Upper structure triads are complex sounding altered dominant chords. They will add texture and sophistication to your playing.
Explore the harmonic foundations of 1625, 2516, and 3625 progressions. Learn creative voicings, passing chords, and upper structures to enrich your harmonic flow.
In this lesson we explore the b9/#11 and #5#9 upper structures. We apply to major 251s and in context of 2 well-known jazz standards.
In this lesson we will combine quartals and upper structures to create some quartal upper structure voicings that are well suited to a comping setting.
Discover how to craft stylish jazz piano intros & outros for vocalists. Explore 36251 progressions, rubato phrasing, and elegant endings.
Discover the B section of “Body and Soul” with extended and altered voicings. Create richer progressions and creative chord choices.
Follow Hayden’s thought process when presented with unfamiliar chord charts. Learn to analyse the melodic and harmonic landscape and select appropriate chord voicings.
Learn how to break old habits and choose your chord voicings creatively and spontaneously when playing jazz piano and arranging jazz standards.
A harmony and improvisation focused seminar on the playing style of Beegie Adair. We discuss best practices for transcribing and emulating her style.
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