piano chord extensions
Piano Chord Extensions
Demystify chord extensions with this comprehensive theory course on learning the most common extensions over major 7, dominant 7, and minor 7 chords. With practical examples and exercises, you’ll finally be able to identify and use chord extensions with confidence to develop a more advanced jazz vocabulary.
Piano Chord Extensions
Demystify chord extensions with this comprehensive theory course on learning the most common extensions over major 7, dominant 7, and minor 7 chords.
3 Steps To Make Your Piano Chords More Interesting
One of the most common questions that piano students often ask is, “How can I make my chords sound more interesting?” Well, in today’s Quick Tip, 3 Steps To Make Your Piano Chords More Interesting, Jonny May shares actionable tips that you can use right away to transform your playing. You’ll learn: Introduction Boring Chords … Continue reading “3 Steps To Make Your Piano Chords More Interesting”
Jazz Piano Comping Guide – Beginner to Pro
As a jazz pianist, some of the most fun and delightful playing experiences are those that are shared with other musicians. There’s nothing quite like playing in a rhythm section as a soloist takes flight! In today’s Quick Tip, Jazz Piano Comping Guide – Beginner to Pro, you’ll explore the essential methods and mindset for … Continue reading “Jazz Piano Comping Guide – Beginner to Pro”
The Ultimate Pop Piano Bass Line Technique
Are you tired of playing boring, repetitive-sounding left-hand bass lines on pop tunes? If so, then this lesson is for you. In today’s Quick Tip, The Ultimate Pop Piano Bass Line Technique, Jonny May shares his favorite ways to construct exciting pop piano bass lines that overcome monotony. You’ll learn: Introduction What is the role … Continue reading “The Ultimate Pop Piano Bass Line Technique”
Play Miles Davis’ “All Blues” on Piano
Miles’ Davis’ “All Blues,” from his iconic 1959 album Kind of Blue, presents an fresh and fashionable take on the traditional blues form. In today’s Quick Tip, Play Miles Davis’ “All Blues” on Piano, John Proulx helps piano students learn to play this sublime jazz-blues standard. Intro to “All Blues” Miles Davis’ “All Blues” Song … Continue reading “Play Miles Davis’ “All Blues” on Piano”
The 5 Most Beautiful Piano Fills
Do you want to learn how to play beautiful piano fills, but you don’t know where to start? In today’s Quick Tip, The 5 Most Beautiful Piano Fills, Jonny May shows piano students the secret to adding exciting piano fills to ordinary pop progressions. Whether you play keyboards in a cover band or simply play … Continue reading “The 5 Most Beautiful Piano Fills”
Play “Don’t Know Why” (Norah Jones) On Piano
Whether you’re sipping hot coffee or iced tea, waking up or winding down, going to work or going on vacation, Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why” creates the perfect vibe for just about any occasion. In today’s Quick Tip, Play “Don’t Know Why (Norah Jones) On Piano, Jonny May helps piano students learn to play this … Continue reading “Play “Don’t Know Why” (Norah Jones) On Piano”
Improvise A Piano Solo Over “The Thrill Is Gone”
For many piano students, improvising is scary, even though it’s supposed to be fun. Ironically, sometimes you just have to face the music to get past your fears. In fact, today’s Quick Tip on Improvise a Piano Solo Over “The Thrill Is Gone” is designed to help you do just that! In this tutorial, John … Continue reading “Improvise A Piano Solo Over “The Thrill Is Gone””
Sus Chords for Piano: The Ultimate Guide
If you enjoy the sound of warm and elegant piano chords, then you absolutely must learn how to incorporate “sus chords” into your playing! In today’s Quick Tip, Sus Chords for Piano: The Ultimate Guide, Jonny May helps you discover how to understand and apply chord symbols like Csus2, Csus4 and more. In fact, your … Continue reading “Sus Chords for Piano: The Ultimate Guide”
How to Play “Summertime” in a Jazz Piano Style
Are you a beginner-to-intermediate level piano student wanting to play classic jazz standards with a professional sound? If so, then you’ll love today’s Quick Tip in which Jonny May explains How to Play “Summertime” in a Jazz Piano Style. Jonny’s easy jazz piano score for “Summertime” features the perfect blend of accessible piano techniques and … Continue reading “How to Play “Summertime” in a Jazz Piano Style”
