November 2019 Q&A
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In the November 2019 Q&A, Jonny answered all of your questions about the piano and music in general.
05:17 – Q: Maintaining left hand blues rhythm
08:58 – Q: Mastering triplet slide speed before moving on?
11:36 – Q: Any plans to add Anime tracks?
14:12 – Q: What scales are used in Frosty?
17:38 – Q: Looking for a style of jazz playing?
18:47 – Q: Advice to study the run in Believe?
23:57 – Q: Sample solo from a melody?
26:34 – Q: Tips for playing fast with accuracy?
29:13 – Q: Recommended chords for Silent Night Accompaniment?
32:40 – Q: How to apply funk tools to a song?
36:27 – Q: Applying funk to Twinkle Twinkle?
39:21 – Q: Difference between Stride and Ragtime
41:46 – Q: Is this a pattern to blocked chords?
44:45 – Q: What is the first 20 secs of Makin Whoope?
48:40 – Q: How is this intro played?
50:30 – Q: Techniques for accompanying swing style?
52:34 – Q: Improvising Jingle Bells?
54:29 – Q: What skills should you know in all 12 keys?
57:56 – Q: 5 note chords, are the same rules for minor and dominants?
59:36 – Q: Workshop on Yardbird Suite?
1:00:11 – Q: Blues scale finger variations?
1:00:49 – Q: Repeating notes and chords in fast runs?
1:02:11 – Q: Best way to count sixteenth notes at speed?
1:03:58 – Q: Balancing practice between new and existing songs?
1:05:39 – Q: Quick tips on re-hamonization?
1:06:00 – Q: Practice time on exercises?
1:07:16 – Q: Mastering hand independence when playing blues?
1:08:53 – Q: Soloing over 251 with quick changes?
1:11:00 – Q: Arranging when in 3 time?
1:12:22 – Q: Tips to prevent hand tension?
1:14:24 – Q: Triad chords hand position?
1:16:29 – Q: Comping Blue Bayou in F?
1:18:56 – Q: Thoughts on changing the scale with each chord change?
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