00:46 Turnaround progression 01:20 Beginner approach: chord shells 02:30 Play with backing track 03:04 Intermediate approach: rootless voicings 04:09 Play with backing track 05:04 Gospel scale 06:33 Exercise 1: 8th notes 09:05 Exercise 2: triplets 10:56 Exercise 3: slides 12:33 Play with backing track 13:07 Conclusion
@Momofthr3e4 жыл бұрын
Hallo
@sussvarman3 жыл бұрын
hey if you put these in the description it should show up as a video index on the youtube player!
@ksan16483 жыл бұрын
@Peter Parker get lost, spammer
@nyanlinn70772 жыл бұрын
hi teacher I am beginner which one should i start ?please can u tell me.🙏
@MomLAU2 жыл бұрын
@11:02 : Jonny, I know how you love to use slides-- since taking your courses, I find myself starting to do slides even when they don't fit the music! I especially love throwing in an occasional double slide (you didn't discuss them in this lesson)-- very enticing, like making the keyboard purr!
@thomasmartinscott2 жыл бұрын
I wish I'd have found you 50 years ago. At 71 I'm finally learning what I wanted to back then. I was playing rock organ, but wanted to play Jazz. Oh well, better late than never. Your teaching style is perfect for the way I learn. Thank You, and God Bless You.
@brucetowell3432 Жыл бұрын
I'm 71 and have been studying his method for the last 3 years or so.....he has so many different sections of learning, and sometimes, I find it overwhelming cause i jump from one idea to another before I can master any one....I have a bit of an advance as I did study music at music college, but that was when I was in my early 20's...I just need to find the discipline to not jump around. Good Luck and God Bless!!!
@pierreforget33574 жыл бұрын
I had to look many times to realize how you are doing the slides. At first, I didn't see that you were touching 2 keys! Almost like a magician. Very good lesson for me, a beginner at 72!
@robinsarchiz4 жыл бұрын
Never too old to learn!
@BenjaminJoffs4 жыл бұрын
It’s always the right time to develop new talents. Good on you!
@stepawayful4 жыл бұрын
You GO!
@madmoustache36533 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, I had to turn up my resolution to see that
@LissetNovachec15 күн бұрын
Unlike some I can't read music ,never mastered an instrument but after using u tube to learn everything found this lesson amazing ,many thanks fantastic.
@PianoWithJonny15 күн бұрын
That's great! Thanks for watching
@joeljahnke9000 Жыл бұрын
This is a perfect little lesson, thank you Jonny.
@doublengee4 жыл бұрын
These 14 minutes are much more helpful, than year long traditional piano lessons. Thank You!
@BrandonMcBadass3 жыл бұрын
He didn't use a metronome, that's why
@zyrtec34 жыл бұрын
I am deeply connected with music (being now 54). It was always classical, reading music (I love Bach!). BUT!! - I NEVER knew how to play "by heart" or improvise. My Father - a professional conductor and organ virtuoso - and my brother - engineer! :) - could improvise easily! You taught me how much do I have to DEPART from the classical understanding of the harmony I studied in order to IMPROVISE - how much must I change my approach. I have to turn it 180 degrees! That's your GREAT success! Thank you! I will definitely follow starting from HERE!! This is thanks to your remarkable teaching / instructing abilities and a brilliant personality!
@PianoWithJonny4 жыл бұрын
zyrtec3 ❤️
@Iamopen2U4 жыл бұрын
I am also a classically trained pianist that always felt like I was trapped in a box with no where to get out. I am extremely thankful for my training......but now I see there was an absolutely unopened box to explore. I feel like such a beginner again......and loving it! :) :)
@Reuben_953 жыл бұрын
Bach is the OG
@annb12654 жыл бұрын
I played piano in middle and high school jazz band and we were NEVER taught anything like this. Thank you!
@12Keys3 жыл бұрын
Same for me
@jchard454 жыл бұрын
Not sure why youtube made you appear but it is the best lesson I’ve had. Excellent. I’m subscribed. Please keep going. Thank you!
@evanwilliams89084 жыл бұрын
Wow Johnny is the best piano teacher I have found on KZfaq. Everything is so clearly explained and the digital piano overlay is perfect.
@gerardscelzi59263 жыл бұрын
Johnny, your approach is measured, systematic and very much step-by-step and your concept of showing yourself playing at the piano along with the note names appearing above the piano keys as they are being played, is genius. And your musical knowledge and your ability convey it is simply amazing. Thank you so much for putting these videos together and I can’t wait to see your other videos.
