Explore different fill techniques using suspended chords to create movement and harmonic interest in the jazz ballad ‘Body & Soul’.
We build a triad a 4th up from each chord to create a suspended triad fill which smoothens the transitions between the chords in the blues.
Learn how to construct suspended chords and how to apply them to your playing. We explore the theory and apply to well-known tunes.
In this slow blues piano lesson, we delve into the technique of playing 10th intervals in the left hand to create a strong harmonic foundation.
An analysis of chord voicings and arrangement techniques used in “My Foolish Heart” performed by legendary jazz pianist Beegie Adair.
Learn voicings, phrasing, and soulful improvisation techniques to enhance your blues playing – perfect for pianists who want to master the feel of slow blues.
"Georgia on My Mind" – Jazz Piano Improvisation Welcome to this lesson on jazz improvisation using "Georgia on My Mind" as our study piece. In this session, we explore the essential techniques for crafting a rich and expressive solo over this jazz standard. We cover major and minor blues scales, chord tone arpeggios, grace notes, […]
Follow Hayden’s thought process when arranging jazz standards. Learn how to select appropriate chord voicings and analyse the melodic and harmonic landscape.
An open Q&A session with blues and funk musician Jon Cleary. Submit your questions in advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans piano.
In this lesson where we explore some more advanced harmonic variations for the final line of the blues including the 1625 progression.
