If you want to practice playing lines over different progressions using a backing track, then look no further than Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro. Let me show you how to create a backing track with consecutive 2-5's in all keys in less than a minute. https://youtu.be/wxWZY2bIP0Y I hope that was helpful. Remember, Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro... Continue Reading →
Are you a jazz musician looking to improve your improvisation skills and develop your improvisation techniques? If so, learning “Blue Bossa” is a great place to start. In this blog post, we’ll take you through a 7-step exercise that will help you achieve these goals. This exercise is the same we used on our "Charlie Parker's Confirmation"... Continue Reading →
Jazz pianists often use rootless voicings to create a more open and modern sound. These voicings allow for greater flexibility in the left hand, while the right hand can play the melody or improvisation. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to play "All Of You" using rootless voicings, and how to apply the same... Continue Reading →
One of the most iconic piano intros in the history of jazz is Bill Evans' intro in "I Do It For Your Love" from his album Affinity. The chords he plays in this intro are so unique and captivating that they leave listeners wondering where they came from and how to create something similar. In... Continue Reading →
Introduction Pentatonic voicings are a valuable tool for jazz pianists and arrangers, as demonstrated by masters such as McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock. They provide a fresh perspective on voicings and can add depth and interest to your playing. In this interactive PDF course, Pentatonic Voicings by mDecks Music, you'll learn how to... Continue Reading →
Are you a jazz musician looking to improve your improvisation skills and develop your bebop techniques? If so, learning Charlie Parker's "Confirmation" is a great place to start. In this blog post, we'll take you through a 7-step exercise that will help you achieve these goals. We've created an entire video with slow and fast... Continue Reading →
Learning jazz piano can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. While traditional jazz piano lessons with a private instructor can be helpful, they can also be expensive and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are now many excellent online jazz piano lesson programs available that offer... Continue Reading →
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