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Kent Hewitt
United States
Приєднався 31 бер 2013
Jazz Piano Tutorials (Began March 2015) , Vacation destination videos, CDs.
Kent has taught jazz piano at Berklee College of Music, the Hartford Conservatory, Hartt College, Trinity College, and Summer Keys in Maine. He has played in clubs and concerts with jazz notables Jackie McLean, Kenny Burrell, Phil Woods, Chet Baker, Zoot Sims, Clark Terry, Cassandra Wilson , & many others. He resides in Waterford, CT. and has written a jazz course book:
Jazz Piano: Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing, www.kenthewitt.com/
"My only equipment is a Canon Power shot S95 camera which records the video and sound and I'm downloading to Wondershare Filmora 9, where I do the editing. That's it...very simple." Intro music is from my CDs.
For the 3 pianos I use on my videos, I have a 1905 rebuilt Mason and Hamlin Model AA,
6' grand piano, '72 Yamaha Upright, and a Roland RD 300nx Digital Piano. All are great instruments, so I hope you enjoy their sound. Please write to me anytime.
Kent has taught jazz piano at Berklee College of Music, the Hartford Conservatory, Hartt College, Trinity College, and Summer Keys in Maine. He has played in clubs and concerts with jazz notables Jackie McLean, Kenny Burrell, Phil Woods, Chet Baker, Zoot Sims, Clark Terry, Cassandra Wilson , & many others. He resides in Waterford, CT. and has written a jazz course book:
Jazz Piano: Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing, www.kenthewitt.com/
"My only equipment is a Canon Power shot S95 camera which records the video and sound and I'm downloading to Wondershare Filmora 9, where I do the editing. That's it...very simple." Intro music is from my CDs.
For the 3 pianos I use on my videos, I have a 1905 rebuilt Mason and Hamlin Model AA,
6' grand piano, '72 Yamaha Upright, and a Roland RD 300nx Digital Piano. All are great instruments, so I hope you enjoy their sound. Please write to me anytime.
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A Study in Funk Rhythm versus Jazz Rhythm - using the song "SUNNY" - Jazz Ranch Tutorial
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Funk music notated would use 16th notes and straight 8ths. Jazz swing music uses swing 8ths and basically 8th note improvisation. This tutorial discusses the differences and how the notation would look. This emphasizes the need to feel the rhythm rather than read it on a score. Suggestions for practicing the two styles is discussed. Go to website to view Jazz Piano Book, currently on sale for 4...
Jazz Piano Book Sale: Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing. 40% off PDF. A Look inside.
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A detailed look inside the book: Jazz Piano: Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing (1000's sold). 40% off PDF download. Write to email for coupon code. kenthewitt@hotmail.com This video shows you what's inside the book: chapter by chapter. Go to link to view book and endorsements: kenthewitt.com/book/ Go to link to purchase book: kenthewitt.com/shop-2/ To watch video on Appendix, go to ...
EASY PIANO PRACTICE TIPS: 3 part harmony and jazz phrasing. "Fly Me To The Moon. Beginner Jazz.
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Explains practice methods for 3 part harmony and jazz phrasing for the song "Fly Me To The Moon". Song composed by Bart Howard. Easy arrangement download available at this link: kenthewitt.com/free-music-downloads/ Go link to view jazz piano book: kenthewitt.com/book/ Watch video on book: ua-cam.com/video/eQE-iIM2HQE/v-deo.html Watch video on Appendix: ua-cam.com/video/iXwA3W8sc38/v-deo.html
PRACTICE DRIL,L- 7th CHORDS: Left hand: MOST IMPORTANT CHORDS. Applied to "Autumn Leaves".
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A requested video on drills for left hand voicings. Includes drills for 5 types of 7th chords and 2 types of 6th chords. Root position chords w/ inversions on ii-v-I progression applied to the song "Autumn Leaves". Intermediate techniques for chord inversions and rootless voicings for left hand. These drills are written out in Jazz Piano Book and Appendix' Go to website: www.kenthewitt.com/ Wat...
EASY IMPROVISATION - part 2. Steps to improv in 8th notes. Target and passing tones tutorial.
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Improvisation can be taught. The bookish approach to improvisation for beginners. Part 2. Improvise in 8th notes and chromatic approach tones. These steps are based on learning to improvise by imitation, learning from recordings and live performances, and analysis of transcriptions. To watch Easy Improv 101 part 1 go here: ua-cam.com/video/w5mP8RYIBlI/v-deo.html Go to website to view Jazz Piano...
BEST MOVIE SONGS: "As Time Goes By" - performance and tutorial= piano techniques. Free score.
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Piano tutorial for the song, " As Time Goes By" by Herman Hupfeld, composer, 1931. Made famous by the 1942 film: Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart. The catch phrase "Play It Again , Sam" is associated with the film when the character actor Dudley Wilson (Sam) played and sang the song in the nightclub. (actually the phrase was never spoken in the film). This tutorial includes an analysis and a...
