{"id":12740,"date":"2021-02-24T14:04:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T13:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edwinm29.sg-host.com\/?p=12740"},"modified":"2024-01-16T01:57:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T00:57:19","slug":"8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Listen to 8 of the most beautiful piano solos ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Brad_Mehldau_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CWonderwall%E2%80%9D\" >Brad Mehldau &#8211; \u201cWonderwall\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Norah_Jones_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CDont_Know_Why%E2%80%9D\" >Norah Jones &#8211; \u201cDon\u2019t Know Why\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Bill_Evans_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CWaltz_for_Debby%E2%80%9D\" >Bill Evans &#8211; \u201cWaltz for Debby\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Red_Garland_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CBye_Bye_Blackbird%E2%80%9D\" >Red Garland &#8211; \u201cBye Bye Blackbird\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Ray_Manzarek_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CLight_My_Fire%E2%80%9D\" >Ray Manzarek &#8211; \u201cLight My Fire\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Alicia_Keys_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CIf_I_Aint_Got_You%E2%80%9D\" >Alicia Keys &#8211; \u201cIf I Ain\u2019t Got You\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Bruce_Hornsby_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CThe_Way_It_Is%E2%80%9D\" >Bruce Hornsby &#8211; \u201cThe Way It Is\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Robert_Glasper_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CSo_Beautiful%E2%80%9D\" >Robert Glasper &#8211; \u201cSo Beautiful\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/8-beautiful-piano-solos-ever\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are few things more exciting in music than when an instrumentalist takes a solo. The energy is usually high and the momentum of the moment is exhilarating and inspiring. One of the most exciting parts of learning to play the piano is developing the ability to play your own piano solos. Yes, it can be intimidating at first to try and solo. You might be full of doubt and not know what you should be playing. But, the more you listen to great solos of all styles and the more your try and practice, the better and more interesting your solos will become.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skoove Premium is a unique take on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online piano lessons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Skoove\u2019s AI system listens and responds to your playing in real time, helping you to get better, faster. There is a wide range of repertoire to suit many interests and progressive levels of difficulty so that practicing remains fun and stress free. Plus, you can always try out a free seven day trial, just to get a feel for the program. You won\u2019t regret it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post you will learn about 8 great piano solos. Obviously, music is subjective and a solo that resonates with me might not resonate with you as much. These solos are chosen to cover a wide range of styles and are intended to open doors to musical styles and artists you might not have otherwise discovered. They are also not presented in a particular order of importance. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;div class=&quot;componentContainer&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;h2Notable&quot;&gt;Start your musical journey&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fall in love with the music -&lt;\/strong&gt; Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enjoy interactive piano lessons -&lt;\/strong&gt; Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords &amp; more.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get real-time feedback -&lt;\/strong&gt; Skoove&#039;s feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;846&quot; class=&quot;alignnone size-large&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;skooveButton skooveButtonWithin&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;Book a trial lesson&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=btf&amp;utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&amp;t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&amp;st=No%20credit%20card%20required!&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;Book a trial lesson&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;small&gt;No credit card details required&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class=\"componentContainer\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"column\"><div class=\"h2Notable\">Start your musical journey<\/div><ul><li><span><strong>Fall in love with the music -<\/strong> Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Enjoy interactive piano lessons -<\/strong> Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords & more.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Get real-time feedback -<\/strong> Skoove's feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"column\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" \/><\/div><\/div><small><\/small><a class=\"skooveButton skooveButtonWithin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Book a trial lesson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=btf&utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&st=No%20credit%20card%20required!