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Survival Kit
for Beginning Jazz Pianists |
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.
| 1. Jazz Chords Symbols |
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– A three-page summary of some of the most common types of jazz chords, and how they are notated. |
| 2. Chord Substitutions |
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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. |
| 3. Voicings |
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– A two-page summary of a few chord voicings. |
| 4. Styles |
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– A brief overview of pop, jazz swing, and Latin styles. |
| 5. Glossary |
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– Some terms that you may not know if you are new to all this. |
| 6. Give it a Try |
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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 | - 256K - broadband connection | 56K - dial-up connection |
| Video 2 - Comping with 7th Chords | 56K - dial-up connection | |
| Video 3 - Comping with 9th Chords | - 256K - broadband connection | 56K - dial-up connection |
| Video 4 -
Adding 13th Chords |
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256K - broadband connection |
56K - dial-up connection |
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