This is a really cool take on ostinatos and all the different things he does with them. Also just like how he has completely mastered it is definitely something to strive for. To be able to get the groove going like that would be really cool to have during class one time.
Honestly, I think its really cool. I just wonder how long it takes to get this good at it because how he can have a conversation while singing and playing both hands. I find it really impressive. I think that is the true heart of multitasking.
This is pretty sweet, man. Asymmetric meter is so cool in general, so the fact that this is in 7/8 makes my day. I love how he emphasizes that it's a process you need to build on. First, you have to get the ostinato down, then you can add instrumental and/or vocal improv on top. Plus, I find it absolutely astounding that he can have a conversation while perfectly playing that ostinato.
The singing is great because it shows you how you think of phrasing, and how the ostinato itself is a phrase, not just a bunch of notes. That's really important in piano, since you don't have to breathe.
Holy crap. I love what he does in this video. I noticed how Stephen was using the technique of singing while playing in his comprovisation in class and i thought it was really cool. I was talking to Dr. B and she told me to do this type of thing when working on intervals. If I sing back an interval after playing it, it'll help with internalizing intervals. For our improv class, this is just good in general to stay connected with the music.
This is a really cool take on ostinatos and all the different things he does with them. Also just like how he has completely mastered it is definitely something to strive for. To be able to get the groove going like that would be really cool to have during class one time.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think its really cool. I just wonder how long it takes to get this good at it because how he can have a conversation while singing and playing both hands. I find it really impressive. I think that is the true heart of multitasking.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty sweet, man. Asymmetric meter is so cool in general, so the fact that this is in 7/8 makes my day. I love how he emphasizes that it's a process you need to build on. First, you have to get the ostinato down, then you can add instrumental and/or vocal improv on top. Plus, I find it absolutely astounding that he can have a conversation while perfectly playing that ostinato.
ReplyDeleteThe singing is great because it shows you how you think of phrasing, and how the ostinato itself is a phrase, not just a bunch of notes. That's really important in piano, since you don't have to breathe.
ReplyDeleteGreat video--I really enjoyed it. Talking while playing (especially in 7/8) is not easy! Stephen makes a good point about phrasing,too.
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh. That dude is so out of his mind, but he was very helpful for understanding the concept of ostinato.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap. I love what he does in this video. I noticed how Stephen was using the technique of singing while playing in his comprovisation in class and i thought it was really cool. I was talking to Dr. B and she told me to do this type of thing when working on intervals. If I sing back an interval after playing it, it'll help with internalizing intervals. For our improv class, this is just good in general to stay connected with the music.
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