New Orleans Piano | How to play "The Lick"

This video covers how to play that quintessential New Orleans piano lick that every piano player should know. There are SIX variations of it presented, followed by 2 "etudes" to teach you how to use them in context with the left hand playing a bass line.
The sheet music for this lesson can be purchased separately, or can be found included in Arthur Migliazza's book "How to Play New Orleans Piano." Either one can be purchased here:
www.schoolofboogie.com/store
Video Contents:
Overview (0:30)
Part I: Explaining the six variations (1:10)
Part II: The Etudes (Demonstrations) (12:03)
Part III: Teaching the Etudes (16:30)
Lots more free lessons at www.schoolofboogie.com
The following playlists correspond to other sections of "How to Play New Orleans Piano":
PART I - Bass Lines and Two-Handed Rhythms
• New Orleans Piano | Pa...
PART II - Licks and Tricks
• New Orleans Piano | PA...
PART III - Octaves
• New Orleans Piano | PA...
PART IV - The Famous N.O. Piano Lick (includes current video)
• New Orleans Piano | PA...
PART V - Assembling a Full Song
• New Orleans Piano | PA...
Take a private piano lesson from Arthur online: www.arthurmigliazza.com/lessons
#neworleans #piano #licks

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  • @NicholasStein
    @NicholasStein Жыл бұрын

    I like the way you lit the keyboard so that the reflection flashes when you hit a key. It makes it easier to see which key you are striking, at least on the white keys.

  • @revdeandawg
    @revdeandawgАй бұрын

    Very well done Arthur! Thorough and concise. The world thanks you!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Dean!

  • @dksoundsystem1139
    @dksoundsystem1139 Жыл бұрын

    Professional musician here: I’ve been looking for these fingerings for ever! This video helped me improve my technique so much! Thanks!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! So glad it is helpful.

  • @Silbervogel910
    @Silbervogel9104 жыл бұрын

    You are the best Boogie Woogie Teacher on KZread! Im just so thankful, you’re the reason I fell in love with boogie woogie. I really appreciate your work!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Isop! Very glad to hear they are helping!

  • @hounslow4476

    @hounslow4476

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brendan kavanagh is trying..

  • @CHYPCAR
    @CHYPCAR4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Arthur. Your teaching style makes learning so easy for those who wish to learn. I always admire how you manage to condense your hard-won expertise into such easily digestible chunks. A very enjoyable lesson to lift the spirits in these difficult times. Much appreciated!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm very glad that my videos and lessons help people who want to learn. This one in particular took me forever to make! haha. I had to redo it several times. There are more on the way. Almost finished with an entire series on how to play New Orleans style piano.

  • @medeliworld

    @medeliworld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely my goto online piano teacher.

  • @valeriewhiteside4890
    @valeriewhiteside48904 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous tutorial as always 😎🎹😎 Arthur is an amazing teacher 😊 I’ve been having private lessons with him via Skype for 2 years now 😀

  • @natasharostova5859
    @natasharostova58593 жыл бұрын

    You're a gifted teacher. The coolest thing about your videos is that they offer something for players of any level; you explain things w/out assuming that your viewers are idiots OR that we all understand tech talk/music theory buzz words. Simple but not condescending. Also, you play w/soul unlike some, which is what I really like.

  • @shdwstroy1086
    @shdwstroy10864 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! It actually improved my Boogie Woogie Performance!😁

  • @josephkeck4752
    @josephkeck47524 жыл бұрын

    Arthur, you have performed a public service, truly great concept and presentation, I finally understand the "twiddle", mid- hi-mid -lo

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you Joseph!

  • @jhn1987
    @jhn19874 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial on KZread for the Lick and Rockin’ Pneumonia. Thanks for doing this.

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @spo-dee-o-dee5399

    @spo-dee-o-dee5399

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ditto

  • @johnlewis5330

    @johnlewis5330

    3 жыл бұрын

    Double ditto

  • @amandablackshaw1709
    @amandablackshaw17094 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you're a great teacher! Appreciate the lack of two minute fancy intros and filler in the videos and the down to earth style. I'm practically unteachable but your videos have really been helping.

