way you teach is so simple and easy to understand compared to other channels for some odd reason. Thank you so much!

  • @cannabis1490
    @cannabis1490 Před 4 lety +7

    WOW!!!!!!! Never seen it explained so perfectly simple!!!!!!! TARGET TONES - that's it!!! awesome! I'm playing jazz now! bless you sir!!!!

  • @BirdyinBOI
    @BirdyinBOI Před 7 lety +2

    Wow Kent. You just gave an "old" beginning jazz student a HUGE gift! Thanks so much! You made it so simple.

  • @whoopsieism
    @whoopsieism Před 7 lety +45

    A light has gone on. Well done. I am starting to get it. You are an excellent teacher and so generous. Thanks so much

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 7 lety +3

      Beverley Abbott its nice when that light comes on .. the more you study the more it all makes sense

  • @samstadtlander4746
    @samstadtlander4746 Před 7 lety +42

    I've gotta say this video truly blew my mind. I've been sporadically watching some of your videos and I totally love your style, but this lesson totally sold me. You are an excellent teacher. I usually don't comment on things, but I felt I had to come back to tell you how much this helped me. So thank you.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +5

      Sam, thanks for commenting...it means a lot. It's good to comment because it opens new possibilities. The feedback is very helpful to those of us who rely on it for self-improvement. For me it helps me to know if my knowledge and communication skills are good or need improvement.

  • @heuristicdish
    @heuristicdish Před 3 lety +3

    I really appreciate the teaching style here. It doesn't leave much out keeping you bedazzled, scratching your head, but it is succinct and totally applicable. Thank you Ken!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety

      Great comment, Richard. You really know what I'm trying to say...be patient. and focus.

  • @jyeardley5520
    @jyeardley5520 Před 7 lety +1

    After a lifetime of piano playing (50 years) and trying (and failing!) to figure out what jazz is just by listening, I have finally found a tutor who can explain the subject and have it make sense Thanks Kent you have changed my life! Regards Julian

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety

      Julian...wow, that's awesome!! I just try to do what comes natural ...so I'm grateful to hear how it's helping you to be a better player. Please keep in touch ...thanks!

  • @enriquenietojr5452
    @enriquenietojr5452 Před rokem +2

    Hello Kent; I really enjoyed your video, the instruction was clean and to the point. The piano is new to me however the tips were very informative. I need to learn how to read music so I will be happy to get your book and go from there.

  • @thadlabrie9627
    @thadlabrie9627 Před rokem +3

    Been playing piano (mainly 18th-19th century) for 15years. And this simple little tutorial gets me excited! Thanks!

  • @fineartist7710
    @fineartist7710 Před 3 lety +3

    ..This is what teaching is all about....clear, simple and effective.

  • @pabpab2408
    @pabpab2408 Před 7 lety +1

    I've watched hundreds of videos to learn basic tunes and this style of music and these tutorials are exactly what I wanted! Love it

  • @zenahrb8316
    @zenahrb8316 Před 7 lety +1

    This gentleman explains what had been mysteries of jazz improvisation for quite some time to me. Thank you.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +1

      The "gentleman" really grooves me! Mysteries unraveled has always been the greatest reward for intense studiers and seekers of truth and knowledge.

  • @BGEMata
    @BGEMata Před 3 lety +3

    This video is gold! Never had the 2/5/1 and improv explained so easily where it actually makes sense. Awesome video!

  • @sandman0829
    @sandman0829 Před 7 lety +105

    You are an incredible teacher.

  • @josephbautista9951
    @josephbautista9951 Před 8 lety +1

    I have been playing piano for about 7 years now without being able to read notes. I decided to change my playing style to jazz and I find this very helpful. Thank you so much!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety

      +Joseph Bautista Good luck with your piano studies and I'm glad that my videos are helpful. Check this: czcams.com/channels/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCw.htmlplaylists

    • @EGDmitry
      @EGDmitry Před rokem

      just don't use jazz as an excuse no never learning to sight-read. you want to be a well-rounded musician.

