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2 Minute Jazz

by Peter Martin

Acclaimed jazz pianist Peter Martin and other Open Studio artists break it down in 2 minutes. Learn the many techniques you need to know to play interesting and inspired jazz music. A podcast from Open Studio.

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  1. Stop F%*#ing Up Footprints - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you how to fix three common mistakes people make when playing Wayne Shorter's classic standard "Footprints." Checkout Peter's top-rated jazz music podcast with Adam Maness: You'll Hear It For full length piano lessons with Peter Martin, check out...

  2. One Great Bossa Nova Technique - Helio Alves | 2 Minute Jazz

    Brazilian jazz pianist Helio Alves shows you a useful tip on how to get a great texture for your bossa nova piano playing. For full-length piano lessons with Helio Alves, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-piano ======================================================== Hi...

  3. How to Play the Maracatu - Edu Ribeiro | 2 Minute Jazz

    Edu Ribeiro teaches you the technique he uses to play one of the most common drum patterns in Brazilian jazz: the maracatu. For full-length drum lessons with Edu Ribeiro, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-drumming ======================================================== Hi…

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  4. The RIGHT Way to Practice Pentatonics - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Did you know that you're probably practicing pentatonic scales the wrong way? Peter Martin shows you an exercise to fix your fingering. For full length piano lessons with Peter Martin, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/piano ======================================================== What's...

  5. Building the Brazilian Baião - Helio Alves | 2 Minute Jazz

    Helio Alves shows you how to imitate the percussion instruments that are essential to a tight baião rhythm. For full-length piano lessons with Helio Alves, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-piano ======================================================== Hi everybody, Helio...

  6. The Real Samba Rhythm - Edu Ribeiro | 2 Minute Jazz

    Modern Brazilian jazz monster Edu Ribeiro demonstrates how to take the samba school to the drum kit. For full-length drum lessons with Edu Ribeiro, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-drumming ======================================================== Hi, I am Edu Ribeiro and...

  7. Diatonic Fourth Shapes - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Tired of using the same old piano voicings when playing ballads? Peter Martin shows you some new shapes to shake things up. For full length piano lessons with Peter Martin, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/piano ======================================================== What's going on...

  8. The Secret to Getting the Brazilian Feel - Edu Ribeiro | 2 Minute Jazz

    Edu Ribeiro reveals an exercise he created to add some swinging 16th notes in samba patterns. For full length drum lessons with Edu Ribeiro, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-drumming ======================================================== Hi, I am Edu Ribeiro and welcome…

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  9. Exploring Brazilian Rhythms - Edu Ribeiro | 2 Minute Jazz

    Edu Ribeiro shows you how to combine different traditional Brazilian rhythms, including the samba and baião. For full length drum lessons with Edu Ribeiro, check out https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-drumming ======================================================== Hi, I'm Edu Ribeiro...

  10. How to Play Patterns That Don't Sound Like Patterns - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Patterns might be a dirty word in jazz, but Peter Martin shows you how to play them without making it obvious. ======================================================== What's going on everybody, Peter Martin here for 2 Minute Jazz. Wanna talk to you about patterns, which is a little bit of a…

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  11. Big Band Fills - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens, Jr. reveals his go-to fills when playing with a big band. For full lessons with Ulysses Owens, Jr., check out Open Studio: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/fyb-overview/ ======================================================== Website: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/...

  12. One Easy Left Hand Comping Trick - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you a simple left hand comping technique that can add another layer of groove to your playing using only the root-5, 6, and 7. ======================================================== What's goin' on, everybody? Peter Martin here for Two Minute Jazz. Just wanted to throw one...

  13. Baby Dodds - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens, Jr. shows you how to keep time on the snare using a technique from one of the great innovators of jazz drums: Baby Dodds. For full lessons with Ulysses Owens, Jr., check out Open Studio Network: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/fyb-overview/...

  14. Two-Handed Fourth Voicings - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you different movements and scales you can combine to add variety to your voicings. ======================================================== What's going on everybody? Peter Martin here, just wanna talk a little bit about two-handed voicings, use of fourths that can be so…

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  15. Playing Fast - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens, Jr. shows the techniques he uses when playing at a fast tempo. For full lessons with Ulysses Owens, Jr., check out Open Studio Network: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/fyb-overview/ ======================================================== Two-Minute Jazz with Ulysses…

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  16. 2-Handed Rhythmic Comping - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin provides some examples of taking inspiration from hand drums for your comping. ======================================================== What's going on everybody? Peter Martin here for 2 Minute Jazz. Wanna talk to you this week about two-handed rhythmic comping ideas. Now, it's so...

