We start with the diatonic 7th chords found in the G Major scale and then discuss the different variations of the 251 progression.
We create a full solo piano arrangement of the tune “Moon River” incorporating interesting voicings, fills, and reharmonisations.
In this lesson we create a beginner-focused arrangement of the tune “Pure Imagination” from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.
In this lesson we create a full solo piano arrangement incorporating chord substitutions and reharmonisations and advanced jazz theory.
An important point with sus chords is that we often resolve the suspended 4th to turn the chord into a regular dominant 7th voicing.
In this lesson we create an arrangement for the tune “Insensatez” by Antonio Carlos Jobim. This tune is also known as “How Insensitive”.
In this course we will take a look at one of the most influential modern jazz pianists, Herbie Hancock, and his solo piano performance of “Someday My Prince Will Come”.
In addition to a full arrangement, we also cover the 4 bar introduction which is heard in the famous Nat King Cole recording of this tune.
In this 5 minute masterclass we will look at how a pair of triads can define any mode and become a strong sound for improvising and comping.
In this lesson we’re going to create a solo piano arrangement of the song “I Loves You, Porgy”, written by George and Ira Gershwin.