Something really big to notice on this video: Michael sings the improvised line @13:59! That is a huge insight into how he's thinking about this...his fingers are always following what he hears in his head. Most people trying to learn to play don't pay enough attention to this skill...the guy has a great ear...he hears it before he plays it.
@lepredator189
5 жыл бұрын
That's what we do when we speak, duuh.
@Thevamp1reking
5 жыл бұрын
Professor
@Steve-uu7yx
5 жыл бұрын
I do something very similar, while I don't play enough piano i wish i could, whenever i play jazz i end up finding myself "scatting" to the music
@musamor75
4 жыл бұрын
How right you are! He’s very gifted all round. My head is steaming. There’s work to do. This piece is one of the most challenging compositions ever written; it soon shows what mettle the player is made of. All the best.
@ethanmulvihill7177
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, especially on this tune.
@chasonwestmoreland248
6 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how many musical weapons are in this video.
@djwayneonsax
9 жыл бұрын
Never, ever, explained so plainly...so clear. It speaks of your genius. Thank you and continued blessings to you Sir.
@Nkosinati
Жыл бұрын
I thought the best had passed, then that chromatic approach was the sweetest of them all imo! Thank you so much for offering this video. The pursuit of Giant Steps seems to be one of the themes holding my life together.
@mr.z9609
3 жыл бұрын
The "Big V" concept is something I hadn't thought of. I will use it. Thank You!
@QuestingElf
10 жыл бұрын
That's an incredible insight and observation at the start, the part about the V of the major 3rd below. Removing the V got me to observe only the maj7 chords, which are always Bmaj7, Ebmaj7 and Gmaj7 of which the roots look like the augment chords B+ or Eb+ or G+ which are all the same chord. The V for each is a way to get to the next maj7. Wow, this piece is finally making sense to me. Thank you so much!!!
@robertmiller2411
10 жыл бұрын
I just love hearing this song broken down for the sake of really hearing it - I'm sure the lesson is great, but man what a great tune!
@wonnie
10 жыл бұрын
I knew this guy seemed REALLY familiar... He's Nat and Alex Wolff's father. I was looking for videos on solo concepts over the chord changes in Giant Steps, and I just happened to stumble on this video. This is quite amazing. Excellent video and very comprehensive.
@LeslieTarwater
10 жыл бұрын
To improvise on any song, you have to know it inside out! I hope you always have a great Piano to play on. Techniques to get through what is initially a difficult situation. An understatement! Thanks for sharing this; it'll help many folks!
@MISTAMUSIK
4 жыл бұрын
I agree and disagree! If you know what key or keys it in you can solo over any song! Mow with prosgive jazz it would be to your benefit to know the song well!
@toneyam3643
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Wollf I never tackled this song. I've always worked on standards but, I never went to Coltrane and now I feel like I have to do it, I found that it can be tricky playing through the changes, you have to get used to them because they're not your typical 2-5-1 progressions or two fives and improvising is another ball game. You really broke it down, I love the double whole tone scale and the way It just fits. You are also showing musicians that they don't have to be afraid to share their knowledge with others, it is better to give than receive. Many blessings back to you.
@NoName-tq7qc
9 жыл бұрын
Man, I remember seeing Michael Wolff on Nick for the Naked Brothers Band when I was a kid, never knew he was a jazz pianist though! Thanks for the tips.
@TheCliffandPhilShow
9 жыл бұрын
He was so funny on that show&his sons are very talented but he's really had a pretty awesome career.A great keyboardist.:)
@victoza9232
7 жыл бұрын
+No Name Michael was the bandleader/keyboardist for The Arsenio Hall show from 1989-1994 (the first incarnation of the show). BONUS FUN FACT: The movie "The Tic Code" is loosely based on Michael's life when he was a kid.
@JonSebastianF
8 жыл бұрын
Michael Wolff's voice sounds like Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad :D
@cokidjazz
8 жыл бұрын
I love the whole step idea, what a gem
@MaroonCorey
6 жыл бұрын
Interesting use of the diminished and altered scales which I haven't tried in this tune. Great to watch how naturally it all comes to Mr. Wolff.
