Jazz Swing Piano – Track 1
Follow this Learning Track to get started with the swing style.
Cycle of 5ths Songs
Learn tunes that use the Cycle of 5ths Progression.
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Autumn Leaves – Jazz Swing 1
In our most comprehensive jazz swing piano course, we'll learn how to play Autumn Leaves in a jazz swing style. Starting with the lead sheet, we’ll memorize the melody/chords, stylize the left hand, embellish the right hand melody, master a variety of improv & rhythm techniques, and more!
Fly Me To The Moon – 1
Transform Fly Me to the Moon into a swingin' arrangement! From a lead sheet, we apply swing ingredients like shells, harmonies, chord pops, & fills. Plus, learn an intro, outro, & how to improvise.
All the Things You Are 1
In this course, we'll learn how to play the iconic jazz swing standard - All The Things You Are. Starting with the lead sheet, we’ll memorize the melody/chords, embellish the melody with rhythmic accompaniment, learn a jazz swing bass line, and master a variety of improv techniques.
32 Colorful Jazz Endings
In this workshop, we'll learn 32 gorgeous jazz endings. We'll look at different progressions and learn several ways to harmonize these chords for more colorful outros.
Cycle of 5ths Improvisation
Learn how to improvise over the Cycle of 5ths.
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2-5-1 Soloing with Chord Tone Targets
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression using chord tone targets. You'll explore chord substitutes, left hand accompaniments, common rhythms, and a variety of exercises to master chord tone targets. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to invent your own jazz lines by targeting chord tones.
Soloing Over a 2-5-1 Progression
Learn to solo over the most common progression in all of Jazz. With a step-by-step approach, you'll discover how to use scales, chord tones, chromaticism, and patterns to express your creativity.
Cycle of 5ths Accompaniment
Learn Cycle of 5th Accompaniment techniques.
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Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1
Learn 10 approaches to accompany on a jazz swing tune. We’ll cover the best right hand chord options, 3 right hand rhythms, and 3 left hand bass line options.
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.
Jazz Walking Bass Lines 1
Learn 9 techniques for walking jazz bass lines, including outlining chords, chromatic connectors, 5ths, walkups, walkdowns, & more.
5 Jazz Comping Approaches 1
Discover 5 Jazz approaches for how to comp, or accompany, over the Cycle of 5ths Progression. We cover the chords, common comping rhythms, & 5 essential harmonic approaches.
How to Play Jazz Swing Piano Accompaniment
Learn how to play jazz swing piano accompaniment with Fly Me to the Moon. You'll learn the chords, how to "comp", and 3 essential bass lines for all levels.
Turnaround Songs
Learn tunes that use the Turnaround Progression.
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Heart and Spirit 1
Learn Heart & Spirit, a tune inspired by Heart & Soul. You'll learn how to develop the lead sheet into 3 essential jazz styles - Swing, Latin, and Broadway Kickline - plus, how to improvise over it.
Strollin’ Along
Learn a medium-swing jazz tune with a catchy earworm melody. Discover a variety of techniques with dominant chords on the turnaround, extensions, tritone substitution, and quartal voicings.
Turnaround Improvisation
Learn how to improvise over the Turnaround
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Soloing Over a Turnaround 1
Learn to confidently solo over this essential jazz progression. The 1 6 2 5 progression will help you master important improv concepts such as phrasing, connecting scales, and more.
Extended Turnaround Improv 1
Learn how to improvise over the Extended Turnaround Progression, including 3 accompaniments, 4 right hand soloing techniques, and 6 piano improv exercises.
Breaking Down a Jazz Solo 1
Learn how jazz pianists construct a solo in this note-for-note analysis workshop. Using the major turnaround, you'll understand how to elegantly combine rhythmic and melodic ideas.
Turnaround Accompaniment
Learn Turnaround Accompaniment techniques.
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Transposing a Lead Sheet 1
Learn how to quickly & easily transpose a lead sheet. Using the Number Chart method, we'll analyze a melody and chords, "convert" them to numbers, and apply the numbers to a new key.
Jazz Swing Piano on the Turnaround Progression
Learn the essential 1-6-2-5 Turnaround Chord Progression (used in many songs such as Rhythm Changes), Melody, and 3 ways to play it for swing jazz piano!
Jazz Piano Accompaniment – The Definitive Guide
Everything you need to know when accompanying a singer in the jazz swing style.
Major Turnaround Exercises With 7th Chords
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.
Beginner
Intermediate
Jazz Swing
6 sections
Learning Focus
Full Description
With this structured Jazz Swing Learning Track, you’ll learn essential techniques to becoming a jazz pianist. Master walking bass lines, chord voicings, embellishments, and improv over the 2 most important progressions in jazz: Cycle of 5ths & Turnaround.
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