Exercises

Cmaj7 Enclosures

Primary Enclosure Types

G7 Enclosures

2-5-1 Accompaniment

2-5-1 Enclosures

Q&A

In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic Triads. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master diatonic triads, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use the triad technique to create a happy & lighthearted sound in your solo.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic Triads. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master diatonic triads, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use the triad technique to create a happy & lighthearted sound in your solo.

2-5-1 Accompaniment

G7 Diatonic Triad Soloing

Q&A

2-5-1 Diatonic Triad Soloing

Diatonic Triads

Dm7 Diatonic Triad Soloing

C Major 7 Diatonic Triad Soloing

Learn how to get more jazzy lines when you improvise with the major scale by outlining diatonic 7th chords in your right hand.

Learn how to get more jazzy lines when you improvise with the major scale by outlining diatonic 7th chords in your right hand.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using the Upper and Lower Neighbor technique. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master Upper and Lower Neighbors, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use these beautiful passing tones to create a more interesting piano solo full of tension and resolution.

2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: Roots

2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: 3rds

Upper & Lower Neighbors Explained