We explore the classic Brazilian tune ‘Corcovado’ in a style suitable for both beginner jazz pianists and those new to the Brazilian style.
We study leading tones and how they are used to create smooth connections between chords and also to guide the vocalist or choir.
In this lesson we will analyse a transcription from one of the most influential pianists in history of jazz music, Bill Evans.
In this lesson we explore the B section of the tune Jingle Bells and add reharmonisations and chord substitutions to our arrangement.
We create a bigger and more powerful sounding arrangement by playing the right hand melody in octaves above a stride left hand style.
We explore the unique left hand stride style of the New Orleans pianist James Booker using the famous tune “On The Sunny Side Of The Street”.
We create a slow 12 bar blues progression in the key of F and explore ways to ornament and reharmonise the basic 12 bar blues chord changes.
In this lesson Jon expands on the basics of the 8 bar blues and shows a range of chord substitutions for the first 4 bars of the form.
Practicing whole step 251s allows us to clearly visualise and execute sophisticated voicings, fills, and ornamentation for 251 progressions all 12 keys.
In this lessons we will explore some important right hand principles and techniques to create that authentic New Orlean piano sound.
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