  • @dirkmarien9902
    @dirkmarien9902 Před 6 lety +8

    Thx mister Hewitt for these "clear"
    lessons!
    I'm from Belgium and even in english It's a pleasure to "study"
    that way!
    I like it very much and please keep
    going!

  • @kulamdaparim
    @kulamdaparim Před 7 lety +10

    Just completed three (didn't notice the time pass) hours playing around with this. Thank you so much.

  • @keithcollins8068
    @keithcollins8068 Před 7 lety +8

    Hi Mr. Hewitt, once again I'm impressed on how you teach these piano lessons, you make it so simple and very very easy to understand, you are truly an EXCELLENT TEACHER , I'm so happy I came across your videos. Thank you and God Bless.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety

      Thanks Keith, that's a great compliment and it keeps me going!

  • @jimvid5183
    @jimvid5183 Před 2 lety +2

    I've been watching a lot of theory and piano practice videos and I don't think I've ever had so many A Ha! moments. Concepts just gelled in my mind with your explanations. Thank you!

  • @surunganhasudunganmarpaung6447

    2-5-1 chord progression
    plus diminish
    to repeat the progression
    while playing an improvisation note towards the target tone.
    What a good simple explaination to understand jazz voicing for me as a beginner.
    Thank you so much.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety

      I'm happy that I help out, and that you told me. Please go to my beginner playlist and go through the tutorials in order.
      czcams.com/users/KentHewittpiano88playlists?view_as=subscriber

  • @ioannismavrogiannis151
    @ioannismavrogiannis151 Před 7 lety +3

    This piano sound, the scarred but ongoing hands and the explaining, and the music itself, are all reminding me of the summer I desire. Thank you, I'm sad I have not given this some time since I've found it, but now, Summer is on it's way. Thank you.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +3

      Alest...I love Summer, so many special memories...I could not play this music if it wasn't for those memories on the shore in the summer. Thank you!

  • @ivankurniadi2666
    @ivankurniadi2666 Před 7 lety +10

    Maybe one of the best tutorials I have ever seen! Thanks for uploading this mate, cheers and blessings! Greetings from Indonesia!

  • @lindak485
    @lindak485 Před 4 lety +1

    I am so grateful to have discovered your videos! At age 63, and a fairly decent piano "dabbler", noticeable improvement has happened after watching just 4 of your videos and practicing a little right afterwards! Looking forward to learning lots more from you!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety

      Hi Linda...welcome to the club of "dabblers"...glad you're improving and thanks so much for the comment !

    • @lindak485
      @lindak485 Před 4 lety

      @@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you Kent! I am continuing to watch, learn and practice!! :-)

  • @jennieanastass7964
    @jennieanastass7964 Před 4 lety +1

    wow! how simply you explained improvisation! unlike any other teacher on youtube!!! youve got true talent and skill! Ill have to get your theory book!!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety

      That's a really nice comment, Jennie, very helpful to me. Go here for book info:
      www.kenthewitt.com/my-book

  • @UNKN0WN_B0T
    @UNKN0WN_B0T Před 5 lety +5

    It's amazing. I started learning music theory and watched this video, and learned a lot. I watched it again after continuing to learn more, and it's so helpful in an entirely different way. I think I'll come back to your videos for a long time, Kent.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for telling me. I guess I should do more videos like this one.

  • @lou.104
    @lou.104 Před 2 lety +4

    I appreciate your tutorials. Absolutely phenomenal work. Thank you Sir

  • @enricolumetti1995
    @enricolumetti1995 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks, being a classical trained pianist that tries to look around jazz your videos are very helpful, they just hit the right spot for the ones who already know enough to play (mechanically) but have little insight inside a jazz player's head while he plays.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety

      This is a good start. Also check out the easier ones first here: czcams.com/play/PLFuMibnl_h5aTaUnQpBtsc6p1ZsLsxagq.html

  • @jonmach39
    @jonmach39 Před 4 lety +1

    Just found you. I am self taught with lots of bad habits I shouldn’t be doing. I learned heart and soul as a kid and all I play is variations of that. I have some wonderful times at the piano but am very limited and if I don’t get lost and it just comes out of me (Unconsciously) then I am very rudimentary. I am going to use this lesson to get my left hand doing more. Really like your method of explanation. Looking forward to diving in.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for telling me and good luck with your piano studies. I hope you will watch my beginner series.

