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    Explore " minor" with insightful episodes like "Jingle Bells", "Autumn Leaves", "Primary Major Voicings", "Primary Minor Voicings" and "Major Arpeggio Treatments" from podcasts like ""Jazz Piano Skills", "Jazz Piano Skills", "Jazz Piano Skills", "Jazz Piano Skills" and "Jazz Piano Skills"" and more!

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    Jingle Bells

    Jingle Bells

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

    Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Christmas Cassic Jingle Bells. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

    Discover
    The Christmas Classic Jingle Bells
    Learn
    How to modify the chord progression of Jingle Bells in a jazz tradition
    Play
    Jingle Bells using various II-V-I Progressions

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    EPISODE OUTLINE:
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills

    Jingle Bells
    Charlie Parker "Confirmation" Changes

    Demo 1
    VII-7b5, III7, VI-7 (E-7b5, A7, D-7)
    Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and Descending
    Arpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and Descending

    Demo 2
    VI-7, II7, V-7 (D-7, G7, C-7)
    Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and Descending
    Arpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and Descending

    Demo 3
    V-7, I7, IVM7 (C-7, F7, BbM7)
    Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and Descending
    Arpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and Descending

    Demo 4
    III-7b5, VI7, II7 (A-7b5, D7, G7)
    Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and Descending
    Arpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and Descending

    Demo 5
    II-7, V7, IM7 (G-7, C7, FM7)
    Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and Descending
    Arpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and Descending

    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

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    Autumn Leaves

    Autumn Leaves

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

    Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the jazz standard Autumn Leaves. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

    Discover
    The jazz standard Autumn Leaves
    Learn
    Traditional Major and Minor II-V-I Progressions found in Autumn Leaves
    Play
    Autumn Leaves Exercises to help you develop Improvisational Skills

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    EPISODE OUTLINE:
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills

    Demo 1
    Autumn Leaves
    Latin/Bossa Groove
    Two Choruses with Improvisation
    BPM = 140

    Demo 2
    Autumn Leaves
    Sing/Bebop Groove
    Three Choruses with Improvisation
    BPM = 190

    Demo 3
    Left Hand Shell Voicings
    Three-Note Shapes

    Demo 4
    Two-Handed Voicings
    Five-Note Shapes
    Two Notes in Left Hand
    Three Notes in Right Hand

    Demo 5
    Scales
    Ascending on II Chord
    Descending on V Chord

    Demo 6
    Arpeggios
    Ascending on II Chord
    Descending on V Chord

    Demo 7
    Scale/Arpeggio Combination
    Ascending Scale on II Chord
    Descending Aprgeggio on V ChordConclusion

    Closing Comments

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    Primary Major Voicings

    Primary Major Voicings

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

    Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Primary Two-Handed Major Voicings. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

    Discover
    The Primary Two-Handed Major Voicings
    Learn
    How to construct two Primary Two-Handed Major Voicings
    Play
    Primary Two-Handed Major Voicings using 5 Harmonic Technique Approaches

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    Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills

    Demo 1
    Chord Isolation
    C Major (CM7)
    Option 1: LH = 3-6 | RH = 2-6-1 (7)
    Options2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5

    Demo 2
    Major Pairs
    C Major (CM7) and Db Major (DbM7)
    Option 1: LH = 3-6 | RH = 2-6-1 (7)
    Options2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5

    Demo 3
    Minor 3rd Rotation
    CM7, EbM7, F#M7, AM7
    Option 1: LH = 3-6 | RH = 2-6-1 (7)
    Options2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5

    Demo 4
    Whole-Step Rotation
    CM7, DM7, EM7, F#M7, AbM7, BbM7
    Option 1: LH = 3-6 | RH = 2-6-1 (7)
    Options2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5

    Demo 5
    Circle of 5ths
    C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G
    Option 1: LH = 3-6 | RH = 2-6-1 (7)
    Options2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5

    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

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    Primary Minor Voicings

    Primary Minor Voicings

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

    Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Primary Two-Handed Minor Voicings. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

    Discover
    The Primary Two-Handed Minor Voicings
    Learn
    How to construct two Primary Two-Handed Minor Voicings
    Play
    Primary Two-Handed Minor Voicings using 5 Harmonic Technique Approaches

