You need vocabulary, words, which you can then put together in sentences and paragraphs to fully express what you want to say. Playing boogie-woogie, jazz, or any improvisational music is like talking.
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What are three major differences between jazz and classical music?
There is no more marked area of difference between classically trained musicians and musicians trained in jazz than mastery of rhythm. One big difference is the improvisational aspect of jazz.
The Role of Dynamics in Jazz Piano: An Expert's Perspective
Learn about the role of dynamics in jazz piano from an expert's perspective. Understand how dynamics can be used to improve and embellish pieces, create contrast between sections, and emphasize certain notes or phrases.
Who is considered the #1 jazz piano player of all time?
Visually impaired since childhood, Tatum, born in Ohio, learned to play the piano by ear as a child and, blessed with perfect tone, quickly excelled at the instrument. Nat King Cole is known as a very talented and swing pianist, as well as for being a commercially successful but very sensitive singer.
A Journey Through the History of Jazz Piano Music
From Jelly Roll Morton to Thelonious Monk, explore 75 years of jazz piano music and discover how 20 influential pianists have shaped its evolution.