@PianoWithJonny3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jdclapp4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Super impressed. I stopped at the 8:50 mark because I couldn't wait to try it . . . and 30-45 minutes later I can start to get a handle on the intermediate bass line and am fooling with the gospel improv over it. I've only been (really) playing about a year and learning this kind of improv was really my motivation /goal to start playing piano in the first place. (I play for myself late at night to relax---yes, with a cocktail nearby! lol) Thank you Jonny for the great free lessons. (I'm a professional artist/art professor as well, so major props for the clarity and demystification of your art form.)
@angeliquescarpa9433 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather used to play jazz piano, and I loved listening to him practice. I'm excited to learn how to play!!
@rebanelson6078 ай бұрын
I've gone back to this lesson at least 10 times in the past year. It is a treasure. Seeing improvement in my playing and is so encouraging. Thanks, Jonny!
@mattdeans98734 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Skills that actually attainable to those starting out. I wish I had had KZfaq when I was a youngster trying to learn jazz piano and getting nowhere.
@172448524 жыл бұрын
And how many cassette tapes did you go through before KZfaq? Man these kids today got it soooo good!
@matthewworley57014 жыл бұрын
True lol
@edhawker21144 жыл бұрын
Best lesson I’ve seen yet, And only eight minutes in. Exactly what I was looking for because it’s taking a very simple chord sequence and embellishing it to sound like something much richer.
@stagelifelv93244 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your teaching style. I am learning a lot. You really demystify piano. I am so grateful.
@AlDC96 Жыл бұрын
Not sure I’ve ever seen this so cleanly described in so little time. Amazing!!
@diannebrewer64164 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS! You have opened up a new world for me with this...I’m jazzed & that’s no joke!
@carlosb62054 жыл бұрын
I started playing piano at 13. Went to college for it for 2 years. This is just what I needed to get back into it.
@cjoarder4 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much for putting together this tutorial. You are a great teacher and you have very nicely broken down the mechanics in bite size to help us understand and practice. God bless you and stay blessed!!
@JohnFred1964 Жыл бұрын
You're a hell of a teacher! Thank you for your work. Your site is a treasure trove.
@sallysigler7274 жыл бұрын
Nice little lesson, Johnny! Been playing for years, but i gave up trying to figure out improv because I couldnt find a comprehensive lesson, but this is it! 🎹
@raymondchan98024 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jonny you are an amazing teacher.
@JacksonCaesar4 жыл бұрын
I can't be the only one hearing "Heart and Soul" within these progressions. I am now going to take a second look at that composition, I didn't realize the "Jazzy" in that song. Cool!!! Thanks for these tips!!!
@a.s.v42613 жыл бұрын
How beautiful is jazz piano music.... specially when comes from your own fingers!
@whyohwhy3573 жыл бұрын
You are a great teacher! I've watched a couple of your videos with no real piano knowledge (I play guitar) and I'm already "slowly" improving to backing tracks on my keyboard! THANKS! This is gonna be a great journey!
@roy41734 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest. I was going to be disappointed if it was actually only a minute long. Keep them coming! I just love listening you play.
@KeynerKeys2 жыл бұрын
Excellent I love the way you teach piano, you're one of the best in the world that's for sure, thanks for sharing it
@kylewollman2239 Жыл бұрын
I have yet to find a better piano instructor on youtube. Thanks Jonny!
@crescendo294 жыл бұрын
I'm a hotel Pianist from Malaysia. I really like your teaching as it improves my playing. Thanks for sharing :)
@Khordmaster4 жыл бұрын
You're an awesome teacher and I love the professional look and feel of your video! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@J.L.Media.4 жыл бұрын
This has just become my favorite video on KZfaq. I never knew I wanted to play cocktail jazz but now I think I want to do it more than any other thing and I know I will be able to. Excellent teacher. 👏 Thank you :)
@sophiapaulekas4767 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for breaking that down for me. Never messed around with jazz progressions. The 4 chord turn around and the “ gospel scale “ have given me a lot to practice around with. Great stuff. Thanks
@sophiapaulekas4767 Жыл бұрын
Do you do boogie and blues tutorials?
@leocmen4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful... This is the only word I have for this small piece of music
@debeshbhattarai Жыл бұрын
You have changed my Piano strides....Love you ....Johnny.... Stay Blesssed!!
@kevinlind46404 жыл бұрын
Took me about three hours to learn how to play a handfull of songs in this style. Properly amazing!
@victoza92324 жыл бұрын
Step 1: Drink several cocktails before & during the gig Step 2: Doesn't matter
@josefk56594 жыл бұрын
Vic Toza it’s also helpful if you breakdown crying half way through and start yelling at the audience.
