Chick Corea Plays "Spain" (Tutorial with Overhead Camera and Transcription) 

Here after the news of his passing. What a fantastic musician we have lost

Dear Chick Corea, I was a young boy at the age of 15 when I tirst heard this piece on" light as a feather". This music touched me immediately and so I started to buy many of your records. My love to Jazz has allready started and the adventure is still going on! At the age of 48 I started playing piano(much to late!!) and now I`m 54 and started playing "Spain" in an easy version. But I am very abmitious to play it (nearly!) as you do! My teacher says it would be possible, if I work hard. And I will do so!! Thank you for your music, it has changed my life in a beautiful way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! kind regards Theo

A greater wizard than I will ever be.

just yesterday I was watching this video without knowing that one of the most important musicians in history had died. I have never experienced such an important death in my life as a musician, and now that he is not among us, the world is falling on me. This world will no longer be the same without him

I've posted many comments expressing my grief at the loss of this musical genius leprechaun. I'm tired of the grief. I just want to bask in the joy that he shared when he played with his band. Look at the many youtube videos of him playing live. There's always a moment when he looks at the guys, and smiles. That is the joy of Chick. Thank you for creating the music magic, the complex bebop rhythm's of our life. RIP Maestro.

Best part is the light shines perfectly on the keys as they're being played. Easy to take notes. Thank you.

That unique instantly recognizable sound. How Chick gets that out of the piano I don't know, those harmonies have always fascinated me.

Dear Chick, thank you for the music and music 💔 RIP.

More than 50 years of Chick. His music will live forever. RIP Chick Corea.

The days we live in.. you can not only see and hear in great detail what this great master is playing, But he also shares a lot of beautiful insights of his playing. There is no excuse to not evolve incredibly fast as a musician with all this benefits..we only need perseverance and, taking things from easy to this and beyond. I am closely to intermediate keyboard player but this still looks kind of hard to get my head around it. so i will save this 'lesson' and get back to it after i get better a understanding of the language and the voicings.

3:28 pfft!...Chick: c'mon man....you're kiddin?: How ridiculously beautiful is that ending folks?

What a beautiful gift for us! Your virtuosity is overwhelming and hypnotic! Something I must share: I've been a disciple of your music through the decades. When my son was 7 years old, I was playing an Elektric Band CD in the car and when he heard Charged Particles, he became obsessed with it and your music! It was an amazing, life-changing moment! On 8/12/17, we went to Detroit (he from Orlando and I from Columbus, OH) to see you in concert. It was his present to me for my 69th birthday. When you opened the show with Charged Particles, it was indeed a very special, cosmic moment for us! Thank you for the continuum of astounding compositions and performances you continue to bestow on humanity! You are truly an anointed maestro and a beautiful human! God Bless always!

Great way to leave behind a memory so people will play it correctly in the future. I wish more artists would do this.

Today is a sad day in our music world. The legend has transcended to another realm where he returns to forever... but the legend’s legacy will never end.

The man is nothing short of a genius in the true sense of the word.

Man oh man! Talk about talent? I've been playing for 4 decades. His effortless mastery and style is without peer. The fact that he's doing an overhead tutorial is incredible. Thanks a bunch chick!

These reharmonizations are simply genial! Thank you, Mr. Corea, for unselfishly sharing this treasure with us.

I love how the original spain is kind of dramatic and deep and Chick's version makes people clap together whenever they hear the solo. Amazing work! Hope I can play it eventually!

I've always marveled at the level of peculiar dexterity in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers of Chick's right hand. Never seen anything quite like it. Respect and RIP.

Learning this with my teacher rn It's such a beautiful piece, one of the best I've ever heard for sure

I was very high one night during my college days. I'd smoked some strong weed that made me very high, but gave me an exaggerated sense of awareness. I was alone all night, listening to a number of Chick's piano masterpieces, including his seminal album "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs". The music sounded magnitudes beyond angular and supremely atonal. Many notes were out of place and out of tune, yet the music was blowing my mind. That night, I fully grasped Chick's genius and how deeply Thelonious Monk had influenced him. Said influence can be appreciated in spades in his second and third improvisations of this video. My favorite musician, and I shall play with you in paradise!

Chick has Returned to Forever. Thank you for the love, some call it music. Continue in power! 🎶💖🎹💖🎶

I love how every time he alters certain chords one way or another. So much heavy genius in there.

I could watch this for the rest of my life and I don’t think I’d be bored of it even then.

god almighty. I've been listening to this song since I was a kid and it never ceases to amaze me. Chick you make it look so easy!

I can't believe you're gone, Mr Corea. I can't believe you won't play again for us. Thank you for sharing your knowledge here while you could. I'll never forget your concert at La Défense, Paris, in the early summer of 2012.

What we're looking at is a master pianist, especially during the second phase of his video, showing us mere mortals (slowed down a lot) how this song was chord & melodically constructed. There are lots of budding pianists who may have hear the tune, but need a 'visual' blow-by-blow as to how to follow. Chick is a master of innovative "Jazz". Therefore, those who are interested in this (relatively) complex piece, should point their eyes forwards.

A masterclass in voice leading!!! Thanks Professor Corea!

The song that got me in love with piano at age 13, and started me playing....you are will always be maestro #1 Chick!

The finest composition from the finest pianist!

deeply feeling this right now -

Thank you for your generosity! Great camera angle! Learned so much by looking at your hands. Once again, thank you Maestro!

