Style of Jimmy Smith for Pianists
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Introduction

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Intro to organ controls

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Jimmy Smith Settings

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Jimmy Jazz comping

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Full organ comping

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Jimmy jazz basslines

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Jimmy jazz blues licks

12:55Locked

Jimmy funky comping

12:41Locked

Outro

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MEET YOUR TEACHER
Darby

Darby

Darby Wolf is a pianist, keyboardist, organist, and educator who is based in the Western-Massachusetts area. He performs regularly across New England and New York City and has toured nationally with various ensembles.

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Style of Jimmy Smith for Pianists

Jimmy Smith helped popularize the Hammond B-3 organ, creating a link between jazz and 1960s soul music. Learn how to create his signature sound in this lesson.

LESSON COLLECTION DETAILS

Organ Grooves And Riffs

In this collection we will be covering both the classic and rock organ styles. For example, we will be covering the groove and form of Deep Purple’s version of the Joe South song. We will spend a lot of time breaking down different ways of using the organ to create a groove over the chords. Improvisation techniques are also included!

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