  • @paulgriffiths9923
    @paulgriffiths99233 жыл бұрын

    Man, you are awesome! Thanks for all the lessons you give. 👍

  • @antonmariacomadran2797
    @antonmariacomadran27974 жыл бұрын

    Tutorial fantàstic !! Gràcies

  • @jps99
    @jps993 жыл бұрын

    Nice Boogie Woogie licks!!

  • @johnlewis5330
    @johnlewis53303 жыл бұрын

    You are a Superstar! Love what you do!

  • @johnwalker1474
    @johnwalker14744 жыл бұрын

    Hi Arthur. Can’t thank you enough for posting this! A brilliant piece of teaching. So nice and clear. Still going through your book and your other videos with the assistance of my piano teacher and am slowly getting better. Take care, John✨👍✨

  • @eddieraye3192
    @eddieraye31924 жыл бұрын

    You are such a great player and instructor.I am a Professional guitar player, been playing pro for over 30 years.Played with some big names. I've been working to improve my piano playing, and I have to say your videos have helped me immensely. As far as learning boogie woogie licks, yours are the best out there. Great work, I look forward to learning from many more of your videos. Thanks

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Eddie that's great news! Glad they are helping!

  • @ontoneyovalenzuela3684
    @ontoneyovalenzuela36845 ай бұрын

    Loved it, that was the best shor tbreak down of the opening lick of all the videos I've watched. Thank you.

  • @fitwithandy
    @fitwithandy4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! Sounds so relaxed and brings everyone in a good mood ;-)

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @rolfr6662
    @rolfr66622 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great song and lesson. Thank you so much for this country/blues classic.

  • @Rodrigodealencarlima
    @Rodrigodealencarlima4 жыл бұрын

    Great teacher...!!! Great musician...!!!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rodrigo!

  • @zeropoleski4360
    @zeropoleski43609 ай бұрын

    Arthur....Your generosity in providing this instruction defies superlatives. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping me disappear into hours and hours of keyboard practice and musical bliss. Oh, the joy!!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    9 ай бұрын

    What a great message, thank you! I'm happy this video has helped further your keyboard enjoyment 🙂

  • @sportsmediaamerica
    @sportsmediaamerica3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Well explained!

  • @doctorwillie2520
    @doctorwillie2520 Жыл бұрын

    Great! Great! Thanks so much. I worked out the basic Fats licks about 60 years ago, and I’m due for some VARIETY! Just bought the N.O. book and will now buy the boogie book. You’re a fantastic teacher. My wife, who’s been listening to me pound out the original Clarence Smith gem for years, thanks you, too!😎 Hope you’re still giving Skype lessons; might just pony up for a few!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Doctor Willie, thank you! Glad you are finding these lessons helpful! Hope you enjoy the books too. Contact me anytime to setup a lesson when you feel ready :-)

  • @ArtRodent
    @ArtRodent4 жыл бұрын

    Great explanations thankyou Arthur, done in your inimitable style. Have downloaded the PDF's which are nicely laid out and enhanced by useful info.

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stephen!

  • @chordata1983
    @chordata19832 жыл бұрын

    Good teaching - thank you

  • @ricardofranciszayas
    @ricardofranciszayas2 жыл бұрын

    You’re a great teacher and player and your charts are top notch. I just purchased the chart for this video. I strongly recommend Arthur’s teaching, videos and books. He’s the real deal.

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ricardo! Really appreciate your kind words 😊

  • @willymac2306
    @willymac2306 Жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC 💯

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @user-hp9wv9fp6n
    @user-hp9wv9fp6n2 жыл бұрын

    Super! Just super! I dont have words. Thanks Arthur very muuuuuch!!! Great teacher! The best!

  • @sichernicht7484
    @sichernicht74844 жыл бұрын

    Great .! 😌 Thank you ~times

  • @hendrikbursian3920
    @hendrikbursian39209 ай бұрын

    This is all so catchy! Thanks for the lesson!

