F Blues Jazz Tutorial by Lot2Learn

[jplanejazz]

Hey, I loved this video. I really liked the pentatonic substitutions. I'm going to practise these ideas.

[lousarh]

Even if I'm a guitar player, this is really inspiring to improvise over jazz-blues changes, great work !

[with9isavailable]

At about 0:47 you play F minor pentatonic over a left-hand voicing for G7, at the time that a Gm7 would occur during the most basic jazz blues.

I understand the sub of G7 for Gmin7, I see that a lot.

It sounds great, but what is your theoretical justification (if any) for playing F minor pentatonic over a G7 voicing? I understand their functions independently: G7 is the V of V in F, and it leads to C7 (which you play more as F#7, B-natural included). CONTINUED NEXT COMMENT

[with9isavailable]

@with9isavailable And of course, the overall tonality is F, hence the F minor pentatonic. But any pure scale-theorist (I'm not one) would tell you that it was a strange choice because the notes don't collectively form any scale that makes any sense.

Anyway, I like the sound a lot. What were you thinking when you played it?

[with9isavailable]

@with9isavailable And of course the overall tonality is F, hence the F minor pentatonic. But the G7 voicing (F B E) and F minor pentatonic don't jointly form any scale that makes sense (and I'm now chord-scale theorist, so that's fine). Still though, it seems like the V of V harmony would clash with the rootish melody.

Anyway, I think it sounds good. What were you thinking when you played it?

Thanks

[Lot2learn]

@with9isavailable I'm just gonna take a wild guess and say probably 2 things: #1. I wonder what this will sound like, and # 2. Let's see where this takes me. ;-)

But notice how the next line is completely outside the tonality of the song going to an E Major pentatonic. So the F Minor pentatonic, being only a 1/2 step away, is used as a set-up to go outside. The F Minor is partially in and partially out, which makes the transition to the completely out E Maj pent. not sound quite as out.

[claitontesch]

This blues reminds me of Mccoy. I love this style.

[Lot2learn]

@claitontesch Thanks. I love to play this style. ;-)

[claitontesch]

Ilove the blues

[carrieharriet]

Amazing how your mind tells your fingers what to play..I mean learning your scales is the least part of it but that creativity is unique.I've listened to so many good tutorals none like this..I'm still learning from you...alot2 learn I have..caroline

[Lot2learn]

@carrieharriet Yes the mind is involved, but so is the heart. ;-)

[billhiltonbiz]

Great performance!

If you were playing absolutely solo, without the rhythm and bass track, what sort of left hand would you choose? Traditional blues ostinato, or something different?

[blackvitruvianman]

Those pentatonic runs sound great!! Looking forward to more videos!!

[simonlah]

Awesome!

[scoobydoo520]

Ciao Roger, e .. bravo come sempre !!

[carstenkaas]

Hey Roger, you are for sure my hero :-) and would like to thank you for contributing to my evolvement as a piano player.

One question - What backing sound cards are u using? I'll asume you are using BandInAbox - I think I've bought all files from your private site, but the midisounds (especially drums) are hard to get close to your mp3 sound.

Best regards

[carstenkaas]

Awesome as always - which backing track are u using, I cannot find a F-Blues track @PlayJazzNow?

[GregTyson]

This is very good but can you do it with your feet?

[Bluesnowman101]

hi, what chords are being played under the Fm Pentatonic / E Major Pentatonic at 47sec in?? Very cool stuff! Thanks

[Lot2learn]

@Bluesnowman101 That voicing uses stacked 4ths F# - B - E

[Bluesnowman101]

@Lot2learn thanks for reply.

[BigGaryB]

Wow thanks for the fantastic analysis and spirit of giving so much great stuff for free! I frankly am astounding that you can play so well AND do all these educational videos AND (drum roll please), have your primary career as a surgeon in full swing! Blows my mind! Please do a video on how you mange your time so well! Have a great holiday! If you ever write a book, lemme know!

[Lot2learn]

@BigGaryB Thanks for your comment Gary. ;-)

[Doumbeck]

Dude.. you are a monster player.

[Lot2learn]

@Doumbeck Thanks for your comment.

[Alexmg123]

sooo dirty!! keep jazzin it up! *****

[blagmusic]

I love the title "basic" blues.:)

[Lot2learn]

@blagmusic ;-)

[flashdrummer1]

спасибо!!! я просто восхищен вашей игрой, все ваши видео отличная школа!!!

[Lot2learn]

@flashdrummer1 Спасибо!

[DeanoPiano]

It sounds more Jazzy than a traditional blues? would you agree its Jazz also or not? just an opinion :)

[Lot2learn]

@DeanoPiano Yes, it is a standard blues progression in F played jazz style.

[simonlah]

Nice! I'm smiling now!

[tvsatf1]

bravo roger,very very nice blues

[Lot2learn]

@tvsatf1 Merci. ;-)

[tjjazzpiano]

Yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

[localpm]

Great!

[ankhaton]

So much to learn for me here

said my right hand to my left hand

and they agreed

wow

[Lot2learn]

@ankhaton Thank you for your comment.

[PianistaItaliano]

Great Post Roger, love also the record with the Zoom H4N. is like a studio record.

[Lot2learn]

@PianistaItaliano Grazie Alfonso.

[43ton]

Thanks! Awesome!

[7notemode]

Hey! Roger playing on an acoustic!! Fantastic! Way laid back and deep in the groove! Great tutorial post, Roger!

[FriPilot]

Swingin'!



[korgtri]

Still to me more jazz than blues but its so damm cool. Thanks so much for for your clips and instruction

[frcwolf]

Roger, great playing, great feel. I'm glad you enjoyed using our PlayJazzNow tracks. Those of you who are interested in live backing tracks please stop by our website and enter our Jazz Video Contest.

[mihmus]

I would see this video many times!

Thanks a LOT!!!

This is great!

[jazz2511]

This is a really helpful tutorial Roger. Your playing is great (of course), the annotations are really comprehensive and helpful, and you have achieved an excellent recorded sound from the grand.

[Lot2learn]

@jazz2511 Thank you Doug.

[Vayshen]

Hey great links, thanks for sharing man will check it out. Aebersold's great but the sound quality can be questionable sometimes.

Great to hear you on a grand again after some time. Can't beat the real thing!

[greob]

Great audio! The grand piano sounds great. And amazing playing. So much to learn.

[florbo73]

yeah, terrific playing, wow! I love it so much, thanks Roger :)!!!

[nateinunderaminute]

nice loved it! when are they going to partner here on youtube Roger?

[Fsdrak]

there is really a lot to learn in here...

[wadecottingham]

love 1:28 - 1:32. you got yer elegant swing + restraint, but the speed demon is always ready for full gallop.

[Lot2learn]

@wadecottingham Thanks Wade.

[MisterTheOliB]

Wow. So much to learn from a simple blues and your terrific playing.

[Lot2learn]

@MisterTheOliB Thanks for your comment.