There are many, many forms of the blues, from rhythm-and-blues to all kinds of jazz tunes to hundreds, if not thousands of popular songs, and even some kinds of gospel music. In this podcast I discuss the basis of the … Continue reading →
The chord structure of the blues is basically the same as the chord structure of songs that use the primary chords.
Continue reading →Today, jazz is still one of the most influential music forms in the world. Jazz music has asserted itself as a contemporary force in the music world, and the success of current jazz artists is a testament to that.
Continue reading →Andre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer. From arranging and composing Hollywood film scores to his multiple marriages which sparked many musical inspirations, Andre Previn’s life was never dull. I can still remember the excitment of hearing him … Continue reading →
Some of the greatest piano players in history became known for
their proficiency in jazz. Technicality and a heavy reliance upon
the ability of the musician to improvise makes jazz piano one of
the hardest styles to learn. That does NOT mean, however, that it can’t be learned, but to get to the highest rungs a pianist must have lots of talent, a great ear, and the ability to improvise.
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