Coloring Dominant Chords With Upper Structures

Once again I have learned so, so much from another course Coming from a classical background, with a love of jazz, I have for many years, wondered what the secret was, to playing cool, beautiful, jazzy chords. And for many years I didn’t know where to start or how to learn. Thank goodness for piano with Jonny. Upper structures are a game changer! I wasn’t even familiar with the term ‘upper structure’, but I’m delighted to now know what this is and even more delighted at how relatively easy they are to learn/play. Obviously there will be some practise involved in getting them fluent from memory in other keys, but the actual concept is easy. WHAT A REVALATION Also, I once again applaud the fantastic teaching style and content from Jonny, who is a great motivator, always encouraging and is so thorough without the lessons being overwhelming. The tip on using the upper structure triad #3 as an intro ‘arpeggio’ run is another fantastic ‘Ah,…so that’s how you do that’ - moment. This course is a must if you want to take your dominant chords up another level.

Great stuff

Love learning the tricks for these polychords. Seems like a major shortcut to efficient playing. Not sure when to use them yet but that will come over time I guess. Also, starting to love “the crunch” of the dissonant jazz chords.

Curse you, Jonny and the rest of the team, with your plentiful, well thought out, clearly explained, and scintillating piano courses! They are addictive and I am hooked! I am having a great time and find myself wanting to spend more and more of it on my anemic but improving piano skills!

I love upper structures. ; )