Testify With these 3 Sets of Gospel Voicings – TTT #8
These voicings are authentic to the gospel style of piano. You’ll hear hard bop pianists like Bobby Timmons using these voicings all of the time. Try out these sets of I chord, 4 chord, and 5 chords in the key of F major to achieve a true gospel sound. https://youtu.be/mZIkId8L1uw CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION […]
The Moanin’ Blues/Gospel Octave Trick!
Moanin’ is a classic jazz tune for a number of reasons. The soulful, blues, and gospel sound that the tune expresses and the amazing solo Bobby Timmons takes utilizing the octave trick that I’m about to show you in this video. EVERYONEEEEE should have this quick little octave improvisation trick in their tool bag. It may not be easy to execute right off the bat but it’s VERYYY easy to learn, and I can teach it to you in less than 10 minutes. Here we go!
Shred with this Diatonic 3rds Pattern – TTT #7
Here is a simply 3rds-based pattern you can use to shred in any key. It fits easily in the hand, and you can practice using it at faster tempos to blow your audiences away! Try it over various modes, such as dorian, mixolydian, and phrygian. https://youtu.be/YYrsAA5oKyw CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions […]
Jazz Piano Improv Flavor With Diads
Most of the time you hear single note eighth note lines when listening to jazz. When you start to integrate diads into those lines you’ll get some really spicy flavors that go great with the blues and really any other standard. In this lesson I’ll show you the diads I like to use and how to start practicing them so that you can spice up your single note improvisation lines.
Improve Your Piano Touch with These 2 Simple Practice Tips
Have you ever heard a pianist with a beautifully sensitive touch and wondered, “how do they do that?” In this podcast lesson, Sterling will give you some practice tips on how you can improve your piano touch to enhance your expression at the keyboard.
Drop-2 Voicings in A-Flat Major – TTT #6
Drop-2 Voicings are an essential piano comping technique. You can make these voicings by playing a 4-part chord such as 1-3-5-6, and dropping the 5th down an octave. Try these “Drop-2” voicings next time you are comping in A-flat major! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/_Lo0VxxOpLc CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions for a […]
300th Podcast Celebration: Live Zoom Q & A
You know you’ve been doing a podcast for a long time when you hit 300 episodes. Yes, I’ve been recording a podcast for jazz piano school for a little over 8 years now. In this live celebration you’ll see a live zoom Q & A hosted by the Jazz Piano School educators and I. The students had some amazing questions that we demonstrate and teach on. I know this will be well worth your time if you watch all the way through. Enjoy!
The “Oliver Nelson Lick” – TTT #5
The Oliver Nelson Lick is a pattern created by tenor saxophonist and arranger, Oliver Nelson. He is best known for his album “Blues and the Abstract Truth” (1961), and this pattern can be heard on the tune “Hoe-Down.” It is made up of triads moving down in a cycle of major thirds, each preceded by […]
Gospel Passing Chords: 3 Easy Movements for Beginners
Jazz is obviously awesome with all it’s 7th chords but sometimes just using plain old simple triads can create beautiful music. By using these 3 different passing chord movements that step from gospel and church playing you can write and play gorgeous sounding music through simple experimentation. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to use these and integrate them into your playing. Enjoy!
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Try This Bebop Lick in F-Major! – TTT #4
This bebop lick outlines the harmony of the key of F major. It includes some diminished 7th shapes moving through a 3-6-2-5-1 chord progression. Follow the chord changes and see where it takes you! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/nDR2Bl0RR3I CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would […]
