The stride left hand style drives forward the pulse of the tune and frees up our right hand for melodic embellishment and decoration.
We introduce chord extensions into our voicings for the A Section of “Misty”. Chord extensions include the 9th, 11th, and 13th.
We arrange the A section of the tune “Misty” with 3-note spread voicings which contain the root, 3rd, 7th, and sometimes the 5th.
We create a solo arrangement of the tune “Nardis” which is a good example of a modal tune that also contains sections of tonal harmony.
In this lesson Tuomo demonstrates comping voicings and improvisation over the tune “Billie’s Bounce” which is a blues in the key of F.
This course contains short studies with Jovino Santos Neto covering chords and voicings, progressions, rhythmic drills, and practice exercises and tips.
These tips on chord voicings can be used by musicians and songwriters to create beautiful sounding chords progressions in all genres of music.
Discover the basics of jazz modulation in this beginner-friendly course. Learn how to navigate key changes with confidence and improve your jazz piano modulation skills.
Henry Butler was a master of jazz and blues and in this lesson we will examine his unique “Stride Funk” approach to New Orleans Piano.
Explore the playing style of New Orleans piano legend Dr John including his voicings, bass lines, blues licks, turnarounds, and endings.
