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Blue Moon Piano Tutorial

Welcome to this tutorial on the famous jazz ballad "Blue Moon" by Richard Rodgers.

We start this lesson by discussing the form and highlighting the repeated 1625 progression throughout the chord changes.

We play through with some simple voicings and then talk about how we can enhance the repetitive chord sequence with chord substitutions and reharmonisations.

Part 2 – Intro & Outro

In part 2 of the lesson we explore the theory behind the intro and ending of the arrangement. Both the intro and the ending are derived from the 1625 progression

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Practice Tips

  • In creating this arrangement, we drew inspiration from the introduction on the Kenny Barron recording of this tune, check it out here.

  • Remember that listening is an essential component of your jazz piano study.

  • You can't play this music with conviction, unless you have spent the time to listen!

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  1. Bill Kinlough says

    January 28, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    Hiya Heyden,

    Wow, now this is a beautiful lesson from a didactic perspective; you give a great round up or inventory if not only the chords but also the extensions/alternatives etc. This makes it a hell of a lot easier for guys like myself to prepare for the lesson. As opposed to following the commentary and stoppoing each time to see how each chord is voiced etc etc.

    Brilliant, nice piece of work man..my compliments

    Regards

    Bill K

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