I've never understood why people think playing in different keys is so difficult, it's just playing notes. It's the the rhythm that is difficult. Playing in different keys is something beginners to intermediate struggle with. Not at this level.
@sniper22b Interesting you would say that when most of your videos show you playing in the key of C or F. Ive been playing for many years and would still rather play in something in a C versus playing it in the key of A flat. Even at your "level" there are easier keys than others to reach.
I agree, and when doing totally 100% first take improvisation with 0 practice time such as all of the videos you see on youtube.Clearly it's goin to be easier to play a Boogie in C rather than B major! Apart from anything the history of funk or boogie/blues etc. (not Jazz obviously!) is mostly written in the keys you have just mentioned - at any level. My main point was people sometimes overlook the main challange, the rhythm and feel and worry too much about what key your in.
@luvemliam Which videos have you been watching mate?? I've noticed E flat minor modulating to the submediant and subdominant. Their Classical Symphony is in 6 flats. How experienced are you? Any musician knows that rhythm is the bug bare, notes are easy, whatever colour they are. Do you like pink ones?
That's the reason why i try to learn playing this instrument without ever worrying about notes.
Notes just get in the way, if you want to be a really good musician you must play by your ears for your ears.
In the beginning it was hard but after a while it just makes much more fun because you can improvise whatever you want. Playing by notes is just a mechanical process and has nothing to do with real music in my opinion.
@luvemliam this is the key chosen by ABRSM jazz exam syllabus and this video is played note for note from their music book. This is probably why you find a lot of people play this in A minor as millions of people take ABRSM piano exams. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for the comment
@luvemliam Asshat... Stuart can play this in any key he likes. Highbrow pish about the wrong key is nonsense. Play it this well in the key of your choice, then film it, then uplolad it. Ta ;)
i gotta agree... u start off slow which is depressing and then u go ahead and pull off that kind of improv! such quick fingers!! such amazing work! u really WOWed me! lol
I absolutely adored it mate, Im a jazz singer myself and i do it at a different tempo (slower) and with the verse, kinda stole it of here from Tony Bennet and Peggy Lee. The wonders of youtube 10/10.
it all starts with mozart guys, C major, C minor, C# major C# minor, D major etc, then if u control that, u know that its :
A minor D minor, G major , C major, F major, D minor, E major, A minor/major when in the original key, so it aint that hard in theory, wel very wel played ! i really liked it :), Goodjob.
Well ronhovde the blues scale is less notes than most the other scales... less notes take less time to play them all right? It's just simple physics and basic math.
Oh i was just just kidding you... it's actually "muscle memory". After so many years of playing certain licks in certain styles they just fly out of your fingers automatic... the result is playing this badass.
some1s been brushing up of jazz patterns =)...BRAVO watched all your other videos and liked every single one!I'm starting to rip appart other peoples pieces too at the moment. set up a jazz duo just like u guys cus i'm cool like that.We did a giant version of hall of the mountain king a bit ago which was a laugh.Good luck guys
why are you posting these videos up?you're making people mad.because we all wanted to play like you but no one can teach us what you've played.Will you make our wish come true?The answer is no right?
i swear your piano has like 2 more octaves than mine!! SO AMAZING. i just looked through some of your videos and admire your work. Theres nothing more amazing than pianists who can improv. and play like you guys! baffles me!
you guys must have high levels of music theory to just improvise such amazing tunes seemingly on the fly. I'm envious, was there a certain music course you found helpful?
Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated. The improvisations need to be found from within yourself for true jazz. I've always jazzed things up purely by ear. I do teach jazz ABRSM though. Check out their jazz syllabus. It's absolutely fantastic. They've got it bang on right. Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Jazz Piano. Cheers
Wow man, you started off gentle then just let rip. great job.
Kerm231 2 weeks ago
My God, so many jealous people.
Just let the guy play on whatever tune he wants. He's great!
69treta 2 months ago
0:02 bad chord
TheMunich123 3 months ago
@TheMunich123 It's not actually, check out the sheet music for ABRSM Jazz Grade 3. This part is exactly as it's written in the head.
sniper22b 3 months ago
@sniper22b Thats cool
TheMunich123 3 months ago
OH MY GLOB! IT'S AMAZING! The way how you connect yourself with the music!
TheLivingston999 3 months ago
@TheLivingston999 LOL I laughed so hard at Oh my glob. Adventure time? No lumping way
CaleidoscopeEyes22 3 months ago
This is so good!
goreri 5 months ago
fascinating.
runnowhere 5 months ago
Awesome !
omceileen 7 months ago
oh my god.
bassbonemexie 8 months ago
you CRAZY man!!
mistdarklight 9 months ago
That was too cool.
tbrown9000 9 months ago
so Good
Conanpeak 10 months ago
u guys r so good!!
