How To Do The Boogie Woogie Karate Chop (and other tricks)

TL;DR

Learn how to incorporate the Boogie Woogie karate chop technique into your piano playing to add excitement and showmanship to your performances.

Transcript

the Boogie Woogie karate chop now this lesson is not about doing karate but I want to ask you one question do you have a little kind of party trip that you could add occasionally to your play to liven up your audience and I saw Ben Story doing this in the french Paris video which I'll put up at the end of this video and it's the Boogie Woogie karat... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤽 Incorporating showmanship in Boogie Woogie playing adds excitement and captivates the audience.
• 🥢 The Boogie Woogie karate chop technique involves adding a karate chop motion to create a louder sound.
• 🦶 Other examples of showmanship in Boogie Woogie playing include Chuck Berry's duck walk and Jerry Lee Lewis putting his foot on the air.
• 🧍 Adding a unique showmanship trick can make your Boogie Woogie playing stand out and entertain the audience.
• 🥠 Be cautious when using showmanship techniques on pianos, especially if they are out of tune.
• 👀 Watching videos of pianists can provide inspiration for developing your own showmanship tricks.
• 🤔 The challenge is to think outside the box and come up with a unique showmanship trick for your Boogie Woogie playing.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I incorporate showmanship in my Boogie Woogie piano playing?

Showmanship can be added to Boogie Woogie playing by coming up with unique tricks or movements, such as Chuck Berry's duck walk or Jerry Lee Lewis putting his foot in the air.

Q: How can I learn the Boogie Woogie karate chop technique?

To learn the Boogie Woogie karate chop technique, start by picking a specific note and instead of playing it normally, add a karate chop motion with your hand for a louder sound.

Q: Can I use the Boogie Woogie karate chop technique on any piano?

Yes, you can use the Boogie Woogie karate chop technique on any piano, but be careful not to break the instrument, especially if it is out of tune.

Q: What if I don't have any showmanship tricks for my Boogie Woogie playing?

If you don't have any showmanship tricks for your Boogie Woogie playing, challenge yourself to come up with something unique and watch videos of pianists for inspiration. You can start by trying the karate chop technique as a teaser.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• This lesson teaches the Boogie Woogie karate chop technique, where instead of playing a note like normal, you add a karate chop motion for a louder sound.

• Incorporating showmanship in Boogie Woogie playing is common, with examples like Chuck Berry's duck walk and Jerry Lee Lewis putting his foot on the air.

• The challenge is to come up with your own unique showmanship trick and try the karate chop technique to add flair to your performances.