HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT CHORDS TO A SONG; "Moon River", Jazz Piano Tutorial

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HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT CHORDS TO A SONG; "Moon River", Jazz Piano Tutorial

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How To Find The Right Chords To A Song. Step by step lesson on harmonizing a simple song. Basic rules then applied to a more complex song, showing how a diatonic (C scale) melody has been harmonized by composer. Shows theory of chord progression.
Song is Moon River, by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. Also shows re-harmonization. Go to website for free PDF score and to view Jazz Piano Book. www.kenthewitt...
Intro and exit music by KH from recording: "Little Town By The Sea". (NOTE: score typo corrections: Meas. 5- last bass note in Left Hand is Cb. Meas. 12- last bass note in Left Hand is Bb)

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@guitargod6997 5 жыл бұрын

So many textures, so many subtle harmonies, tensions, releases... just beautiful. And he does it like he's just goofing around. Class on class from the musical universe of Kent Hewitt.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Best comments in the world to date!!

@guitargod6997 5 жыл бұрын

@@KentHewittpiano88 I'm not the only one here who holds you in the highest regard. Thanks, Kent! You keep knockin' 'em out of the park.

@richard135b7 Жыл бұрын

He's an excellent teacher in addition to his awesome piano playing skills! Got alot from this video.

@KentHewittpiano88 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great comment.

@TranquiloTrev 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial for song writers in the jazz style. There should be much more of this, so modern songs can be written in this style. Thank you so much Kent Hewitt.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great comment...and I appreciate your acknowledging that this is good information for songwriters. I'm one myself, but still looking for a break.

@vitocorleone5577 5 жыл бұрын

Hi kent, I just wanna thank you for all the effort that you put in those tutorials that really helped me at improving my own jazz style. You're doing a great job with great humor and I hope you keep going! Greetings from Germany

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, your comment is much appreciated...swing loose!

@nocabnor 4 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant lesson from a Master!

@KentHewittpiano88 4 жыл бұрын

I paid my dues, I would say...so I may be a small master. Thank you, sir!

@cloudsandsea Жыл бұрын

Great, so simple and essential to build upon Thank you

@KentHewittpiano88 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@crashkahuna 5 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos. Shows how theory/feeling/musicality can and should come together in a song. I will be digesting this one for a while.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Great comment...thanks!

@oliviermagere 5 жыл бұрын

Ken's lessons are pretty high in the things I wish I'd had when I was younger.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

This is not ego...but I wish I had someone like myself to learn from when I was young. What you learn on your own is often the best.

@20alphabet 5 жыл бұрын

Although not musically inclined, I thoroughly enjoy this tutorial. Thanks for your absolutely precious uploads.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 20, ADEM misses hearing from you.

@20alphabet 5 жыл бұрын

@@KentHewittpiano88 Lol

@marinduque-theheartoftheph 5 жыл бұрын

11:08 "...target tone to a 3rd." Strongest tone you can get. Great insight, excellent lesson. Noted and bookmarked, Maestro Kent 👍💛🎶

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

The 3rd is the most exclusive note in the chord, other tones can be used in different ways in multiple chords.

@a.dselinger9291 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, so informative. Many thanks.

@KentHewittpiano88 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Please subscribe!

@rebeccadraper1171 4 жыл бұрын

I love that quote in the beginning from the bass player, and the song Moon River! I’ve always enjoyed listening and playing it off of sheet music, but I never realized the logic of the chord movement! Thank you sir for your great videos and website, I’m very much looking forward to learning more techniques and listening to your arrangements :) have a good day!

@KentHewittpiano88 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for acknowledging the value of the quote, Rebecca. I try to make my videos more interesting by giving a humorous or inspirational quote to start. I appreciate your kind words very much.

@ArtRodent 5 жыл бұрын

This is a timely lesson for me Kent. I'm on page 82 of your book (first 5 bars of All of me stride versions). I tried continuing with chords and melody using what I've learnt from you, using theory and memory. Okay it was a very laboured and fractured effort, but the seeds are now planted. Thank you so much for using your wonderful ability to help us along. Such a cool way to learn.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

That's a superb comment, Stephen, and very affirming to me. Writing the book was a life dream and labor of love, but I'm so glad I was able to do it.