PianoDude1011 11 months ago
You should do the soundtracks for GranTurismo.
Netclash 1 year ago
hardly anyone plays this in the key it was written in, most like this guy choose an easier key...
luvemliam 1 year ago
I've never understood why people think playing in different keys is so difficult, it's just playing notes. It's the the rhythm that is difficult. Playing in different keys is something beginners to intermediate struggle with. Not at this level.
sniper22b 1 year ago 7
@sniper22b maybe people just like more in a different key... I know I do sometimes
JOAOwithSARAH 1 year ago
@JOAOwithSARAH Oh wow, and what's your favourite key????? The submediant or do you prefer a modulation into the supertonic,
stux007 1 year ago
@sniper22b Interesting you would say that when most of your videos show you playing in the key of C or F. Ive been playing for many years and would still rather play in something in a C versus playing it in the key of A flat. Even at your "level" there are easier keys than others to reach.
luvemliam 1 year ago
I agree, and when doing totally 100% first take improvisation with 0 practice time such as all of the videos you see on youtube.Clearly it's goin to be easier to play a Boogie in C rather than B major! Apart from anything the history of funk or boogie/blues etc. (not Jazz obviously!) is mostly written in the keys you have just mentioned - at any level. My main point was people sometimes overlook the main challange, the rhythm and feel and worry too much about what key your in.
sniper22b 1 year ago 6
@luvemliam Which videos have you been watching mate?? I've noticed E flat minor modulating to the submediant and subdominant. Their Classical Symphony is in 6 flats. How experienced are you? Any musician knows that rhythm is the bug bare, notes are easy, whatever colour they are. Do you like pink ones?
stux007 11 months ago
@sniper22b
That's the reason why i try to learn playing this instrument without ever worrying about notes.
Notes just get in the way, if you want to be a really good musician you must play by your ears for your ears.
In the beginning it was hard but after a while it just makes much more fun because you can improvise whatever you want. Playing by notes is just a mechanical process and has nothing to do with real music in my opinion.
sleepingeye 8 months ago
@luvemliam dude, these guys play in keys u didn't know existed
troyville2 1 year ago
@luvemliam this is the key chosen by ABRSM jazz exam syllabus and this video is played note for note from their music book. This is probably why you find a lot of people play this in A minor as millions of people take ABRSM piano exams. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for the comment
stux007 1 year ago
@luvemliam Asshat... Stuart can play this in any key he likes. Highbrow pish about the wrong key is nonsense. Play it this well in the key of your choice, then film it, then uplolad it. Ta ;)
MyDesertIslandMyDisc 4 months ago
8 people "misclicked" the like button...AMAZING!!!!
Rockmasterbf94 1 year ago
Play it together with a BASS is nice....!!!!
MrFc32 1 year ago
but would you pass the exam with that . . ?
Hfrimanhfriman 1 year ago
Rediculously good!
geltvaha 1 year ago
very good!!!
anirbas66 1 year ago
Many friends regard me as being a great critic of music. Stuart ! Great STUFF !
lieberat 1 year ago
that's awesome !!!
DestRoyaL325 1 year ago
Damn!! The piano is ON FIRE!!
Felipemelazzi 1 year ago
its was nice. I like the speed of the song and the fun part to it..
GilrF 1 year ago
nice.
sahmer01 1 year ago
simply AMAZING!
Heatherlee211 1 year ago
That was awesome.
missalbaxp 2 years ago
true pianist at play =)
R0nard 2 years ago
Space is good, lol only kidding, loved it.
scatmando 2 years ago
Man, I just watch this video over and over. Atleast every day.
AOTEAROAsam 2 years ago
i gotta agree... u start off slow which is depressing and then u go ahead and pull off that kind of improv! such quick fingers!! such amazing work! u really WOWed me! lol
lilquags 2 years ago 5
The very beginning sounds a bit like a joke, as for the rest of the song, simply awesome.
Bidooshram 2 years ago 7
The beginning is the head as written out by the ABRSM in the Grade 3 Jazz book which you have to play in the exam. The rest is all improvisation.
sniper22b 2 years ago 5
LOL!
bibo0000 2 years ago
Nice
rgrybra 2 years ago
добрий шмір
nazjazzz 2 years ago
If you actually did the exam, you'd maybe just scrape through. Hahaha Nah that was excellent. Which part of the country you from?
butcheniho 2 years ago
... holy crap
AsiHaneul 2 years ago
good!!!!!!!!!
martinsamken 2 years ago
Eva.
Torvos 2 years ago
WOW
OrangeQueenie 2 years ago
pitoewoma
matgonjove 2 years ago
splendid!!
hydetoda 2 years ago
You are FAST and accurate. I thought my improvisation on this was good but I was wrong. You win lmao
WaysOfTheMaster 2 years ago
Lol. Thanks for that message. I'm sure your impro is excellent!
stux007 2 years ago
Do you guys have a thing for uprights?
dancougunbuster 2 years ago
this is AMAZING!
