Grammy-winning producer and pianist Kiefer's hot take: "Transcription is never really about the notes." Watch this exclusive lesson demystifying "time feel" from his course, Kiefer: Keys, Chords, and Beats available at soundfly.com/kiefer
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About the Video:
For Kiefer, articulation and feel are much more important - and challenging to learn - than the notes in a jazz solo.
When studying time feel and touch at the piano, who does Kiefer idolize and mimic? Wynton Kelly, Dexter Gordon, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, and especially Erroll Garner.
"Erroll Garner, in my opinion," Kiefer admits, "probably has the most intricate time feel of any pianist of the 20th century."
But to practice this, one really needs to be immersed in the music, deeply listening to pieces with an ear towards the performances and gestures of the musicians beyond the notes themselves. Because while rhythm is something you can notate and measure, time feel is more fluid and influenced by habit. That's why Kiefer tries to sing his favorite solos before playing or transcribing them himself.
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About the Course:
In his course, Kiefer: Keys, Chords, & Beats, Kiefer showcases his approach to the piano and keys, making modern piano-based music by tackling five creative challenges and breaking down how he navigates each one. We'll be exploring how to write sophisticated and soulful chord changes, how to harmonize with a melody, how to come up with exciting solos, how to fashion short loops into interesting beats, and so much more.
If you're a pianist, or a producer with some background in piano, dive in to take your skills to the next level.
This course is exclusively available through Soundfly's subscription library of creative music courses. Join today at: soundfly.com/kiefer
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