Douglas Niedt - " Take Five "

[14nhill]

i think the sped u version here has a lot of energy. i mean its a solo guitar performance, not an improv jazz jam

[14nhill]

thank you doug... for winning

[Acousticalingual]

I know it was a long time ago, but I noticed someone talking about modulation. Modulation has nothing to do with tempo or time signature. It is a key change. A key change that changes the tonic is a modulation, i.e. C major to A minor, a key change to the parrallel minor or major is a mutation, i.e. C major to C minor. I agree this is a little fast for me. It seems if the performer took a second to breathe he would fall behind. Give it some room to breathe or it starts to feel out of control.

[TheDougdougist]

Bravo master¡¡¡¡¡¡ awasome, fantastic...congratulations...

[delorean63]

very good

[MartijnHover]

What I think is that this is by far the best guitar arrangement of this piece that I've ever heard.

[EonRifter]

It seems to me that everyone says this is too fast or a bit rushed. I don't know much about jazz or classical music, but, I usually jam to some metal which makes me feel right at home with the the pace, tempo, and whatever else you'd like to call it. I'm actually interested in learning it as well.

[csm120]

I think that is the most amazing version for guitar that I've ever heard!

Do you have any sheet music or something to share with us?

Thanks

[einc70]

@csm120 Sorry i don t.. but douglas has his arrangements in books available either on amazon or elses... or you can order directly from him on his website.. his musuf teacher...

[einc70]

@csm120 sorry music teacher,..

[MillionDollarGuitar]

@csm120 I just published a 2-DVD instructional video with four versions of the score. I have the score in standard notation, tab, an annotated version with detailed performance instructions, and an annotated score with the instructions plus embedded videos. It includes 28 video lessons--2 hours 27 minutes. Available at my website. Sorry for the advertisement, but you asked. Regards, Doug Niedt

[Ystadcop]

A bit quick.

[bastherrien]

Great and enjoyable rendition of Take Five! Good control and speed!

[randomstuff3201]

A most enjoyable rendition. Congratulations.

[Observerx10]

Troubleclef recommends Douglas' studio version of this and two albums, I believe. Maybe Douglas will upload the studio version.

[canerods]

Naudo nails this great classic. This fellow is good no doubt. But, Naudo nails it.

[johngolden]

Outstanding!

Mr. Niedt correctly plays it very fast. Otherwise, this tune would be 'flat' on classical guitar.

[Canamjay]

jprjr3 got it right.. the phrasing problem caused by plucking each note is faulty.. sorry, but it is.. listen to troublecleff has a version which really interprets this tune effortlessly; and in my opinion much more fluidly... easier to listen to... there's just no swing in this thing..j

[thescribe13]

AMAZING.

Granted, as dudeman before me said, it's a little rushed at times, but this is the ONLY guitar version of this i can find that really gets that groovy swing feeling going. I gotta say this is my favorite guitar version. Keep up the good work, and please repost a newer version soon (maybe play with a metronome next time ; ) )

[4u2b1ib12]

einc70,

(1st listen)

Technically superior, but it sounds about two (2) beats too fast. Slightly hurried, as if nervous, making too sure to be perfect.

The phrasing is excellent, and the execution is flawless.

(2nd listen)

Outstanding dynamic control. Pace, however, takes away from the richness of emotional appreciation. The ear wants to catch-up, vs. ride along. Stressed tempo wants to impress, not allowing the listener to fully relax.

i.e. groove.

Overall: Very good. Kudos.

It be it.

[WaltermeIon]

listen to troubleclef's version of this and comment on that one

[4u2b1ib12]

Waltermelon,

The tempo is slower on troubleclef's version, but it is very appealing.  Most romantic. Squeaks do not take away from the robust, yet concise, emotion that is portrayed in his rendition. Thanks, for the reference!

Best wishes.

[rbloch66]

@4u2b1ib12 kindly put up your rendition so the rest of us can compare.

[4u2b1ib12]

@rbloch66,

I need not be a chef to know what tastes good.

In comments below, I did view another musician play this piece, and critiqued that performance. It too, in its execution was very good, albeit slightly slower, and more romantic. I complemented this piece, not trashing it.

I shown no bias for one performance vs. another.

Still, this rendition was outstanding.

It be it!

[sachary]

@4u2b1ib12 i liked ur comment, and i kinda agree with most of it, but I do want to point out Brubeck plays Take Five in nearly all live versions that i've heard a little "too fast"... which just so happens to be nearly the identical pace which this here Mr. Niedt pulled off.

So even though you're right in saying it'd groove way more just by slowing it down, I guess I can understand Niedt's intent..

[4u2b1ib12]

@sachary,

Agreed! Paul Desmond played it far smoother, without the staccato strike.

Saxophone pads vs. fingernails, they make that "click-strike," on the guitar, present the progression as faster, hurried, tense.

Best Wishes!

[hailesellassie]

very impressive!

[MarkGHarding]

this is great, i will be learning myself soon as i will playing in a few restaurants and this is quite a good one for the repertoire,.. what do people think though? would it sound just as good slowed down or is this the best way to play it?

[thescribe13]

slow it down and groove, man.

listen to dave brubeck's original, too.

