Yes I agree. Thank you for your teachings. Great graphics too with split-screen, chord qualities, etc. to provide greater understanding of a really well-liked texture to use in one's jazz piano playing. Block chords give listener's something they can more easily "grab onto" (a much fuller sound) when hearing jazz improvisation, instead of hearing single line melodies. I like your discretionary comments too, (e.g. "Be careful not to play this chord too much!")...So true! Great work!
I fell asleep listening to Bill Evans play these type voicings and thinking I wish I could figure out how he's voicing his chords because they are beautiful and then I wake up this morning and you just popped up on my TH-cam like an answer to a prayer. You just saved me a tremendous amount of time and work I will make excellent use of this and maybe one day I'll be able to show you some really hip stuff. What country do you live in I myself I am living in the state of New Mexico.
Hello, Toney. I used to fall asleep listening Bill Evans too. His music is special to me. Anyway: I live in Oslo/Norway. Lots of great jazz musicians here!
His lessons are worth more than gold .I have bought jazz lessons everywhere and many of the videos don't go straight to the real stuffs. He will save everybody countless time and money on the quest for playing jazz piano.The way he presents his lessons are the best i have seen on youtube . I hope to contribute something to keep your lessons going on for everyone.Please write down your paypal address here .Thank you so much !
Thanks so much! I'll keep posting free lessons on TH-cam as long as I've got the chance. Very fun to do as well! Ps: If you want to support, check out the jazz piano course at popjazzonline.com
Great job, just make sure you reference Barry Harris in the same way that you referenced Bill Evans in regards to what you’re teaching. Thanks for posting!
the minor third dominant parallel structure is from gershwins prelude nos. 2. That is where everyone else got the idea which actually originated in the octotonic scale and its use by early 20th century composers like samuel barber.
Maestro muchas por compartir sus conocimientos, cada día que veo un vídeo tuyo me sorprendo de todo lo que se puede aprender... ademas con la traducción a español se me facilita mucho mas. Gracias.
Mr Gjermund, your videos is one of the best Jazz tutorial Lesson i've seen on u tube. I really appreciate you making many free tutorial videos on youtube. Really help me a lot ! :D Happy New year by the way. Your videos worth a lot !
How would you feel about making a Video on Harmonizing a melody (not Reharmonizing but adding chords to a melody without any)? How to approach it, when to change chords, chord progressions etc. Anyway I like this video - condensed and not to simple minded. -Ronny
When your left hand bass tone moves down from one position to the other, it goes chromatically, or tone-semitone? I mean in descending dominant 7 sequence.
Hi, I was wondering how much pedal if at all, do you use while doing block chord solos? It seems like there is no pedal in your demonstration but it sounds like pedal is used once you started playing with the backing track. Also how do you recommend practicing the block chords so that you have control over volume of all the notes you play in a block chord? It seems like block chords doesn't sound good if you don't bring out the right notes out.
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I've transcribed over a dozen block chord solos since I started playing and I guess for me right now, it's not so much about what notes I should play on block chord solos, but how to play them so that it sounds right. One thing I noticed with great pianists like Bill Evans, George Shearing is that they have great control over the volume of each and every note they play when they play chords, and IMO playing block chord well requires that besides the note choices. If you have suggestions in that regard I'd appreciate it, thanks.
I downloaded your sheets from your website. It clarified it. Pardon that I didn't get back to post soon to tell you. I still need to get an understanding on how to apply these block chords on re-harmonizing a tune.
Hi, Cherrie: 1. Play the Bebop major scale in octaves. 2. Block the chord by adding sixths to the first scale note (In this case: C). 3. Then, on the 2nd note of the scale, add a Dim7 chord (In this case: D). 4. Repeat step 2 on the next note of the scale (E), and step 3 on the next (F) - and so on. Every other key you'll add the 6th note, and every other key you'll add the Dim7. (When you get to the A note, add a D (The 6th note of the F scale). I hope it helped. Have a great weekend!
Why am I discovering this channel today? So in-depth!! Thank you for this
Yes freaking in-depth !
Yes I agree. Thank you for your teachings. Great graphics too with split-screen, chord qualities, etc. to provide greater understanding of a really well-liked texture to use in one's jazz piano playing. Block chords give listener's something they can more easily "grab onto" (a much fuller sound) when hearing jazz improvisation, instead of hearing single line melodies. I like your discretionary comments too, (e.g. "Be careful not to play this chord too much!")...So true! Great work!
Thank you 🙏
I fell asleep listening to Bill Evans play these type voicings and thinking I wish I could figure out how he's voicing his chords because they are beautiful and then I wake up this morning and you just popped up on my TH-cam like an answer to a prayer. You just saved me a tremendous amount of time and work I will make excellent use of this and maybe one day I'll be able to show you some really hip stuff. What country do you live in I myself I am living in the state of New Mexico.