Rinry 2 years ago 6
how?
frenchadrian 2 years ago
DANGG!!! :D
xslimkrnboix 2 years ago
You can look for this piece in real books.
vytautas5100 2 years ago
holy cow. you can jam. really impressive
chocolatized 2 years ago
You guys need to get yourself a grand piano. =)
Obversity 2 years ago 30
Mmmm :-)
Warrensredbarred 2 years ago
awesome, 5 stars
ChSilver 2 years ago 3
wants those hands.... *drools*
SeichiroSanoXxXxXxXx 2 years ago 19
hey can you tell me how do u get this piece?pls, which book. thank you very much and by the way u play too well!
RichardGold8 2 years ago
They made it themselves.
ProViewVids 2 years ago
It's an improvisation; an inspirational arrangement of the old standard. You won't find this rendition in any book, methinks.
Obversity 2 years ago 2
robot finger XD
tntnrkrlgnd1 3 years ago
I absolutely adored it mate, Im a jazz singer myself and i do it at a different tempo (slower) and with the verse, kinda stole it of here from Tony Bennet and Peggy Lee. The wonders of youtube 10/10.
scatmando 3 years ago
excellent!!
robbied 3 years ago
amazing
laedrizar 3 years ago
I would love to hear you do Misty be Errol Garner. Lisa. (your no. one fan) xxxx
Lisabonelady 3 years ago
amazingggg well donee =]
T37RAE 3 years ago
Damn!!! Maybe one day..........
chisler26 3 years ago
VERY nice walking bass guy!
yoonvsaechao 3 years ago
ill be honest. your pretty badass
willieY14 3 years ago
No, really, guys, how do you play like this? It's more than amazing!! It's stunning.
jurgelis77 3 years ago
waouh !
marinejt 3 years ago
fuck me.. that was the most amazing thing i ever..
ThatBlondeKindOfGirl 3 years ago 4
u should bring out a cd of u or mp3
lda80 3 years ago
he guys can u play that's life to you rock
lda80 3 years ago
so amazing ~how can u play like this ~
i really would to be as well as like u
youall33 3 years ago
I want to play like this. Amazing
k1ngAtjeh 3 years ago 2
Amazing
k1ngAtjeh 3 years ago
a great song!!!!
MICROBIAL 3 years ago 2
amazing!! I love this video.thank you!!!!
kay11221122 3 years ago
Thanks for listening.
stux007 3 years ago
1:35 - 1:50 wonderful!!!
Marig00o 3 years ago
wow that is sooo sick yoru fingers are like a blur aweosme job!!
friends4lifegurl 3 years ago
sickkkkkk. Very impressed.
jugglinre 3 years ago 3
superb!!!!!!
satamaniuc 3 years ago
it all starts with mozart guys, C major, C minor, C# major C# minor, D major etc, then if u control that, u know that its :
A minor D minor, G major , C major, F major, D minor, E major, A minor/major when in the original key, so it aint that hard in theory, wel very wel played ! i really liked it :), Goodjob.
EduardTruggelaar 3 years ago
dude---- how can you move you're fingers soo fast??!?!!!?! its AMAZING! =] all of your work is absolutely fantastic
ronhovde32 3 years ago
Well ronhovde the blues scale is less notes than most the other scales... less notes take less time to play them all right? It's just simple physics and basic math.
jazztrumpet87 3 years ago
i guess that's true.... but i still think it's awesome playing... i love it
ronhovde32 3 years ago
Oh i was just just kidding you... it's actually "muscle memory". After so many years of playing certain licks in certain styles they just fly out of your fingers automatic... the result is playing this badass.
jazztrumpet87 3 years ago
lol.... you got the last part right-- that's for sure! ;]
ronhovde32 3 years ago
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
butterfly396 3 years ago
WONDERFUL! You are so amazing!
princessskb 3 years ago
Now That's Pro!
BlackMarketDude 3 years ago
really really good
raiden2236 3 years ago
ddddaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn man i want your talent its so goood ahhhhhhhh how cooollllll
zooboOO 3 years ago 7
i agree he is damn good
brianbrownaustin 3 years ago
Bravo!
jo1986 3 years ago
Wow! Your Amazing!!
Love The Impro.
