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View Articles by Dr. Lias |
by Dr. Stephen Lias |
Below you will find a variety of helpful hints, techniques, and definitions that may be useful in developing your skill as a beginning or intermediate jazz pianist.
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– A three-page
summary of some of the most common types of jazz chords, and how they are
notated. |
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– This is one
of the most confusing topics for pianists. What chords will substitute
for what other chords? This page will give you a few simple guidelines
that will get you started in the right direction. |
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3. Voicings |
– A two-page summary of a
few chord voicings. |
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4. Styles |
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– A brief overview of pop, jazz
swing, and Latin styles. |
5. Glossary |
– Some terms that you may
not know if you are new to all this. |
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– A chord chart
with some audio files you can play along with in three styles. |
| Watch a short jazz piano lesson! |
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Video 1 -
Comping with Triads (3:47) |
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Video 2 -
Comping with 7th Chords (3:45) |
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Video 3 -
Comping with 9th Chords (4:14) |
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Video 4 -
Adding 13th Chords (4:23) |
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