In part 2 we create a full solo piano arrangement incorporating big 2 handed voicings, suspended chords, altered dominant chords and USTs.
We explore the chord voicings, baselines and rhythms and then we add these 3 components together to create our first Bossa Nova groove.
Introductions are used to set the mood of a performance. We explore the theory and formulas and create killer intros for a number of jazz standards.
In terms of harmonic structure, Bossa Nova has a lot common with jazz music as both share a sophisticated use of seventh and extended chords.
We will explore the pentatonic scale from a jazz improvisation standpoint applying the scale to different chord types and common progressions.
Passing chords are temporary stepping stones between chords, adding variety and making your playing sound more interesting & dynamic.
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