@xlxl3170 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for teaching me music!

@KentHewittpiano88 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment!

@jasneskis 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video, as usual. Your videos are really appreciated . I learn something from each one.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the affirmation!

@TheMusikpoet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great Tutorials here...

@KentHewittpiano88 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jamminwithjambo7729 4 жыл бұрын

I hear an orchestra and its sweeping me off my feet.... Much appreciations Kent. You posts enlightens me to be glad I am alive. 🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶

@KentHewittpiano88 4 жыл бұрын

Greatest comment and compliment yet! A million thanks!

@dulistanheman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Kent. Amazing technique and teaching method.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@fritzr5819 5 жыл бұрын

As always, great lecture with a lot of usefull informations in a short time.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great comment!

@PIANOSTYLE100 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful music. I had my guitar in my hand so I decided to play along and do different things with it. Really like your explanation. I love to play songs with the circle of fifths. The best

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Cool man. Thanks for the comment!

@PIANOSTYLE100 5 жыл бұрын

@@KentHewittpiano88 I am practicing the three dominant half whole diminished scales. I want to ingrain them into my playing. It's really cool when you have the built in flat and sharp nines, sharp 11 and sharp 13.. I'm also working on the super locrian/diminished whole tone scale..btw you are where I learned about some of this stuff.

@MaxTooney 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting lesson! You can't go wrong with ANY Mancini song. Man, he was so prolific! BTW, I read recently--of all his many compositions--that his favorite was "Two For the Road".

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

I knew that...and I can really appreciate why. It's one of his most complex and satisfying achievements.... (and a great movie).

@gaugeonesteam 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched this one now. I agree, one of the best KH vidoes so far. He seems know exactly the points you want answered,

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great comment...thanks for helping to keep me going!

@willzang3000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent !

@KentHewittpiano88 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@ziphomokoena3551 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you're back Kent!

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back too!

@petershaw80 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. You are able to break down that which is ordinarily difficult to understand into simpler bite size pieces that are easily digestible and sound great. It's a helluva gift to have. Many thanks.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

That is a superb comment and compliment, Peter. Some of this is easy for me, but believe me, the technical aspect of making these videos is not easy.

@christophernorman8127 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent. Love your videos. Perfect combination of the sane and the insane.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Best comment of the week, fuel for my soul. Swing loose, Chris...but don't hurt yourself!

@robertphillips8737 5 жыл бұрын

Kent, you are an absolute star!

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

You just made my day...thanks!

@jimandangiegeorge2392 5 жыл бұрын

Still with you, Kent. Can't wait to try that arrangement!

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the new version...some corrections.

@dariuszrygier 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing music explained in an amazing way, with soul in it. That’s what makes music Great and enjoyable. Thank you Sir!!!

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fabulous comment, and so much appreciated, Dariusz!

@simonmodig 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kent! Just wanted to say that I have watched your videos for a while now and yesterday I bought your book. You are a very very good teacher and you seem like a great person. Thank you so much! P.S, have you listened to late swedish jazz piano legend Jan Johansson? He combined swedish folk music and jazz in a beautiful and unique way. Listen to "Jan Johansson - Visa från Utanmyra" for a great introduction to his music.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. Thanks for the comment, for buying my book, and being a fan. Also I will check out your suggestion.

@simonmodig 5 жыл бұрын

@@KentHewittpiano88 Here is a link to that piece kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qph0aKudsLLMY2g.html Take a listen if you like!

@FrantzesElzaurdia 5 жыл бұрын

Is this a coincidence or did you listen to Jacob Collier's latest release?

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Total coincidence....but interesting, I was surprised. A great song that JC took to the 4th degree. (or 400th).

@jamesgalante7967 5 жыл бұрын

Kent Hewitt hahaha

@schatzieme2 3 жыл бұрын

Hi kent, I listened to your video, and went to your web page to download Moon River, and it isn't there. Would you please make it available. Love your teaching, and style! Thanks

@KentHewittpiano88 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol. Go here for all available scores: old.kenthewitt.com/

@danielche2349 4 жыл бұрын

learned a lot! thank youu!

