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Lesson time: (2min 36sec)
Paddy Milner works through the next, higher-energy section of 'Dive Bomber', including a signature Pete Johnson voicing built in fourths.
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This lesson is part of the course Learn Three Classic Boogie-Woogie Songs
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Lesson transcript:
Transition to Energetic Section
Now we move on to a section that really kicks up a gear. I think there's something in the recording that's a little ambiguous, perhaps a note that I can't quite identify. It sounds something like this, but it could just be a small mistake.
Increased Energy
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2, 1, 2, 3, 4
So, we've got this energetic part. Again, it's all an embellishment of a C major triad, just with these additional elements. -
Your Task
Get those notes nice and solid!
Unique Voicing
This is a very Pete Johnson thing. I haven't heard anyone else use this particular voicing. I love it! It's nice and open, constructed with fourths rather than the typical major triad structure you usually hear.
Experimentation Encouraged
Feel free to explore and experiment with this sound, using variations like those mentioned earlier.
Wrapping It Up
In this case, Pete Johnson opts for another one of those single note lines at the end to nicely round it off.
So, yeah, give it a go!
About the instructor
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. read more