\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a trial lesson<\/a><small>No credit card details required<\/small><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brad_Mehldau_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CWonderwall%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pHiwry1J6OU\">Brad Mehldau &#8211; \u201cWonderwall\u201d<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Mehldau established himself as a dominant force in the world of jazz music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His mind-bending technique combined with a unique vision for the meeting places between tradition and innovation have produced some of the most intriguing piano music of the last hundred years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Wonderwall\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pHiwry1J6OU?start=21&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His jazz piano solo on the song by English rock band Oasis is a memorable one. Full of darting rhythms and collaborative interplay amongst the musicians, this piece is a perfect example of how you can transform a song into a popular piano solo by twisting a few rules around.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Norah_Jones_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CDont_Know_Why%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rBIp4B9ICwg&amp;feature=emb_title\"><strong>Norah Jones &#8211; \u201cDon\u2019t Know Why\u201d<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norah Jones is an award winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter who has been a major force in music for about two decades now. The daughter of the famous sitar playing Ravi Shankar, Jones was named Jazz Artist of the Decade by Billboard for the 2000s. She has won nine Grammy Awards and sold more than 50 million records worldwide. Quite a list of accomplishments!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Norah Jones - Don&#039;t Know Why [Live]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rBIp4B9ICwg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her composition \u201cDon\u2019t Know Why\u201d has become something of a standard in piano and jazz repertoire and is one of the most beautiful piano solo songs in recent memory. Her piano accompaniment on the verses and choruses is a great study in chord playing and her single note solo around 2:00 minutes in is a wonderful example of a simple and melodic solo that perfectly suits the vibe of the song.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bill_Evans_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CWaltz_for_Debby%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Bill Evans &#8211; \u201cWaltz for Debby\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another formidable force in the history of jazz piano, Bill Evans was a major creative contributor to Miles Davis\u2019s album <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind of Blue<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the best selling jazz record of all time. Evans\u2019 style was characterized by a uniquely compositional approach to improvisation and was informed as much by the jazz tradition as by composers Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy. His use of chords is often described as expressionistic.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Waltz For Debby by Bill Evans from &#039;The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961&#039;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PQmZctWwsCE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After his tenure with Davis, Evans primarily performed in a trio setting and composed a number of pieces that have become standards in jazz repertoire. This piece, \u201cWaltz For Debby\u201d, is one such composition and is widely regarded as one of the <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/best-songs-piano\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best piano songs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all time. This recording is part of his iconic series of performances at the legendary Village Vanguard club in New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Garland_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CBye_Bye_Blackbird%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KV2lNHfSXBQ&amp;feature=emb_title\"><strong>Red Garland &#8211; \u201cBye Bye Blackbird\u201d<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Garland was the pianist in Miles Davis\u2019s quintet before the arrival of Bill Evans. His playing was heavily influenced by bebop and blues and he made great use of the block chord technique. The block chord technique is a style of chord playing where the melody is voiced at the top and bottom of the chord. Melody notes in a song that are chord tones are voiced with a major sixth chord. Melody notes that are a non-chord tone are voiced with fully-diminished 7th chords. For some added <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/ear-training-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ear training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, see if you can pick out when Garland plays a major sixth chord and when he plays a fully-diminished 7th chord!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Miles Davis - Bye Bye Blackbird\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KV2lNHfSXBQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out Garland\u2019s beautiful solo on the jazz standard \u201cBye Bye Blackbird\u201d for a classic example of block chord playing. Garland\u2019s chord changes are so smooth, he makes it sound nearly effortless. If you are interested in learning how to play chord solos in this style, Red Garland\u2019s playing is a great place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ray_Manzarek_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CLight_My_Fire%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qoX6AKuYWL8\">Ray Manzarek &#8211; \u201cLight My Fire\u201d<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray Manzarek was the keyboardist for the famous Los Angeles rock band The Doors. The Doors began in 1965 when Manzarek met Jim Morrison while they were both students at UCLA Film School. They went on to record 6 albums in 5 years and became one of the most successful bands of the era with many songs that are still considered classics.