In this lesson we explore the applications of the rhythmic concept of the “fork”, as well as common chord progressions and voicings.
We will explore some of the more advanced applications, and how you can add this to your playing right now to sound like a jazz piano pro.
Using the tune “Georgia” – we will also explore the concept of the major blues scale and how to apply this to major 251 progressions.
In this lesson we explore voicing options for the diatonic chords of C Major. We cover all chord types: major, minor, dominant and -7b5.
We will work on our recognition of major 9th, minor 9th, & dominant 13th rootless voicings using a left hand stride drill.
We start the lesson by recapping the basic theory behind sus chords and then explore them in context of major and minor 251s
Thelonious Monk’s Round Midnight contains lots of interesting chord changes. Written in the key of Eb Minor, there are 6 flats to watch out for!
We learn techniques for creating melodies over the minor line cliché, and how to create melodic interest over a single static chord type.
We discuss some important principles for creating a simple walking bass line and then apply the principles in the context of 251 progressions.
We explore the key of Eb Major including the diatonic 7th chords and the common chord progressions such as the 251 and 36251 progression.