In this beginner-focused session we reharmonise The Beatles tune “Here There & Everwhere” to explore the key principles of reharmonisation.
We explore the classic Brazilian tune ‘Corcovado’ in a style suitable for both beginner jazz pianists and those new to the Brazilian style.
We delve into fundamental music theory, focusing on the C Major scale and the chords that we can create using the notes of the scale.
This lesson departs from our previous focus on chord voicings and we now examine the key of the song and analyse the numerical harmony.
We will now play through the 2nd half of “Fly Me To The Moon” and create wider 2-handed spread voicings that incorporate lower bass notes.
In this lesson we highlight the importance of identifying and recognising 2-5-1 progressions which are the cornerstone of jazz harmony.
James Booker’s left-hand 10th voicings combined with his rhythmic right-hand techniques characterise his unique style of piano playing.
Jon Cleary delves into the techniques that shape Cuban montunos and we explore the similarities between Cuban and New Orleans piano styles.
In this lesson we delve into extended chord theory and examine how extended chord voicings can be applied to our jazz piano arrangements.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans piano.