Turnaround Ideas
With
Paddy MilnerPaddy unpacks the variations Professor Longhair uses during the last two bars of the form
What's in the course
40 lessons (2h 58m) · 1 free
01. Overview
1:08
02. Performance
3:02
03. Form and Introduction - Professor Longhair Octaves
4:45
04. Form & Feel
5:22
05. Right hand
2:30
06. Turnaround Ideas
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07. Solo Section Ideas
4:16
08. Nailing the groove
4:00
09. Making it funkier
Free lesson7:56
10. Towards a latin feel
1:42
11. Straight against swung & Harmonic Variations
5:46
Lesson transcript
Lesson on Turnarounds by Professor Longhead
So, let's look at some of these little turnarounds that Professor Longhead does. He has a few different variations. When I say turnaround, I mean the last two bars of the form.
Variations on Turnarounds
- He often uses a simple octave.
- Sometimes he plays by going up the octave in the right hand, transitioning from the F to the C.
Additional Techniques
Some other things that he does on his turnarounds include:
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Sliding up to the A:
I think this creates a nice little sound. -
Adding the octave:
If you like that sound, you can incorporate it on these notes as well.
Conclusion
So, why not use these techniques over the whole form, wherever you see it might fit?
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