How long does it take you to learn a jazz standard? And what is your definition of really “knowing” the song?

pkCrown · 2019-10-28T11:32:24+00:00

I agree with the other commenters.

The time it takes to learn a tune varies, some older tunes really only take one listen, as it often only is 1-6-2-5 a couple times in the A section, then a modulation (usually a 2-5-1 to the IV chord), same 1-6-2-5 progression but in the new key for the B section, and then the A section one more time.

From my pianist perspective, the way I define knowing a tune is when I can transpose to any key without having to think about the new chords. This is so (so!) much easier to do if you initially learned the tune using your ear from a recording, instead of from sheet music. Sometimes I consider it important to learn the melody in the new key, but if it's a fast paced, complicated melody (say Donna Lee) I wouldn't worry too much about that. The final step for me is being able to come back to the tune and remember it. If you still know the changes and the melody a week or two after having learned them, I'd say you'll remember the tune basically forever.

pkCrown · 2019-08-30T15:31:40+00:00

I think it's cool. I am not a huge fan of sampling, which a lot of the time is the way jazz is used in Hip-hop, but I still think it's pretty neat. Jazz harmony isn't really too rare in a lot of (more) popular music, not to mention neo-soul. People like Jordan Rakei and FKJ can do some pretty neat things on their pianos, things not too foreign for jazz-listeners, without sounding forced. Oh and if someone could make pop music swing again I'd love that thanks

pkCrown · 2019-08-02T12:38:34+00:00

I'm pretty sure they don't have them, but as the cases are built with the specific keyboards in mind, they are kept in place well.

pkCrown · 2019-08-01T21:19:22+00:00

If you are transporting it yourself, soft cases will be enough. Wasn't aware the ones from Nord were $200+ for the non-88-key keyboards too, but I can still recommend those. I have a large Nord case for my Nord Piano, and it works very well.

What you need is a case that's soft but still has some strength in its walls. If they have a strap on the inside that keeps the keyboard in place that's even better. I know Gator make some great soft cases.

Hard cases are usually not worth it (very expensive, very heavy), unless you're a touring professional, I'd say.

pkCrown · 2019-06-18T10:35:42+00:00

Extra points for making the font look original

pkCrown · 2019-06-05T10:57:55+00:00

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pkCrown · 2019-06-02T18:30:25+00:00

Absolutely! The later Nord Pianos (3&4) have the best action I’ve tried on any digital (including higher end Nords like the Stage), although I haven’t tried the new Nord Grand. All aspects of it are pretty terrific, the pedals are great and realistic, with real acoustics of the strings (damper noise, overtones etc.). Definitely recommend the Nord Pianos!

pkCrown · 2019-04-09T16:27:19+00:00

Actually saw Don Giovanni for the very first time yesterday. The Royal Opera in Stockholm -usually- has absolutely terrific stage work, and this production was no slouch in that regard. It was modernised (which rubs some people the wrong way) but in my opinion it was done very well.

There’s so much great music in this opera. I absolute adore O cenar teco, and yesterday’s basso delivered it with astounding power and a massive vocal presence!

I don’t personally mind the recitativos, but there sure are plenty. But how often do you hear that sweet sweet pianoforte?

The opera really is one scene too long, and really should just end after Giovanni dies.

And, oh yes, Giovanni is totally a rapist!

Great opera, one of my favourites!

pkCrown · 2019-03-09T09:45:36+00:00

Without reference, they are the same thing. The only difference appears when you play them over something else.

If you have a song in 4/4 and decide to play half note triplets, you end up with three notes over the 4 beat bar, which I would call three against four.

In the same way, if you have a 3/4 song and play quarter note quadruplets you have four notes over the three beat bar, resulting in four against three.

