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Thembi Dunjana
South Africa
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I make videos that explain seemingly difficult music (especially jazz) concepts. My videos are meant to be calming and fun and inspiringðĐ·ðŊ
30 minutes of jazz piano practice| A jazz practice method
Jazz practice method. This a video of me realistically using a jazz practice method I use in real time. That is, working a tune through listening, practicing the melody, voicings and improvisation. Most importantly in any jazz practice method, you have to understand the song conceptually.
It makes more sense if you watch the video! If you needed to see someone actually practice jazz, here is the video for that!
PDF: buymeacoffee.com/ThembiDMusic/e/306853
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Listening for melody interpretation
03:53 Working on harmony with melody
06:48 On Monk: dominant chords + Whole Tone
09:10 "Round Midnight" with backing track
13:12 Improvising over "Round Midnight"
22:40 Pdf includes some bebop lines
23:26 Jamming "Speak Low"
It makes more sense if you watch the video! If you needed to see someone actually practice jazz, here is the video for that!
PDF: buymeacoffee.com/ThembiDMusic/e/306853
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Listening for melody interpretation
03:53 Working on harmony with melody
06:48 On Monk: dominant chords + Whole Tone
09:10 "Round Midnight" with backing track
13:12 Improvising over "Round Midnight"
22:40 Pdf includes some bebop lines
23:26 Jamming "Speak Low"
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The jazz practice method that IMPROVED my playing.
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Jazz practice method. This is a jazz practice method that gave me serious improvement when I applied it intentionally and consistently. In this jazz practice method, I cover technique, cognitive playing and the importance of practicing the skill of just well... playing. Also the "comprehensive jazz piano practice" booklet: Jazz practice method PDF: buymeacoffee.com/ThembiDMusic/e/306853 BEGINNE...
IReal Pro vs Genius Jamtracks. Which is the better backing tracks app?
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Jazz backing tracks apps. In this video I talk about 2 jazz backing tracks apps that are really great to use for practicing jazz and other sub styles. I personally have enjoyed and found both apps useful in my jazz practice. However I do find Genius Jam Tracks more musically inspiring when practicing my jazz tunes. BEGINNER JAZZ BOOKLET: shorturl.at/eg4wP OSCAR PETERSON jazz/gospel fills: buyme...
Playing "outside" like McCoy Tyner: ITS IN HIS TIMING| Jazz outside playing
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Jazz outside playing can be heard from early bebop. McCoy Tyner's manner of "outside" playing in jazz is heard with anticipatory timing. This is what makes his "outside" playing in jazz effective. Hope this jazz on "outside" playing through the vantage point of McCoy Tyner helps. McCoy Tyner SIDE-SLIPPING in ALL 12 KEYS: buymeacoffee.com/ThembiDMusic/e/291459 BEGINNER JAZZ BOOKLET: shorturl.at/...
McCoy Tyner âOUTSIDEâ playing.
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McCoy Tyner playing is made up of some distinct concepts like patterns, pentatonics, side-slipping and playing using a modality. McCoy Tyner has mostly become synonymous with "outiside" playing and fourth voicings. I touch on these in this video. More detailed videos on McCoy Tyner's left hand here: th-cam.com/video/TzkLuWmplGA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jCaP_EWaiuI5ETwO McCoy Tyner SIDE-SLIPPING in ALL 12 ...
#DailyMusicThoughts: PRIMARY vs SECONDARY dominant| Jazz music theory
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Jazz music theory can be confusing sometimes. Check out this music theory video on primary and secondary dominants. Apply this music theory understanding in your understanding of jazz tunes. Hope this helps!
This is how I learnt JAZZ IMPROVISATION| Piano tutorial
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Jazz improvisation piano tutorial. In this jazz piano tutorial we talk about jazz improvisation. Particularly jazz improvisation techniques that help you play through the changes. This tutorial includes jazz licks from Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson and other jazz players who guide our improvisation. FREE jazz improvisation PDF: buymeacoffee.com/thembidmusic/e/285849 Complete Jazz Improvisation...
My second jazz album is officially out!!!!!| Recorded in nyc| jazz musician
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Hi, im a jazz musician from SA. Recording my second jazz album in NYC was a dream for me as a musician. Stay tuned for some of my whereabouts, if you are around in NYC October '24 or Feb' 25 come check one of my gigs out! Purchase the album here: thembidunjana.bandcamp.com/album/god-bless-ikapa-god-bless-mzantsi
Jazz made me a better piano player.