  • @OllytheOzzy
    @OllytheOzzy Před 7 lety +59

    Good note about the target tones, that was very helpful

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +6

      I'm glad to help out! Thank you!

    • @reglagirl5802
      @reglagirl5802 Před 6 lety

      Yeah wasn't that great?!

    • @Doxsein
      @Doxsein Před 5 lety

      Pun not intended? ;) love your videos Kent!!

    • @scarlattinojacob190
      @scarlattinojacob190 Před 5 lety

      Ittt was awesomeeee! Thanks Kent for the very easy explanation of Target notes. Really really helped me to progress

  • @letmyt3156
    @letmyt3156 Před 7 lety +3

    After hours of searching i finally found a simple tutorial...
    And everything is kept so simple it's unbelievable

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +2

      Letmy T: You just made my day!....great comment and very encouraging...please write to me anytime. All the best! KH

  • @raphaelrillo6293
    @raphaelrillo6293 Před 5 lety +1

    Just watched this video 4 years after it was made! Thank you for a great lesson! This helped me understand a lot more than I did before. Especially with the target tones and passing tones. Thank you Kent for real.

  • @RENEARBOLEDAMAGIC
    @RENEARBOLEDAMAGIC Před 2 lety +1

    Kent is one the best jazz music teacher I´ve Knew...!!!

  • @AnRodz
    @AnRodz Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you so much! I've been away from home for a while and I miss playing my piano. So beautiful!

  • @lynndavies1751
    @lynndavies1751 Před 7 lety +6

    Thank you so much - like some other viewers, I am a classically trained pianist but lack confidence (and skill) to play jazz. This is the best video I have seen to show what you can do with simple chords and improvisations. Target note! Who knew!. I cannot buy your book hardcopy as I am in UK but I will try to download digital version. Meanwhile I will work my way through the videos. Fantastic. Lynn

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +3

      I apprecaite the comment....you can download the PDF and bring it (flash drive) to a print show...it's less expensive than shipping overseas. Thanks!

  • @stanleyslawski1339
    @stanleyslawski1339 Před 5 lety +1

    FABULOUS video lesson! Perfect for relative beginners, because it's presented slowly enough one can follow everything. I very much appreciated that I can watch his hands so well, see the specific fingerings as he plays the improv, since it's different and more free than what I've learned for scale fingering. Thanks a lot!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 5 lety

      Stanley...Thank you for a very astute comment...and that's helpful to me...because I try to think like a student and how I would want my teacher to explain things...blessings!

    • @stanleyslawski1339
      @stanleyslawski1339 Před 5 lety

      @@KentHewittpiano88 The other thing you do that is very helpful, is that you stick to the exact basics that you are explaining. I can't tell you how many videos I've seen, where they attempt to do what you do, but then after explaining EXACTLY what to play, they can't help but automatically adding a couple of additional passing tones in the bass when THEY play the "example".
      And yes, as a music pro who understands theory totally, but doesn't have keyboard skills, THE single biggest problem for me is melody (right hand) fingering. For example, in C, and I start in C position. But when melody moves higher, say the next phrase is (higher octave) A B C E G, do I play the A and B with fingers 1, 2 (A position), or go 2, 3 thumb under to C position. Not asking for an answer here, but this is the stuff most folks don't address, and watching your detail, I can start to get a feel for it.

  • @nicolle2126
    @nicolle2126 Před 6 lety +1

    I finally got a working keyboard to practice piano after all these years watching your channel and your videos were the first place I went to for drills. Thank you so much for spreading your music and experiences!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 6 lety

      Thanks, Nicolle, I'm glad you found me and are writing to tell me, you made my day...good luck!