@victoza92324 жыл бұрын
@@josefk5659 👍 LOL. Hell yeah, Josef! And it's a bonus if you actually get into a brawl with an audience member -- kick it Old West saloon style.
@TomFaical4 жыл бұрын
step 2: revive the USSR
@salmiano20944 жыл бұрын
@@victoza9232 ok boomer
@victoza92324 жыл бұрын
@@salmiano2094 Why "ok boomer"?
@jbridge38303 жыл бұрын
Jonny, I've been practicing all evening ... what a brilliant tip this is. All of a sudden I'm sitting at the piano playing my own compositions and it almost sounds like rudimentary cocktail piano. Fantastic.
@sistaschin2 жыл бұрын
Your playing is so beautiful & inspiring. And your instructions are clear. 👍
@musicaldev56444 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best materials I have seen on entire youtube. Everything explained in such easy way
@user-ce7qp7bu6g5 ай бұрын
Great lessons thank you very much!
@bluewarrior7184 жыл бұрын
Smile on my face the whole lesson, Jonny is awesome
@garrisonaurelius26943 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad i found your channel. I love jazz but never knew where to start to learn
@joaoantunes98013 жыл бұрын
You're a great teacher! I never got to go to jazz school, but I really appreciate this lesson, I hope to teach like you someday. Great video!!!!
@BentleyBob20244 жыл бұрын
Excellent teacher! Hats off to your whole approach and great video production as well. Thank you.
@jeanlandry52 Жыл бұрын
Jonny. I am getting back to piano after a few years on guitar. My level is novice-intermediate. Jazz coktail piano is my interest. I came apound you on the web and was really impressed about your tutorials, making what seems difficult at first become so accessible, thanks to your great approach, of step by step notions. . With you, a piece is like a puzzle, coming to a result image. Consider me as a disciple of yours. I will practie everyday onyour lessons. Please send me infos when available Best regards Jean (Johnny) Quebec Canada
@jamshedkhokhar13684 ай бұрын
Love you sir ❤ god bless you
@karlmccreight8763 жыл бұрын
I studied in the Frankfurter Musikwerkstatt. The Teachers knew well what they were teaching, but they weren't as well structurized as you are. Thanks.
@igrosem3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jonny! 🙏🏻🤩
@jcbgonzealaise30 Жыл бұрын
Merci Jonny pour vos tutos ! Quel plaisir que vos explications si claires ....et en C !!! fabulous for a beguiner !!! Thank you so much 🥰
@longgarcon65363 жыл бұрын
Thank you man. Great pianist and your techniques are just so easy to understand.👍🏽
@matheussalvador1740 Жыл бұрын
Esse professor realmente faz a diferença no mundo 😱
@jdclapp4 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching the triplets and slides . . . wow. Even more impressed. GREAT job!
@carlosporto91964 жыл бұрын
I don't Wright in English Very well. Fantastic presentations . We could play the same exercices in others tunes(F, G, E etc) I am a 81 years old Man, trying to learn more. From Brazil a musical country
@pdxfun48884 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautifully explained, good tempo and a wonderful gift to peopl curious and hungry to learn. Thank you, Johnny.
@alanwann93184 жыл бұрын
Piano is king of instruments
@misery32993 жыл бұрын
Jazz is one of my favourite genres and I find it very difficult to play since I only know basic chords. This video gave me a chance to play jazz. Thank soo much sir.
@iloveSMandGD4 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! Just the video i needed! Im a classical piano player but always wanted to learn how to to simple jazzy piano
@xav3ng3rx Жыл бұрын
Somehow landed on this video. Trying to teach myself how to play piano, this is definitely the style I was looking for, but didn't know what to look up.
@ajijixe2 жыл бұрын
Very smart man. At all levels.
@Racquetballplayer764 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. What great teaching and playing technique.
@MM-ro9jn3 жыл бұрын
excellent teacher absolutely clear !
@stevenr.25344 жыл бұрын
You’re a great piano teacher. Excellent tutorial!
@alexmammoth29164 жыл бұрын
I am working on a project where I play one song in several styles. I don't get jazz AT ALL nor play much piano so the cocktail version was the most difficult to transcribe. WOW this helped so much. I don't feel embarrassed to share this with my help for this song now. Thank you so much. Even getting a feel for the timings you used at the beginning helped. Cheers!
@anthonydear47084 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Love your simple deconstruction of what sounds like difficult playing
@eduardoprieto52672 жыл бұрын
Thanks, 4 the tips.