Make Ordinary Piano Chords Sound Amazing
The study of piano chords can be both intriguing and perplexing. Many piano students long to swap out ordinary chords for the sound of rich and complex professional chords. However, if you want to play amazing piano chords with a pro sound, then you have to think like a pro when it comes to chords … Continue reading “Make Ordinary Piano Chords Sound Amazing”
Play Blue Moon – Jazz Piano Style
As jazz piano students, we dedicate a lot of practice time to isolated skills such as chord voicings, progressions, improv scales and more. Once we begin to apply this knowledge to jazz repertoire, all of these separate skills begin to come together in fascinating ways. Perhaps most importantly, jazz standards illuminate for us exactly how … Continue reading “Play Blue Moon – Jazz Piano Style”
Dominant 7th Chords for Piano – Ultimate Guide
Sometimes piano students get intimidated or stumped by certain chord symbols. But if there’s one 4-note chord quality that you must know on piano, it’s dominant 7th chords. In fact, it’s hard to identify a musical genre that doesn’t use dominant 7th chords. These 4-note chords are found in classical, blues, jazz, Latin, R&B, gospel, … Continue reading “Dominant 7th Chords for Piano – Ultimate Guide”
Minor 11th Chords for Piano: The Complete Guide
If you’re looking to play rich and beautiful minor chords on piano, then look no further than minor 11th chords. In today’s lesson, Minor 11th Chords for Piano: The Complete Guide, Jonny May shares pro tips on how to play these gut-wrenching minor chords. You’ll learn: Intro to Minor 11th Chords What are minor 11th … Continue reading “Minor 11th Chords for Piano: The Complete Guide”
10 Jazz Swing Songs You Should Know on Piano
Jazz swing songs provide the perfect atmosphere for any occasion in which you want to people to have a good time. In today’s Quick Tip, 10 Jazz Swing Songs You Should Know on Piano, John Proulx shares ten of the most recognizable and most requested swing songs. If you’re looking to expand your piano repertoire, … Continue reading “10 Jazz Swing Songs You Should Know on Piano”
The Top Exercise to Practice Piano Chords
One of the most rewarding aspects of playing the piano is that we can play multiple notes at one time. In other words, the piano is one of only a handful of instruments that allow a musician to play chords! Therefore, we owe it to ourselves to be ever-expanding our chordal competency. In today’s Quick Tip, … Continue reading “The Top Exercise to Practice Piano Chords”
Play White Christmas on Piano
Looking for something to help get you in the holiday spirit? In today’s Quick Tip, Play White Christmas on Piano, Jonny May demonstrates how to play Irving Berlin’s timeless holiday favorite as a gorgeous solo jazz piano ballad. Introduction White Christmas Song Facts White Christmas Piano Chords White Christmas Lead Sheet 3 Steps to Play … Continue reading “Play White Christmas on Piano”
Play Angels We Have Heard on High on Piano
For many families, singing and playing Christmas carols throughout the holiday season helps inspire a joyful spirit and a happy heart. One such tune that has inspired worshipers for over a century is “Angels We Have Heard on High.” In today’s Quick Tip, John Proulx shares how to play this holiday favorite in a fun … Continue reading “Play Angels We Have Heard on High on Piano”
The Top 10 Christmas Songs for Piano
If you’ve landed on this page, it’s probably because we getting close to the most wonderful time of year! As a pianist, you’re likely searching for some classic holiday songs that you and loved ones can enjoy around the piano this Christmas season. In today’s Quick Tip, The Top 10 Christmas Songs for Piano, Jonny … Continue reading “The Top 10 Christmas Songs for Piano”
Blues Piano Masterclass: 5 Levels from Beginner to Pro
Introduction Learning to play blues piano is a fun and exciting journey. However, sometimes it can be difficult for students to find the right point-of-entry for studying the blues. In today’s Quick Tip, Blues Piano Masterclass: 5 Levels from Beginner to Pro, Jonny May helps piano students identify exactly which blues piano skills to practice for … Continue reading “Blues Piano Masterclass: 5 Levels from Beginner to Pro”
