My Favorite Things - Insanely Difficult or not? Jazz Piano Cover with Sheet Music by Jacob Koller

How hard a piece is doesn't really matter how good it is. When I arrange a piece I don't actually think about making it difficult. I just make the sound I want to hear which happens to be difficult. However, when making sheet music for others to play it is helpful to categorize it. So I'm curious to hear what you think about this. Advanced, insanely difficult, intermediate, I could play it with one hand tied behind my back? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

This arrangement is in my new book "Jazz Piano Standards"!

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#超絶技巧ジャズ #JazzPiano #MyFavoriteThings

Songs in the Book
Take the 'A' Train
Autumn Leaves
My Favorite Things
Spain
Armando's Rhumba
Don't Know Why
plus lots of jazz tips, exercises, etudes etc.

Credits:
My Favorite Things
Composed by Richard Rogers
Arranged and played by Jacob Koller
Piano Yamaha Grand Piano

[subfornoreason]

My arrangements: left hand chord, right hand melody
Jacob's arrangements: 5 hands required

[Wecoc]

I'm glad to see there's someone who paints walls worse than me

[sandscribbler]

I'm right handed. So I put my left hand behind my back to see if I could play the song. It really wasn't that hard. I was also able to pause it and replay it — all with that same hand behind my back. I bet with a little practice I could hit that play button using only my left hand.

[nsk]

Are you kidding? Intermediate, advanced level? NO - insanely difficult for most of us, but not for you. I'm in awe of your talent, thank you for posting your beautiful arrangements!

[clockman]

I searched high and low for the book featured on his website, but the English version seems to be sold out permanently. The Japanese site doesn't ship internationally, and this song is not available for PDF download. Luckily, I have a nephew working in Japan who was able to purchase it for me! I'm pleased to find out that the transcription is an accurate note-for-note representation of the original. This is my favorite arrangement so far. Before discovering this, Joey Alexander's version was my favorite. I would classify this arrangement as advanced. 👍👏Thanks for sharing your genius talent with the world, Jacob Koller!

[てんきあめ-je]

アレンジのレベルは
わかりません…が
素敵なアレンジと音色に
いつも癒されて🍀
心奪われてます✨

[Marunius]

I love how you play two notes at the same time with your thumb, incredible.

[dutchdykefinger]

the way you introduce rhytmic variance and resolve it, is pretty advanced in my book

[fafase]

Jazz feels like the art of making off-key notes/chords sounds perfect. All over it makes you wonder if it's right just to find out it's actually better.

[joshiano]

I'd go for advanced. Definitely easier than your Versions of Rondo Alla Turca, Pink Panther and Englishman in New York😉 However, your runs in the left hand can be quite challenging! Thanks for sharing this wonderful arrangement!😍

[izayoi]

超絶技巧ではないけれど、上級のアレンジだと思いました。
いつも本当に素敵で好きです。

[コトロにゃー]

右手と左手が独立して
メロディとリズムを奏でてるぅ🤩
もしかして
見えないけど4つの🤲🤲を持つ
神さまかも〜🥰✨

[michaeldavidson]

Simply amazing! Ok, not so 'simply' but definitely amazing!

[JohnSmith-intt]

Wonderful arrangement. You’re playing is truly astonishing. Could you make an arrangement of Georgia on my Mind?

[paulmcgrath]

Jacob your musical prowess is definitely my “favourite thing”! Could listen endlessly as you lift my soul 🙏🏻 Thank you P.

[GAspieler]

Honestly, I don't know about Jazz. I tried to like it, but it was something that I could not appreciate. But then I found your channel with the arrangements of songs that I know and it changed my taste of music a lot. Now, I just love them, also this classic one :) Thanks man, you bring a lot of fun in people's lives!

[travbrack]

Insanely difficult for me. For you, this looks easier than some of the others, but like you say no less enjoyable. Really love this arrangement.

[erzloh]

This arrangement is incredible!! These harmony, rythme, embellishments!! Props!

[nickvledder]

I like the personal touch and sound of this arrangement. Never a dull moment, very inspiring.

[mezimyst]

Jacob Koller and Jacob Collier Collab? LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN BOYS.