Introduction: In this lesson, we will be discussing the harmony of the jazz standard "Misty" and applying some new techniques to "There Will Never Be Another You". This post is a follow-up to a previous video by mDecks Music, so make sure to watch Part One first if you haven't already. Learning Jazz Harmony the... Continue Reading →
If you’re a songwriter or a musician, you may have come across the term “harmony” before. But do you know what it means? Harmony is the simultaneous sounding of two or more notes, creating chords that give a sense of structure and tonality to a piece of music. In jazz, harmony is the best tool... Continue Reading →
Welcome to this jazz tutorial on Jobim's timeless classic, The Girl From Ipanema. Let's take a closer look at the intricate harmony of this song. https://youtu.be/45YK-YAUBX0 In this video we’ll see how Jobim's use of out-of-the-ordinary dominant chords is simply brilliant. It's no wonder why Jobim is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional harmony,... Continue Reading →
In this playlist we show a bunch of tutorials and demos using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ojG4v9mvAY&list=PLt-Oh3MSFwB-c3bHyqbZwRVcutve03V_8 you can learn more about Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro here: Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro Official Website
You can check level 3 (Advanced level) in this post here: Jazz Tutorial: Advanced Arrangement of Someday My Prince Will Come Jazz music is known for its improvisational nature and artistic interpretation of songs. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to create an artistic interpretation of a song on the piano, using the example of a... Continue Reading →
Are you looking for an effective exercise to improve your understanding of jazz harmony and sharpen your improvisational skills? Look no further! In today's video, we'll explore the best exercise to practice target notes, a fundamental concept in jazz that can transform your playing. https://youtu.be/KcXtkjtZkMk Watch the entire lesson in video format (from the mDecks... Continue Reading →
Are you a jazz musician looking to take your improvisation skills to the next level? Look no further than "Bebop Lines You Should Know," the must-have book for anyone serious about mastering the art of bebop improvisation. Bebop is more than just a style of music - it's a language, and this book covers everything... Continue Reading →
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