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It's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano. It's time to discover, learn, and play the jazz standard But Not for Me. This video presents the various chord/scale relationships I use when improvising over this jazz standard. But Not for Me was composed by George and Ora Gershwin. There are several wonderful recordings of this jazz standard that you should listen to as you begin formulating your personal treatment of this fabulous tune. Here are a just few of my favorites renditions of But Nor for Me:
1. Chet Baker (https://youtu.be/R_f_mMJAezM)
2. Miles Davis (https://youtu.be/r98HGV9M7SY)
3. Red Garland (https://youtu.be/86oD0kbeFSM)
4. Oscar Peterson (https://youtu.be/CM0zHstXysg)
5. Ahmad Jamal (https://youtu.be/qkogQxKXwZc)
As a professional jazz pianist, I would recommend learning the melody, progression, and voicings for But Not for Me before exploring improvisation using chord/scale relationships. If you need to improve these jazz piano skills as you begin to discover, learn, and play But Not for Me, visit https://www.JazzPianoSkills.com to access the following jazz piano resources and services:
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Watch the video to see the scales (modes) I use when improvising over each chord of But Not for Me. If you have questions or need educational support visit https://JazzPianoSkills.com where you will find many jazz piano resources, materials, and services plus several ways to contact me.
I look forward to getting to know you and helping you discover, learn, and play jazz piano.
Enjoy But Not for Me!
Warm Regards,
Dr. Bob Lawrence
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