@bassboneful
Жыл бұрын
Phantastic lesson! Thank you, Mr. Wolff. 🙏
@alamooji3716
5 жыл бұрын
This blew my mind open to so many ideas to let out, all i was doing was playing the 3 pentatonics but this was so packed and dense thank you sooo very much your both very smart and your really good at piano, i was impressed when you transposed it in like 2 seconds! Thank you again very much
@Hiphopdabop
Жыл бұрын
The Augmented Scale is a very underrated scale...
@Alan_Page
8 жыл бұрын
I'd love to work on all of this but I'm usually tired from working 50 hours a week at my shit job and barely get any practice done.
@wizzboy18
6 жыл бұрын
quit the job to practice 50 hours a week problem solved lol
@BenStoneking
5 жыл бұрын
I relate to this feeling. If you can find time to watch tv or something else that you think you may be able to live without, try substituting it with half an hour of practice a day (more if possible). Believe it or not, the more you practice "practicing" the easier and more fun it gets to do it day after day. It switches from a hassle to a release where you can tune your craft. You might not ever be as good as these guys, but you could get pretty good. I know I'll probably never be as good some of the big time players out there, but I'll settle for what I can get :)
@theuntapstep7789
4 жыл бұрын
I hope things are better for you now...
@paolo6219
3 жыл бұрын
Should be practicing 40 hours a day no bullshit
@bourbonchiken
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Michael (and your friend) for sharing all this knowledge so generously.
@eNnI088
5 жыл бұрын
this video is amazing not only for giant steps but improvisation in general
@evanzigmond1213
7 жыл бұрын
I watched this video 2 days before finding out Michael Wolff's sons were in The Naked Brothers Band on Nickelodeon when I was a kid LOOOOOOOL
@theblackcircle6648
6 жыл бұрын
It literally looks like your not even playing that's so hilarious! Great video!
@dannytwitch3276
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! This was a master class!
@misholkinbrutus8173
11 жыл бұрын
Ho my God that is incredible. With these methods i'm gonna be limitless on soloing. I would love to see more video from you guys.
@jjaffee
7 жыл бұрын
This is such an awesome video; really sends my mind into all kinds of cool directions ... not to mention; it was wonderful just to listen and watch as you two explored. Gosh, i wish you were my neighbor.
@jackwilliamsopenyourmouth
10 жыл бұрын
That big V shortcut is amazing!
@vt2788
5 жыл бұрын
Giant hands for giant steps works well :)
@PlayYourSongz
4 жыл бұрын
I actually took notes of the exact scales to practice. Thank you.
@prolix.5410
8 жыл бұрын
Exceptional instruction on advanced concepts. Thanks for uploading!
@colinmichaelroberts
2 жыл бұрын
This Keanu Reeves lookin' ass dude just blew my pants off. I hope to be studying these jazz techniques for years
@bengarzastudios
10 жыл бұрын
Really well made lesson. I really like the two man approach, it doesn't miss a beat!
@alanpachter
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike great video! Greetings from your cousins in VA! Keep up the great work. We have loved following your career over the years! I'm a jazz hack, but I play 3-4 gigs a month locally here, in and around DC. Electric bass. Its great fun. I can't devote as much time to it as I would like, but I enjoy every minute of it. Giant Steps is one I am trying to get my head around. Thanks for he help!
@swamisMotelBand1
5 жыл бұрын
i like th pentatonic version , maybe since I like pentatonic blues thanks for this Michael Wolff
@teetosh
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Master Class. Well done. Bravo!
@FatsacksAllday
7 жыл бұрын
GOLD!!!!! Thank you so much for this upload!
@Mikesmasterclasses
10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic chordal work
@BruïnGebakken
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Michael! Thanks a mil.
@ronnieanand
10 жыл бұрын
This is the best Giant Steps Lesson... Where do you teach ? Would love to learn study with you someday.
