Boogie Monster - The Boogie Woogie Challenge
Lesson time: (1min 13sec)
Paddy's boogie-woogie challenge: record yourself playing a boogie break - four bars, eight bars, or even an odd five or seven - drawing on the ideas from his boogie-woogie course.
Course preview
This lesson is part of the course Play Authentic Boogie-Woogie Piano
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Lesson transcript:
Fun Boogie Break Challenge
So here's a fun little challenge for you!
What I'm Looking For:
- Creative Breaks: I want to hear some fun boogie breaks.
- These could be:
- A four-bar break
- An eight-bar break
- Or even something unique like a five or seven-bar break
- These could be:
Where to Draw Inspiration:
- Think about incorporating some of the ideas we explored in my boogie course with music gurus.
Sharing Your Work:
- I look forward to hearing your versions!
- You can:
- Share these online and tag me
- Send the video via the tutoring system for feedback
Your Break:
- It can be:
- Simple
- Complicated
- Traditional
- Totally off the wall, something nobody's ever thought of before!
To Get Started:
- I'm going to play you a little Albert Ammons inspired break to kick us all off here.
Send something over! I'll be waiting.
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