  • @jlj17261
    @jlj17261 Před 7 lety +15

    you're an incredible teacher, thanks for these videos

  • @KentHewittpiano88
    @KentHewittpiano88  Před 6 lety +64

    A SUBSCRIBER'S BOOK ENDORSEMENT - "Mootrevo" just wanted to do a shout-out for your book; People, I’ve been using Kent’s book every day for over a year, and it’s a work of art. If you like Kent’s playing and the way he explains jazz and music harmony, and the songs he chooses as examples... then RUN, don’t walk to Kent’s website and get this book. He IS far too modest about this amazing jazz workbook he has created. It is simply the best I have ever used, and I’ve tried a lot of them. It has improved my playing and understanding of jazz theory tremendously. I can’t imagine any student of jazz piano and/or jazz harmonic theory not liking this book. It’s simply that good. It’s fun. It’s straight forward. And unlike so many other jazz books, it’s not boring!! (sorry for the immodesty, if you want my book, but can't afford it, write to me for special price ...KH). www.kenthewitt.com

    • @baxtronicxavier
      @baxtronicxavier Před 5 lety

      Kent Hewitt Hi there, I can’t seem to find the second part of this video, I.e. the inversions of what is in this video. What’s it called? Thank you!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety +1

      Go to this video, there's 2 parts.
      czcams.com/video/w5mP8RYIBlI/video.html

    • @janethudgins3299
      @janethudgins3299 Před 4 lety +1

      Which book? There are several but none have this exercise.

    • @raymondvandevorst9913
      @raymondvandevorst9913 Před 4 lety

      @@janethudgins3299 www.kenthewitt.com/my-book. I bought it too. it's a much more in depth explanation, with many nice jazztunes to illustrate with

    • @paulfreedman7992
      @paulfreedman7992 Před 3 lety

      5th

  • @MrThistleFlower
    @MrThistleFlower Před rokem +1

    Great! Thank you. Easy to understand and you're not showing off like a lot of jazz teachers on CZcams.

  • @chuckjohnson6955
    @chuckjohnson6955 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Prof. Hewitt, Many thanks for the simplicity of making your lessons easy to understand and play along with you, as you demonstrate the 2-5-1 chord progression!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 11 měsíci

      I appreciate your telling me this, especially when I read a comment telling me to slow down and make more sense.

  • @SpecialAgentBillMaxwell
    @SpecialAgentBillMaxwell Před 7 lety +3

    This is tremendous. Thank you so much for posting it.

  • @evertdude
    @evertdude Před 7 lety +3

    thank you!

  • @keithmolloy4807
    @keithmolloy4807 Před 7 lety

    Ozzie Bob,
    As an 82 year old Viet Vet bar-room sing along klunker , I thought my learning days were well past. Not so after getting your above video, I think I've
    Found the "Holy Grail". Forever grateful.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety

      I'm forever grateful for your complimentary comment...that keeps me going!

  • @barco123456
    @barco123456 Před 26 dny +1

    This video is 9 years old but timeless!! Wonderful..and received almost 1.000 positive comments🎉

  • @magnificentelectromagnetic7417

    you are my hero.
    thank you!

  • @filippeo85
    @filippeo85 Před 7 lety +3

    best teaching so far, thanks for making easy

  • @verycoolpersonguy
    @verycoolpersonguy Před 4 lety +1

    As a high school student who had never had any official piano lessons, this is seriously the best video I've seen on this topic. Thank you so much for uploading!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the comment and affirmation...that keeps me going!

  • @dspmusik81
    @dspmusik81 Před 7 lety +1

    There are lots of good players, MUCH fewer good teachers.
    Appreciate the clarity and 'bite sized' chunks of info Kent.
    Keep up the good work!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +3

      They say good players are not good teachers ...I tried harder. Thanks!

  • @alphasxsignal
    @alphasxsignal Před 7 lety +4

    Hope to see some more of these for beginners.