COMPING 101: Learn to accompany and play chords in a band. 3 hand positions and rhythmic concepts.
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Basic concepts of comping. Playing chords in a band ...hand positions and rhythmic ideas for pianists and guitarists. (previously posted). Concepts can be viewed in Jazz Piano Book: Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing. www.kenthewitt.com/ Video on book: ua-cam.com/video/eQE-iIM2HQE/v-deo.html Video on Appendix w/ 140 pages of exercises for jazz skills. ua-cam.com/video/iXwA3W8sc38/v-d...
HARMONIC JAZZ SALAD? Spread Voicings, Rootless Chords, 4ths, "Everything I Love"- Bill Evans Style
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Cole Porter's 'Everything I Love"- played Bill Evans Style. Analysis of harmonic aspects in 3 techniques: Spread Voicings, Rootless Chords, and Quartal Harmony. How to mix 3 techniques together to create a complete arrangement. Lead sheet for this video is available on website. www. kenthewitt.com Go to website to view book: Jazz Piano- Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing. Video on bo...
JAZZ BOOK SALE: 2 for 1: Buy Jazz Piano Book -get Appendix (140 pgs. exercises/drills) for free
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A detailed look inside the book: Jazz Piano: Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing (1000's sold). 2 for 1 sale. Buy the Methods book and get the 140-page Appendix for free. This video shows you what's inside the book: chapter by chapter. After purchasing book, write to this email address for free PDF Appendix; (exercises and drills for piano mastery). kenthewitt@hotmail.com Go to link t...
TEST YOUR CHORD KNOWLEDGE, learn intervals, dominant 7th chords & resolutions using this exercise.
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UNIQUE EXERCISE TO TEST YOUR CHORD KNOWLEDGE, learn intervals, dominant 7th chords and their resolutions, upper extensions using this unique exercise. Create simple melodies to play over all twelve V-I progressions. Good for all instrumentalists, to learn keyboard skills, ear training, and music theory. Go to website to download free PDF score: Chromatic Chord Drill. www'kenthewitt.com/ Go to w...
PLAY 10ths - EASY METHOD. Practice drill applying the song; "PEACE", by piano legend Horace Silver.
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Learn to play 10ths in the left hand to create big- sounding chords. A performance and application to the jazz standard "PEACE', by the legendary pianist Horace Silver. Includes an easy exercise to play 10ths. www.kenthewitt.com Go to website to view Jazz Piano Book which covers this subject and these chords. A Jazz Lesson and Songbook for all levels called; Jazz Piano: Methods and Songbook for...
ROOTLESS VOICINGS-"Everything Happens to Me" - Bill Evans Style, Get a pro jazz sound tutorial.
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In depth (advanced) jazz tutorial. Using rootless voicings (Bill Evans Style)- for the song "Everything Happens to Me" by Matt Dennis. Download the free score (lead sheet) for this video on website: https:www.kenthewitt.com Go to website to view Jazz Piano Book which covers this subject and these chords. A Jazz Lesson and Songbook for all levels called; Jazz Piano: Methods and Songbook for Prof...
COOL CHORDS: Barry Harris 6th Diminished Scale Chords applied to song: "WAVE". (A C Jobim) Tutorial.
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ADVANCED CONCEPTS: Practical application of the Barry Harris diminished 6th scale to the bridge of the song: "Wave" written by Antonio Carlos Jobim. How to harmonize a melodic line using the Barry Harris concepts and drop 2 voicings. The Master, Barry Harris (1929-2021) Link to original tutorial : studio.ua-cam.com/users/videoRhJFet3wjt8/edit • Barry Harris' 6th & Diminished Scale:... Includes ...
Jazz Piano Book Sale: Buy this Book - get Appendix for free-140 pages of exercises for piano skills.
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A detailed look inside the book: Jazz Piano; Methods and Songbook for Professional Playing (1000's sold). 2 for 1 sale. Buy the Methods book and get the 140-page Appendix for free. This video shows you what's inside the book: chapter by chapter. After purchasing book, write to this email address for free PDF Appendix; (exercises and drills for piano mastery). kenthewitt@hotmail.com Go to link t...
SPECIAL TIPS FOR YOUTUBE VIEWERS: How to slow down a video, and more advice for better learning.
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Video shows how to access channel page and find videos categorized by subjects in playlists. Video shows how to slow down the action in a video to 1/2 speed for better understanding, and how to stop and rewind video for reviewing segments. Video shows how to add subtitles for better comprehension in any language. Go to playlists here: www.youtube.com/@KentHewittpiano88/playlists Go to website t...
