On Green Dolphin Street in 7/4 – FP-4 with MIDI Keys
The MIDI file of this solo is available on my website at http://www.lot2learn.com
I recorded 2 versions of this song on the same day. One on acoustic piano here:
and this one on the Roland FP-4. Although there are definite similarities between the 2 versions, there are also distinct differences. I find it interesting to compare and contrast the two versions to see the effect each instrument has on my interpretation of this song.
Aside from the sound, the feel (action) is quite different on the FP-4 which allows me to be slightly more relaxed in my playing. The FP-4 also allows me to record to a MIDI file and superimpose the “virtual keyboard” onto the video screen for educational purposes. This should help you dissect my playing to better understand what it is that I am doing during the improvisation.
Once again a HUGE thanks to YT user DaveBeeBoss for his incredible bass work on this tune. Make sure you listen to his great version in 7/4 here:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2ygsHr27kS0
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Nice vid nice …
Nice vid nice presentation. One cool feature would be to add add chords on the black space up in the screen =) Just suggestion. But nicely done.
1 2 3 4 is …
1 2 3 4 is relatively fast, 5 6 7 is knda like triplets . its hard to explain over txt but yea .
Yes, it’s just a I …
Yes, it’s just a I- IV-II-V vamp.
did you vamp 5:05 …
did you vamp 5:05 to the end ?
I still don’t get …
I still don’t get how to count 7/4
I love your videos! …
I love your videos! I’m thinking of doing some just like it. I run on a mac and am wondering if you know of any software to get the midi keyboard to show what i’m playing so I can try a similar video style. Thanks
this actually would …
this actually would be counted easier in 7/8, imo
greaaaaat videos!!!
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Thanks for the …
Thanks for the comment John. Good luck with Better Days Ahead!
Hey Roger, john …
Hey Roger, john from the piano store here.
Too nice. Way tasty. Phrasing and ideas are interesting and well thought out. Very inspiring. Roger thanks for sharing your licks. Keeps me plunking even though I will never reach your level. I’m working on the Metheny tune now.
Thank you for your …
Thank you for your comment.
Thanks much. Your …
Thanks much. Your comment is greatly appreciated. A good deal of credit has to go to that terrific backing track provided by You Tube user davebeeboss which provided the inspiration for my performance.
I’m speechless. I …
I’m speechless. I don’t think I can flow like that on any tune in 4, let alone 7….
This performance is …
This performance is an undiscovered masterpiece. The playing is phenomenally PRECISE – but then on top that has a complex tempo and played with speed too. I started to list the great runs in this posting but there are just too many.
I’ve already begun sharing this link with others. It deserves it.
Thanks for the nice …
Thanks for the nice comment – keep on playing!
- L2L
I’ve been studying …
I’ve been studying jazz piano, guitar, and sax for about a year now. I just wanted to say thank you lot2learn for inspiring me to never stop playing. It is people like you and 7notemode that have truly blessed my life with amazing lessons and videos. All I can hope is that one day I will be able to pass on what I learn to others in my current situation.
Did you also create …
Did you also create a sheet music file of this? It’s already great that you put the MIDI keyboard above, but it’s a little too fast to keep track of all the notes:P
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, those are all great players.
I love your style, …
I love your style, man! I can hear Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner…and possibly Cuban great Chucho Valdes. Are you into Ritchie Beirach and Aydin Esen? You would like those guys a lot.
that roland sounds …
that roland sounds really good with sustain. i just bought a used yamaha p 120 and the sustain is terrible
Thanks Dave – it …
Thanks Dave – it must be some weird YT thing. I uploaded this a day or 2 after I did the acoustic version but kept it private for about 2 or 3 weeks and then released it to the public. Those few weeks in the “private holding tank” must trigger something in YT and when it is released as public none of the subscribers are notified. That’s all I can figure???? It also must rank it differently in searches. Oh well, I learned not to do that again.
Can’t wait to hear Wave in 15/8!
I must have missed …
I must have missed this one, interesting to see another approach. Great playing as usual, you manage 7 with ease.
I’ve been working on Wave in 15/8 !
I wonder why your other version has thousands more views?
Great solo also on …
Great solo also on the Roland Fp-4, and just fantastic re-harmonized. Thanks also for the keys. Roger,do you use the free vidShot Capturer?