  17. Trading 4's With Yourself - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens, Jr. gives a tutorial on how trading fours can help you when playing with a band. For full lessons with Ulysses Owens, Jr., check out Open Studio Network: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/fyb-overview/ #2minjazz #ulysses #owens #openstudio #jazz #drums #tutorial…

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  18. Bebop Passing Tones - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you how to add passing tones to your lines to get a more authentic bebop sound. ======================================================== (piano music) - What's going on everybody? Peter Martin here for Two Minute Jazz. Got a quick tip for you today on bebop passing tones. So…

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  19. Alternating Between Triplets and 16th Notes - Geoffrey Keezer | 2 Minute Jazz

    Geoffrey Keezer shows you how to spice up your solos by switching up the rhythm. ===================================================== (piano music) - Hey, this is Geoffrey Keezer for Two Minute Jazz. I'm gonna talk to you about alternating between triplets and sixteenth notes. Now this is...

  20. The Basics of Brushes - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens, Jr. demonstrates the essentials of what it takes to play the drums with brushes. #2minjazz #ulysses #owens #openstudio #jazz #drums #tutorial #brushes ======================================================== (rhythmic drums beating) (hi-hat clinking) (brushes tapping) (brushes...

  21. Accumulating Vocabulary Ideas - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you how to spice up a tune by paying attention to phrases within the composition. ===================================================== (upbeat piano music) - What's going on everybody? Peter Martin here for Two Minute Jazz. Just got a quick tip for you today, about…

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  22. Playing Bass Lines With Your Left Hand - Geoffrey Keezer | 2 Minute Jazz

    Geoffrey Keezer provides some insight into how he emulates bass players with his left hand. Check out Geoffrey's course, Advanced Jazz Piano Concepts, at https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/ajp-overview/ ===================================================== (jazz piano music) - Hey, this...

  23. Spang a Lang - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens, Jr. shows how to play a foundational drum pattern in jazz: the spang a lang. #2minjazz #ulysses #owens #openstudio #jazz #drums #tutorial #spangalang ======================================================== (fast cymbals jazz beat) Hi, I'm Ulysses Owens, Jr. with Two-Minute Jazz....

  24. Two Triads for THAT Gospel Vibe - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you 2 triads you can use to add some gospel flavor to your playing. ===================================================== (soulful piano music) - What's going on everybody? Peter Martin here for 2 Minute Jazz. Hope you're doing great. Just wanna talk a little bit more about...

  25. Playing With Dynamics - Geoffrey Keezer | 2 Minute Jazz

    Geoffrey Keezer shows you how dynamics can add excitement to your performances. Check out Geoffrey's course, Advanced Jazz Piano Concepts, at https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/ajp-overview/ ===================================================== (piano music) - This is Geoffrey Keezer for…

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  26. Having Fun With the Rudiments, Part 3 - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens, Jr. shows you how to have fun with the drag. #2minjazz #ulysses #owens #openstudio #jazz #drums #tutorial #rudiments ======================================================== For full lessons with Ulysses Owens, check out Open Studio Network:...

  27. Swinging Triplets - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin teaches you the keys to keeping your triplets locked in the groove. ===================================================== For full length piano lessons with Peter Martin, check out www.openstudionetwork.com/piano #2minjazz #openstudio #petermartin #jazz #piano #happypracticing...

  28. How to Build Strength in Your Left Hand - Geoffrey Keezer | 2 Minute Jazz

    Geoffrey Keezer runs through some exercises to help get your left hand as strong as your right. Check out Geoffrey's course, Advanced Jazz Piano Concepts, at https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/ajp-overview/ ===================================================== #2minjazz #openstudio...

  29. Fun With Rudiments, Part 2 - Ulysses Owens | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens Jr. shows you how to have fun with the paradiddle. #2minjazz #ulysses #owens #openstudio #jazz #drums #tutorial #rudiments ======================================================== For full lessons with Ulysses Owens, check out Open Studio Network:...

  30. The Secret to Modern Block Chord Soloing - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you how to solo with block chords in a modern style. ===================================================== For full length piano lessons with Peter Martin, check out www.openstudionetwork.com/piano #2minjazz #openstudio #petermartin #jazz #piano #happypracticing #blockchord...

  31. Secret to the Baiao Feel - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    Romero Lubambo explains the rhythmic differences between baiao and bossa nova. ===================================================== For more videos like this, check out Open Studio's blog: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/blog/ For more guitar lessons with Romero Lubambo, visit Open Studio......

  32. One Simple Practice Hack for Playing Fast - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you some tips for playing quickly on the piano. ===================================================== For full length piano lessons with Peter Martin, check out www.openstudionetwork.com/piano #2minjazz #openstudio #petermartin #jazz #piano #happypracticing #practicehack...

  33. The Double Fret Trick - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    Romero Lubambo shows you how to use one finger on two different frets. ===================================================== For more videos like this, check out Open Studio's blog: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/blog/ For more guitar lessons with Romero Lubambo, visit Open Studio......

