Single note line
Lesson time: (2min 26sec)
Paddy Milner breaks down the single-note line in Pete Johnson's Dive Bomber, with tips for the tricky fourth-finger run.
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This lesson is part of the course Learn Three Classic Boogie-Woogie Songs
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Lesson transcript:
Single Note Line Section
Okay, so now we get onto a nice, really nice single note line section. This goes as follows:
- Sliding Down:
- So, I'm sliding down.
- It's all about getting the hand positions right here, making sure you get down to catch that G.
Practice Tips
Now, this is quite a tough little thing because this line features that fourth finger.
- Important Points:
- Really sort of practice; it's pretty tough, especially at speed.
- Start at a slower tempo and gradually ramp it up.
- It's always that fourth finger that is the killer.
Variation
Now here's a variation that we haven't had before:
- I don't think we've had quite this variation of that, so...
- Sorry, yeah, it's a B, really cool little line with some ins and outs and moving about.
So, just get that under your fingers!
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