In part 2 of this jazz standard tutorial we explore some interesting quartal voicings for 251s and also apply pentatonic harmony to the chord changes.
In Part 1 we run through the first half of the tune. We start with simple voicings and then create a more modern sound using chords built from 4ths.
In this seminar we arrange the tune ‘My Favourite Things’ in the style of Bill Evans, and we create a jazzy version of “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”.
We study the melody and harmony of “Emily”, listen to different versions of the tune, and study the solo piano arrangement based on Bill Evans‘ versions.
A detailed study of the tune “My Foolish Heart” with a breakdown and analysis of the iconic Bill Evans 1961 Village Vanguard recording.
In this lesson we explore comping voicings and improvisation principles over the tune “Beautiful Love” played in the key of D Minor.
This lesson features 3 choruses of comping over the tune Autumn Leaves using a selection of voicing techniques and accompaniment principles.
In this tutorial we will create a solo piano arrangement of “A Child is Born”, written by Thad Jones in 1969 with lyrics added later by Alec Wilder.
In this lesson we will create a solo piano arrangement of “What Is This Thing Called Love”, written by Cole Porter in 1929.
In this lesson we create a solo piano arrangement of a
the ballad ‘You Must Believe In Spring’, written by Michel Legrand.