@KentHewittpiano88 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool, man...I dig you!

@jezzab01 2 жыл бұрын

I tell you, Professor Kent Hewitt of the University of KZfaq Music Department, you are saving me thousands of dollars (pounds actually) in tuition fees! Can I at least sent you a bottle of Champagne?

@KentHewittpiano88 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Let's hang out. So please write my email; and we'll tell our stories! Thanks!

@emilerose1424 Жыл бұрын

This is a very late comment. This title sounded very promising, yet I get the feeling there are other lessons one should watch before this one. The title led me to think that this would focus on teaching how to find by ear what combination of individual notes to play to build chords for melodies. However this proceeds as if one is already expected to know underlying chords and just play them. What should be watched before this?

@KentHewittpiano88 Жыл бұрын

This video does not teach you how to find the right chords by ear, it presupposes that you know diatonic theory. I have a beginner jazz series that might interest you here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLFuMibnl_h5Y81iBkdAM_Z6rxzbm9-pXH Also I have ear training for beginners here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gceCgdiC09K6koE.html A good way to start to learn theory to apply chords to a simple tune is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/er2Ad7SotNLWd3k.html

@chefboyaptv7349 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you so much! I watch your videos everyday

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great tribute to me and keeps me going!

@raybart5604 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent, this is so enlightening.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling me!

@dibaldgyfm9933 5 жыл бұрын

Did you tune the piano? :) Sounds good.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Piano was tuned last week...glad you heard that.

@budharpey 5 жыл бұрын

that was inspiring, music is so much about how music moves, thanks

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Great comment...thanks!

@phyllishesford7236 5 жыл бұрын

That certainly was helpful Kent!😎😙

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling me!

@batlin 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely chords Kent! I'm really liking the sound of those descending parallel 4ths going to the Em9. I remember as a kid asking our music theory teacher why parallel 4ths, 5ths and octaves is "weak" and what weak means because sometimes it sounds great.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

She wasn't talking about jazz voicings.

@rachelsmename6 5 жыл бұрын

Kent, thank you so very much! This helped a lot! XO

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your telling me!

@TheDocgt40 5 жыл бұрын

Great video (again!). I'm still waiting for your take on some Eddie Higgins arrangements

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man...that's a big assignment.

@Da-Creams 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Are your glasses uneven in size or is that just me?

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Sunglasses are broken, sorry.

@Proghead88 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Did you listen to the new Jacob Collier version of Moon River? It is incredible. You will love it. All done by ear. Thanks for the video! Either way you have great ideas to share (I just thought Jacob's version is very unique).

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I watched it. He's unbelievably...that someone could have that much talent. Only geniuses have that.,,, and he has such a beautiful vibe. Thanks for the comment and cheers!

@stuboyer1901 5 жыл бұрын

Don't understand the natural B in the left hand chord in measure 12? But it's called a Bb9? To me Bb9 is D, Ab, C; 3rd, 7th, 9th.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

That should be a Bb ...it's a typo...I can fix it on the sheet but not the video. Measure 5 it should be a Cb, I have B natural, it's the same note, just en harmonic. I will fix these tonight on the PDF. Thanks.

@paxwallacejazz 5 жыл бұрын

I guess Mancini's 1st tune for the film was too difficult for Audrie Hepburn to sing so he wrote a simpler song for her "Moon River". The 1st tune was later used as the theam for the film "Two for the Road" also with Audrie Hepburn.

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

That's a difficult song to play and sing. Both are great tunes...equal but different.

@anthonysilva5312 5 жыл бұрын

Swing looseJedi jazz monster!!!

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you the same, my brother!

@simoncogan7373 5 жыл бұрын

At 16 min you describe the B and E as a 2-5 of A, but can’t you think of the F# before it as a 6,2,5 of the A ?I realise it’s not diatonic to C but you jazz players break all the rules !

@KentHewittpiano88 5 жыл бұрын

You are exactly right...that is a cycle of 5ths regardless of the key of C. If you continue the next 2-5 takes us back to C.