251 progressions are essential components of the jazz language and so taking the time to memorise them will greatly benefit your playing.
In this lesson we introduce the melodic minor flavour into our improvised lines and phrases. We target the #11 colour tone.
In this lesson we are going to look at some alternative ways to voice minor 251s with our left hand. We introduce the -11b5 chord and its inversions.
We can also achieve some really interesting sounds by applying upper structure triad theory to both major and minor chords.
In this tutorial we will explore some useful formulas and techniques that can be used to create solo piano introductions in minor keys.
Minor progressions often contain altered tones which can be used to add interesting colours to your progressions and groves.
An in-depth study of rootless chord voicings; we create rootless 251 progressions in major and minor keys & apply to 3 well-know jazz standards.
For the first lesson in this practice series, we will explore some useful drills and exercises for practicing major and minor 9th chords.
Most jazz standards that you come across will contain a 251 progression in some form so it is essential that you know how to construct the 251.
In this lesson, we will explore the diminished chord, and how it connects 4 different dominant 7th chords through the minor 3rd relationship.