:: I'm smiling and crying at the same time. Totally crushed and amazed. So long Maestro!! ::

this Legend remains my best, he used all the possible interchnage, both harmonically and scale wise OMG

I’ll never forget meeting Chick at Yoshi’s in Oakland..His demeanor and warmth forever solidified why I count him Living Legend #1 of the ivory..

What a gift to see him play like this...

Thank you. I have a lead sheet for Spain sitting beside me on my bench and a Slow Downer app. I’ve been working on those breaks and chords for months. This video is a great gift. All the best to you.

En paz descanse, Maestro ♥ Rest in peace, Master ♥

I love watching on the overhead video. It really helps a lot! And it's neat to see how effortlessly Chick makes it look.

Thank you so much! Absolutely inspiring for decades!

It's such a double-edged thing. It is so, so beautiful, but it makes you instantly give up trying. I find the acoustic piano version of Spain my favorite (esp. Akoustic Band).

this song never gets old, youre the best!

I love this it's a eye opener for me. Long Live The Legend Sir Chick Corea

Didn't think it was possible but slowed down it becomes even more intricate and brilliant, or at least my mortal ear can appreciate it more.

One chord melts into the other just so beautiful. A real classic! Thanks Chick for showing every detail, how to harmonize and work out the rhythmic aspect!!

Never gets tired listening to this awesome piece of music

Thank you Mr. Corea for sharing this. It is truly a wonderful gift.

Rest in Peace Chick ! thank you for the music

Rest In Peace to a musical genius who completely changed the way I look at music, both as a listener and piano player myself. I’ve always had a deep appreciation and admiration for Chick Corea. His music has accompanied many of the best days I’ve had, as well as some of the worst nights. I will never forget hearing this Spain for the first time. Something about the environment and color that his chord and voice selection made just hit me right in the face. His talents were otherworldly and I will forever appreciate the chance to hear this man’s music. Thank you Chick, may you Rest In Peace.

Those beautiful chords combinations ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻🙏

Please, make more of these tutorials with transcriptions. I love the way you play! Thank you!

He has impacted every single Musician on the planet

Thank you so much for sharing! You are legend, and a continued inspiration. Love the reharms.

Rest in peace great master !! ❤️❤️🙏

I’m watching and crying. It’s like I’ve lost a close friend of 40 plus years. This musical loss has stung me like no other.

Wow! such a treat to see and hear this from this perspective. Incredible.

After finding out of his passing, this is the first song that came to mind and that last phrase @8:34 is what I heard. Thank you for all the compositions which opened the door to higher places.

Thank you very much Mr. Chick Corea, youtube is a miracle!! It was worth waiting for this gift.

Thanks, Chick. I first heard "Romantic Warrior" in my friend's dorm room, Fall 1976. Your music was/is a beacon and an inspiration...

Thank you Chick and the team. Massively helpful.

Purely amazing....Thanks Chick

Hey Chick...I'm relatively new to your music. Saw you once in TN with Bela a few years ago. This video is an incredible gift to share with us, and I just wanted to express my gratitude.

Thank you amazing inspirational Maestro for circulating and sharing your deep expertise, but generally the beautifulness of music and art.

RIP Maestro 😥😥🙏🏽🙏🏽

beautiful chords!!

Since many years i love and play Your wonderful tune, a source of inspiration for me. thank you Mr Corea ! :-)

I asked Frank Cunimondo who he thought was good. His immediate response was: "Chick Corea. He's better than me." I was like: "huh?" Still am, because I am learning reharmonization from Frank's work, both live and in recording. Thought I'd pass that along.

This is fantastic. I am struggling with my ii, V, I progression... and here it comes an overflow of harmonies and genius!!! :)

With a heavy and broken heart I bid another one of my musical masterminds a sad goodbye. Irreplaceable!

If any artist who made such a piece like this is reading this comment, model Mr Corea's kindness, this content is a major contribution in the quality of learning of everyone

Chick, thank you for this fantastic gift... kiss from Italy

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us!

So many images and feelings...♥️♥️♥️

Thanks a lot Chick. You're a magical pianist !!

Pure gold! Masterpiece.

Fantastic! Best regards from Portugal.

One of thee most prestigious keyboardist of our time! RIP! May the heavens embrace your talent!

So incredibly inspirational

Ok who transcribed this, I know one of you did. Absolutely amazing!

Merci beaucoup Chick pour ce fabuleux partage !

Amazing Chick ! greetings from México !

the run at 2:12 made me fall off my chair

You are the best muscian of this age.

What a legend. Rest in peace.

Ah...so glad to have found this You Tube Channel. Been huge fan of Mr. Corea since the 1970's. Ahhhh...a YT Channel I can just click now when I need to clean my brain of clutter. And get my serenity back. Peace!!

Return to forever!! Thank you Master!

I love this song since ever ...it's always a great opportunity to see the "composer" and "Maestro "play it ♥Thank you indeed !!!

Thank you very much ! You've done a great work !😇😇

I freaking love this song, Thanks Chick!

Amazing to find this . I must have listened to chic playing this with Bobby about 300 times growing up . I'm so jealous of chics big fingers , very easy 10ths..

Love this song. Miss chick....

Thanks for posting this Chick!

Awesome gift, thanks so much Chick! :)

Beautiful!!

Thank you Chick.

i just cry, love it !

This answers all of the questions I didn't know I had about piano.

Thanks so much!

Beautiful

Chick, that looks so easy... Infinite and exquisite imagination. Thanks a lot!