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Jazz Piano Skills

A podcast introducing aspiring Jazz Pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Professional Jazz Piano Lessons by Dr. Bob Lawrence, President The Dallas School of Music

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  • Folge vom 04.02.2025
    I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, Harmonic Analysis
    Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Essential Skills, Practice Techniques, Harmonic Analysis, Improvisation, Melody, Rhythm, Jazz Standards, Jazz Piano, Harmonic Analysis, Lead Sheets, Chord Changes, Voicings, Rhythm Challenges, Music Education, Jazz StandardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the importance of mastering essential jazz piano skills, regardless of the tunes being played. He discusses the significance of practicing with a clear objective and the necessity of understanding harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. The episode also introduces a new tune for harmonic analysis, providing listeners with a structured approach to learning and practicing jazz piano. In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the educational aspects of jazz piano, focusing on the song 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.' He introduces podcast packets and lead sheets, emphasizing their importance for musical growth. The conversation transitions into a detailed harmonic analysis of the piece, exploring its unique chord changes and progressions. Dr. Lawrence also discusses voicings, both left-handed and two-handed, and provides insights into rhythm challenges and articulation techniques essential for jazz piano players.TakeawaysTunes change, but essential jazz piano skills remain the same.You can't play tunes if you don't have the skills.We use tunes to illuminate the skills.Everything we do needs to plug into these seven facts.A minimum amount of time will produce monumental results.Quality practice time is much better than quantity practice time.Have a single practice objective for every session.We take an essential skill and examine it harmonically and melodically.I want to absorb it as much as possible and listen.We will discover, learn, and play the chord changes. Podcast packets enhance musical growth.Lead sheets are essential for practice.Understanding harmonic analysis is crucial.Unique chord changes enrich the learning experience.Practice templates help isolate chords for skill development.Common progressions aid in ear training.Voicings should utilize common tones for smooth transitions.Rhythm challenges improve articulation in comping.Active listening is key to developing musical skills.Engagement in community forums enhances learning.TitlesMastering Jazz Piano SkillsThe Importance of Practice in Jazz PianoUnderstanding Jazz Harmony and MelodyA New Approach to Jazz Piano PracticeExploring the Seven Facts of MusicThe Art of Practicing Jazz PianoSound Bites"You can't play tunes if you don't have the skills.""We use tunes to illuminate the skills.""Have a single practice objective for every session.""I want to absorb it as much as possible and listen.""Maximize your musical growth by listening.""We have a ton to dissect today.""What an odd little piece of music.""Your musical world should contain only 12 chords.""Practice thinking the opposite of what you see.""Five progressions to become familiar with.""You got a lot of work to do.""Enjoy 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.'"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jazz Piano Skills11:17 Exploring Essential Jazz Piano Skills26:16 PracSupport the show
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  • Folge vom 28.01.2025
    The Jazz Language
    Keywordsjazz piano, jazz language, music education, improvisation, harmony, melody, jazz skills, music theory, practice techniques, jazz progressionsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces a structured approach to learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding the seven facts of music. He explores the concept of the jazz language, breaking it down into its essential components: harmony, melody, and improvisation. The discussion highlights the significance of having a clear practice objective and how each component interrelates to maximize musical growth. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to engage with the jazz language and continue their musical journey.TakeawaysA well-thought-out plan is essential for studying jazz.Understanding the seven facts of music is crucial for growth.Jazz is the production of sound and silence.Harmony, melody, and improvisation are the core components of jazz.Practicing small units can lead to significant results.Transcriptions are not the only way to learn jazz language.Melody involves understanding various arpeggios and scales.Rhythm is a key element that makes music interesting.Every practice session should have a clear objective.Engagement with the jazz community enhances learning.TitlesUnlocking the Jazz LanguageMastering Jazz Piano SkillsThe Seven Facts of Music ExplainedImprovisation Techniques for Jazz MusiciansUnderstanding Harmony and Melody in JazzSound Bites"What is jazz the study of?""No awareness of the seven facts of music.""You have zero chance of becoming an accomplished musician.""Practicing in this manner is what I like to call smart practice.""The jazz language is much more than just transcriptions.""Harmony, melody, improvisation.""Scales, arpeggios, zones make up the melody component.""Four plus three plus five equals improvisation.""Everything we do musically must adhere to the seven facts.""Enjoy the jazz language and have fun!"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jazz Piano Skills09:39 Understanding the Seven Facts of Music21:06 Exploring the Jazz Language40:38 Components of the Jazz Language47:41 Conclusion and Next StepsSupport the show
