In this 5 minute masterclass we’re going talk about time, and how to improve you own time feel and detect your bad tendencies.
We have explored major, minor, and dominant chords, now it’s time to put them all together in the most common progression in jazz; the 251 progression.
The tune is written in ¾ so it’s played with a waltz feel. We interpret some of the tune quite freely, in particular in the introduction and the ending.
In part 2 of this tutorial, we dive straight into the chord changes with two handed voicings and create an advanced ballad arrangement.
This tutorial introduces the ‘locked hands’ technique. This style involves playing left hand voicings simultaneously with an improvised line.
The concepts we’ll be focusing on are target notes, approach patterns and chromaticism. Understanding these principles will give you line structure.
We start with simple two-handed voicings and then create interest by adding in upper structure triads, block chords & chord substitutions.
Like Someone In Love is one of the great jazz standards. The tune is written in the key of Eb Major and follows a 32 measure A1 – B1 – A2 – B2 form.
We start off playing the tune very freely in a rubato manner and the second time through we will firmly establish the rhythm and timing.
Duke Ellington’s ‘In A Sentimental Mood’ is one of the most recognisable jazz ballads. The tune is very accessible and a great for beginners.