Pianoteq Blues (Tutorial)

[ryancangri]

Hey Roger, I noticed that you use a lot of different software programs, and you put the demonstrations here on Youtube. My question is, who do you work for? and would you be able to give your opinion on your favorite-sounding piano software? We all look up to you, and we just want your honest opinion. :) Thanks.

[israelsprince]

That was just plain cool. I had to watch it a few more times 'cause it was so cool. Gotta learn this one.

[mkrznar]

very nice! :D

[Lot2learn]

Thanks!

[djeikop]

@Lot2learn Are you serioulsy playing those fast runs around 02:00-02:20 with one hand, while doing the bass with the other one? This piece was AMAZING, great stuff!

[Lot2learn]

@djeikop Yep. Thanks for your comment, it is appreciated.

[MusicMinder]

@Lot2learn Wow amazingly fast runs! Sounds peculiarly similar to when I record some runs at a slower tempo then play them back at a faster tempo! Now be honest!!! No insult intended, but fess up if that's the case! If you recorded that at the same tempo, then my hat's off to you! You're stunning!

[Lot2learn]

@MusicMinder This performance was all played in real-time. Thanks for your comment. ;-)

[MusicMinder]

@Lot2learn Sorry to keep ranting on this... but did you 'play' bars 50-60 in the 'usual' manner of 'playing' a keyboard instrument? As in using your own fingers pressing keys, either weighted or non-weighted? Were you 'playing' some sort of MIDI controller to wiz through those passages? I'd love to see your fingers at work! Seriously, and I'm sure others would love to as well! Sorry to be a pest skeptic but that truly was amazing, not even some great virtuosi sound like that to me!

[Lot2learn]

@MusicMinder As you can hear, there is no crisp articulation between the notes. I am not using "classical" technique. I am keeping my fingers very loose throughout those passages and playing very lightly. This is a fully weighted Roland FP-4 keyboard. The Pianoteq piano does translate the sound a bit fuller than the FP-4 alone. You can check out some of my other videos that have some very fast runs in them to see my technique.

Regards,

-L2L

[claitontesch]

I will learn a lot from this stuff.

5*****

[ankhaton]

01:03 great spacing

5******

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[keithjarrett2008]

what patch instrument did you use in Pianoteq 3? was it an unedited preset or did you edit it?

[Lot2learn]

Slightly edited C3 Solo Recording patch.

[dmana3172]

@Lot2learn That piano sounds so cute. Let me ask you one question... Does it sounds to you exactly like the real thing? Not 99%, I mean 100%?

[acidus101]

I've been looking for something like this... thx so much, really helpful.

[Lot2learn]

I appreciate your comment.

[PaulBartonPiano]

That was really great. I loved what you did harmonically, never heard better.

[Lot2learn]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate your comment.

[paulwwells]

Roger - how did you get the score to come out cleanly? I have tried midi to stave software and been disappointed with the results mainly because even if you play in time it attaches to much significance to when you release each key and assigns a ridiculously complex duration to notes (eg if you play what you think is a minim is will tie a crotchet to a triple dotted quaver)

[Lot2learn]

I used Powertracks Pro from PGMusic to create the notation and then Sonar "fit to improvisation" setting to get it to fit the measures properly.

[florbo73]

Great work Roger, the piano sound and the score notation are very nice, thanks a lot! :)

[Lot2learn]

Grazie Roberto!

[jazz2511]

Great to see this very informative tutorial Roger. The playing is superb. Now all we have to do is to convince Chick/Herbie to do the same (I wish)!

Doug

[GirlyVoice]

Its strange looking at all those quintuplets and septuplets and not perceiving those divisions. I'd say it takes a while get the hang of playing those.

[alejandrovasconez]

thanks for sharing the music sheet luck continues

[benweston2002]

Fantastic! This really shows your deep understanding of percussive rhythms which I absolutely love. I like the fact you've stuck to the Bb blues and tones of the progression to highlight what's important here. In many ways I find this makes you more creative as you have to push the limitations of what you have to work with, if you understand what I mean. Either way, great playing as always and a really nice tutorial :)

[Lot2learn]

Thanks for the comment Ben.

[cc17201]

dude, how do you improvise with in the right hand while playing stirde in the left hand, please tell me, I've working on this for months. ??? Are there any techniques to doing this??

[Lot2learn]

I think this is probably easier for classically trained pianists (which I am not) who learn hand independence through classical pieces.

The way I approach it, is start slowly, using root only in left hand and play one note per chord while trying simple improv in the right hand. Slowly increase notes played in left hand (2 notes per chord) and so on. Slow and steady builds consistency.

[cc17201]

dude, thanks alot, I have tried that a couple of time before and it works, I wish someone would have told me earlier, instead of me finding out, we need more videos like this, for struggling pianists like myself. Godbless bro!!!

[Mangasketch]

shit!!!! AMAZING!!!!

[greob]

My comment might sound harsh or even rude, so I should add: great performance, not just nice. Definitely a good example for a lot of students. :-)

[greob]

I enjoy the video itself for the educational side. But I don't understand why you underline/comment on small motifs that doesn't really need explanation at all. I mean as a student the first thing I recognize are the recurrent motifs and patterns...

I was expecting explanations on some other parts...

For instance "use of space" at 1:38 ... I mean, I clearly see it's here on purpose. Why not explain the chord progression you use instead?

Perhaps I'm asking for too much. Sorry. ;-)

Nice perf'!

[Lot2learn]

Thanks for the comment. Glad that you already understand some of the concepts presented. Chord progression is descending chromatic dominant 7th chords (some altered) starting from Bb7 then A7, Ab7, G7(alt), Gb7(13), F7 then to a B7(13) for the turn-around. Improv is based on Bb blues scale and chord tones of the above-named chord progression.

Hope that helps!

- L2L