We apply chord alterations to the dominant chords in ‘Body & Soul’. We also touch upon the concept of upper structure triads voicings.
We introduce altered tensions into our improvisation by targeting single alterations and using full upper structure triad based lines.
In this lesson we create interesting colours and tensions in our improvisations by targeting isolating the individual chord alterations.
We use simple jazz harmonisation techniques before introducing more advanced chord voicings, embellishments, and arranging concepts.
Learn a sophisticated jazz piano arrangement of “My Funny Valentine” with spread voicings, chord extensions, and expressive phrasing.
Discover how to build harmonically rich yet supportive chord voicing and textures that elevate the jazz vocalist’s performance.
An analysis of chord voicings and arrangement techniques used in “My Foolish Heart” performed by legendary jazz pianist Beegie Adair.
Explore different fill techniques using suspended chords to create movement and harmonic interest in the jazz ballad ‘Body & Soul’.
In this course overview, we identify the 7th chords and then move into chord extensions, chord alterations, and stride left hand techniques.
Discover the B section of “Body and Soul” with extended and altered voicings. Create richer progressions and creative chord choices.
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