yannis D Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 This what they call "learn you standards in all 12 keys"... It's impressive but it drives me crazy at the same time... [video:youtube] Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Many of the jazz greats were noted for calling standards in odd keys on the bandstand. Some liked the feel of a certain key over the standard key, other times they were just putting some newbie in his/her place. In college I transcribed Oscar Peterson's solo in "Joy Spring" and found out, to my chagrin, that he had played it in the key of A, rather than the standard F (modulating to F#). No real reason for it, I'm sure, except that it made a difficult tune nearly impossible. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Playing a standard in an odd key is a thing. Playing a song in... 7 odd keys, is what drives me crazy. The way he modulates from one key to another is genius. That said, what i hear on my speakers is not appealing to me. It really drives me crazy to jump from one tonic center to the next within seconds-like interrupted sex again and again BTW, this pianists is fantastic and very melodic. This is one of his few show of tunes... Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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