: )

[anguihero]

someone have these song , but in sheet, i need this ...thanks

[jprjr3]

I do have a comment, a suggestion.

You did a very good job, I wish I could play that song.

Now the suggestion, At the very beginning, on that fist run, you, like many other people, played by plucking each note individually. That makes the timing, and the sound, kind of awkward. Don't you think hammer ons and pull offs would flow better?

[alienwareufo]

Nice job! Keep up the good work!

[ledzep2564]

The best version I have seen in YouTube so far. Thank you for posting.

[adlsp]

This girl plays it awesomely well with the ukelele

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[fmcnally]

*brain explodes*

[acousticland]

good job.

[pontepolentepontepi]

Great!

[famousryan13]

ehh the jazz version i think is a lot better this version is to straight. in my opinon stick to the original but good job man

[jacksonsonson]

wow.

[Boldstrummer]

this sounds like Jorge Morel's arrangement.

[lupoluke]

this is the music guitar should play... at least in my opinion...

[letebaguere]

he's off

[john4019]

you sure about that?

[letebaguere]

i meant im off. he's dead on, its just in a different key than i was used to. apology accepted?

[john4019]

Apology accepted..I just get defensive because a lot of people have been making bad comments about this video when Doug is one of the world's finest guitarists. There are a lot of idiots on youtube that don't understand different time signatures or different renditions songs.

[beejay222]

when i shit at night:

1) is it more entertaining

2) Sounds better

[shitfuck53]

What a player!!!!!!

Fantastic..

Thank you for the lesson..

[cienanosdesoledad]

Beautiful right hand!

[schoolofpastdecision]

this is the best gtar trans...scription(?)

i remember picking this up note for note from his record when i was playing....so cool...

[supereby]

cool man!!

[belindoa]

superb. not too fast though. make it a little bit smooth.

[greenlentils]

I think he's just playing too fast, pushing it to his technical limits, and he's extremmely good, but it would sound smoother just a bit slower

[aprentissage]

pleas I nead partition of this vertion of take five

[gtrbac]

Thanks for posting. Very impressive

[davidebasile]

WOW :D

[MacktheKnifeSaysHi]

amazing!

[jay6056]

excellent... i kno a 12 year old oy who can play this. His name is PETER PIOTROWICZ somthng like that

[beejay222]

right hand is toooooo bouncy. How did this guy get any reconigition? Let me guess....he studied with segovia? sounds awful

[MacktheKnifeSaysHi]

i'd like to see you do that

[hiperverso]

Stiff...

Like any classical guitar player.

[Robym1981]

excellent

[mjrami]

This is taking guitar arrangements to the next level, Cacho Tirao would've love your playing.

Marcelo

[nakkero82]

solo studiando il classico si può ottenere una polifonia così....

[stefthebest93]

bravo ci vogliono anni di lavoro per riuscirci

[ooozayan]

are there any people who know this arranegement's Chord? He is playin very different notas true.

[WighArch]

nicely done!!!! only thing I can point out is the timing modulates faster and slower (although very slightly) ... but hey, playing that tune on your own can't be easy by any means.

[D0ug16]

Modulates is a term which denotes a change in time signature. He is gradually speeding up, not modulating.

[WighArch]

Doug16, you are absolutely right. I was only using the term to show a variation in time but I no idea that "modulates" has its own meaning with respect to music ... interesting.

[D0ug16]

Yeah, I'm a bit of a music and English nut... So that when I hear a term like Juxtaposition, transposition, et cetera, used in extramusical description of something -- I get kinda thrown off by it. lol

[WighArch]

well its a good thing you pointed it out otherwise I am likely to use that term again regarding music. Hey now I a little know more about music! Now guess what instrument I play, lol.

[MedardoPontecorvo]

Impresionante!

[ajbremer]

Job greatly done sir, I really appreciate your great playing and I'm glad you like Chet Atkins tunes. I would love to hear/see someone play 12th St. Rag.

[woutertron]

For what looks like a professional, he keeps terrible time.

[jklaverenga]

Try counting 1,2,3,4,5,1,2,3,4,5 -- the piece is in 5/4. His timing is rock solid!

[woutertron]

I'm aware of 5/4 time, sir. The B part just isn't tight at all.

[ivitagata]

this is so dry and robotic! none of the pauses, and totally lacking in the swing...

[basteroid]

I agree , I was about to say that , technically

great but no soul inside !

[RussellK9]

I think this rendition is just about perfect. Douglas likes speed, that's for sure. Perhaps it could be a tad slower .. but who cares, this is the best.

[hydraman]

fine classical player. take five without improvisation is no longer a jazz piece.

[nylonguitar]

Incredible.Doughlas Niedt is the man...Steve

[greenhilljohn]

Great tone production.He could be supremely musical just playing one note. Well I exagerate a bit but he has got it all.

Bravo!

[stravinskij]

wonderful!

[AlbertoFuggini]

a fecha 32/06/07 este tema estaba puntuado con 5 calificaciones de 3 estrellas ,yo le he dado 5 estrellas,creo que hay muchos envidiosos por aqui,este arreglo es impecable.

[BluRondoAlaTurk]

fantastic