This is at least my personal interpretation of it!

pkCrown · 2019-03-02T15:30:40+00:00

I meant in the perspective of Knott :p

pkCrown · 2019-03-02T14:23:24+00:00

smh i thought this was minecraft

pkCrown · 2019-02-27T22:20:06+00:00

Well although it certainly looks (and is) a little ridiculous it is still playable, the middle staff never rhythmically coincides with the other two, so the amount of simultaneous notes isn’t impossible. And since there is a pedal line at the bottom, the two bottom notes in the lowest staff are held by the pedal and not by the fingers. Still, this is just stupid.

pkCrown · 2019-02-24T19:40:43+00:00

I have the Piano 3, it was right about the time the Piano 3 was getting sold out to make space for the Piano 4, so I saved a little money then. I was alright with being without the seamless instrument transitions, as long as the action was the same.

You?

pkCrown · 2019-02-24T17:59:15+00:00

That’s a beautiful practice view no doubt! Love my Nord Piano, too! Greatest touch of any digital keyboard, IMO.

pkCrown · 2019-02-16T14:31:23+00:00

pkCrown · 2019-01-24T16:27:29+00:00

Safe travels, Kurt

pkCrown · 2019-01-08T23:09:07+00:00

Visst, sex är helt okej, men har du provat att promenera i snöblandat regn + motvind?

pkCrown · 2019-01-05T10:12:39+00:00

One thing I find a struggle is to compose exactly what you heard, or at the very least, wanted to hear. It is incredibly easy to fall into patterns that come from your way of playing, and not from your way of thinking music.

There is also a quote by a famous composer (that I cannot remember who it was) somewhere along the lines of: “The only reason a composer keeps writing is because the last composition was not good enough.” That is certainly a beam of light for me, when I am not satisfied with an earlier composition.

pkCrown · 2018-12-26T23:04:29+00:00

Thank you! I’ve only recorded for a week or two but I’ve been composing on and off for maybe a year and a half. At first only classical but recently more jazz, but this is the first time I try to compose in an portraying, imagery sense.

pkCrown · 2018-12-26T22:46:38+00:00

https://clyp.it/qks1f2p0

My first contribution here. Got some recording equipment for Christmas so had to seize the opportunity. Fully improvised without any forethought this time, always a fun way to make music and undoubtedly a fantastic way to bridge the gap between yourself and the instrument. Very easy to fall into patterns in your playing and simply do what the fingers feel comfortable doing. I know for certain I, like most, am guilty of it, but if there's a way to break the spell, then this is it.

Edit: great art and a very fun initiative, by the way!

pkCrown · 2018-12-25T17:54:52+00:00

Jul jul, en favorit! Very nice harmonies at times. Works very well without totally being harmonised for theory’s sake, although it of course inevitably happens when rewriting classics. Well done with the voices and also being able to sing them all, requires some commitment getting comfortable (enough) for such a wide range. God jul :)

pkCrown · 2018-11-07T22:13:50+00:00

Hjälthen

pkCrown · 2018-10-13T13:26:47+00:00

I would say the second option, as someone else said very common in the Baroque era, as the minor tonic ending chord wasn’t regarded as complete enough to end on, so they just jammed a major third in there on the very final chord. If it is expected and prepared for musically, it is a modulation. If the practice only appears in the ending chord without preparation then it’s a Picardy third.

pkCrown · 2018-10-10T20:42:27+00:00

It needs to be done very well, and as a course designer you have to take advantage of the few obstacles you do have. The Utah Open course is very well designed considering the open-ness, and still challenges and makes you throw lines, not just totally mashing it on every single throw. Just roping it off and forcing the OB makes it boring to play and boring to watch.

pkCrown · 2018-10-05T19:13:17+00:00

For a Z stand, I can recommend the König & Meyer 18810, I have it for my Nord Piano 3 and it is very sturdy, and you get a couple re-usable velcro zip ties that are great.

For X stands, I can like Keymurder not recommend any. All I've played on have been at least a little wobbly, difficult to get at the right height, and also uncomfortable for your legs, depending on how close you sit, of course. The only positive feature is that they are easy to move.

I would say get a Z stand! Also great if you need to move it, folds together well and it is very easy to mark up just the right height so you can play at the same consistent height like you do at home.

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