Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step #4 – (theory) The R & B style doesn’t really require much from the keyboard player other than laying down solid harmonies for the tune. The drummer and bass player are in charge of the groove. All the jazz theory and knowledge we’ve learned can be applied to creating a harmonic base for tunes.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 5 – (theory) There are two unique qualities in this popular major 7th voicing. The first being the two whole step rubs you find in both hands. The second is the fact you have the 13 in the LH and the 9 in the RH so the extensions are split.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 6 – (theory) Utilizing Coltrane’s famous changes to reharm 2-5-1’s is very common practice in jazz. In this step we will be using his popular progression to reharm standard 2-5-1’s.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 7 – (repertoire) Here we take a closer look at the R & B tune “Just The Two of Us” to learn for our R & B style. This is a classic R & B tune that’s fantastic and fun to play.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 8 – (improvisation)
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 10 – (repertoire)
Stage 5 | Lesson: 45 | Step 1 – (technique) The New Orleans style improvisation is very, VERY similar to jazz language. Almost identical. But…it’s the groove you need to be aware of. The drummer will not be playing a swing style, they’ll be playing a 2nd line style which has more of a bounce to it and is very “dancy”.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 45 | Step 10 – (repertoire) Once you get to a certain level you will be able to absorb information and apply it to your playing to create a more specific sound that you’re looking for. This step will talk more about this.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 45 | Step 7 – (improvisation) In Trane changes you’re going to see a lot of 5-1 connections. In order to improve at improvisation over Trane changes you’ll want to isolate these changes first then integrate them back into the whole progression.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step #4 – (theory) The R & B style doesn’t really require much from the keyboard player other than laying down solid harmonies for the tune. The drummer and bass player are in charge of the groove. All the jazz theory and knowledge we’ve learned can be applied to creating a harmonic base for tunes.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 5 – (theory) There are two unique qualities in this popular major 7th voicing. The first being the two whole step rubs you find in both hands. The second is the fact you have the 13 in the LH and the 9 in the RH so the extensions are split.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 6 – (theory) Utilizing Coltrane’s famous changes to reharm 2-5-1’s is very common practice in jazz. In this step we will be using his popular progression to reharm standard 2-5-1’s.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 7 – (repertoire) Here we take a closer look at the R & B tune “Just The Two of Us” to learn for our R & B style. This is a classic R & B tune that’s fantastic and fun to play.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 8 – (improvisation)
Stage 5 | Lesson: 46 | Step 10 – (repertoire)
Stage 5 | Lesson: 45 | Step 1 – (technique) The New Orleans style improvisation is very, VERY similar to jazz language. Almost identical. But…it’s the groove you need to be aware of. The drummer will not be playing a swing style, they’ll be playing a 2nd line style which has more of a bounce to it and is very “dancy”.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 45 | Step 10 – (repertoire) Once you get to a certain level you will be able to absorb information and apply it to your playing to create a more specific sound that you’re looking for. This step will talk more about this.
Stage 5 | Lesson: 45 | Step 7 – (improvisation) In Trane changes you’re going to see a lot of 5-1 connections. In order to improve at improvisation over Trane changes you’ll want to isolate these changes first then integrate them back into the whole progression.
