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Advanced Boogie Woogie Piano
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Advanced Boogie Woogie Piano

Become a boogie master with this advanced boogie woogie piano lesson
Highest Rated
Created byWillie Myette
Last updated 2/2023
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What you'll learn

  • How to dissect the left-hand baseline and right-hand riffs
  • Ways to manipulate and transpose riffs to fit different chords
  • Exercises for improving speed and establishing the groove
  • How to add boogie woogie ornamentation to a basic lick
  • Techniques for improving dexterity and speed
  • How to gain a deeper understanding of the boogie woogie sound

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Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 1h 33m total length

  • Introduction4:18

    Study advanced boogie woogie concepts through left-hand basslines and right-hand riffs, including two chorus riffs, and learn to transpose, refit, ornament them, plus speed and groove exercises.

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  • Bassline Getting the Groove12:06

    Develop the left-hand groove in boogie woogie piano using metronome practice, establishing a strong bassline with C7, F7, and G7 in a 12-bar blues, with straight and swung eighths.

  • Main Lick and Intro19:53

    Learn the boogie woogie main lick in the key of G, built on the G7 dominant shape. Practice slowly with a metronome across the 12-bar blues while linking phrases.

  • Practice Habits4:23

    Practice boogie-woogie riffs in small chunks at slow tempos to master groove, fingering, and articulation, then connect sections into seamless transitions between G7 and C7.

  • Increasing Speed10:59

    Practice the fast lick as a turn split into 16th-note triplets, transpose through common keys with a metronome to build speed, groove, and precise articulation of chord tones and extensions.

  • Lick #2 - 2nd Chorus14:25

    Explore a fast, flashy second chorus lick in boogie woogie piano, learn to transpose and refit it across blues chords, and practice with metronome to master groove and improvisation.

  • Fast Triplet Line14:47

    Master a fast triplet blues line in the D7 section of a 12-bar form, using careful fingering, metronome practice, and focused attack and feel for up-tempo boogie-woogie.

  • A Few Endings Pt 15:57

    Explore multiple endings for boogie woogie piano, learn how to transpose and reuse them as turnarounds in jazz, blues, and rock, with hands-on patterns and tempo practice.

  • A Few Endings Pt 26:36

    The course teaches three blues endings with a walking left-hand bass line and right-hand G7 to C7 to E flat 7, plus transposing the turnaround through all keys.

Requirements

  • It is generally recommended that students have some prior experience playing the piano and a basic understanding of music theory before taking an advanced boogie woogie course.
  • In addition, students should have a strong foundation in playing the blues and be comfortable with basic boogie woogie patterns and chord progressions. This will ensure that they are able to keep up with the advanced concepts and techniques that will be covered in the course.
  • It's important to note that this is an advanced course, so it is not recommended for complete beginners. If you are a beginner, it may be best to start with a basic boogie woogie course and work your way up to the advanced level as your skills and knowledge improve.

Description

In this advanced boogie woogie lesson, you will have the opportunity to learn in-depth concepts related to the style of music. The lesson will provide you with sheet music for a comprehensive arrangement, which you will study and break down to understand the individual parts. You will learn how to dissect the left-hand bassline and right-hand riffs and how to manipulate and transpose them to fit different chords, giving you the ability to develop your musical vocabulary.

The lesson will also include a variety of exercises that are specifically designed to help you increase your speed and establish the groove. Boogie woogie is a fast-paced style of music that requires a lot of technical skill and speed from the player. Therefore, the exercises provided in this lesson will help you develop your dexterity and speed so that you can play boogie woogie like a pro.

The lesson will focus on teaching you concepts and techniques that will provide you with more tools to apply to your playing. For example, you will learn how to add boogie woogie ornamentation to a basic lick, making it sound flashier and more impressive. You will also learn how to establish the groove, which is an essential aspect of playing boogie woogie.

In conclusion, this advanced boogie woogie lesson provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the style of music. The sheet music, exercises, and in-depth instruction make it an excellent investment in your musical education. You will learn a variety of advanced concepts that will help you develop your technique and expand your musical vocabulary. Overall, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to improve your boogie woogie playing and take it to the next level.

Here's what you can expect to learn in this advanced boogie woogie lesson:


  1. Dissect the left-hand bassline and right-hand riffs

  2. Explore ways to manipulate and transpose riffs to fit different chords

  3. Learn exercises designed to increase speed and establish the groove

  4. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the boogie woogie sound

  5. Learn how to add boogie woogie ornamentation to a basic lick

  6. Improve your dexterity and speed

  7. Gain more tools to apply to your playing

  8. Develop your musical vocabulary

  9. Increase your technical skill

  10. Take your boogie woogie playing to the next level

Who this course is for:

  • This advanced boogie woogie lesson is for anyone who already has a strong foundation in playing the blues and basic boogie woogie patterns and chord progressions, and who is looking to take their boogie woogie playing to the next level. It is ideal for intermediate to advanced level piano players who want to improve their technique and expand their musical vocabulary.
  • This course is also suitable for music students, pianists, and music educators who want to gain a deeper understanding of the boogie woogie sound and improve their ability to teach and perform this style of music. Whether you are a performer, composer, or educator, this advanced boogie woogie lesson can provide you with the tools and techniques you need to enhance your playing and help you achieve your musical goals.

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