Hello, Toney.
I used to fall asleep listening Bill Evans too. His music is special to me.
Anyway: I live in Oslo/Norway. Lots of great jazz musicians here!
It is a masing! I'm going to exercise this, and go to next . 🇧🇷
His lessons are worth more than gold .I have bought jazz lessons everywhere and many of the videos don't go straight to the real stuffs. He will save everybody countless time and money on the quest for playing jazz piano.The way he presents his lessons are the best i have seen on youtube . I hope to contribute something to keep your lessons going on for everyone.Please write down your paypal address here .Thank you so much !
Thanks so much! I'll keep posting free lessons on TH-cam as long as I've got the chance. Very fun to do as well! Ps: If you want to support, check out the jazz piano course at popjazzonline.com
Hi Sir ! Yes I will find out about the link you gave. Can't wait for your next video!!
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Salute Sir!
Thank you so much. Makes my quarantine so much better.
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You're the best jazz teacher on youtube. Thanks for making this easy to understand!
Thank you 🎹😃
Thank you so much now iknow how to use block chords in jazz piano thanks my teacher God bless you
WOWWWW you have a gift playing and teaching...
Great teaching
Glad you think so!
Thank you for your generosity and time spent for the making of this video.
My pleasure. Thanks for your comment!
Complimenti e grazie per l'aiuto
You teach so well! Really thanks a lot
Top class tutorials! Deserves way more views.
Gracias es lo que he estado buscando !!!
Very good sound
BEAUTIFUL! THANKS SR!
THANK FOR MAKING PIANO UNDERSTANDABLE
Thank you so much! I've been waiting for a real video of this method for years!!!! Much Appreciation!!!
love the humor and unassuming vibe, and you have a really beautiful piano sound. Great lessons . Thanks a lot!.
Glad you enjoyed. More to come!
totally awesome : love your clear expaination and the playing is lovely too👍🌟🌿
These lessons are GOLDEN
Very interesting channel to go further in the understanding of jazz music and other sophisticated musics. Thank you !
This is the one of the best Jazz Piano lesson video !One thing I don't see is block code tone A C D F A at 1:03.It must be A C E G A, I guess...
Great lesson! What are good tunes to learn this technique?
Piano Py thanks.
Misty is a good one for applying block chords
Great job, just make sure you reference Barry Harris in the same way that you referenced Bill Evans in regards to what you’re teaching.
Thanks for posting!
One of the best lessons I've seen online.
Wow! Didn't no that it's so simple! Thanks! Great stuff!
Man i love your TH-cam channel !
Excelente
Excelente tutorial!!! Y gran maestro!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!! Gracias!!!!
fantastic teacher
This is so awesome! Thank you so much! :D
Very good explanations and very, very good playing. Liked. Subscribed. Now all that's left is to master this. Thanks so much for sharing.
+David Gerber - Thanks David! One block at a time. Or practice block by block until you get it :)
You're such a good, understandable teacher! Thank you so very much
Fantastic tutorial: we often use this approach with our students. Greetings from the London Contemporary School of Piano and keep up the great work.
London Contemporary School of Piano Thank you!
you are the Best!!!!! Esto es lo que nadaba Buscando
This dude is a fountain of info, thank you, sir!
Brilliant lesson... Bravo!!! Much respect, sir, thank you!!!
Very Very Good Master ....Congratulations
The best in blockchords tut
Fantastic pedagogy. Thank you!
+Stanley Zappa thank you! 👍
love it. Sounds great. I've got to learn this.
Respect very effective way to explain jazz music i learn a lot from your videos i wish you prosperity in what you do thank you.
Thanks, Samir!
Wow
Thanx a lot man.
You are amazing.
I learn a lot with your videos
This wonderful music way too advanced for me, but I am staring at your keyboard and trying out the sounds for myself. Thanks so much.
Wow great lessons!
YOu've out such a profound concept in such a simple manner ----THANK YOU SIR !!!!
That was excellent - it really reminded me of Shearing
Thanks. Yes. I was Shearing some of his ideas :) He was using the block style a lot!
thank you. really practical. i can learn a lot
Man this has helped me so much!!!
Glad to hear!
muchas gracias por los subtitulos, de verdad admiro mucho su trabajo al enseñar por medio de internet!
Se ganó mi suscripción y mis respetos!
wonderful tutorials! thanks~
the minor third dominant parallel structure is from gershwins prelude nos. 2. That is where everyone else got the idea which actually originated in the octotonic scale and its use by early 20th century composers like samuel barber.