  34. Implementing Different Melodies in a Cadenza - Steve Wilson | 2 Minute Jazz

    Steve Wilson shows you how to integrate melodies from other works by a composer into a cadenza. ===================================================== For more videos like this, check out Open Studio's blog: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/blog/ For more saxophone lessons with Steve Wilson, stay...

  35. Left Hand Voicing Options - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you how to get into a flow with your left hand voicings. ===================================================== For full length piano lessons with Peter Martin, check out www.openstudionetwork.com/piano For more videos like this, check out Open Studio's blog:...

  36. Rhythm - Steve Wilson | 2 Minute Jazz

    Steve Wilson gives you advice on the most fundamental and important component of jazz: rhythm. ===================================================== For more videos like this, check out Open Studio's blog: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/blog/ For more saxophone lessons with Steve Wilson, stay...

  37. Four Finger Voicings - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    Romero Lubambo shows you how to use your little finger to add some extra color to your chords. ===================================================== For more videos like this, check out Open Studio's blog: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/blo... For more guitar lessons, visit Open Studio......

  38. 1-4 Smooth Jazz Ballad Trick - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin shows you a turnaround you can use to get a classic smooth jazz sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  39. One Sick Scale - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    Romero Lubambo, goes over one sick scale on the guitar. ===================================================== For more videos like this, check out Open Studio's blog: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/blo... For more guitar lessons, visit Open Studio... https://www.openstudionetwork.com/gui......

  40. 4 On The Floor - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    Peter Martin gives some keys to playing in the Four On The Floor style on the piano. ===================================================== What's goin' on everybody? Peter Martin here for 2 Minute Jazz. I want to talk to you about what I like to call Four on the Floor for the piano. (rhythmic…

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  41. How To Play 7/8 Time - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

    ===================================================== What's goin' on everybody? Peter Martin here for Two Minute Jazz. I wanna talk to you today about playing in 7. Now, it's fun to play in odd tempos, but it's not fun to get lost playing in odd tempos. So I wanna give you just one little tip…

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  42. Expand Your Range - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    King of Bossa, Romero Lubambo, goes over some tips to expand your guitar range. ================================================================ [Music] Hello, Romero Lubambo here for Two Minute Jazz. I would like to talk to you about playing the scale in the whole neck of the guitar. A lot of...

  43. Hammer On Tips - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    In this video, King of Bossa Nova, Romero Lubambo teaches everything you need to know to play hammer-ons with ease. ======================================================================================= Hello! Romero Lubambo here for two minute jazz. I'm gonna talk today about hammer-ons. For me...

  44. Trills - Greg Hutchinson | 2 Minute Jazz

    In this lesson, Greg Hutchinson demonstrates some keys to nailing trills with perfection. ======================================================================================== Quick tip! Trill: While you got the symbol at your foot. It's got to be good. Brush in between thumb and first finger....

  45. Pull Off Licks - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    Hello! Romero Lubambo for Two-Minute Jazz. Talking today about pull-offs. Very important thing for my way of playing phrases, is the pull-offs. Which is the situation that you play one note, plucking with the right hand and you just pull the note with the left hand to play the second note that's...

  46. How to Switch from Brushes to Sticks - Greg Hutchinson | 2 Minute Jazz

    Often asked: How do we change from brushes to sticks while we're playing? Different ways. Some guys like to put the brush between your legs while you're playing. You grab one out... Vice versa and we're playing brushes, right? Now, you got to be able to put the brush down. Grab the sticks. So…

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  47. Tonguing Secrets - Sean Jones | 2 Minute Jazz

    Open Studio artist Sean Jones goes over some of his keys to tonguing on the trumpet, and exercises he does to practice. ==================================================================================== What's up everybody? Sean Jones two-minute jazz here. This is not necessarily related to…

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  48. Simple Secrets for a Great Samba Feel - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

    (energetic guitar music) Romero Lubambo for one more Two-Minute Jazz. One thing that I use a lot when I'm playing either with an ensemble, a lot of musicians or with a duo, with a piano player for example or another guitar, first of all, we have to always listen. All the time what the other...

  49. Difference Between Blues Scales - Warren Wolf | 2 Minute Jazz

    Hey, this is Warren wolf for two minute jazz and I'm here to talk about differences between using the major blue scale and the real blue scale. So, what you're hearing is basically the first one. You're hearing like a F pentatonic scale but you can always make it a little bit bluesier it just…

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  50. Fun With Rudiments Part 1 - Ulysses Owens, Jr. | 2 Minute Jazz

    Ulysses Owens Jr. demonstrates some sweet ideas using a 5 stroke roll. =================================================================================== (rhythmic drumming) It's Ulysses Owens Jr. With "Two Minute Jazz." Having fun with rudiments: I'm taking a really cool rudiment by the name of...

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Acclaimed jazz pianist Peter Martin and other Open Studio artists break it down in 2 minutes. Learn the many techniques you need to know to play interesting and inspired jazz music. A podcast from Open Studio.

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