Joe P Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Check out his left hand: Iko-Iko I like the C 7-10 thing he's got going with the fifth! There are quite a few videos of Dr. John that use the same split screen. Then there is always this one: Regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I LOVE the Night Tripper! You should also check out this: The Piano Styles of Dr. John. It comes with (admittedly sometimes inaccurate) transcriptions, otherwise it's excellent! Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks for the link, MD, I added it to my Christmas list! Regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 You're very welcome, Joe! Thanks for the links and good luck with Santa Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Best "lesson" money you will ever spend. "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I wish I could reach 10ths in every key - it ain't gonna happen! www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandWhite Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I wish I could reach 10ths in every key - it ain't gonna happen! Yeah, Dr. John's D to F# stretch is beyond me. May need to devote more body parts to the task.. "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm lucky enough to be able to reach 10ths and, in some cases 11ths, easily. It's great for some things but it's an easy way to annoy your bassist. Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 So what is that unit on top of the grand piano, to the left, in "Such a Night?" You can cop a decent look toward the end of the clip. Some sort of mixer? It looks like a CB radio! P.S. Really enjoyed the playing, thanks for sharing! "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Benhamou Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Amazing how effortless his playing is!!!! Ian Benhamou Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals [url:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheMusicalBox/]The Musical Box[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I like the C 7-10 thing he's got going with the fifth! There are quite a few videos of Dr. John that use the same split screen. That's one of his signature adaptations of a James Booker pattern. Hitting the C on the downbeat, the G on the "and," then the Bb and E together on beat 2, but sliding off the Bb down to the A (so the Bb becomes basically a grace note) before hitting the G again on the "and" of 2. You can get a lot of mileage out of that pattern, and it gives you a really fat, full sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I like the C 7-10 thing he's got going with the fifth! There are quite a few videos of Dr. John that use the same split screen. That's one of his signature adaptations of a James Booker pattern. Hitting the C on the downbeat, the G on the "and," then the Bb and E together on beat 2, but sliding off the Bb down to the A (so the Bb becomes basically a grace note) before hitting the G again on the "and" of 2. You can get a lot of mileage out of that pattern, and it gives you a really fat, full sound. Thanks for a really good summation of that lick. aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks for a really good summation of that lick. No prob. Here are a couple more variations to try, going from C7 to F7. (Each note or note pair represents an eighth note. Sorry, it's late and I'm too lazy to bust out the notation software just now.) ||: C G Bb&E Bb&E C G Bb&E (up to) Eb&A (low) F C Eb&A Eb&A F C Eb&A (down to) Bb&E :|| Same idea but with a little upward chromatic approach to the 3rd and 7th. (For convenience, the only different notes from the above example are in red): ||: C G A&Eb Bb&E C G Bb&E (up to) Eb&A (low) F C D&Ab Eb&A F C Eb&A (down to) Bb&E :|| Try this one while, with the right hand, alternating between acknowledging the half-step shift, and just playing in a C blues tonality: ||: C G Bb&E Cb&F Db Ab Cb&F Bb&E :|| Note that in all cases, the tonal center shifts not on the downbeat, but on the eighth note before the downbeat, with the 3rd and 7th of the chord to come. This is a huge part of both Mac and Booker's sound, and propels the tune forward while still letting it feel way laid back (if you're playing it right, of course ). Also note that you don't actually have to be able to reach 10ths to play these (which, I suppose, technically makes this post off-topic, but I'll take my chances). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Tears in my eyes, that's so good. I'm always amazed at how little a good player's hands seem to move when they play. I gaze into the crystal ball and see myself spending time studying these videos carefully, and considering the lessons too. Wondering if maybe it's a bit over my head, but I can definitely cop a few tricks from the youtube posted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Definetly one of my fav artists and a true inspiration. I remember listening to Going to New Orleans(I think was album) and hearing the rolls that cat can cover. My thoughts were..This guy is bending notes on the flippin piano!! A true genious. If you get a chance, check out Dorthy. Its a tune he wrote for his mom. Wow!!!! "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Found it! Be prepared to flip if you haven't heard before! "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I'm lucky enough to be able to reach 10ths and, in some cases 11ths, easily. It's great for some things but it's an easy way to annoy your bassist. Yeah, I can reach the white-key 10ths easily, and with a bit of practice I can reach the white-black 10ths. Recovering from the beat-down my bass man will give me after playing that way is the tough part. --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Listen to Dr. John on Piano Jazz on NPR. About an hour of music and talk with Marian McPartland. Hear him share his stories, influences and playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 So what is that unit on top of the grand piano, to the left, in "Such a Night?" That's the old Countryman piano pickup control box. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Another great resource for studying his playing (if not necessarily for pure listening pleasure) is the album All By Hisself (Live At The Lonestar). It's a nice document of him playing and singing in good form, in a solo context. The only drawback: he's playing a CP-80, not a real piano. However, in some cases this actually makes it easier to pick out exactly what he's playing, so if that's your goal, consider it a blessing in disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longfuse Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Listen to Dr. John on Piano Jazz on NPR. About an hour of music and talk with Marian McPartland. Hear him share his stories, influences and playing. That was an excellent programme, thanks for the link! Wow, I didn't realise Marian McPartland was still alive. Looked her up on Wiki and she was born in 1918! Also never knew she was English by birth. Cool lady. As for Dr John, I wish I could play rolls with my right hand as effortlessly as he does. Had the pleasure of seeing him perform in a tiny jazz club in the mid 80s. I think that was during the rough patch that he went through, but his playing was totally together. What a hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Marian is a living treasure and a wonderful musician. The great legends are getting up in years. Dr. John turns 70 this month. I'm so glad these cats are still with us. In a way they will always show us how it's done through youtube and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJPatton Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I saw him live in the 90's and it was a clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 There's about 150 licks to cop off that program - thanks! "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I'll try again here. Happy birthday daviel! "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 thanks! "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Yeah - Happy Birthday daviel! A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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