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Learn Three Classic Boogie-Woogie Songs

Name: Learn Three Classic Boogie-Woogie Songs
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Duration2h 23m

Modules35

LevelIntermediate

LanguageEnglish

Lesson Plan (2h 23m)

- 01. Dive Bomber (Pete Johnson) - piano performance by Paddy Milner
  3:00
- 02. Intro to the piece
  Free lesson
  5:30
- 03. First chorus
  6:09
- 04. Second chorus
  1:49
- 05. Next section
  2:36
- 06. Turnaround
  0:49
- 07. First break
  4:17
- 08. Single note line
  2:26
- 09. Next chorus
  2:43
- 10. Next break
  4:25
- 11. Next chorus
  5:15
- 12. Chord IV riff
  2:04
- 13. High section
  8:24
- 14. Last chorus
  5:00
- 01. Honky Tonk Train Blues (Meade Lux Lewis) - piano performance by Paddy Milner
  3:01
- 02. The Intro - All Aboard!
  2:56
- 03. Left Hand - The Engine
  4:03
- 04. First chorus and turnaround
  8:11
- 05. Second chorus - 3 2 Polyrythm
  1:54
- 06. Third chorus - Train whistle trill
  4:44
- 07. Fourth chorus - Repeated triplets
  2:56
- 08. Sixth chorus - Em G6 harmony
  7:03
- 09. Seventh chorus
  2:33
- 10. Eighth chorus
  2:51
- 11. Last chorus ending - Coming into the station
  2:28
- 01. Pinetop's Boogie Woogie (Pinetop Smith) - piano performance by Paddy Milner
  3:45
- 02. Intro and left hand
  3:54
- 03. Right hand
  3:34
- 04. Chorus #2
  4:28
- 05. Talking section
  6:35
- 06. First break
  3:37
- 07. Next section
  3:08
- 08. Next riff
  7:17
- 09. Next section
  6:41
- 10. Ending
  3:38

About this course

Get an expert masterclass in authentic boogie-woogie piano from one of the world's leading blues pianists.

Paddy Milner is one of the world's leading blues piano players. Following years with the late, great Jack Bruce, he's now the keyboard player for Sir Tom Jones, and he has twice won Best Keyboard Player at the British Blues Awards.

Learn the famous riffs and musical language of boogie-woogie legends like Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis and Pinetop Smith.

"...there's a guy who can really play the piano" - Dave Brubeck

In this course Paddy takes an in-depth look at boogie-woogie piano playing. He covers the building blocks of the style, its characteristic language, and famous riffs from the repertoire. He also explains his own approach to boogie-woogie - how he keeps his playing fresh while staying authentic.

As well as teaching you legendary riffs, Paddy gives you plenty of encouragement to come up with your own ideas within the boogie-woogie idiom.

You'll work through three classic pieces - "Dive Bomber" (Pete Johnson), "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie" (Pinetop Smith) and "Honky Tonk Train Blues" (Meade Lux Lewis) - taking in everything from the origins and history of the style to the secrets of its legends and creative ideas for its future. It's a must for anyone serious about boogie-woogie piano.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists ready to tackle authentic boogie-woogie
Blues players wanting solid left-hand independence
Returning pianists drawn to early jazz and blues

What you'll learn

Play three classic boogie-woogie pieces from start to finish
Hold a steady left-hand pattern while soloing on top
Build your own breaks and riffs in the style

What you'll need

A piano or weighted-key keyboard
Comfort reading basic chord charts and rhythms
A few minutes most days at the keys

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02
Play Authentic Slow Blues Piano
03
Play Authentic Blues Shuffle Piano
04
Play Authentic New Orleans Piano
05
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06
Learn Three Classic Boogie-Woogie Songs
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Play Authentic Rock 'n' Roll Piano

Meet the Guru

Paddy Milner

Paddy Milner is recognised as one of the leading blues piano players in the world - he is currently keyboard player of choice for Sir Tom Jones, following several years with the late, great Jack Bruce - but he is also a superb original songwriter and a distinctive singer. Just read the praise from the likes of Dave Brubeck below! His playing was featured on the soundtrack for the hit 2019 film 'Rocketman'.

He has twice won the award for Best Keyboard Player in the British Blues Awards, and he holds a long-standing residency as a founder member of the Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion at the world-renowned Ronnie Scott's club.

His current group LONDONOLA plays homegrown British music with a strong dose of New Orleans spirit, and his collaborative group JAWBONE goes from strength to strength following the release of their self-titled debut album.

"I love it... there's a guy who can really play the piano" - Dave Brubeck
"I highly recommend it. Somehow things start to feel much better!" - Jack Bruce
"The best blues piano player in Europe..." - Blues Access, USA
"Impressive & original" - The Times
"Dazzling" - The Independent

Across his courses, Paddy breaks down authentic blues shuffle, slow blues, boogie-woogie, rock 'n' roll and New Orleans piano - right down to three classic boogie-woogie songs - so you can learn these styles from one of the very best in the business.

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