  • @hnsjeeee
    @hnsjeeee Před 7 lety +7

    Well, you can explain it to me in 7 min.. my teacher couldnt do it in 2 year... :) thank you!

  • @treforparry4054
    @treforparry4054 Před 3 lety +2

    What a brilliant tutorial this is. Pennies are dropping into place and theory is becoming much clearer, especially target notes in the right hand as one the notes of the chords being played in the left hand. Really well explained. Thanks so much.

  • @tristanfacenda2489
    @tristanfacenda2489 Před 8 lety +1

    Sunday morning rain is... falling? (II-V-I) I love your videos and the voicing with the inversions is so simple but exactly what I've been missing from my music. Thank you!

  • @S24W2
    @S24W2 Před 3 lety +3

    You can actually jam and create beautiful improvisations just using this, I cannot understand where 345 dislikes came from.
    I have been doing this exercise every day. Thank you Kent

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for letting me know that this early video of mine is still valuable!

    • @S24W2
      @S24W2 Před 3 lety

      @@KentHewittpiano88 really good , I jam over this chord progression as a daily exercise, thank you. Would there be any chance you could do one like this but for minor chords?

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the request...I'll give that some thought.

    • @S24W2
      @S24W2 Před 3 lety

      @@KentHewittpiano88 Thanks a mill

  • @Gamechannel10321
    @Gamechannel10321 Před 8 lety +4

    This is theost briliant jazz improvisation tutorial ever

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety

      +JinYoung Bang Thanks for the affirmation!.....I've used that simple exercise for years and it's useful...doesn't matter what level you play at.

    • @martinhvelez
      @martinhvelez Před 8 lety +1

      I agree!! muchas gracias Sr. Kent por tu aporte!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety +5

      I appreciate your compliments, because I think this lesson is very important to understand for basic improvisation, however it's unfortunately overlooked, and I don't know what to do about that.

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 7 lety +1

      Martin velez el tiene una manera no complicada de ensenar musica..es uno de mi canales favoritos.

  • @KLm912
    @KLm912 Před 8 lety +1

    Man I'm so happy to stumble into your channel. I play by ears and jazz is extremely difficult to learn without notes. But just by watching some of your clips, I'm starting to get the grips of it. Your videos are starting to "open up a whole new world of music" !!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety +1

      +YM M That's great to hear. Thanks for the compliments and all the best on your musical journey!

  • @adam1908
    @adam1908 Před 6 lety +1

    You are a brilliant teacher. I've been searching for this lesson for years.

  • @klaaswoldring6462
    @klaaswoldring6462 Před 7 lety +7

    Great, how did I end up on this remarkably lucid presentation of jazz improvisation??

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the affirmation...I was talking off the top of my head...so I'm glad it is lucid and clear.

  • @F0CKSTR0T
    @F0CKSTR0T Před 7 lety +17

    The Sims Buy Mode #1

  • @Robert-ts2ef
    @Robert-ts2ef Před 8 lety +1

    Another great instructional video Kent on a technique that I was never taught when learning the piano and I can now appreciate the possibilities of mastering the art of improv. Thank for all your help in these vids.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety

      +Robert Bernard That's one of my favorite videos and I teach that technique to people on all levels....but unfortunately that video is under-appreciated.

  • @franciscoravelo5573
    @franciscoravelo5573 Před 7 lety +1

    You're great sir. Such patience is what I needed.

  • @forestdesert340
    @forestdesert340 Před 7 lety +3

    At 11:50 you say that you will cover inverting the dm7 and using b9's, but it looks like that segment was cut out. Can you please show a few of the inversions?

