A New Orleans musician Professor Longhair, also known as Henry Byrd, had a unique sound by mixing minor and major chords. Discover Professor Longhair with tips from a Crescent City resident in this free video on New Orleans music.
Expert: Chris Masceill
Bio: Chris Masceill has lived in New Orleans for more than 10 years and has learned piano from some of Crescent City's best piano greats.
Filmmaker: Demand Media
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SUNNYRHOADES9 1 year ago
Understanding and technical proficiency are good. I prefer them matched with emotional content and soul however. So people may play Longhair and still not play him because they don't truly feel it.
jclint 2 years ago
excellent
ProgenyFilms 2 years ago
Have you watched "Piano Players Rarely Play Together" on VHS its all about Fess,Tuts Washinton & Alan Tousaint Graet video
sealerdave 2 years ago
great verbal articulation, much respect
littlecornermusic 3 years ago
Nice! Got a Triton LE myself, which sound are you using? Sounds like PA001 Acoustic Piano :)
Like to see more of you
ChrisKeys76 3 years ago
I guess that the last ending lick belongs to James Booker instead.
eric669 3 years ago
excellent explanation of the professor. i used to try and copy his style by listening to records. nice job i would be interested in hearing and seeing more.
danielscores 3 years ago