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Light My Fire (2017 Remaster)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qoX6AKuYWL8?start=67&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Manzarek primarily performed on organ in The Doors, showcasing the instrument&#8217;s distinct sound and capabilities. When discussing <a href=\"\/blog\/organ-vs-piano\/\">piano vs organ<\/a>, it&#8217;s essential to note the differences in tonality, technique, and versatility. While the piano offers a wide dynamic range with its weighted keys and ability to produce both soft and loud sounds, the organ, especially in rock settings, can create sustained notes and offers a rich, full sound that can fill large spaces. Manzarek&#8217;s psychedelic, modal organ solo on this track \u201cLight My Fire\u201d is a great example of the possibilities of the organ and provides insights into how the two instruments can offer different musical experiences. His performance on the organ provides much we can learn and apply to the study of the piano, emphasizing the unique characteristics of each instrument.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alicia_Keys_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CIf_I_Aint_Got_You%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ju8Hr50Ckwk&amp;feature=emb_title\"><strong>Alicia Keys &#8211; \u201cIf I Ain\u2019t Got You\u201d<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alicia Keys is undoubtedly one of the most powerful creative forces of the last 40 years, at least. Her voice is instantly recognizable, her songwriting is extremely inspiring and emotional, and her piano style is well worth studying. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A classically-trained pianist, Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Alicia Keys - If I Ain&#039;t Got You (Official HD Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ju8Hr50Ckwk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This track \u201cIf I Ain\u2019t Got You\u201d is a classic of Keys\u2019 repertoire and features a beautiful piano arrangement at the beginning and great, bluesy, RnB inspired chord playing throughout. If you are interested in learning more of this style, Alicia Keys \u201cIf I Ain\u2019t Got You\u201d is a great place to start! This song also makes a great solo piano piece.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bruce_Hornsby_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CThe_Way_It_Is%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cOeKidp-iWo\">Bruce Hornsby &#8211; \u201cThe Way It Is\u201d<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruce Hornsby is an American songwriter and pianist who has had an interesting and prolific career. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He draws from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classical<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jazz<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bluegrass<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">folk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gospel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rock<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blues<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jam band<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> musical traditions. His recordings have been recognized with industry awards, including the 1987 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammy Award for Best New Artist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, the 1990 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the 1994 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Bruce Hornsby &amp; The Range - The Way It Is (Video Version)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cOeKidp-iWo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His composition \u201cThe Way It Is\u201d offers a wonderful example of how the piano can be used in rock and pop music. The opening piano riff is ear catching and melodically interesting and is one of the most famous solo piano pieces. Hornsby\u2019s interjected chord stabs offer a satisfying punch. The main piano solo around 2:00 into the track is groovy and infectious and well worth a listen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Robert_Glasper_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CSo_Beautiful%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GS2Y_CkaXP0\">Robert Glasper &#8211; \u201cSo Beautiful\u201d<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robert Glasper is one of the newer exponents of the piano in the last 15 years or so. He has seamlessly fused the jazz traditions of Cedar Walton, Mulgrew Miller, and Herbie Hancock with hip hop, RnB, and rock into a cohesive and brilliant new form of fusion that has earned him multiple Grammy awards and nominations. Glasper is an active collaborator with a wide range of today\u2019s most creative musical artists.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Robert Glasper - So Beautiful (Live At Capitol Studios)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GS2Y_CkaXP0?start=6&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recording \u201cSo Beautiful\u201d is from a live performance at Capitol Studios. This track is a great example of his innovations in chord playing and single note soloing as well as an awesome display of interplay in a piano trio setting. If you can learn to emulate the style of Robert Glasper, you will be well on your way to becoming an excellent pianist!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully you have found something inspiring in these 8, great piano solos! Remember, music is a never ending journey; there is always something more to learn and always a new song or artist to discover! The key is to always be searching!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of piano solos, did you know that the Guiness World Record for the longest piano solo is held by the Canadian pianist Chilly Gonzalez? In 2009 Gonzales performed for an astonishing 27 hours, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds and performed over 300 songs! 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