The 'B' section of Jumpin' At The Woodside on the left hand
Lesson time: (1min 23sec)
Tom Seals walks through the left hand of the 'B' section of 'Jumpin' at the Woodside' - it closely echoes the A section, ending on a V–I move back to G.
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Lesson transcript:
Left Hand Lesson: B Section
Once you've got the slightly trickier right hand section down of the B section, let's look at the left hand.
Similarity to the A Section
It's very, very similar to the A section, so this will take you no time at all!
Chord Progression
- We've got another four bars of:
- G
- B
- D
- E
This is exactly the same as the A section.
Specific Movements
Just like the A section, we're going to the A, and also to the D. However, instead of the little movement thing, we're actually staying on the G for one bar.
- D to G: This is a V, I progression.
- The V chord of G is:
- G up 5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) is a D back to G, which is the I chord.
- The V chord of G is:
Conclusion
This creates a nice sort of resolution and makes us sound like we're at home. It gives the impression that the section is finished.
So once again, nice and simple B sections:
- 4 bars of:
- G
- A minor
- D
- G to D to G
Okay, simple as that!
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