Your awesome man!
Thanks!
Your videos are amazing!!
Cool lesson, Thanks for sharing.
I'm a bass player trying to improve my piano.
Thanks MrChilensko! Bass is my favorite instrument (except piano, off course)
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Thank you Gjermund! This video has been very helpful for me. You should consider starting a patreon!
Thanks, Jake.
Very Good!
Maestro muchas por compartir sus conocimientos, cada día que veo un vídeo tuyo me sorprendo de todo lo que se puede aprender... ademas con la traducción a español se me facilita mucho mas. Gracias.
Best lesson, great job, keep posting, love you videos :)
very good stuff, thank you very much!!
Thanks!
I want that little movement in the beginning !
Thank you so much !
You are amazing!!!
Fantastic
JESH!!THANKS MAN
You're welcome, Anthony
I’m looking for a talented instructor plays your style, do you give online lessons ?
Kundacci, yes. Check popjazzonline.com
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Mr Gjermund, your videos is one of the best Jazz tutorial Lesson i've seen on u tube. I really appreciate you making many free tutorial videos on youtube. Really help me a lot ! :D Happy New year by the way. Your videos worth a lot !
Thanks a lot Kevin. A lot more to come :) Happy New Year too!
Liked and subscribed. #MindBlown.
How would you feel about making a Video on Harmonizing a melody (not Reharmonizing but adding chords to a melody without any)? How to approach it, when to change chords, chord progressions etc.
Anyway I like this video - condensed and not to simple minded.
-Ronny
Nice.
Great ....thank you. Reinhard Heiderich Germany
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THANK YOU
How does the virtual piano keyboard on top works? Because he's using an acoustic piano, not a MIDI one.
You should have more suscribers
When your left hand bass tone moves down from one position to the other, it goes chromatically, or tone-semitone? I mean in descending dominant 7 sequence.
great video! like and sub
Hi, I was wondering how much pedal if at all, do you use while doing block chord solos? It seems like there is no pedal in your demonstration but it sounds like pedal is used once you started playing with the backing track. Also how do you recommend practicing the block chords so that you have control over volume of all the notes you play in a block chord? It seems like block chords doesn't sound good if you don't bring out the right notes out.
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I've transcribed over a dozen block chord solos since I started playing and I guess for me right now, it's not so much about what notes I should play on block chord solos, but how to play them so that it sounds right. One thing I noticed with great pianists like Bill Evans, George Shearing is that they have great control over the volume of each and every note they play when they play chords, and IMO playing block chord well requires that besides the note choices. If you have suggestions in that regard I'd appreciate it, thanks.
thanks!, that is very helpful!
Barry Harris
i clk your download above --but do not get anything but dark screen ??
Can i subscribe through paypal??
Cannot access the downloads for this video ?
I find a mistake of the exercise sheet. Root of F7 should be flat e not e.
you are right. sorry, i had misread the sheet.
Dette er gull!
@2:20
why?
is this Barry Harris 6th Diminished Concept?
Yeah it is!
I don't have credit card, better if you have payment option like paypal. I want to subscribe to your lesson online
Yes, Tonio. Please send an email to support@popjazzonline.com and we'll figure it out for you
done sending email, still no reply :-(
What is the name of the tune?
이해가된것같기도하고 안된거같기도하고 설명을잘해주셔도 내머리가 빠가라서 너무슬프다 난 빠가사리다
I like the playing. but to be honest I am totally lost on the applications
Where are you lost? Maybe I can help...
I downloaded your sheets from your website. It clarified it. Pardon that I didn't get back to post soon to tell you. I still need to get an understanding on how to apply these block chords on re-harmonizing a tune.
But nonetheless great tutorial
the download link doesn't work :/
Hi there. Just checked it, and it now it works. :)
it still shows just a blank page after I click the link. btw thanks for the quick reply and effort.
Hi again.
That's weird. Still works here.
Try this link then: popjazzonline.leadpages.co/youtube6-block-chords/
0:46 I don't get what you mean dude.
Hi, Cherrie:
1. Play the Bebop major scale in octaves.
2. Block the chord by adding sixths to the first scale note (In this case: C).
3. Then, on the 2nd note of the scale, add a Dim7 chord (In this case: D).
4. Repeat step 2 on the next note of the scale (E), and step 3 on the next (F) - and so on. Every other key you'll add the 6th note, and every other key you'll add the Dim7.
(When you get to the A note, add a D (The 6th note of the F scale).
I hope it helped. Have a great weekend!
Thanks! Where you from btw? Polish?
Norwegian!
I'm pretty sure God replicated his hands and gave them to you.
Thank you🙏
Thank you !
Thank you!
+Samy Samos you're welcome!