  • @Maikcool
    @Maikcool Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @chrismoy3401
    @chrismoy3401 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best tutorial I've ever had! This is a keeper. Chris

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris!

  • @NessunaOffesa
    @NessunaOffesa Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Fantastic tutorial

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rober glad you like it!

  • @gnomids
    @gnomids2 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber. Thank you for sharing your skills.

  • @cns7139
    @cns71392 жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous lesson! Thank you!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glad it helped

  • @Chesterton7
    @Chesterton710 ай бұрын

    Great lesson. Ty!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bobjackson3735
    @bobjackson37352 жыл бұрын

    THE lick! Thank you! :)

  • @davidhernandez-uw1gj
    @davidhernandez-uw1gj8 ай бұрын

    Great Jazz blues tutorial ❤️🤤 Very well explained lesson, thank you. You’re a great teacher my friend.

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you kindly David

  • @codygrengs6405
    @codygrengs6405 Жыл бұрын

    dude it finally clicked dude arthur bless your soul you are awesome thank you

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    That is excellent Cody, thanks!

  • @richardcabrejo532
    @richardcabrejo5322 жыл бұрын

    Arthur, this lesson is the "Motherboard of New Orleans licks! I hear them during Mardi Gras every year! Thank You so much! Good Work my man!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @robercig1
    @robercig12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. Your lessons are veeeeery helful. Greetings from poland.

  • @Pianoensolitario
    @Pianoensolitario Жыл бұрын

    You wont belive that so much you helped me with these videos... Tranks 🤝

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! I'm happy to hear it!

  • @monetenigo4774
    @monetenigo4774 Жыл бұрын

    wow super i love it im just starting to play more boogie piano thank you so much

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Great! check out schoolofboogie.com too. It's free and it's where I organize all my videos into lesson groups.

  • @garykaasa6997
    @garykaasa69972 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @garykaasa6997

    @garykaasa6997

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your lessons are Great

  • @fishing-fiend
    @fishing-fiend4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial - I'm a beginner working my way through your book -- up to lick 3 now -- so its great to see what the future progression sounds like.....

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you so much. I'm really glad they are helping!

  • @Shortlast1
    @Shortlast1 Жыл бұрын

    Fantasiic tutorial 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😘😘

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hisway1995
    @hisway19952 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Teaching Methods...Born in New Orleans..😁🙃😁

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I love New Orleans, what a special place!

  • @myrahochreutener2040
    @myrahochreutener204025 күн бұрын

    Great i loooove it thank you so much Love from switzerland

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @davidr7950
    @davidr79503 жыл бұрын

    I'm still on the boogie woogie book, But have to say I'm liking the lick runs. I'd need to get a bigger tablet if I were get the new orleand piano pdf. Really like the idea of putting the stuff from the books on youtube though, very handy idea, cause having to log into the hal leonards to listen to the riffs is pain.

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave! I believe there should be a way to download all of the audio tracks for How to Play Boogie Woogie from the Hal Leonard library so you don't have to log in every time. Glad you are enjoying the videos!

  • @boogiewoogieandbluespiano
    @boogiewoogieandbluespiano3 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s time I learnt this too 😎😎😎

  • @johnjoachim9886
    @johnjoachim98863 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying your lessons - both your "Boogie" book and your Tipitina/NOLA sheets I purchased last week. Just curious, what "other series" are you referring to at 9:44 in this video? Thanks again for everything !!

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey John! So glad you are enjoying the piano lessons! The "other series" I am referring to is the How to Play Boogie Piano book that you have :-) I mention it in relation to Lick #2 from that book.

  • @israelrosas5074
    @israelrosas50744 жыл бұрын

    No dejes de hacer tutoriales por favor!

  • @persahedlund4722
    @persahedlund47224 жыл бұрын

    Rock n roll!

  • @irt1971
    @irt19712 жыл бұрын

    You can really tell where Ray Manzarek got some of his licks from, also especially that Booker bassline, he used variations on that quite a bit.

