Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

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For me, this tune by Charles Mingus is defined by it's distinctive chord progressions. There is a somwhat jumpy, discontinuous structure embedded in the chord changes that gives the song its signature sound. I thought this post was a fairly good demonstration how minor changes in the chord structure can give a song a very different feel. Most of the chords have not been changed, just re-voiced to give a more continuous flow between the chord changes with a slightly modal orientation.

It's easiest to learn this tune's chord changes in six groups of four chords each. The original chords can be found in The Real Book Vol I.




I used a simple quantized bass and a one measure drum loop in GarageBand to serve as a metronome. It's a minimal backtrack. I think I was too loose with the time, and would do that part of it differently if I record it again.

Lot2Learn did the digital keys for me. Thanks Lot2Learn!
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Category:

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• jazz
• piano
• solo
• Tutorial
• learn
• Charles
• Mingus
• Goodbye
• Good
• bye
• Pork
• Pie
• Hat

[maiathievery6]

Amazing musicality.....you play with such feeling...i love itt xx

[7notemode]

Thank you maiathievery6.

[teleman55]

This is really great. It definitely captures the spirit I believe Mingus intended for the tune. I listen to this regularly - it leaves me in a good state of mind - thanks!!!

[7notemode]

Thanks so much, teleman55!

[MatthewPA1972]

What exactly do you mean by "block chords?" Sorry for the dumb question.

Also, can you recommend any books in particular for a beginner learning to improvise jazz piano solos in a way that sounds legit and authentic? And also covers LH comping while soloing in the RH?

[7notemode]

MatthewPA, I sent you a p.m. to answer your question.

[RobskiEindhoven]

I love this

[abcdasddsadcba]

Hey! do you have the backing track still, i would REALLYREALLY need it! I have a test to see if I get into a school and they want me to play this tune but i cant fide a good backing track and one with only guitar that i have made sounds so dry.. I would be very thankful if you could send it to me if you still have it (=

[Jacobfoster12]

@7notemode That was amazing, and so helpful with your header notes. I am curious about the message you sent MatthewPA1972 regarding the book. What did you suggest to him?

[vivifalabella]

Hello there. I am impressed with your improvisation. I am a piano player and sing this piece with my own lyrics.. Would you recommend a method to buy to get all these wonderful tools you are using.. Do you know any good teacher in LA, by any chance ? thank you for this beautiful recreation of Charles´Mingus most heavenly song

[vivifalabella]

Hello there. I am impressed with your improvisation. I am a piano player and sing this piece with my own lyrics.. Woyçuld you recommend a method to buy to get all these wonderful tools you are using.. Do you know any good teacher in LA, by any chance ? thank you for this beautiful recreation of Charles´Mingus most heavenly song

[gred808]

Thanks Man. Attempting to transpose tune to a mandolin friendly key. Enjoyed listening to your lesson! Beautiful playing!

[Andyrugaz]

amazing.......i wish i could play like you. Thank you for this great rendition tom

[DarkHalo08]

Thanks I love talking to knowledgeable people.