Autumn Leaves - Jazz Piano Tutorial - Swing video free download
For MIDI files, PDF notation files of my playing (sheets), and backing tracks, visit my website at http://www.lot2learn.com
This is one of the first jazz songs I ever learned and I am still trying to learn it! I decided to play only one solo chorus because I wanted to really focus on the melody. I have added a few annotations but most of this "lesson" is to learn the melody and practice it slowly. Then, when you've really got it together, take it up a notch and gradually increase until it feels comfortable. For the improvisation section, try and take only one chorus, but make that one chorus really count.
Production Notes:
I am using a Roland FP-4 keyboard with the stock Piano sound. A mild amount of post-processing done with Ferox VST plug-in to give some added warmth and then I put a touch of reverb just because I felt like it. The on-screen keyboard from www.midiculous.com captured with Camtasia software. Video compositing and rendering done with Serif MoviePlus X3.
A special thanks to the piano master Benny Green for helping me with this one.
As always, thanks for listening and for your continued support.
-Roger
Comments
8 years ago
john jimenez
es deliciosa esa melodia8 years ago
MinJeong Kim
i want to play this but i cant...can u make sheets?8 years ago
Ben Weeks
Around 1:08 there something about it feels reminiscent of "moon over bourbon street" do you hear it too?8 years ago
Marco Vasco
Finally!!!! No talking! No bla bla bla!Great playing and a great way to show what the left hand is doing!!!! THANK YOU MAN!!!!!! You rock!8 years ago
palewine
This is absolutely the best way to learn this type of piano playing. Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating this!8 years ago
InBoostWeTrust7MGTE
this is one of the best autumn leaves piano versions i've heard. love the solo and will learn it. thx lot2learn ;)8 years ago
Tatsuki Kou
helpful and this IS what i need. 8 years ago
Georgia McGeady
how do i get the sheet music? And can you play "Scoobie Du Wup"8 years ago
FilterBeatz
Finally learned this! Thank you!! :DD8 years ago
heesu 송
Very good!! 8 years ago
seb rabbit
hi! wich sofware do you use to get the keyboard above with the notes played in blue?8 years ago
Christopher Ortega
Brilliant!8 years ago
DJ Vibe
Have bought quite a few of the original transcriptions already from your website, Roger. They are all excellent versions of jazz standards, etc.. Will also be adding this rendition to the collection :-) You are a gifted jazz pianist and from my analysis of your improvisations, it has helped my own playing considerably. not just in terms of content, but in performance i.e. dynamics, lyricism, swing, etc.. Your playing is seamless with delicacy, subtlety/nuance and a pure aesthetic. I can hear the influence of the modern jazz piano masters in every piece you improv. on and in combination with your own extraordinary talents, it is truly a joy to listen to. You make playing jazz look easy, but I know how much practise it really takes to possess that fluency. It is plain to see, that you live through your playing and I commend the dedication to your art. Thank you for uploading all of your vids onto You Tube.8 years ago
Ivor Yong
Still watching this in 2015!8 years ago
RODRIGO Keyboard
Exelente..muito bom msm..8 years ago
fmoov
Great Approach!9 years ago
Will Matthews
Great arrangement and video. Is your website up?9 years ago
Amy Rose
Amazing!9 years ago
Brian Waldie
This is an awesome arrangement. I love the swing feel!9 years ago
