Course: Learn jazz piano: Improvising on Jazz Standards

You can record your own playing using a variety of different programs or apps. For this course, I particularly recommend Soundcloud. Soundcloud is a free service but you will need …

This step includes some tips on the exercises for this week.

We illustrate playing and improvising on “Oleo” with a playalong using double octaves.

We discuss playing “Oleo” with a playalong using the special device of “double octaves”.

We consider playing the tune “Oleo” with a playalong using stabbed upper voicings in the left hand.

We consider playing the tune “Oleo” with a playalong using legato lower voicings in the left hand.

Rhythm changes consist of the chord changes under the tune “I Got Rhythm” and many tunes have been written over them by jazz musicians. We look at the Sonny Rollins …

Playing and improvising on “I Got Rhythm” using stabbed lower voicings in the left hand.

Using lower voicings in the left hand for playing “I Got Rhythm”.

Illustrating playing and improvising on “I Got Rhythm” using legato upper voicings.

Using upper voicings in the left hand for playing “I Got Rhythm”. Reference is made at the end of the video to the system Transcribe. The playalong I have provided …

We discuss the important jazz standard “I Got Rhythm” and the related chord changes known as “rhythm changes”. Advice on downloadable charts in this course Throughout the course, you will …

A short description of what a jam session is. If you have been to a jam session perhaps you can share your experiences with others in the comments. In fact …