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These jazz piano techniques I have found to be versatile. These can be practiced as exercises and be applied within jazz and non-jazz songs. Jazz piano techniques, for me, have made me an overall better piano player, within jazz and other music styles! Sponsorships: bookings.tdmusic@gmail.com IG: thembi.dunjana Universal Jazz Concepts DIGI PACK: buymeacoffee.com/ThembiDMusic/e/276252 Left- Hand...
I never thought I'd reach 10k subscribers!!!
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10k subscribers celebration! Celebrate with me as I reach 10k subscribers! Contact: Email: bookings.tdmusic@gmail.com Support me here: Patreon: shorturl.at/bdxH3 Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/ThembiDMusic 00:00 10k subscribers celebration 01:47 Beautiful music
The jazz practice method that provides REAL progress
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Jazz practice method. This is a jazz practice method that gave me serious improvement when I applied it intentionally and consistently. In this jazz practice method, I cover technique, cognitive playing and the importance of practicing the skill of just well... playing. Also see the free weekly jazz practice schedule for you to download. FREE weekly jazz practice schedule; buymeacoffee.com/Them...
Things you wont learn at jazz school: learning from Oscar Peterson
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Jazz school taught me many important things. But not all things I needed to be equipped as a professional jazz player. This jazz tutorial is fill in some of those missing gaps from jazz school, whilst learning from Oscar Petersen. Jazz/gospel fills DIGITAL BOOKLET: buymeacoffee.com/ThembiDMusic/e/262398 DIGITAL BOOKLET for beginnerS: buymeacoffee.com/thembidmusic/e/250300 Triads over dominant c...
How my musical obsession became my motivation: Finding my personal voice in jazz.
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Personal voice in jazz. This is a personal story on how I discovered my personal voice in jazz through listening and transcribing my favourite jazz artist, McCoy Tyner. I loved his music and it gave me motivation and encouragement in playing jazz through my personal voice. I hope this video helps someone out there. Get my NEW Digital Booklet for Jazz Piano Beginners: Digital booklet: buymeacoff...
An advanced jazz piano method for tensions used by professionals.
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An advanced jazz piano method for tensions used by professionals.
I wish I learnt this at Jazz School.
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I wish I learnt this at Jazz School.
iPlan" Piano Breakdown and Tutorial. By Dlala Thukzin.
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iPlan" Piano Breakdown and Tutorial. By Dlala Thukzin.
Create beautiful chords using a TRIAD
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Create beautiful chords using a TRIAD
Anyone can create beautiful chord progressions like Neo soul.
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Anyone can create beautiful chord progressions like Neo soul.
How I Create Quartal Voicings Like McCoy Tyner.
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How I Create Quartal Voicings Like McCoy Tyner.
What I Did To Improve My Failing Jazz Piano Playing.
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What I Did To Improve My Failing Jazz Piano Playing.
What's the issue with the Left Hand???+ Funny Stories| Left Hand voicings
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What's the issue with the Left Hand??? Funny Stories| Left Hand voicings
Translating African music on piano|| uHadi and Umrubhe| African piano music
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Translating African music on piano|| uHadi and Umrubhe| African piano music
Recording my second album in New York City
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Recording my second album in New York City
Amapiano Cover Emcimbini- Kabza De Small, Dj Maphorisa
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Amapiano Cover Emcimbini- Kabza De Small, Dj Maphorisa
Marabi jazz improvisation ideas| I- IV- V
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Marabi jazz improvisation ideas| I- IV- V
Just Jamming A Neo Soul Chord Progression
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Just Jamming A Neo Soul Chord Progression
Isolating Jazz Turnarounds like your Favorite Jazz Artist does.
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Isolating Jazz Turnarounds like your Favorite Jazz Artist does.
3 Standard Jazz Piano Voicings for Beginners. Jazz Piano Tutorial
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3 Standard Jazz Piano Voicings for Beginners. Jazz Piano Tutorial
Lakutshon'ilanga Jazz Piano Tutorial
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Lakutshon'ilanga Jazz Piano Tutorial
'Beautiful Love' jazz standard inspired by McCoy Tyner piano.
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'Beautiful Love' jazz standard inspired by McCoy Tyner piano.
I really like this
I just love u so much, thanks for existing
Great lecture
I do share your obsession with McCoy Tyner. He is a great pianist, has an impressive sense of timing and phrasing and a very distinctive wonderful sound. E. g. I do listen to Bessie's Blues (on the album Crescent) now since about 40 year and still think it's one of the blueprints of what can be played over a Jazz blues. Thanks for this insightful video! Greetings from Germany.
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No time wasted, no irrelevant information, very helpful. Perfect videoðð
Bass player here but this is still very interesting and uselful too.. Thank you.
