Course Categories: solo piano

The slow swing style is one of those in betweeners that can take on a lot of different options. Let's check it out! 

Obviously, with the fast tempos, it's going to be more challenging to offer your RH improv support but these tips should help you immensely. 

I may sound like a broken record but the LH components are going to be the most important aspect of medium swing tempos and up. 

The slow swing style integrates the LH components but also combines some stride aspects along with pedal and space. We'll check all of this out in thi…

Ballads are always fun because of the slow tempo. They give us the time to grab harmonies we want and create movements with intention. 

The swing ballad is different then the other styles we've looked at. This will take on more of a "cocktail" atmosphere and sound. 

The fast tempo is all about playing what's necessary to reflect harmony while holding the tempo. And believe it or not...it doesn't require that much.…

Improv in the spaces is a great way to fill space. Knowing what to play is another question. That will depend on your improv skills. We'll also cover …

Comping is probably the first strategy that comes to mind when filling the space. This is easy and sounds great! We'll cover what to do in this step.Â…

I like to call this strategy bass line stabs. This is great for packing some punch into your fill. I love the texture it creates!