GET THE PRO SOUND : Converting Block Chords to Spread Voicings: Easy lesson playing ballads better.

Easy lesson on how to convert block chords to spread voicings. Using the song: "When Sunny Gets Blue" (Fisher/Segal). This lesson will give your ballads a professional sound. Rather than playing block chords in the left hand, this lesson will show you how to get a better, cleaner, and richer piano sound distributing the melody and harmony between the two hands, spread out over two octaves or more. Free score and exercise is on my website here: www.kenthewitt...
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[@jackmuratore9424]

Kent, I play piano and guitar and watch a lot of videos. You are one of my favorites and i have learned so much from you. So grateful.

[@fattmusiek5452]

Same here. Thanks Kent!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for telling me!

[@stln768]

Same here. Just found these videos and they’re great!

[@jgs2001]

Hi Kent, this is an excellent instruction video that has helped me with this particular tune and can be applied to most other tunes as well - which I will endeavor to do. I've been following your videos for many years and purchased both volumes of your Jazz Piano books. I appreciate when your videos provide references back to your books - a reminder what a treasure trove these books are. I print those sections out into a binder just like you showed. I agree with the other positive sentiments in the comments section here. I find your instructions straight forward and logical and easy for me to follow - thank you so much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for a great comment and endorsement...much appreciated!

[@cameliabennaceur6184]

Excellent Sir ! This is crystal clear and simple !! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge !!! Greetings from the Pyrenees Mountains !!! 😊

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MyArmHurtsBad]

Kent, words can't express right now how your playing inspires me. Thank you for everything you do!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's wonderful that you told me....a million thanks!

[@Gerard_2024]

71 views of a great music lesson and no comments yet. Strange !

[@AlSween]

For me, I'm taking in the knowledge first.

[@josephmartino9958]

Those spread voicings make better use of the keys. I used to play some of these songs from a tin pan alley fake book 60 years ago...on the accordion, altho the piano does more for them. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Ambidextroid]

Hey Kent, I usually spend several hours a day watching TH-cam videos about jazz piano and searching for new sounds and instructions. Among all instructional channels on TH-cam yours is undoubtedly one of the absolute greats, truly. When anyone asks me where I learned to play piano, your channel is always mentioned among a tight circle of two or three others. You are really doing something special in a league of your own, entertaining and enlightening. I would love to meet you to shake your hand. Much love!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

This is a wonderful comment...so helpful to me...and I don't have the views I used to have 5 years ago or even 3 years ago. There's so much compitition with high tech people. So thanks for being a loyal follower.

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

Great share Kent thank you so much👏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for watching!

[@ADCar]

I purchased Kent's book a number of years ago and can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for a great book for self study and upping your music ability, you can't do any better than this.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the book endorsement...means the world to me!

[@Csharpflat5]

Thanks Kent❤

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are so welcome!

[@queenymac1]

Fabulous Kent! thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thansk so much!

[@EduardoRomaguera]

Thanks my friend

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@claudedavignon9800]

I just want to say bravo monsieur Hewitt for all you give teaching music. you are a master . merci.!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's great comment...very helpful to me..thanks!

[@pnojazz]

Absolutely invaluable Kent! It can’t be stated enough, if you learn this to where it’s automatic, you’ll be able to play any tune! This is the absolute best lesson ever! Thank you Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wow!.. your comment is so helpful to me...to keep going.

[@EduardoSposito-e4y]

Thanks a lot Master

[@KentHewittpiano88]

So nice of you

[@internalmethods]

Never a bad video. I do like the Jazz Ranch better than green screen though. Also, there's a lot of background noise now and distortion in your signal (redlining).

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Check other recent videos and I'll try to improve.

[@michaelkennedy5126]

love the software that shows the sheet music to what you are playing, it makes learning these cool techniques so much easier! great lesson

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad you like my new look... it's a lot more work!

[@betofigueredo978]

excellent! thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are welcome!

[@johncruz7895]

Hello Kent, this is the first time I've seen you with a tee shirt on. You still look great. I've learned a lot from you over the years and continue to be one of your many avid fans.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for being a loyal fan!

