Exercises

Practice your rootless chord voicings in the “A position” over the 251 progression in every key. For this exercise, the chords are played in the right hand while the left hand plays the root of the chord.

Learn all 7th chord types in all 12 keys: Major, Minor, Dominant, Half-Diminished, and Fully Diminished. These chords are the main building blocks for interpreting lead sheets in a variety of styles.

Learn and master your “position 2” rootless jazz voicings with these walking bass 251 exercises in all keys. This is immediately applicable to creating accompaniments for hundreds of songs.

Learn and master your "position 1" rootless jazz voicings with these walking bass 251 exercises in all keys. This is immediately applicable to creating accompaniments for hundreds of songs.

Learn and master your "position 2" rootless jazz voicings with these bossa nova 251 exercises in all keys. This is immediately applicable to creating accompaniments for hundreds of songs.

Learn and master your "position 1" rootless jazz voicings with these bossa nova 251 exercises in all keys. This is immediately applicable to creating accompaniments for hundreds of songs.

Learn and master quartal voicings on each chord type including major, minor, and dominant. Practice each voicing up & down the scale in every key to internalize this modern jazz sound.

Learn and master block voicings on each chord type including major, minor, and dominant. Practice each voicing up the scale in every key to deeply understand the construction of this classic sound.

Learn and master drop 2 voicings on each chord type including major, minor, and dominant. Practice each voicing up the scale in every key to become confident applying these beautiful voicings on songs.

Practice your rootless chord voicings in the "A position" over the 251 progression in every key. For this exercise, the chords are played in both hands to get comfortable with each of the notes.

Learn a simple trick for connecting Major 7 chords using the 2-Note-Drop technique.

Learn a simple trick for connecting Major 7 chords using the 2-Note-Drop technique.

Master your Dominant 7th chords with 17 exercises to easily play them all.  We'll explore each chord from multiple angles, including the Circle of 5ths, chromatically, with inversions, & progressions.

5-1 Progression Using Inverted Chords

Inversions Counter-Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Half Steps Going Down: Blocked & Broken

Half Steps Going Up: Blocked & Broken

Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Counter-Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Master your Dominant 7th chords with 17 exercises to easily play them all.  We'll explore each chord from multiple angles, including the Circle of 5ths, chromatically, with inversions, & progressions.

Most Common Dominant 7 Progressions