    • @PIANOSTYLE100
      @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 7 lety

      Forest Desert I'll put my two cents in here . dfac is the root form of dm7 the first inversion or alternate form is facd the second is is acdf the third is wait a minute those are the notes of f 6. you play arpeggios here too. you can pretty much play any white keys here and sound good to my ear.. as time goes by this will become natural to you.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +1

      Forest...thanks ...I'm planning on doing some new tutorials on inversions... in the meantime please watch my Easy Jazz Piano videos that deal with a lot of chord knowledge. Thanks! czcams.com/play/PLFuMibnl_h5aTaUnQpBtsc6p1ZsLsxagq.html

  • @chronologie
    @chronologie Před 7 lety +1

    I can't tell you how much i appreciate your videos my playing has come along leaps and bounds in such a short period of time since watching. I am going to get your book this week too.... you deserve praise!! your style of teaching is a real pleasure to work with.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +1

      That's a great affirmation and much appreciated...keeps me going. Thank you!

  • @Poolzclosed
    @Poolzclosed Před 7 lety +1

    rare breed of a great personality and graceful articulation. thanks Kent.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety +1

      Eloquent compliment....one of the best...and, truly, much appreciated!

  • @LogicKeyz
    @LogicKeyz Před 7 lety

    You make improv easy to understand. I really thank God for you man!

  • @Homs86
    @Homs86 Před 6 lety +1

    uh! ive learned all that stuff some 10 years ago, forgotten it all - but seeing it here plainly and cleanly explained most of it is coming back in a snap! much appreciated

  • @DagaanGalakticos
    @DagaanGalakticos Před 7 lety

    Man, you are teacher from Heaven. Synaptic explosions of musical illumination bloom in the dark recesses of the closet of my mind like a lightbulb that wasn't completely screwed in.

  • @dookoonu2741
    @dookoonu2741 Před 7 lety +2

    This is a great lesson! To the point, precise and clear. There are many tutorials here but this stands out as the best that can easily be followed. I will endeavor to go through your exercises. Now I have something I can practice. Thank You so much!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for a great comment and support. If you liked this video you may also enjoy my Easy Jazz Lessons Playlist: czcams.com/play/PLFuMibnl_h5aTaUnQpBtsc6p1ZsLsxagq.html All my playlists are here (click on title below heading video to see lists). czcams.com/channels/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCw.htmlplaylists

  • @derprofessor5100
    @derprofessor5100 Před 7 lety +2

    You're a great Teacher! Thank you so much!

  • @LukasVlcek
    @LukasVlcek Před 7 lety

    This sounds like a great program for me and my kids for this summer. Thanks Kent!

  • @marcfedak
    @marcfedak Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks alot Kent for your very helpful explanation of how to begin approaching jazz improvisation.

  • @johnfakester5527
    @johnfakester5527 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow... this is good stuff. I’ve never seen any of your videos so this is my first time stumbling upon your channel! Glad to see you’ve stayed busy and have kept posting! Subbed and can’t wait to see the rest of your content I hope it’s just as good as this! Thank you for the info and inspiring people around the world to sit down and play the keys! Bless you🙏🏽

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for your very generous and heart- felt compliments. To see all my videos in categories , please go here:
      czcams.com/channels/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCw.htmlplaylists

  • @OtRatsaphong
    @OtRatsaphong Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you this tutorial, Kent. I’ve watched tutorial a dozen times. Finally getting it this time. Can’t wait to get on the piano to practice.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 6 lety

      You definitely can have fun with this. Write to me with your progress!

  • @chichungho
    @chichungho Před 4 lety

    Gosh! Kent, as a musician and an educator, you’ve earned my heartfelt respect all the way from Hong Kong! 💖

  • @Mits_
    @Mits_ Před 2 lety +2

    I found out about this chord progression while scrolling Instagram and thought it sounded beautiful and came here to learn more about it. I'm thinking of using it in future songs!

  • @janetlangon193
    @janetlangon193 Před 6 lety

    Finally, someone who can break it down in realistic segments!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 6 lety

      Why finally?....but I'm glad that I finally did it....and I'm still hanging around to do more...thanks, Janet!

  • @williamhhayes3035
    @williamhhayes3035 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish I had discovered tour CZcams Channel and book years ago. The book is a masterpiece--so well thought out that total beginners as well as people with lots of musical experience can benefit. A bargain if someone bought it just for your tune arrangements. Every one of your videos is a great example of 'economy of motion'--now to get my arthritic fingers to do what I want!!!!!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 4 lety

      Thanks so much, William, that's a great comment and compliment. You warmed my soul and I'll keep going. Calling my book a masterpiece is huge! May your music bring you much joy!

