In “Chuck Leavell’s Stride Blues” Rock Essentials series we debunk the misconception that Improvisation is running up and down scales and we show how playing “shapes” is an easier way to improvise.
We’ve received lots of positive feedback on this approach which leads us to the following questions:
- What are the best methods and techniques for learning to improvise?
- For those of us with limited time to practice what is the most efficient way to learn?
- What are the biggest mistakes and myths among people learning jazz & blues piano?
- What are the biggest wastes of time?
- What are the biggest mistakes novices make when they are playing/practicing?
- Even at a professional level, what mistakes are most common?
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Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more.
Do you have suggested fingering patterns for the shapes in the different keys?
I love the “Chuck Gets Big” album. I would love to see song lessons for “Compared To What”.
Check out the fingering that is used in the videos. In general, 5-note shapes use each finger and the shape shifts as you move up and down the keyboard. Keep rockin!