These standard voicings are the bedrock of every jazz pianists' technique. From Wynton Kelly and Red Garland to Tommy Flanagan, Bill Evans and beyond, these voicings pervade bop and post-bop jazz piano. Watch part 1 of this multi-part series to learn how to build and use these rich sounding voicings over the major ii-V-I progression using good voice- leading and effective use of tension.
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Playing: that is what we are all trying to do, isn't it? Each lesson comes with several structured, self-paced practice sessions with detailed step-by-step instructions for a variety of real world activities based on real tunes. Sit down and play immediately after each lesson with the included custom play-along tracks in MIDI, Band- in-a-Box, and Garage Band formats. Self-assessment questions are provided to help you direct your progress, keep you on task and stay motivated.
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