I get lost in telling a story or walking home, not to mention when trying to play a song. Crucial information concisely conveyed. As always. And as always, thank you, Andy.
Thanks for a useful and well-presented video. Whilst I play both guitar and piano, I have more often ended up doing solo piano gigs where even if I do get lost, it's not too much of a problem - at least not for a restaurant gig. However, my biggest problem is that I can start playing the 'B' section of an entirely DIFFERENT tune - in which case if anyone asks, I'll just say I was doing a medley! I think that's because I'm dyslexic. That's my story and I'm sticking to it (LOL). But this is a problem I've identified in myself. I try to overcome this by plenty of practice, sometimes playing along to a given song or tune on You Tube. Another problem I have is playing the wrong section in the wrong place - but again, in a solo piano situation, it's not the end of civilsation as we know it. An example of this is 'Alfie' (Bacharach) which I try to play in the style of the late, great Bill Evans. I confess I am very poor at remembering in what order certain sections are played. The other aspect of playing solo piano is that one has to do everything - bass lines, chords, melody and rhythm. Not difficult for 'Cocktail' type music (which I hate with a passion) but much more demanding when playing, say 'Have You Met Miss Jones' or 'Joy Spring' in a swing/bebop style.
Well, a lot of tunes have very similar B sections, so I can understand why that might happen. I have to work hard at memorising tunes, I'm not blessed with a great memory. The thing that gives me the most anxiety when playing is forgetting something, yet I hate playing with music as I don't feel as connected or in performance mode when reading. I think the key thing is learning to react to any slips. I can imagine playing solo piano is full on!
I get lost in telling a story or walking home, not to mention when trying to play a song. Crucial information concisely conveyed. As always. And as always, thank you, Andy.
You're very welcome.
Thanks Andy.
Very welcome
Thanks. Well done.
Cheers Don.
Very helpful....thanks
You're very welcome :)
Thanks for a useful and well-presented video. Whilst I play both guitar and piano, I have more often ended up doing solo piano gigs where even if I do get lost, it's not too much of a problem - at least not for a restaurant gig.
However, my biggest problem is that I can start playing the 'B' section of an entirely DIFFERENT tune - in which case if anyone asks, I'll just say I was doing a medley! I think that's because I'm dyslexic. That's my story and I'm sticking to it (LOL).
But this is a problem I've identified in myself. I try to overcome this by plenty of practice, sometimes playing along to a given song or tune on You Tube.
Another problem I have is playing the wrong section in the wrong place - but again, in a solo piano situation, it's not the end of civilsation as we know it.
An example of this is 'Alfie' (Bacharach) which I try to play in the style of the late, great Bill Evans. I confess I am very poor at remembering in what order certain sections are played.
The other aspect of playing solo piano is that one has to do everything - bass lines, chords, melody and rhythm. Not difficult for 'Cocktail' type music (which I hate with a passion) but much more demanding when playing, say 'Have You Met Miss Jones' or 'Joy Spring' in a swing/bebop style.
Well, a lot of tunes have very similar B sections, so I can understand why that might happen. I have to work hard at memorising tunes, I'm not blessed with a great memory. The thing that gives me the most anxiety when playing is forgetting something, yet I hate playing with music as I don't feel as connected or in performance mode when reading. I think the key thing is learning to react to any slips. I can imagine playing solo piano is full on!
@@jazzguitarwithandy Thanks, and yes, playing solo piano is most definitely full-on.
What a great lesson!
Cheers!
Excellent thk u
You are welcome
Honeysuckle Rose, Excellent jazz standard!
Yes :)