Jazz Piano Blueprint: Beginner's Guide to Playing Jazz Piano

Name: Jazz Piano Blueprint: Beginner's Guide to Playing Jazz Piano
Rating: 4.5 (21 reviews)

Building a Strong Foundation for Jazz Piano Playing

Created byWillie Myette

Last updated 4/2023

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What you'll learn

How to play "The Way You Look Tonight" using chord shells, such as root three root seven shells.
Understanding different types of chord shells and comping techniques
Learning various rhythms used in jazz piano playing.
Utilizing a practice plan to improve their skills and knowledge.

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 1h 10m total length

Sheet Music and Resources0:03
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Jazz Piano Technique17:35
Playing the Melody9:48
Learn the melody first for solo jazz piano, then explore group playing with bass. Master fingering, five-finger scale, and treble clef in F to support improvisation.
Adding the Bass to the Left Hand10:11
Identify the root of each chord and play the root in the left hand to create a fuller bass accompaniment under the melody.
R7 Chord Shells6:07
Play root seven chord shells in the left hand, focusing on root and seventh, maintain balance with the right hand, and avoid the pedal.
R3 Chord Shells3:36
Practice root and third chord shells, moving between root seven and root three voicings across chords like f major, d minor, c7, and g minor, with comping and rhythm experimentation.
Switching Between R7 and R3 Chord Shells5:42
Switch between root seven and root three chord shells with minimal left-hand motion, keeping the thumb in place to move smoothly from D minor to G and G7.
5 Comping Rhythms8:34
Learn five comping rhythms to add rhythm to chords without changing their notes, and practice applying them to chords like F major seventh with a metronome.
Chord Shells with Comping9:07
Combine chord shells with comping rhythms to craft a jazz piano sound. Practice mixing rhythms, apply a rhythm across chords for variety, and explore personal interpretation with melody and roots.

Requirements

No prior piano experience is necessary. Absolute beginners to jazz piano welcome!

Description

Have you always wanted to learn jazz piano but don't know where to start? This Jazz Piano Blueprint is the perfect course for you. This beginner version of the blueprint will teach you the fundamentals of jazz piano and equip you with the skills to play the Way You Look Tonight using chord shells, comping, and rhythms.

Throughout the course, you will learn different chord shapes such as root three root seven shells and understand how to use them in your playing. You will also receive a quiz and practice plan to help reinforce your learning and ensure that you stay on track.

The best part is that once you've mastered the techniques taught in this course, you can apply them to other tunes and even use them when improvising. This Jazz Piano Blueprint is an excellent foundation for anyone looking to develop their jazz piano playing skills.

This Jazz Piano Blueprint for Beginners is designed to help you develop your skills in playing jazz piano. In this course, you will learn how to play the Way You Look Tonight using chord shells, comping, and rhythms.

You will start by learning about chord shells, specifically the root three root seven shells, which are essential building blocks of jazz piano playing. You will also learn how to use chord shells to play the Way You Look Tonight, a popular jazz standard.

The course also covers comping and rhythms, which are crucial components of jazz piano playing. You will learn how to comp, or accompany, a soloist or singer and play a variety of rhythms to enhance the music's groove and feel.

In addition, this course includes a quiz and practice plan to help you consolidate your learning and master the skills taught in the lessons. By the end of the course, you will have developed a solid foundation in jazz piano playing that you can apply to other tunes and improvisation.

If you are a beginner looking to learn jazz piano or an intermediate player looking to reinforce your skills, this course is perfect for you. Enroll now and start your journey towards becoming a skilled jazz pianist.

Who this course is for:

This course is for beginners who are interested in learning how to play jazz piano. Specifically, the course focuses on teaching the learner how to play "The Way You Look Tonight" using chord shells, understanding different chord shapes, comping, and rhythms. The course also provides a practice plan and a quiz to reinforce the learner's understanding of the material. The skills learned in this course can be applied to other jazz tunes and can be used for improvisation.