  • @VictorKrottner
    @VictorKrottner Před 7 lety

    Been looking for you all my life. I'll ask a teacher what chord to play next and they go off and tell me all about chord families so I leave. Yes, I agree chord families are important and I have studied / learned the values of each chord degree and where they want to resolve to but guess what? by talking about target notes you have finally answered my questions about where to go from here. Thank you. You are the only one who has ever answered my questions. Thank you.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety

      Thank you, sir, for putting me in that elite class. Your comment is very affirming for me. Please write to me anytime with questions, and keep watching

    • @VictorKrottner
      @VictorKrottner Před 7 lety

      so to clarify for beginners level #1, right hand target tones are any tone that the left hand is currently playing. Is that correct?

  • @spencerwong3808
    @spencerwong3808 Před 7 lety +1

    holy shit this makes so much sense. "Target tones" and "passing tones" are really good ways to interpret the style of this improv

  • @noahichiban
    @noahichiban Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so much for such a straightforward explanation!

  • @rhein2000
    @rhein2000 Před 8 lety

    This lets you open your eyes and ears. Thanks Kent. What a nice way of teaching
    Carlos from Chile

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 8 lety

      Thanks for the affirmation. Particularly because it 's one of my 1st videos and what I think is a good one,.... but mostly overlooked.

  • @DeepspaceHorizon
    @DeepspaceHorizon Před 6 lety

    Many thanks for teaching, got it straight away. So much fun to be able to practice this now.

  • @ProfeARios
    @ProfeARios Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much for explaining this chord progression in a very simple way!!!!!

  • @elmoreellis2472
    @elmoreellis2472 Před 7 lety +1

    Kent, you are awesome!!!! Seriously the best of the best tutorials for piano on youtube!

  • @hiraeth4595
    @hiraeth4595 Před 7 lety

    this helped me out more than any other video i've watched, glad i stumbled on your channel

  • @davidezravinson
    @davidezravinson Před 7 lety +1

    You are an amazing pianist! I used to take lessons but you are teaching exactly what I need. Thank you!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 7 lety

      Wow! That's a great affirmation of what I'm trying to do here. So many thanks!

  • @moevici7117
    @moevici7117 Před 7 lety +2

    As a huge jazz fan i've always wondered how do pianists figure out the notes they have to play with all the alterations and difficult jazz scales etc...of course i'm still a piano beginner but i can already see that i'm in the right path to find that out THANKS TO YOU !!
    Manyy thaanks dear mr.kent.

  • @palacerevolution2000
    @palacerevolution2000 Před 4 lety

    I really appreciate your style of doing this. It assumes the viewer is not a total moron.

  • @moster87654321
    @moster87654321 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you for clearly explaining target tones kent! This is the spice that i needed when playing piano!

  • @germandj4900
    @germandj4900 Před 2 lety

    Thanks a lot for demystifying the ii vi i - very much appreciated!!

  • @gabztkl
    @gabztkl Před 3 lety +2

    What a clear and concise tutorial, I'm amazed that even a beginner like me can understand this!

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 3 lety +1

      THAT'S THE BEST COMMENT OF THE MONTH...YOU WIN THE AWARD , SIR, GOD BLESS YOU!!

    • @gabztkl
      @gabztkl Před 3 lety

      @@KentHewittpiano88 GOD BLESS YOU SIR :D

  • @hilariodaragona4473
    @hilariodaragona4473 Před 4 lety

    Incredible! Amazing! Beautiful!!!

  • @13Moondancer
    @13Moondancer Před 6 lety

    I just so get this tutorial as I fully appreciate patterns when improvising. Many, many thanks for the time you have taken to provide this information in a straightforward manner.

    • @KentHewittpiano88
      @KentHewittpiano88  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for the affirmation and encouragement...keeps me going!