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    Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills

    Demo 1
    Chord Isolation
    C Minor (C-7)
    Option 1: LH = 1-4 | RH = 7-3-5
    Options2: LH = 5-1 | RH = 4-7-3

    Demo 2
    Minor Pairs
    C Minor (C-7) and C# Minor (C#-7)
    Option 1: LH = 1-4 | RH = 7-3-5
    Options2: LH = 5-1 | RH = 4-7-3

    Demo 3
    Minor 3rd Rotation
    C-7, Eb-7, F#-7, A-7
    Option 1: LH = 1-4 | RH = 7-3-5
    Options2: LH = 5-1 | RH = 4-7-3

    Demo 4
    Whole-Step Rotation
    C-7, D-7, E-7, F#-7, Ab-7, Bb-7
    Option 1: LH = 1-4 | RH = 7-3-5
    Options2: LH = 5-1 | RH = 4-7-3

    Demo 5
    Circle of 5ths
    C-7, F-7, Bb-7, Eb-7, Ab-7, C#-7, F#-7, B-7, E-7, A-7, D-7, G-7
    Option 1: LH = 1-4 | RH = 7-3-5
    Options2: LH = 5-1 | RH = 4-7-3

    Demo 6
    Lead Sheet Exercise
    A Foggy Day in London Town
    Option 1: LH = 1-4 | RH = 7-3-5
    Options2: LH = 5-1 | RH = 4-7-3

    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

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    Major Arpeggio Treatments

    Major Arpeggio Treatments

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

    Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play five Major Arpeggio Treatments. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

    Discover
    Five Major Arpeggio Treatments
    Learn
    How to construct Major Arpeggio Treatments
    Play
    Major Arpeggio Treatments used by many jazz greats

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    Demo 1
    Bb Major Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (Bb D F A)
    Single Note - Bud Powell Style

    Demo 2
    Bb Major Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (Bb D F A)
    Unison Line - Oscar Peterson Style

    Demo 3
    Bb Major Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (Bb D F A)
    Octaves + 5th - Red Garland Style

    Demo 4
    Bb Major Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (Bb D F A)
    Locked Hands - George Shearing Style

    Demo 5
    Bb Major Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (Bb D F A)
    Fourthy Structures - Herbie Hancock Style

    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

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    When Children Get Arrested

    When Children Get Arrested

    In Key West, FL, an 8-year-old boy was arrested, handcuffed and charged with a felony for punching a teacher. In today’s episode, we discuss this news story and answer related legal questions such as: How old do you have to be to be criminally charged in the U.S.? What can you do if you have a criminal record as a minor? Tune in for answers to these questions and more.

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    Dominant Arpeggio Treatments

    Dominant Arpeggio Treatments

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

    Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play five Dominant Arpeggio Treatments. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

    Discover
    Multiple Dominant Arpeggio Treatments
    Learn
    How to construct Dominant Arpeggio Treatments
    Play
    Dominant Arpeggio Treatments used by many great jazz pianists

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    Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills

    Exercise 1:
    F Dominant Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (F A C Eb)
    Single Note - Bud Powell Style

    Exercise 2:
    F Dominant Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (F A C Eb)
    Unison Line - Oscar Peterson Style

    Exercise 3:
    F Dominant Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (F A C Eb)
    Octaves + 5th - Red Garland Style

    Exercise 4:
    F Dominant Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (F A C Eb)
    Locked Hands - George Shearing Style

    Exercise 5:
    F Dominant Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (F A C Eb)
    Quartal (Fourthy) Structures - Herbie Hancock Style

    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

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    Minor Arpeggio Treatments

    Minor Arpeggio Treatments

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

    Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play five Minor Arpeggio Treatments. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

    Discover
    Multiple Minor Arpeggio Treatments
    Learn
    How to construct Minor Arpeggio Treatments
    Play
    Minor Arpeggio Treatments used by many great jazz pianists

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    Episode Outline
    Introduction
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    Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills

    Exercise 1:
    C Minor Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (C Eb G Bb)
    Single Note - Bud Powell Style