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Oh, Funk-Meister KH!! Every day is SUNNY when I get to hear you play!! 😃🎵🎶❣ XOXO - M
Keep grooving Kent! (and please no young kids on the cover… I almost overlooked this one. Perhaps time for the AEM to come back?
in my language its called ''playing in blocks'', i thought it would be the same in english
Great lesson - thank you!
I love funk.
I’ve heard stride is very hard, I’ve played blues piano for 20 years. Let’s see how long it takes me to get it 😂
Outstanding solo and arrangement!
Thank you, Kent. I really enjoyed (and learned a lot from) this video. What digital keyboard do you use to play this electric piano sound, if I may? Michael Ps. I am looking forward to your future book (or at least a longer written presentation) of the funk music.
You should use your own picture in the thumbnail 😎
Way cool!
Kent groovy dude
Thank you,JazzElder KW. GROOVY GROOVIN'. ⭐🌹⭐😎 I've found that a 16-bar tune, esp. in minor, is ripe and ready for funking it up. I usu. tell the drummer "straight beat". Never thought about sixteenths vs eighths. (AHA!!! here to learn!) Thank Gollywogs, I can sing the groove, knowing we'll find the ballpark. I'll be using these techniques(in my own little woodshed first.) Mucho thanxo!⭐🌹😎😎🌹⭐ Here to learn,AND... Learning.
Thank you so much Kent, this was new to me and very helpful!
Hi Kent. Amazing material. Thank you so much for sharing. Regards from Buenos Aires
Top explanation. Keep swinging. Thank you so much.
Thank you, so very helpful!
Great stuff Kent
Excellent books!
hello Kent, I sent you an email through your website for the code, but I haven't heard back from you yet. I just sent a second one directly from my email. looking forward to your books!
I like this , going back and learning stride technique
Absolutely fascinating. Wonderful virtuoso.
I love Kent's style of teaching, and really like the way his book is organized. Highly recommend it! Peace Kent...
Sheesh, nice work
If you’re serious about developing and expanding your jazz piano you couldn’t make a better move than to buy this book and watch Kent’s videos.
I'm desperately trying.
@@Skizze37 It’s the combination I find so powerful. I read all the regular jazz piano theory books for years and have been following lots of jazz piano content providers - but when I put Kent’s book together with his UA-cam content, I found things that formerly seemed obscure became practical and useful.
My man you’re the best
Howdy Kent, how long will this sale continue? I only ask as I sent an email yesterday evening and haven't received a response.
I( answered a couple emails...did I respond to you yet? If not, please send another. thanks!
@@KentHewittpiano88 I went ahead and sent another (three in total), hopefully they aren't ending up in your spam inbox!
played in the key of c not eb?
I highly recommend Kent’s books! I bought them several years ago and refer to them frequently. The content is presented well with excellent examples, exercises, and tunes to demonstrate and help you practice the concepts. The best part is Kent literally has hundreds of great youtube videos also working through almost all of the concepts in the book. The PDF format was very helpful as it allowed me to keep a copy in forScore on my ipad for easy reference.
Thanks so much for your endorsement, Bill...means a lot!
Great solo, Kent! You most definitely are swinging; love your lines.
You're simply an amazing teacher.Explaining the 2-5-1 plus the diminished 7th chords in such a simple and concise manner for those who want to learn jazz.I think you are just awesome!Keep up your good instructional videos Mr Kent!
Thank you....😊😊❤❤
Great lesson !
One of the most beautiful piano pieces ever composed!
I really appreciate this video!! It incorporates not only the left hand stride exercises but also develops spread harmonies for the right hand too. Thank you so much for this Mr. Hewitt!!
My mother played stride piano at home not professionally . And piano and organ in the church .That was of course in the 50"s and 60"s, Fun stuff.my dad played Banjo in the Minstrel shows in Ohio and produced.
Exllent sir
Where do you teach! I wanna be your student damn lol
music theory is essential. you can speak another language by sounding out the words but you'll never understand what it means or be able to speak it without understanding the mechanics behind the language. Its the same with music. You're job as a musician is to articulate emotions. Its by far the most powerful universal language. It binds us all together.
The beauty of music. I've heard lots of Coltrane and this song numerous times. But I discovered your video trying to understand why Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead based his rythmn guitar behind Jerry Garcia on McCoy Tyner's work with John Coltrane. Your video is an education even for a guitar player. And even though it's goes by too fast for my level. I was lucky enough to see McCoy, though not Coltrane. Though I did know a lady who went with her girlfriend to pick Coltrane up on the Jersey turnpike when his car broke down. Great video. Thank you.
Love it! Thanks Kent!
kent, you are a legend, so much to learn from you
This really helps- reminds me of Liszt Technical Exercises (the 1st one especially).
Yeah my 4th and 5th are lazy couple of slackers.
Lovely
Great lesson Kent! I always come back to your channel and learn so much!!!! Appreciate you & bestowing your wealth of knowledge on the music community!..All the best!!
don't give up until 17:55 it will make sense
Great breakdown