Learn about the importance of keeping time with your foot in jazz piano performance, the different techniques and observations of foot tapping, how body movement enhances the music playing experience, and a special offer for a 40% discount on an annual Open Studio membership.
Tapping the foot to keep time while playing jazz piano is a personal preference that can change depending on the tempo and style of the music being played.
Practicing different foot tapping techniques can improve rhythmic and hand independence in jazz piano playing.
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Special offer for 2024
The podcast episode begins with the hosts, Peter and Adam, discussing a special offer for the new year. They mention that they have something special for the year 2024, which is a 40% discount on an annual open studio membership. They encourage their listeners to take advantage of this offer before it expires on January 1st. The hosts highlight the benefits of being part of the number one online jazz community and provide the website for listeners to claim the discount.
Tapping foot while playing jazz piano
In this segment, the hosts discuss the topic of tapping the foot to keep time while playing jazz piano. They share their insights on the different approaches to tapping the foot and emphasize that there is no right or wrong answer. They mention that they have observed various pianists tapping their foot in different ways, including tapping on two and four, tapping on one and three, or even not tapping at all. The hosts explain that tapping the foot can be a personal preference and that it can change depending on the tempo and style of the music being played. They also mention the importance of finding the dance and feeling the music in one's body while playing.
Observations on tapping foot and practicing techniques
In this part of the episode, the hosts continue their discussion on tapping the foot while playing jazz piano. They mention that some high-level players tend to tap with their heel down and use their whole leg as a way to feel the groove. They highlight the importance of practicing different foot tapping techniques to improve rhythmic and hand independence. The hosts explain that while observing and learning from other musicians can be helpful, one shouldn't solely depend on how others tap their foot while performing. They conclude by encouraging listeners to experiment with different foot tapping approaches and find what works best for their personal sense of rhythm and musical expression.
Peter and Adam answer a question that often gets overlooked. How much should you be keeping time with your foot? Internal time is a personal journey and in this episode Peter and Adam offer some helpful tips.