    Exercise 2:
    C Minor Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (C Eb G Bb)
    Unison Line - Oscar Peterson Style

    Exercise 3:
    C Minor Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (C Eb G Bb)
    Octaves + 5th - Red Garland Style

    Exercise 4:
    C Minor Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (C Eb G Bb)
    Locked Hands - George Shearing Style

    Exercise 5:
    C Minor Arpeggio - BPM 110
    Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th (C Eb G Bb)
    Quartal (Fourthy) Structures - Herbie Hancock Style

    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

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    Neighboring Tones, Pt. 2

    Neighboring Tones, Pt. 2

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

    This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play Neighboring Tones. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

    1. Discover: Lower and Upper Neighboring Tones
    2. Learn: How to use Neighboring Tone as Harmonic Ornamentation 
    3. Play: Neighboring Tones from various Harmonic Entry Points

    For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

    All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of Neighboring Tones. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

    You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

    EPISODE OUTLINE:

    1. Five Musical Facts
      1. Music Lines (Melody) can only move in two directions: Up or Down
      2. Music Lines (Melody) use only two types of motion: Scales & Arpeggios
      3. Five Primary Sounds of Music
      4. 12 Notes
      5. 60 Chords
    2. Demo 1 (Warm-Up)
      1. C Minor Sound
        1. Target Notes = Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th
    3. Demo 2 (Root)
      1. Target Note = Root
        1. (LN = B outside ornamentation, UN = D inside ornamentation)
          1. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 5th
    4. Demo 3 (3rd)
      1. Target Note = 3rd
        1. (LN = D inside ornamentation, UN = F inside ornamentation)
          1. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 7th
    5. Demo 4 (5th)
      1. Target Note = 5th
        1. (LN = F# outside ornamentation, UN = A inside ornamentation)
          1. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 9th
    6. Demo 5 (7th)
      1. Target Note = 7th
        1. (LN = A inside ornamentation, UN = C inside ornamentation)
        2. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 11th
    7. Demo 6 (9th)
      1. Target Note = 9th
        1. (LN = C# outside ornamentation, UN = E outside ornamentation)
        2. Arpeggio and Scale Exit to the 13th

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    Neighboring Tones, Pt. 1

    Neighboring Tones, Pt. 1

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

    This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play Neighboring Tones. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

    1. Discover: Lower and Upper Neighboring Tones
    2. Learn: How to use Neighboring Tone as Harmonic Ornamentation 
    3. Play: Neighboring Tones from various Harmonic Entry Points

    For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

    All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of Neighboring Tones. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

    You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

    EPISODE OUTLINE:

    1. Five Musical Facts
      1. Music Lines (Melody) can only move in two directions: Up or Down
      2. Music Lines (Melody) use only two types of motion: Scales & Arpeggios
      3. Five Primary Sounds of Music
      4. 12 Notes
      5. 60 Chords
    2. Demo 1 (Warm-Up)
      1. C Minor Sound
        1. Target Notes = Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th
    3. Demo 2 (Root)
      1. Target Note = Root
        1. (LN = B outside ornamentation, UN = D inside ornamentation)
          1. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 5th
    4. Demo 3 (3rd)
      1. Target Note = 3rd
        1. (LN = D inside ornamentation, UN = F inside ornamentation)
          1. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 7th
    5. Demo 4 (5th)
      1. Target Note = 5th
        1. (LN = F# outside ornamentation, UN = A inside ornamentation)
          1. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 9th
    6. Demo 5 (7th)
      1. Target Note = 7th
        1. (LN = A inside ornamentation, UN = C inside ornamentation)
        2. Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 11th
    7. Demo 6 (9th)
      1. Target Note = 9th
        1. (LN = C# outside ornamentation, UN = E outside ornamentation)
        2. Arpeggio and Scale Exit to the 13th

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    The 8th Note, Pt. 3

    The 8th Note, Pt. 3

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

    This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all; your treatment, articulation, feel of The 8th Note, Pt. 3. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

    1. Discover: Extended 8th Note Groupings
    2. Learn: How to use Extended 8th Note Grouping for developing jazz articulation 
    3. Play: Extended 8th Note Groupings through the entire measure and beyond

