Jazz Ballad Piano – Track 1
Follow this Learning Track to get started with the Jazz ballad style
Songs
Learn jazz ballad songs.
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The Way You Look At Me Cocktail Piano 1
Take our most comprehensive course on Cocktail Jazz, The Way You Look At Me. Discover how to develop a lead sheet, stylize the left hand, harmonize the right hand, add fills, & improvise.
Improvisation
Learn to improvise over a jazz ballad.
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Jazz Ballad Soloing Challenge
Learn to improvise over a Jazz ballad with Jazz Ballad Soloing Challenge. Working with the Turnaround Progression, we explore scales, lower/upper positions, exercises, chromatic connectors, & more.
Jazz Ballad Composition
Learn how to compose a jazz ballad on piano, including compositional techniques like motifs, sequencing, mirror image, ornaments, counter-melody, & harmony.
The Most Important Improv Exercise for Jazz Piano
Learn the most important improv exercise for jazz piano, including the best chord progression, 3 essential scales, and 2 connecting scale exercises.
Improvise a Solo Over Any Jazz Standard On Piano
Learn how to improvise a jazz piano solo on any jazz standard. Using the "parent scale" method, soloing and improv on jazz tunes has never been easier.
Accompaniments
Learn how to accompany a singer or instrumentalist for jazz ballads.
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Cocktail Jazz Piano Accompaniment 1
Learn to play a beautiful cocktail jazz piano accompaniment over the major and minor turnaround progression. We'll cover 4 left hand patterns, and 3 right hand options to create variety.
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1
Discover 6 approaches for harmonizing a Jazz Ballad. Working through the chord progression for Misty, we discuss how to add beautiful extensions to create that classic jazz sound.
The Sentimental Progression 1
Learn the sad progression used in hundreds of different songs. Discover the chords, harmonization approaches, 5 accompaniments with song examples, & improv techniques.
Cycle of Fifths in 3 Jazz Styles 1
Stylize the Cycle of 5ths Progression in Swing, Latin Bossa Nova, & Jazz Ballad. An essential course if you want to comp on tunes like Fly Me to the Moon, Autumn Leaves, & All the Things You Are.
Level 2
Jazz Ballads
3 sections
Learning Focus
Full Description
With this structured Jazz Ballad Learning Track, you’ll learn essential techniques to become a cocktail pianist. Master the left hand, harmonize the melody, learn to solo, and create beautiful lush accompaniments.
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