  • @maxalthoff4526
    @maxalthoff45264 жыл бұрын

    Hi Arthur! I just bought your book recently, I was wondering if you could recommend some right hand licks that would be best for a beginner? And are there videos to accompany them?

  • @CodyHazelleMusic

    @CodyHazelleMusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hes got a whole bunch of videos here on his KZread and also on his boogie website. Go through and practice the crap out of those (especially the repertoire he gives) and you'll be on the right track. I started my boogie journey a year and a half ago. I'm still not near as good as Arthur but I can fake it pretty well thanks to him :) Hes probably my favorite piano teacher on KZread

  • @valeriewhiteside4890

    @valeriewhiteside4890

    4 жыл бұрын

    I started by learning all the licks in order , 1-8 😀 here’s a link to Lick no1 tutorial 👍🏿 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJyr07xmht24aZM.html

  • @maxalthoff4526

    @maxalthoff4526

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thanks everyone!

  • @OLIVIER-SHOW
    @OLIVIER-SHOW4 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I just discovered your website and KZread channel. I liked them very much and I will certainly visit them often. Your recordings are very helpful and not over-talked. Just awesome. My 10-year-old son (Olivier) likes Boogie Woogie very much. I would like to invite you to his YT channel (from which I write). Your opinion will be very important for us. Once again, thank you for the excellent tutorials. Regards. Marcin

  • @omegazero5032
    @omegazero5032 Жыл бұрын

    I think version 6 might be a combination

  • @medeliworld
    @medeliworld2 жыл бұрын

    Do you have lessons on openings? I can't figure out the opening on t=0:00 before the lick.

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s covered in the lesson when I discuss that variation and on the sheet music. Just keep watching and you’ll see it

  • @medeliworld

    @medeliworld

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thearthurmigliazza Great. Sometimes it's difficult to see which keys you press because your free fingers also press some keys slightly. Your latest configuration solved that problem.

  • @treyrader
    @treyrader Жыл бұрын

    Almost sounds like mr Huey. I might post a similar tutorial. Can’t be teaching watered down New Orleans music

  • @brucejeric6701
    @brucejeric6701 Жыл бұрын

    School of boogie is not in perks. Ivd found it before but lost it now??? Can’t find on my iPhone and I Google school of boogie?

  • @thearthurmigliazza

    @thearthurmigliazza

    Жыл бұрын

    www.schoolofboogie.com

  • @brucejeric6701

    @brucejeric6701

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thearthurmigliazza Thank you so much!!! I found it.

  • @brucejeric6701

    @brucejeric6701

    Жыл бұрын

    I wrote you earlier. Did you have an office hours today or licks lessons?

  • @mickm6350
    @mickm63502 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! But, man, your mic is rubbing up against something and causing a lot of background noise. I hope you fix it in your later tutorials. I'll have a watch and listen. Thanks for the instruction!

  • @MoNFPV
    @MoNFPV4 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was gonna be T H E L I C C

  • @user-ue5ct8pp5v
    @user-ue5ct8pp5v Жыл бұрын

    Спасибо от белого медведя из далёкой России

  • @mickm6350
    @mickm63502 жыл бұрын

    Or, distortion from having the gain on the piano too high. Just a thought...

  • @joseramonalvearespinoza1456
    @joseramonalvearespinoza14562 жыл бұрын

    j.

  • @okiepita50t-town28
    @okiepita50t-town282 жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t follow the left hand, it was too fast. Otherwise a nice video.

  • @joeditta7792
    @joeditta77923 ай бұрын

    Annoying thumping sound ?

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks3 жыл бұрын

    The Dr John tutorial may well be very interesting and entertaining, however he does not communicate each point transparently and fails to break down each example. Great player though, obviously!

  • @paxwallacejazz

    @paxwallacejazz

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's cause he da voodoo jailbird high shaman a da gut bucket but point well taken

  • @Sammy0187
    @Sammy01875 ай бұрын

    please take those sticker off the piano i beg.

  • @brulextrulex
    @brulextrulex Жыл бұрын

    One stupid question . Do you have fingering on sheets, in Books "How to Play Boogie Woogie Piano".