Chord IV riff
Lesson time: (2min 4sec)
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This lesson is part of the course Learn Three Classic Boogie-Woogie Songs
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Lesson transcript:
Exploring Chord Four
So, yeah, this bit, when it goes up to the chord four, it's kind of got that, which he hasn't used before.
Adding the Bottom
He's adding that bottom. I'm not exactly sure what's going on in that, but it's something like "sa".
Listening to Influences
So you hear, there are lots of those. Pete Johnson, you know, you can hear it. He's using that a lot throughout this piece.
Development in Improvisation
So, it's something you could develop in your own improvisation.
- Experiment: Why not try a little changing?
- Be Creative: All those kinds of things.
So, I will leave that up to your imagination.
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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