Nardis Piano Tutorial
In this lesson we will create a solo piano arrangement of the tune “Nardis”. This is a great example of a modal tune that also contains parts that can be seen as tonal harmony.
The tune follows a 32 bar AABA form and was written in 1958 during Miles Davis’ modal period. This song has also come to be associated with pianist Bill Evans.
Recordings To Study
There are a number of famous recordings to study for this tune. It’s good to start with the first recording of this tune on the album “Portrait Of Cannonball”
The most notable Bill Evans versions to check out are his trio recording at Birdland, the version on his album “Explorations”, his solo piano recording on the album “Solo Sessions Vol 1” and finally his version recording at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Related Lessons
Upper structure triads are complex altered dominant chord voicings that are widely used in solo jazz piano performance.
In this lesson we will analyse a transcription from one of the most influential pianists in history of jazz music, Bill Evans.
We will explore a number of drills to familiarise ourselves with the sound, colour, and texture of the #11 chord alteration.
Practice Tips
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The first 2 chords are a very common movement in modal harmony. A minor chord moving up a half step to a major chord.
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Explore the different options for bar 7. We can play Emaj7, E7, or even F/E.
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We can visualise the entire bridge harmony in the key of C major, this can help to memorise and internalise the harmony.
Hi,
Did you forget to include the download pdfs for this lesson, or are there none?
Thanks,
Jorge
Hi Jorge,
I have added the chord chart, and there is a transcription somewhere which I have asked the teacher to send to me.
I have also added the lesson chapters to the video.
Cheers,
Hayden
Hi Jorge,
You will now see the 2 PDF downloads for this lesson.
Let me know if I can help further.
Cheers,
Hayden