

Step #1 – Hexatonic Series Sus Chords
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 1 – (theory) In this step we’ll be using a hexatonic scale to improvise over sus chords in order to achieve a more modern sound type of improvisation.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 1 – (theory) In this step we’ll be using a hexatonic scale to improvise over sus chords in order to achieve a more modern sound type of improvisation.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 2 – (technique) Continue to technically practice your modes in intervals of 7ths in order to help your hands learn this interval through the modes.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 3 – (theory) At this point you’ll have seen and played a lot of voicings. Remember that your foundation will be shells first then colors second.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 4 – (repertoire) Here we take a look at a medium swing solo piano tune and how we support the time and harmonies with our LH while playing the melody with our RH.
Stage4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 5 – (improvisation) In this step will check out the texture and sound this sus hexatonic scale is going to create over all sus chords.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 2 – (technique) Here we’re working on modes using the interval of a 6th. This interval should fit most hands perfectly without having to close your fingers at all. You’ll be rocking back and forth between your thumb and pinky.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 3 – (theory) Here we’re combining upper structure triads with our LH shells. This particular set up is as good as it gets. This is a true authentic jazz voicing sound you’ll hear on albums and tracks. After this we’ll work to help you isolate and distinguish specific extensions so you’re choosing which ones you want to play.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 4 – (theory) This little drop 2 harmonization strategy creates a gorgeous top line combination that is widely used in the professional jazz pianist world. The 3rds that this harmony creates can be expanded upon as well.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 5 – (theory) There are some beautiful major upper structure triads. Obviously not as many as our dominant 7ths, but these will still give you some amazing colors to resolve to after you’ve played your 2 and 5 chords of a 2-5-1.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 6 – (improvisation) In this step we’ll be using a major 7th hexatonic scale to improvise with. The 13 and #11 provide the same colors as a lydian scale used over a major 7th chord so you need to make sure you emphasize the triadic motion in order to switch things up.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 1 – (theory) In this step we’ll be using a hexatonic scale to improvise over sus chords in order to achieve a more modern sound type of improvisation.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 2 – (technique) Continue to technically practice your modes in intervals of 7ths in order to help your hands learn this interval through the modes.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 3 – (theory) At this point you’ll have seen and played a lot of voicings. Remember that your foundation will be shells first then colors second.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 4 – (repertoire) Here we take a look at a medium swing solo piano tune and how we support the time and harmonies with our LH while playing the melody with our RH.
Stage4 | Lesson: 40 | Step 5 – (improvisation) In this step will check out the texture and sound this sus hexatonic scale is going to create over all sus chords.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 2 – (technique) Here we’re working on modes using the interval of a 6th. This interval should fit most hands perfectly without having to close your fingers at all. You’ll be rocking back and forth between your thumb and pinky.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 3 – (theory) Here we’re combining upper structure triads with our LH shells. This particular set up is as good as it gets. This is a true authentic jazz voicing sound you’ll hear on albums and tracks. After this we’ll work to help you isolate and distinguish specific extensions so you’re choosing which ones you want to play.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 4 – (theory) This little drop 2 harmonization strategy creates a gorgeous top line combination that is widely used in the professional jazz pianist world. The 3rds that this harmony creates can be expanded upon as well.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 5 – (theory) There are some beautiful major upper structure triads. Obviously not as many as our dominant 7ths, but these will still give you some amazing colors to resolve to after you’ve played your 2 and 5 chords of a 2-5-1.
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 6 – (improvisation) In this step we’ll be using a major 7th hexatonic scale to improvise with. The 13 and #11 provide the same colors as a lydian scale used over a major 7th chord so you need to make sure you emphasize the triadic motion in order to switch things up.