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  • Folge vom 21.01.2025
    Fly Me to the Moon, Improvisation
    Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, transposition, music theory, jazz skills, Fly Me to the Moon, rhythmic challenges, melodic analysis, harmonic analysis, music education, jazz, improvisation, musical silence, tension notes, eighth notes, jazz piano, musical phrasing, lead sheetsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Fly Me to the Moon.' The conversation covers essential jazz piano skills, including harmonic and melodic analysis, improvisation development, and practical tips for transposition. Dr. Lawrence emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to learning jazz, highlighting the seven musical facts that underpin all musical endeavors. The episode also introduces rhythm challenges and encourages listeners to engage in paper practice to enhance their skills. In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the importance of silence, the realism of musical phrasing, and the challenges of playing eighth notes. He emphasizes the role of tension notes in camouflaging arpeggios and discusses the seven musical facts that underpin effective jazz performance. Through practical examples and lead sheets, listeners gain insights into developing their improvisational skills and understanding the nuances of jazz language.TakeawaysWeek three is dedicated to improving jazz improvisation skills.The study of each tune involves harmonic and melodic analysis.Improvisation skills challenge our ability to create melodic lines.The seven musical facts are essential for understanding music.Paper practice is crucial for developing transposition skills.Transposing melodic ideas requires understanding sound and function.Listening to various artists is key to learning a tune.Self-imposed constraints help assess harmonic vision.Quarter and eighth note strings are foundational for improvisation.Everything we do in music should be approached musically. Silence is an integral part of musical expression.Mathematical silence can enhance the realism of music.Eighth notes present a new level of challenge in improvisation.Random silence helps disguise bar lines in music.Tension notes are essential for camouflaging arpeggios.Practicing stationary strings is crucial for mastering rhythm.The half step creates tension in musical phrases.Understanding harmony melodically is key to improvisation.The evolution of jazz language is vital for effective performance.Engagement with the community enhances learning and growth in jazz skills.TitlesMastering Jazz Piano: A Journey Through ImprovisationUnlocking Jazz Improvisation SkillsThe Art of Transposition in Jazz PianoExploring 'Fly Me to the Moon' in JazzJazz Piano Skills: A Comprehensive GuideImprovisation Techniques for Jazz PianistsSound Bites"We work on developing our improvisation chops.""Music is the production of sound.""We do not need to do the entire 32 measures.""Everything we do should be musical.""You should be feeling the silence.""It starts to sound more real.""It starts to sound like musical phrases.""It starts to look like legitimaSupport the show
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  • Folge vom 14.01.2025
    Fly Me to the Moon, Melodic Analysis
    Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Fly Me to the Moon, Melodic Analysis, Jazz Skills, Rhythm Challenge, Music Education, Improvisation, Jazz Treatments, Music Theory, Piano TechniquesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills for jazz piano, focusing on the classic standard 'Fly Me to the Moon.' The discussion covers the seven musical facts that govern music practice, the importance of rhythmic challenges, and a detailed melodic analysis of the tune. Listeners are guided through the process of transcribing the melody, understanding phrases and target notes, and applying various jazz treatments to enhance their playing skills.Takeaways-The seven musical facts are crucial for practice.-Rhythm challenges enhance musical growth.-Transcribing melodies by ear is essential.-Understanding phrases helps in melody articulation.-Target notes guide melodic movement.-Different treatments can change the feel of a tune.-Listening to various artists enriches learning.-Fingerings are important for jazz articulation.-Engaging with the community fosters support.-Practice makes rhythmic transcription easier.TitlesMastering Jazz Piano: Fly Me to the MoonThe Seven Musical Facts of JazzMelodic Analysis: Fly Me to the MoonJazz Piano Skills: A Comprehensive GuideRhythm Challenges in Jazz PianoSound Bites"Music is the production of sound.""You must etch them into your mind.""This is going to be a phenomenal year.""You can listen and relisten to the recordings.""You should have them sitting on your piano when practicing.""You did not do as poorly as you think you did.""Listen for counts one, two, three, and four.""You will be able to rhythmically transcribe everything you hear.""You want to hear that melody and the voicings complementing each other."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jazz Piano Skills07:18 Exploring the Seven Musical Facts20:12 Melodic Analysis of 'Fly Me to the Moon'39:35 Understanding Phrases and Target Notes52:48 Applying Treatments to the MelodySupport the show
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