This is part 2 of the tutorial on dominant chord voicings. Here we explore voicing options for the natural 4th, #11, 5th, #5, 13th and the b7.
Jazz piano comping and improvisation studies on the most famous jazz standards. Learn techniques for comping and improv on standards, blues, and modal tunes.
We explore the many forms and permutations of the 251 progression. Starting with the most basic voicings, we then add extensions, alterations, and substitute harmonies. All examples are applied in context of the tune “Autumn Leaves“.
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.
“Power Chords”, or “Chord tone triads” do not contain the 3rd. Instead we have R-4-5 or R-2-5 which can be used to build quartal harmony & voicings.
“How To Accompany Singers” is a vocal accompaniment course taught by Lyndol Descant – singer, jazz pianist, and composer based in Brooklyn, NYC.
In this lesson, we discuss a number of important considerations when soloing with a singer. We then cover the most common ways of ending the tune.
We outline the expectations of you as an accompanist and provide tips on working with singers to help them achieve their best performance.
This course covers walking bass, blues and gospel inspired jazz standards. We introduce the major blues scale to add soulful licks to your arrangements.
A nice place to start out with walking bass lines is to create lines using just the root and 5th with either chromatic or whole step approach tones.