Jazz Piano School
Master All 12 Keys with this Simple Exercise
May 4, 2023
Learn how to master playing in all 12 keys with a simple exercise. Discover the importance of practicing all 12 keys in jazz piano for chord progressions and improvisation. Find out how to connect chords and improve your ability to play in all 12 keys with adaptable licks. Master minor seventh chords by thinking of them as major sevenths with a different bass note and incorporating chromaticism.
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- Practicing chords and scales in all 12 keys leads to improved fluency and versatility in jazz piano playing.
- Using a systematic approach to practicing major scales and incorporating improv techniques helps create fluent lines in major, dominant, and minor keys.
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Overview of the Jazz Piano School Podcast
The podcast episode celebrates the upcoming 300th episode of the Jazz Piano School Podcast. The host, Brendan Lau, reflects on the journey of the podcast over the past 10 years and shares his excitement for the milestone. He announces that for the 300th episode, there will be a live Q&A event where listeners can interact with Brendan and his staff via Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, receive live instruction, and gain insights from the experience of professional jazz pianists.
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