    For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

    All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of the 8th Note. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

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    EPISODE OUTLINE:

    1. Five Primary Sounds
      1. Major
      2. Dominant
        1. This Lesson's Choice
      3. Minor
      4. Half Diminished
      5. Diminished
    2. The 8th Note
      1. Straight 8th vs. Swing 8th
        1. Straight = Even
        2. Swing = Long/Short
    3. Quarter/8th Note Rhythmic Combinations
      1. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 1
          1. Quarter Note on Count 1
          2. 8th Notes on Counts 2, 3, and 4
      2. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 2
          1. Quarter Note on Count 4
          2. 8th Notes on Counts 1, 2, and 3
      3. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 3
          1. 8th Notes on Counts 1, 2, 3, and 4
    4. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 4
        1. 8th Notes on Counts 1, 2, 3, and 4
        2. Played from the Root to the 13th of the Sound
    5. C Dominant 7th
      1. Demo 5
        1. Improvisation Using
          1. Quarter Note and 8th Note Combinations
          2. Chord Tones Only

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    Triads - Four Basic Chord Types

    Triads - Four Basic Chord Types

    Show Notes - 

    -Shout out to Wil Pearce, son and contributor to the podcast

    -Shout out to Learn Jazz Standards and other influential podcasts

    -Interval Overview

    -Breakdown of Triads - three notes played together or arpeggiated

    -4 basic types of triads- major, minor, diminished and augmented

    -Breakdown of each triad from the perspective of the major scale, using semitones, and using major and minor 3rd intervals

    -Ear Training

    -Walk through of the 7 major and minor triads

    -Introduction to root position, 1st and 2nd inversions

    -Get a sneak peek forward to whats coming - a quick look at 1, 4 and 5 chords

     

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    The 8th Note, Pt. 2

    The 8th Note, Pt. 2

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

    This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all. Your treatment, articulation, and feel of The 8th Note, Pt. 2. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

    1. Discover: The Importance of the 8th Note
    2. Learn: How to methodically approach studying the 8th Note
    3. Play: Various Quarter/8th Note combinations common in jazz literature

    For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

    All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of the 8th Note. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

    You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

    EPISODE OUTLINE:

    1. Five Primary Sounds
      1. Major
      2. Dominant
        1. This Lesson's Choice
      3. Minor
      4. Half Diminished
      5. Diminished
    2. The 8th Note
      1. Straight 8th vs. Swing 8th
        1. Straight = Even
        2. Swing = Long/Short
    3. Quarter/8th Note Rhythmic Combinations
      1. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 1
          1. Quarter Notes (Counts 1 and 2)
          2. 8th Note Grouping (Counts 3 and 4)
      2. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 2
          1. Quarter Notes (Counts 1 and 2)
          2. 8th Note Grouping (Counts 2 and 3)
      3. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 3
          1. Quarter Notes (Counts 3 and 4)
          2. 8th Note Grouping (Counts 1 and 2)
      4. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 4
          1. Quarter Notes (Counts 1 and 3)
          2. 8th Note Pairs (Counts 2 and 4)
      5. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 5
          1. Quarter Notes (Counts 2 and 4)
          2. 8th Note Pairs (Counts 1 and 3)

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    The 8th Note, Pt. 1

    The 8th Note, Pt. 1

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

    This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all. Your treatment, articulation, and feel of The 8th Note. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

    1. Discover: The Importance of the 8th Note
    2. Learn: How to methodically approach studying the 8th Note
    3. Play: Various Quarter/8th Note combinations common in jazz literature

    For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

    All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of the 8th Note. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

    You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

    EPISODE OUTLINE:

    1. The Quarter Note
      1. Metronome Demonstrations
        1. Counts 1 2 3 4
      2. Outline Sounds (Chords)
        1. Major
        2. Dominant
        3. Minor
        4. Half-Diminished
        5. Diminished
    2. The 8th Note
      1. Straight 8th vs. Swing 8th
        1. Straight = Even
        2. Swing = Long/Short
      2. Metronome Demonstration
        1. Counts 1 2 3 4
    3. Quarter/8th Note Rhythmic Combinations
      1. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 1
          1. Four Quarter Notes
      2. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 2
          1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 2 3)
          2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 4)
      3. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 3
          1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 2 4)
          2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 3)
      4. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 4
          1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 1 3 4)
          2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 2)
      5. C Dominant 7th
        1. Demo 5
          1. Three Quarter Notes (Counts 2 3 4)
          2. Pair of 8th Notes (Count 1)

