How to play the ending
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Paddy MilnerIn this lesson, learn how to play the ending of the tune. Jerry Lee uses a variation on a classic rhythm & blues ending and moves away from the form, adding an extra bar
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Lesson transcript
Ending Analysis of "A Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On"
So, briefly, let's look at the ending. He actually kind of moves away from the form a little bit here and adds an extra bar.
- Structure:
- Two bars on the G
- One bar of the F
So I guess the ending is a kind of variation on that classic rhythm and blues thing. But he's essentially rhythmically just suggesting it and cutting off with a kind of ending.
There is a little melody in there, which I can't work out if it's played on the guitar or the piano in the recording. But you can hear that as a sort of ending to the song.
Summary of Key Points
So, yeah, there we go. We've looked at the main things that are happening in "A Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On":
- The main piano part
- The solo section, which is really hip
- The ending
I think it's a song that really exemplifies Jerry Lee's style. He introduces lots of elements that he uses throughout his rock and roll output.
Now, we can look at some little variations using the material that he introduces in "A Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On."
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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.
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