@PepitoKawazaki
4 жыл бұрын
I'd suggest Barry Harris's insight to giant steps improvising
@EE-hu9zx
6 жыл бұрын
I can't believe that I'm actually able to almost follow all of that the first time through, I must be learning. What I'd love to see now is a bit of explanation to the rthymic and harmonic plottings of the left hand. Like, how are you striking those base chords and tones rhythmically and how are you spelling those voicings, especially with respect to the 10ths...loved the bits of humor, but the dual black shirts, don't know about that.
@yggdrasil9039
7 жыл бұрын
Michael had a great series of videos on Autumn Leaves I think it was and looking at 5 improvisational concepts. Sad to see it taken down.
@alexramosysumariachimexico4278
11 жыл бұрын
MICHAEL THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU, YOU ARE GREAT
@johnherzberg2901
8 жыл бұрын
Still serving piano players with great improv. concepts for great tune.
@sevidmusic
Жыл бұрын
Awesome 🤘😎🤘
@ColdDrewZone
10 жыл бұрын
Absolutely invaluable! Thank you
@garrybrown7372
7 жыл бұрын
Beauty personified!!! Cheers.
@learnerlearns
8 жыл бұрын
Michael Wolff = baddass cat
@bolawafrancis303
7 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Lovely
@kdpno
11 жыл бұрын
Really good memory muscle for soloing and impro. Thanks! :)
@Carsonsaxplayer
3 жыл бұрын
I even put on a black button up shirt before tackling this.
@josesilva7202
10 жыл бұрын
wow!my life has change,good improv review!
@grantgre
Жыл бұрын
It's not just the scales but it's the rhythmic part of giant steps is difficult because you Gotta know when to switch the scale and so that is a major thing lol
@music7774life
10 жыл бұрын
Wow Michael your amazing. Wanted to ask if you had future plans on making jazz DVD on learning jazz songs covering voicing progressions licks and scales to master each jazz song. Thanks so much this video was helpful...
@marcosmusic
10 жыл бұрын
Si alguien se animaría a aportar con el subtitulado en español, definitivamente se llevaría muchos likes de parte de nosotros los hispanos hablantes. Saludos!!
@mattandrews6922
8 жыл бұрын
Extremely thorough and helpful, thank you!
@seriousguitarinstructionbo6690
9 жыл бұрын
Really, really great instruction.
@pandemonet
6 жыл бұрын
"...to try it in a new key...whut?!" Hahahahahaaa!
@milton112
5 жыл бұрын
I have friends and family that dont understand why I love this music soooooo much....🤨
@newtownyouthvoiceswithinou2310
10 жыл бұрын
Really great!
@music7774life
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael Wolff big fan of your playing..I was going to ask if you could do more videos of songs and explain what scales and licks go with what chord voicings and progressions...thanks so much...
@94mac
9 жыл бұрын
@Brett Rangsenola I think you got mixed up. That would be the Bb lydian mode because it is the 4th scale degree of F major. Mixolydian would be the f major scale but started on C
@medicenceni2609
7 ай бұрын
amazing! so much thanks!
@John-p7i5g
15 күн бұрын
This is great, but what happened to the two videos exploring melodic concepts using Autumn Leaves? How come it got taken down?
@marktywharton
8 жыл бұрын
you have blown my mind
@derrickjohnson1044
11 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhhh mercy! XD . Can I cry now. But thank you so much for this video!!!! VERY helpful
@zakiahart3919
10 жыл бұрын
Love the break down
@AbdielLozadaMusic
8 жыл бұрын
great. thanks for the help... to singers is good constribution
@saxyrep1
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thanks for sharing! Great explanation!
@PlayYourSongz
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson, thank you for your videos.
@joeylodes
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@Life_Is_Better_With_Music
10 жыл бұрын
Great vid guys, thanks.
@ouvifly
10 жыл бұрын
invaluable stuff!
@stuartelliot9762
9 жыл бұрын
Mind blown. :)
@fridoterbeek
9 жыл бұрын
superb!!