[@norakat]

Kent, Idk if the bent finger is due to arthritis, but I was able to reverse arthritis by avoiding seed oils especially canola from takeout food), seeds and grains. Also general reduction in carbohydrates and sugars in general and also alcohol.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the tips. I have Dupuytrens Contracture. I've had surgery...but you can't fix it.

[@warrenwilson7836]

Thanks for this as well as thank you for the book. I love the way your videos complement the book and vice-versa. I’ve long felt your book is a real contribution to the literature on jazz piano -- clearer and more practical than others like Mehegan or Levine. It is the videos that then elevate everything further, making your contribution to the canon of jazz literature even more striking. Thank you for your giving nature.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the wonderful comment.

[@carolsteffens9261]

Thank you Kent for another great lesson. I'm now at a level that I am ready to start using this technique. Your lessons are invaluable to me. Thanks again.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are very welcome....I'm so glad you told me!

[@gaepunzo844]

Hi Kent, thanks for your lesson, you let me play piano better than before! 😊

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's great!

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

Thank you,KW!!!🌹⭐🌹😎

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@DAN-nk1xt]

7:17 - 7:30 Very helpful! How do you decide which configuration to use with stepwise/circular movement

[@KentHewittpiano88]

The chord changes and chord progression of the song will tell you.

[@CARLOSMENDESmusica]

How can I have your book. Im from Portugal ( Europe). thanks for your videos. You are my favorite teacher...

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Go to this link to purchase the PDF download of the book. Thanks!
kenthewitt.com/

[@wendydune18]

I really enjoyed this lesson. Your pacing is great. Thanks so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joesauvage1165]

I always love your videos Kent and your books (and Appendix) are my daily guides. I'm currently trying to implement spread voicings "on the fly" when improving from a lead sheet. Deepest thanks for all your work and teachings! Best always

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad your making progress...and thanks for telling me that I'm helping out!

[@chriscatapano1788]

Another great lesson Kent. I always look for your videos and watch as soon as I see they're available. I appreciate taking things from the verysimple to the very complex and it has helped me tremendously. Thank you !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for watching and for telling me....very helpful to me!

[@guitargod6997]

Great insights and arranging!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@julianglezz9285]

awesome Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@babywinwea2823]

Hi. I am new to this. You sounded amazing. Could you demonstrate this method with Autumn Leaves or Smile or Summertime? Because these melodies are easier to grasp your concepts. Thanks a million. 🙏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the request. I will try to do that. You can watch my videos on Autumn Leaves and perhaps gain some knowledge that would be helpful.
th-cam.com/video/W6xDHB8OWAM/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/Um6J3P5s8ug/w-d-xo.html

[@irawardofficial]

Awesome!
You make everything sound good Kent, but I get your point :).

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!

[@davechongle]

i love the green screen!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Very cool...it's fun to use!

[@int_enc]

nice tutorial ! what the software u are using for display chords in realtime ? thanks a lot !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Choride and OBS studio....although it's difficult to learn and master.

[@int_enc]

@@KentHewittpiano88 thanks ! I will try it 🙏🙏🙏

[@garym9894]

Hello Kent, Great video...thank you.
I'm somewhat of a beginner, I do know my block chords, rootless voicings etc. and I do understand open spread voicings.
Question: I'm not quite sure when to use block voicings as opposed to open voicings. Should I abandon block voicings as I progress? or, only use block voicings when in the upper registers to thicken the sound? Is it purely subjective on my part as to how I voice my chords or are there some guidelines? For example, playing solo or with a bass player, does this come into play as to how I should voice my chords?
If anyone else would like to assist in helping me understand this please feel free to comment.
Thank You!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

If you watch more of my videos and check out my playlists, it should help you to understand what voicings to use in specific situations. Also check out my videos and chords and voicings.
www.youtube.com/@KentHewittpiano88/playlists
Chords and comping:
th-cam.com/play/PLFuMibnl_h5abmY90whS2VekI4jABbFUo.html

[@alvaromorenoacosta1518]

2:35

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks1

[@jakereosti]

Sometimes I see pianists use a 5 3 instead of a 1 10 or 1 3

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It is often played that way...That would be an inversion. ie: C/G.