Jazz Rhythm- (Beginners Guide) - Swing 8ths, Syncopation, and Rhythmic Phrasing.

[eduardoblanco]

Hello Kent, this video on syncopation in jazz (Fly me to moon) was particularly useful and enlightening to me. I have musical knowledge applied to electronic organs but I'm trying to acquire the piano technique for my left hand because, as you know, it's totally different as to both instruments. If you can recommend one of your videos that addresses the use of the left hand (rhythm, chords, etc.), I would be very grateful. Thank you very much for sharing.

[PraladaMusic]

Alright so I’m out here looking for some info on jazz phrasing and what not. I find this video with exactly what looking for. This guy comes out dressed to the nines and quotes Ram Das. Now I’m hooked

[dangfd]

12:00 love it! The beauty of the music is in the here and now. Once the note rings it’s already started to decay. Nice quotes, you can find wisdom from people and places you don’t expect if you have an open mind and listening ears!

[christinae]

what a beautiful soul you are thank you for all these insights ..all the love

[brettsizemore]

Kent. You may be the best music teacher on the planet!

[joesauvage]

Kent, I so deeply feel your spirit in all your tutorials, during play and while you speak. You are one soulful dude! I use your book to guide me along and it’s such a great resource that has wonderfully captured your teachings. Also, deeply appreciate the Ram Dass quotes...that last one gets to the ground of being and the creativity that we merely express the me that we are at the core. Love and appreciate your work always! Deepest thanks always!

[kevincollins]

So much taught in this brief video. Brilliantly done Sir! Thank you.

[dosgos]

One of the best classes I have ever seen, on any topic. Thank you so much Mr. Hewitt.

[JustinShaedo]

This is such a great explanation. Not just the technical aspects, but being able to go back and forth listening to the difference. Respect.
Being able to contrast the straight 7:53 with the swung 8:50 is really helpful indeed.
Also love the attitude and encouragement for self expression.

[deitydog]

the timing of jazz singers or jazz inspired singers has always eluded me. It seemed to me that they were following their own beat that kind of flowed fluidly on top of the the music of the band. And even when I memorised let's say Frank Sinatra's timing of a particular song, someone else might have their own melodic interpretation. Even more so, the same singer can change it up in the moment when they're performing live. Mind boggling, how do they do it!? I think your video on jazz rhythm is great, especially the long/short on the beat/off the beat part. This video gives me the tools to listen more closely to singers with great prhasing/syncopation.
Thanks!

[_P_M_]

Feel is a tough thing to explain. Fortunately I've got 35 years of drumming to help me with that one. Just need to get my fingers to go where their supposed to and get the hands working together. I liked you comparison of Latin, Ragtime, and Jazz feels. As always, thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom with us!

[filipetavares]

One of the best classes I have ever seen about swing!

[Solomon.Y_Music]

Again again iwill listen this really it's fantastic, my dear best pianist Kent sir..👍👍

[mfurman]

Excellent explanation. Perfect addition to your books. Thank you

[FranciscoA.]

Hi Kent...beautiful..
The lesson..very good.

[i-told-you-sodear]

I like your "Fly Me To The Moon" examples. I'd been a piano player for decades and never knew those rhythm techniques but will try it out. No wonder when I try out w/ bass players or bands they fold up and say goodbye to me. That's why I play solo in noisy restaurants and not at clubs. You got my subscribe positively.

[brucejeric]

Thanks Kent. You sure were swinging from 21 minutes on!!! Love it. Always inspiring. Great lesson! Fly me to the moon never sounded better!!

[rudydiez]

Thank you Ken. I’m a novice jazz piano student and this video is very helpful for me at the moment. I have just started to get into improvisation and I’m losing melodic and rhythm ideas. By breaking it down in your videos with examples and, most importantly, practice ideas I grasp it more. It also helps that you offered like rhythmic tips as well.

[sauxphilippe]

Great lesson useful !Thanks Dear Kent !

[ArtRodent]

As well as looking incredibly dapper, Kent, this is a brilliant video, that has itself got as much swing as the patterns and phrases you're getting me to realise are essential to get properly immersed into a jazz psyche. The tune reminds me of my grandfather playing his Frank Sinatra vinyl records, seemingly drifting away somewhere, but immersed in his whisky, through haze of cigar smoke, I was too small to realise he was swinging. Thanks so much again Kent.