@tvine1
7 жыл бұрын
Nobody ever gets this right. Coltrane designed the first two phrases to be played over a descending whole-tone bass line, i.e. B/B - D7/A - G/G - Bb7/F - Ebmaj7 -----A-7-D7------ G/G - Bb7/F - Eb/Eb - F#7/C# - Bmaj7/B It's a huge part of the conceptual basis of the tune, surprising how little known it is.
@skineyemin4276
6 жыл бұрын
Not true, Barry Harris gets it too right.
@musicandkeys3516
6 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Thank you!
@jimjennings7623
7 жыл бұрын
It sounds like a series of II-V-I progressions, organized in some scheme. It also sounds like "Rainy Day" is related to this song.
@peterharrison4090
7 жыл бұрын
It's the same progression as the bridge to "Have You Met Miss Jones?"
@jimjspianoperformances3663
7 жыл бұрын
I got it and it's perfect but now I'm not sure I know the chords I'm playing. Someone said to me, "HEY, I didn't know you knew how to play 'Giant Steps'" and I said, "well, I don't!" ...but I can make it sound like I know and that must be good for somethin'
@vitorkurc7706
5 жыл бұрын
amazing! just dindt get how all the major pentatonics would work while improvising with a band.
@kuda22nd
10 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!! Thank-you...
@zuzuvalle
10 жыл бұрын
Que ótima aula !
@manguera9
8 жыл бұрын
YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU STUDY 8 HOURS A DAY..
@leslielaurey2178
8 жыл бұрын
i hear u chief, in the summer of '75,i kept YES Close to the edge, MILES Nefertiti and Bartok 2nd violin concerto on my turntable EXCLUSIVELY and i got better....quickly
@giventofly9
10 жыл бұрын
this is so great!!!
@livendihp8768
8 жыл бұрын
AMAZING !!!
@waynematthews8165
10 жыл бұрын
Exceptional!
@cocovi
10 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@YotamIshay
7 жыл бұрын
Nice Those are big hands
@pablomoyasolano1561
10 жыл бұрын
Exelent teaching!!!
@Iddragon
7 жыл бұрын
TWO TRIPPLE DECKS OR YOUR ALL FIRED@!@@!!!!!!
@mampiononazz
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks à lot, that's very HELPFULL. Again, THANK YOU
@RuneMusen
7 ай бұрын
Funny comment: I'd like to make it simple... (And then plays wildly advanced...) 🙂
@thebmusproject
10 жыл бұрын
14:30 Lol!
@solo_international777
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you! and Thank you'll again; will you guys (who is your co-theorist) be making more videos? This is very helpful in organizing a tune for improvising. Great job! Michael, I have learned so much from your other videos that you posted, particularly the "The 5 Harmonic Systems" Will you be strikin' up the band again on Arsenio's new show?Just wonderin':) Peace
@555furu555
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rupustre
5 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you thank you!
@Solcius123123
10 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@ABRANTES1975
8 жыл бұрын
Muito boa aula!
@hahafaaq69
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@beanspeople4414
4 жыл бұрын
i think tommy flannagan needs to watch this
@LeakyJAZZ
4 жыл бұрын
People give him shit for that all day. Give it a rest
@TurtleStax
3 жыл бұрын
The last step was chromatacism. Literally, play every note. That's my approach!
@eternalrainbow-cj3iu
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael! How are you doing? I want to thank you for your advices on Autumn Leaves, I could pick them up rather, easily I remember that 11/2 year ago I wasn't ready for them, I also try to applie the McCoyTynr doimnant and 4ths chords For dominants I try L.H b2 5 8 and than right hand any Triad or like 4ths like b13 b9 7 for instance F7 autumn Leaves like L.H.: Gb c f R.H Db Ab Eb, I study Giant Steps like 25 years so this is easy to follow but nice insights the alteredscale over 4 chords I didn't kwo that trick, What abou this one? Ebm7-Ab7 I Bm7 D7 I as the 1st 2 bars alterations than all II V skip the V and play the major 7 as IIIm7 for instance Fm7 Bb7 Ebmaj7 is played like: Fm7 I Gm711 this also makes it alot more easy to play...the tritones are bit weird in the beginning...but the II V is in my opinion a great trick too?
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