More Vids Please :D
93Lydia93 3 years ago
Your life is very valueable. Wow, you are absolutely talented. No more words, hard to describe beauty sometimes.
danbabs 4 years ago
i looooooooooove this song, and i loooooooooooove this interpretation of it! isn't frank sinatra just fab?!
noranora004 4 years ago
cool interpretation! like it!
huibui82 4 years ago
great version
palanzana 4 years ago
Vet!
wimper3 4 years ago
Your the man!
imissnepal 4 years ago
shittttttt.. you're rockin the set man!!
frenkydee 4 years ago
some1s been brushing up of jazz patterns =)...BRAVO watched all your other videos and liked every single one!I'm starting to rip appart other peoples pieces too at the moment. set up a jazz duo just like u guys cus i'm cool like that.We did a giant version of hall of the mountain king a bit ago which was a laugh.Good luck guys
truthkillz666 4 years ago
0.0
Carnus7 4 years ago 2
that was awsum mate!
xwinkxx 4 years ago
i think you dropped a note!! like i would know lol... i wish i could evan play the piano
BAND11TO 4 years ago
at first i thought it was easy, but whoa! that was crazy man! very nice! but is that a grade 3 piece?
angel1260245123 4 years ago
speechless
much
amazinggggg
helenarose2222 4 years ago
if i had an extra 1000 years, maybe two extra fingures and perhaps a third eye, yes, thats it. i'm sure i can do this. positive.
alexsisko 4 years ago 7
You make me sigh. How I wish I could play like that. Radical!
dwelleroftheclouds 4 years ago
oh shi*t how you do that ! , that brilliant , all that improv TEACH ME !
reggieschuey 4 years ago
insanely amazing!
PeteProductions 4 years ago
Great!!!!
emizaelmoura 4 years ago
Im a guitarist but love the piano, and you have just put me in a trance with this fantastic playing of yours, Thank you.
llanbradach 4 years ago 3
i wanna sing scat to that....actually i just did, your freaking amazing.
rainbowb0i 4 years ago 2
GOD! YOU'RE AMAZING!!
dafny11 4 years ago
sigh...y post this to make us mad?!!that was crazy!!!
junfei87 4 years ago
why are you posting these videos up?you're making people mad.because we all wanted to play like you but no one can teach us what you've played.Will you make our wish come true?The answer is no right?
suzytang 4 years ago
you are great...but too bad you won't and can't teach any of that to us here....you'll take you knowledge to da grave....
suzytang 4 years ago
Jesus cant even see your hand thats amazing
GibsonRulz 4 years ago
dam... how long did u play the piano??
kevin11354 4 years ago
OMG! you are really great!!! Keep on playing ;-)
odinator5 4 years ago
super!!!
patrickg1id 4 years ago
This is the 5th video i see from you...and i think you are a freak :D
and a genius...but sometimes its the same..^^
Pumukl1000 4 years ago
The Man...this is something i'll never forget. You're really good at Impro. And moreover you getting such joy of it, thats the main rule :).
Nnerta 4 years ago
Awesome playing! Thanks for posting.
spargewater 4 years ago
T-T my fingers are too short i can't reach octives Xp
misscande14 4 years ago
xD that's very sad!
although i couldnt do it a few months ago.
you must practice and try to reach the octaves ^^ tha's the only way you'll do it.
kittylovesdog 4 years ago
I mean IT IS SOOO WONDERFULLY AMAZING HOW YOU BOTH PLAY!!! *claps*
Angelgurl1455 4 years ago
i swear your piano has like 2 more octaves than mine!! SO AMAZING. i just looked through some of your videos and admire your work. Theres nothing more amazing than pianists who can improv. and play like you guys! baffles me!
Turnitup1000 4 years ago
I love your music
sorofolio 4 years ago
i bet you guys make so much money!
Lillyanne3579 4 years ago
SONG SHEETS?!
justingatlin1 4 years ago
awesome.. one of my favorite songs. I like your rendition.
onedorki3boi 4 years ago
you guys must have high levels of music theory to just improvise such amazing tunes seemingly on the fly. I'm envious, was there a certain music course you found helpful?
Lypur 4 years ago
Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated. The improvisations need to be found from within yourself for true jazz. I've always jazzed things up purely by ear. I do teach jazz ABRSM though. Check out their jazz syllabus. It's absolutely fantastic. They've got it bang on right. Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Jazz Piano. Cheers
stux007 4 years ago
The flute jazz syllabus is great too :D loving this improv!
sarahflute 4 years ago
You guys are great, how did you learn to play like that. Did you study jazz piano or jazz piano to begin with? Didi you go to university to Study
websurfmark90 4 years ago
you guys are so talented!!!
crazycrazycrazy1 4 years ago
Amazing! I'm impressed!
oder mal ganz auf deutsch: Geil!
HawksCage 4 years ago
what can i say, just amazing!
soccermachine07 4 years ago
informal? there's a cat food dish on the floor behind him...lol
DallasDiamond 4 years ago
Great as usual. I enjoy the informal setting you guys work in.
mikelfukelikel 4 years ago