@jankustra224 ай бұрын
Simply Beautiful .....
@PianoWithJonny3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Tatiana.Akhremchik Жыл бұрын
Great lesson!!! It really works!!! Thank you very much for this lesson!
@MarcosHBolanos Жыл бұрын
This is the same chord progression as 'This Boy' by The Beatles. Gave me inspiration to make a jazz cover.
@Z3lllio4 жыл бұрын
Thank god for people like you! Thanks so much ;) you are the best!
@stephanoschrysanthou63113 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing lesson ........and teacher ....! i m speechless !!!
@PianoWithJonny3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@siegfriedwifling99924 жыл бұрын
Maybe as you can see I am basically a trumpet player but you motivated me to go further with my secret love playin Cocktail Piano.. Amazing video and extremely helpful keep on going the good work thank you very very much...
@hauoan1772 Жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for this lesson. It's helpful and easy to understand!
@thegood93 жыл бұрын
Best piano course on the internet, and so generous with the free content. Fantastic.
@nickn13164 жыл бұрын
WOW - I really enjoyed that lesson you have great teaching technique and have given me something to aspire to and actually achieve - thank you so much 🤗🤗🤗😎
@christiangrandad Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
@charliebarreda23204 жыл бұрын
Good job, very clear, you're a very good teacher. Thank you for sharing
@hernanconderanne21522 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏 A MUST lesson
@luzvimindasuficiencia48043 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your piano tricks …much appreciated. Stay safe always.
@Kundacci4 жыл бұрын
Always simple but very rich tutorials Jonny, thanks a lot !
@ttl.music.channel3 жыл бұрын
Very useful to understand the basic skill, Thanks Jonny!
@PianoWithJonny3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tarablake-meandmyviolin11323 жыл бұрын
Awesome awesome awesome exercise - love it! Thank you so much!
@hziegler3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jonny. Your approach and teaching is very easy to understand for a slow learner like me. Thank you.
@enriquegeminiano11584 жыл бұрын
I can more comprehend the way you teaching actually some of them sometimes it can be tricky but mind you I really like just to learned specially just blues also I want to learned the lick how to run it but I’ve got you the way you do it have some idea now thank you
@deanrath41964 жыл бұрын
In the 70's, we used to call solo lounge piano players - lounge lizards. As a drummer, with a very basic piano background, what you call Slides, we call Flams. The Flam is one of the 26 essential drum rudiments. That's my inane contribution to this link, which I found very helpful. Thanks..
@Northerneexposure4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thanks so much!
@vaniasetti25003 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much Johnny.... truly accessible,useful, practical, down to earth, doable. And wonderful to play and listen to! Improv made possible!,, So satisfying! Thanks for posting
@luciatapaoan69443 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I have learned so much in a very short time. Well done🇬🇧🥰❤️
@PianoWithJonny3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@Utuberj0sh4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing thanks for this. Would love to see more common scales and techniques used in cocktail! 🍸
@chrisSkordPiano4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips i really enjoy your videos!
@laxer12073 жыл бұрын
Damn this lesson simplified cocktail playing so much for me! It’s not nearly as complex as I thought
@PianoWithJonny3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this was helpful!
@jaykay10534 жыл бұрын
Great pacing and content here. I've been playing this style forever but what I love about music is there's always more to learn. (Your fingerings are different from mine so I'm keen to try yours out.) Thanks Piano with Jonny for having such a great visual display. Having the visual and auditory cues really puts this over the top, for me, a fellow educator.
@cartoonsausage40954 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson dude, you’re the best piano teacher on KZfaq for sure. 👍🤘
@nanayawjnr59614 жыл бұрын
you are good teacher ....i have a lot from you sir
@mcderf46204 жыл бұрын
Tolle Lektion, die gerade Anfängern Mut macht weiterzumachen...👍🏻
@vanorveetienne51454 жыл бұрын
Awesome !!! I would love to know how to play jazz, starting from scratch so that I can cover everything that there is in jazz piano.
@LukeSalvatoreDalli19884 жыл бұрын
Tremendous lesson, opened up different avenues!
@cleoneblake19874 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this video, Jonny. Huge thanks
@rossljazzhorn4 жыл бұрын
As an Old trumpeter, with Old ragged chops, I enjoying an instrument with less physical limitations, in spite of crooked fingers in left hand and limited finger movement in right hand. I'm still able the play the standards, that are listenable. Great finger , hand and brain therapy tools, I even remembered my wife's name. I think . Thanks for these lessons.