Nice video. Beautiful playing.
Thanks
Great video, I just got back into learning how to play, and I will definitely be implementing this.
Great lesson âĪâĪâĪâĪâĪ
Is there a part 2 for this coming one day?
Yeah, I will try
This is so cool, what a sound
Appreciate it
Yhaa Nhee this is Beautiful.
Brilliant
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I really like your approach - thank you - I'll recommend this
Wow such information is scarce on TH-cam. Thank you so much mam.
Good on you Thembi, I find the way you explain music theory in general is extremely simple and useful, being a teacher myself I totally share your views on how jazz is taught in school having being there myself a few years ago. I share your concepts organically and above all practical with my students. Keep going Youâve a knack for making things work simply and every one can benefit from your teaching. Go well ððķðŦķ
Hey Sis, I play piano by ear. So, I just started lessons a month ago..I've many habits to unlearn. I'm realizing this after just finding your channel here. Thanks for making things simple; for you're giving much encouragement! I have 1 question. What part does or will the ear play in learning to read music, or how does it work with a beginner like me? Thanks!
The best music I have ever heard is when I'm practicing for myself without recording. I don't know why, and it's incredibly frustrating that I cannot capture it. I improvise and get into an amazing zone that I am completely unable to get into when I'm aware someone is listening. Just the knowledge that someone is listening dries up my voice completely. The best performance I ever gave was for one gardener outside a gig I was rehearsing for while I was warming up scales. Your videos are awesome, and you open my musical mind. Going to learn some bebop
Record for 3 hours in a row and forget about it, edit out the good bits. I just did that , and got some better than my usual stuff (posted on YT. A bit of a hack , trying to be less random )
Great lecture but I'm worried you are drinking sprite zero to hydrate yourself why not sip on some water on a big black or brown bottle, mybe with a little bit of lemon if the water taste is boring for you. As you grow into it pure plain water will be the best taste and option for you lol...
I like Sprite Zeroð
@@thembelihledunjana At the end you will have to compose some soul healing fermenenine energy music you draw straight from the Source. You won't be needing those kinds of blockages to go deep within.
@@thembelihledunjana You don't really like it, you may be addicted to it, say it like it is to yourself to face the truth and reality
@LufunoManwadu nice.
@@LufunoManwadu Donât tell people what to do. Every human being is different, and the body knows exactly what is good for you.
Thanks!
Sometimes I forgets she one of the nicest on the keys. This showed some get shedding of ideas.
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much love from TanzaniaâĪ
What a gift of an interview ! ð
This is really interesting stuff. I'm a beginner level player who finds the traditional classical music focused methods of piano tuition incredibly boring. I just want to skip that and go straight to learning Jazz!
It's so good to see that jazz is alive and well in South Africa! Also, it's great to see your excellent musicianship my Sister. Grace, Peace and Ubuntu ~R
Sounds so good bro
Very educative, many thanks
@thembelihle I love your workâĪ I want to play jazz in the key of Db where do I start can you make video....Db jazz chords pleaseðĨđð
Take a song you can play well and transpose to DB. For example, if the is a song you can play in C, move everything up a half-step and you will be in DB.
@KAMOYA17 I agree
First to comment. I left you a comment asking a question you didn't reply.
Hey, what was the question?
@@thembelihledunjana thanks for responding. I was asking if you can make a gospel tutorial? If yes can you make a tutorial on the song "Praise Him in Advance" by Marvin Sapp. I love the way you teach from you very first video I watched. I've seen different videos on that song but I just can't get their tutorials. But I know if you make a tutorial on that It will be easy for me. ð
@emmycarter2498 I dont really do gospel stuff, but Iâll check it out sometime
Beautiful and inspiring, thank you so much.
Thanks very much. Beautiful lesson
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That's like tackling EMT training before knowing anatomy and physiology! Got it.
Had to Google EMT but yeahð
Good idea. Subscribed!âĪ
WoW!! ðđ âĪïļ such wise words. Thank you
ð Thank you. What a wonderful video. I have learnt so much.
Youâre welcomeðŊ
ð Thank you. What a wonderful video.
she be counting up how to practice like its rocket science.....please dont forget to mention to use ur head while practicing. lels
Very good points, thanks very much.
Hey can you help with the key in which Winston ngoni plays Inhlupeko on tenor sax!..Is there a method to identify the key in which a tune is played?.. David
I really like your approach Thembi- systematic, the whole range of things we need to embed as jazz musicians, but you donât overcomplicate. Then you show how it should sound
Wonderful !
This video really means a lot to me. Although I'm not a pianist, I had a similar experience