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66 Courses
464 Lessons
137 Smartsheets
Key of Gb, B, E
Key of A, D, G
In this course we will learn the major turnaround in all 12 keys using 7th chords. We will cover two positions for the chords, and explore a variety of rhythms to use for comping and playing lead sheets. This progression is essential to master for jazz and pop songs.
The ultimate 2-5-1 jazz scale exercise will unlock your potential as an improvisor and help overcome choppy, directionless improv lines.
The ultimate 2-5-1 jazz scale exercise will unlock your potential as an improvisor and help overcome choppy, directionless improv lines.
Learn to master piano chord inversions in weeks instead of years with the 21 Inversion Exercise containing all diatonic chords in all inversions.
Learn to master piano chord inversions in weeks instead of years with the 21 Inversion Exercise containing all diatonic chords in all inversions.
How do jazz legends develop a powerful command of jazz piano skills? Not without a plan! Explore the 5 Pillars in our Jazz Piano Practice Guide.
How do jazz legends develop a powerful command of jazz piano skills? Not without a plan! Explore the 5 Pillars in our Jazz Piano Practice Guide.
Discover how to improvise jazz piano with the half-whole diminished scale (or "dominant diminished"), including scale exercises in all 12 keys.
Look for a fresh perspective on improv? Learn to use piano chord shapes to create beautiful improv lines that sound interesting and organic.
Look for a fresh perspective on improv? Learn to use piano chord shapes to create beautiful improv lines that sound interesting and organic.
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with 7th chords. We'll review the sounds of major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, and dominant 7th chords - plus their inversions. Then we'll go through song examples and learn to identify the melody, add in the bass, and fill in the missing harmony.
In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with 7th chords. We'll review the sounds of major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, and dominant 7th chords - plus their inversions. Then we'll go through song examples and learn to identify the melody, add in the bass, and fill in the missing harmony.
Two Chord Identification
Three Chord Identification
Four Chord Identification
One Chord Identification
Fast is fun! There's just something exhilarating about pushing things to the limit. Learn to play piano with lightening-fast speed today!
Fast is fun! There's just something exhilarating about pushing things to the limit. Learn to play piano with lightening-fast speed today!
"What should I be practicing?" Include these 5 pillars of piano practice every day for a well-rounded routine to take you to the next level!
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