Practice the 'B' section with Tom!
Lesson time: (3min 17sec)
Work through the B section of the tune hand by hand with Tom Seals, then put both hands together.
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This lesson is part of the course Learn Swing Standards on Piano with Tom Seals
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Lesson transcript:
Music Lesson: B Section Practice
So now you've got the left hand down. Let's do exactly the same thing as the A section.
- I'll play the left hand, you play the right hand, and then we'll switch.
- Finally, we'll put them together.
B Section Practice
Let's start:
- I'll play the left hand, you play the right hand.
- Let's jump right in. Ready?
Count with me:
- 1, A, 2.
- We'll take it slow.
Play Along:
- 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da.
Again:
- 1, A, 2, A.
- 1, 2, 3, 4.
Switch Hands
Now you play the left hand, and I'll play the right hand.
Count with me:
- 1, 2.
- 1, 2, 3, 4.
Once again:
- 1, A, 2, A.
- 1, 2, 3, 4.
Clarification
At the end there, just to clarify, when it goes bada bada bada da da ba da da, you have:
- Right Hand: BBG
- Left Hand: DDG
So you get this sort of sound. It's a nice finish!
Combining Both Hands
Now we're going to put them both together.
I'll take it nice and slow, and then you can practice this at your own speed.
B Section with Both Hands Together:
- Count with me:
- A one, A two.
Nice and slow:
- 1, 2, 3, 4.
Again:
- 1, A, 2, A.
- 1, 2, 3, 4.
Conclusion
And there we have it! That's the tune in the simplest of forms.
So now you've got the B section, add it to the A section, and the world's your oyster!
About the instructor
The mantle of UK Piano Man has long been held by Elton John, Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum. Over the past five decades no one else has come remotely close - until now! Fresh from his sell-out "Let The Good Times Roll" tour, Tom Seals - "quite possibly the future of jazz and blues" - has the world at his fingertips. His virtuoso soloing, excellent improvisation skills and distinctive voice have led top industry figures to hail him as the UK's finest boogie woogie and blues pianist and vocalist. Still in his mid-twenties, Seals has already played sold-out shows across the globe, including London's legendary Ronnie Scott's, a stunning performance at Birdland Jazz Club on Broadway in New York, and work alongside Jools Holland. Notable appearances include: Cheltenham Jazz Festival's 'Gregory Porter & Friends' Jools Holland's 'Boogie Woogie & Blues Spectacular' Birdland Jazz Club, New York City British Summer Time - Hyde Park Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club Gisburne Park Pop-Up Montreux Jazz Festival Cropredy Festival The Steinway Two Pianos Festival Glastonbury Newark Showground "Drive-In" Blenheim Palace In his course, Tom throws open the secrets behind his playing - showing you how to swing standards at the piano, build authentic boogie woogie and blues lines, and find the freedom to improvise, so you can become the ultimate Piano Man yourself. You can read Tom's full biography at www.tomseals.co.uk. read more