Endings and Outros
Looking at some ideas for playing endings or “outros” in root position.
Course: Learn Jazz Piano: Advanced and Solo Playing
Colla voce and Intros, example “How Deep Is The Ocean?”
Playing Intros to tunes in root position both in time and out of time with the example of the jazz standard “How Deep Is The Ocean?”.
Four to the bar in root position behind a solodst
We consider playing in a duo format and how to support a soloist playing four to the bar in root position.
Sample bass line for “Satin Doll”
We analyse in some detail a sample bass line for the jazz standard “Satin Doll”. You can download the chart for a “Sample Bass Line for Satin Doll” in PDF …
Playing “In Your Own Sweet Way” in root position
Playing “In Your Own Sweet Way” in root position out of time before playing it in time with a playalong.
Bass Lines and a sample bass line for C blues
We look at some approaches for developing a simple bass line and then consider one for a C blues. You can download the chart for a “Sample Bass Line for …
The tune “In Your Own Sweet Way”
Analysing the structure of the jazz standard “In Your Own Sweet Way”. You can download the chart for “In Your Own Sweet Way” in PDF format at the bottom of …
Arpeggiation, example “You Took Advantage Of Me”
We consider the technique of arpeggiation or rolling chords and as an example apply it to the standard “You Took Advantage Of Me”. You can download the chart for the …
Question and answer
We investigate another technique which is particularly useful in root position called “question and answer”.
Viewing and Listening
Here are some suggestions for “You Took Advantage Of Me” and “Satin Doll” Try searching Spotify or YouTube for Keith Jarrett Trio “You Took Advantage Of Me” (2001) Yesterdays Keith …
Left hand in root position and dominant pedalling
We consider different ways in which the left hand can be used in root position and meet the idea of dominant pedalling. You can download the charts for “Root Position …
Suspended Fourth and “Ray’s” chords
We investigate suspended fourths and their resolution and extend it to a root voicing I call “Ray’s” chord. You can download the charts for “Suspended Fourth Voicings” and “Ray’s Chords” …
Exercises
Please consider sharing your recordings and I particularly recommend Soundcloud for doing this. Week 2 Exercises Play and improvise on “You Took Advantage Of Me” with a solo stride piano …
Learning Outcomes
At the end of Week 2 you should be able to :- Play and improvise on “You Took Advantage of Me” in the style of stride piano. Play “Satin Doll” …