Jazz Ballad Piano – Track 2
Follow this Learning Track to master the Jazz ballad style
Songs
Learn jazz ballad songs.
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The Jazz Ballad Challenge 2
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.
Danny Boy
Learn a gorgeous Jazz Ballad arrangement of Danny Boy. We explore beautiful, rich jazz chords, extensions, alterations, re-harmonizations, & how to build a compelling arrangement.
Advanced Jazz Piano Arranging Tips on Misty
Learn how to sound pro with these advanced jazz piano arranging tips on the ballad Misty, using colorful chord voicings and rich jazz harmonic motion!
Somebody Loves Me
Learn a gorgeous cocktail jazz ballad in 12/8 time using the turnaround progression. With suspensions, colorful extensions, & harmonized notes in the melody, you'll create an authentic sound.
In a While
Play a soulful jazz and pop ballad reminiscent of Billy Joel. This song features rich textures of quartal voicings and rootless chords, along with a singable melody that will transport any listener.
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.
Accompaniments
Learn how to accompany a singer or instrumentalist for jazz ballads.
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Cocktail Jazz Piano Accompaniment 2
Master the essential techniques to play cocktail jazz piano accompaniments. You will learn a variety of patterns for both hands to create beautiful textures over the most common jazz progressions.
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 2
6 Jazz Ballad harmonic approaches using chords from Misty. Topics include Rootless Voicings, Altered Dominants, Block Chords, Drop 2s, Quartal Voicings, Passing Chords, & Chord Substitutions.
The Sentimental Progression 2
Learn the sad progression used in hundreds of different songs. Discover the chords, harmonization approaches, 7 accompaniments with song examples, & improv techniques.
Cycle of Fifths in 3 Jazz Styles 2
Explore the Cycle of 5ths Progression in 3 Jazz Styles: Swing, Bossa Nova, & Cocktail Piano. An essential course for comping on tunes like Fly Me to the Moon, Autumn Leaves, & All the Things You Are.
Jazz Intro and Outro Runs
Learn 6 gorgeous jazz runs up the piano that you can use as intros or outros (endings) for just about any jazz tune. You'll learn the formulas behind these upper structures plus the "setup chord".
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Jazz Ballads
3 sections
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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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