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    Chord Family Scales

    Chord Family Scales

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

    This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Chord Family Scales. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

    1. Discover: Essential Chord/Scale Relationships
    2. Learn: How to see these relationships when grouped By Chord Families
    3. Play: The correct (most common) scales for the 5 Primary Sounds of Jazz

    For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

    All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of chord/scale relationships and reinforce your Chord Family Scales. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

    You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

    EPISODE OUTLINE:

    1. Chord Family (5 Primary Sounds)
      1. Major
      2. Dominant
      3. Minor
      4. Half-Diminished
      5. DIminished
    2. 12 Notes In Music
      1. 12 Chord Families
        1. Chord Family Formula
          1. 1-3-5-7
          2. 1-3-5-b7
          3. 1-b3-5-b7
          4. 1-b3-b5-b7
          5. 1-b3-b5-bb7
        2. Four Note Chords
          1. Why? No Dominant Triad!
    3. C Chord Family
      1. C Major
        1. Demo 1
          1. Ionian Mode (I Chord)
          2. C D E F G A B (C Major Scale)
      2. C Dominant
        1. Demo 2
          1. Mixolydian Mode (V Chord)
          2. C D E F G A Bb (F MAjor Scale)
      3. C Minor
        1. Demo 3
          1. Dorian Mode (II Chord)
          2. C D Eb F G A Bb (Bb Major Scale)
      4. C Half DIminished
        1. Demo 4
          1. Locrian Mode
          2. C DB Eb F Gb Ab Bb (Db Major Scale)
      5. C Diminished
        1. Demo 5
          1. 7th Mode Harmonic Minor
          2. C Db Eb Fb Gb Ab Bbb (Db Harmonic Minor Scale)

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    Key Dependency

    Key Dependency

    Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

    This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Key Dependency. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

    1. Discover: Essential Chord/Scale Relationships
    2. Learn: How to quickly and easily determine Harmonic Function
    3. Play: The correct scales for the Primary Chords of Music

    For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.

    All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of chord/scale relationships and reinforce your Key Dependency. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.

    You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.

    PODCAST LESSON OUTLINE:

    1. Quick Review
      1. WWHWWWH
        1. C Bb Ab G F Eb Db
      2. M-m-m-M-D-m-HD
        1. C Major (Key of C)
        2. C minor (Key of bb)
        3. C minor (Key of Ab)
        4. C Major (Key of G)
        5. C Dominant (Key of F)
        6. C minor (Key of Eb)
        7. C Half Diminished (Key of Db)
    2. C Major
      1. Demo 1
        1. C Major, I Chord, Key of C Major - Ionian Mode
    3. C Minor
      1. Demo 2
        1. C Minor, II Chord, Key of Bb Major - Dorian Mode
    4. C Minor
      1. Demo 3
        1. C Minor, III Chord, Key of Ab Major - Phrygian Mode
    5. C Major
      1. Demo 4
        1. C Major, IV Chord, Key of G Major - Lydian Mode
    6. C Dominant
      1. Demo 5
        1. C Dominant, V Chord, Key of F Major - Mixolydian Mode
    7. C Minor
      1. Demo 6
        1. C Minor, VI Chord, Key of Eb Major - Aeolian Mode
    8. C Half Diminished
      1. Demo 7
        1. C Half Diminished, VII Chord, Key of Db  Major - Locrian Mode

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    Hijacked - Zetus Lapetus

    Hijacked - Zetus Lapetus

    As promised, the hijacked bois (Tony, Chase, Carlos, Jose and Juan) are back with a vengeance to discuss the Disney original class Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. We talk about how the movie still somehow holds up, the lingo, and many other thoughts about space. Please listen in and enjoy!

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