Re: Kevin Keith - New Video - "Disturbia" Two Hand Independe
WerkSpace wrote:
Very Nice. I really like this tune. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, It is a really fun tune to play once the kinks are worked out!
Appreciate you watching!
DavidWS wrote:
Another great video Kevin. Thank you.
Some of us have an awful long way to go to get even close to where you are already. As @adouglas says, your videos are a great inspiration, and the nice clear views are much appreciated. Thanks again.
Thank you! In my experience learning to play the Stick is definitely a Marathon and not a sprint. It's taken years to get my playing to this point and it's still not where i would like it to be.
I hope that I can one day play all the sounds that I hear in my head but until then I will keep pressing on.
adouglas wrote:
Great stuff as always, Kevin. You really capture the vibe i'm looking to achieve as i learn.
As I watch you in various clips, it appears that your left hand does a lot of root-octave-fifth power chord voicings... pinky on the low root, first finger on the octave and fifth. Almost seems like a go-to bass-side technique for you. It sounds awesome.
Is that right?
The chord you're referring to is actually a 9 chord. The pinky plays the root while the index finger plays (one octave above the root) the 5th and the 9th. I like this chord for a couple of reasons:
1) The 5 plus the 9 are really harmonically rich sounding when the root note is an octave lower.
2) There are times when I want to play a major 7th or minor 7th in the left hand but i'm unable to play certain right hand voicings because my hands will collide.
This chord subs well in major or minor situations because the 3rd is absent. It's really versatile.
Thank you for kind words. It really means a lot to me that you find inspiration in my playing.
I spend so much time practicing alone I'm not always certain that my playing makes sense to anyone but myself! Lol
Wishing you all the best,
-Kevin