Tagged "Standards"
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Sweet Georgia Brown
Great tune to learn and apply circle of 5ths. Also will learn to comp with Charleston rhythm and apply blues solo strategies.
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Rhythm Changes
Learn to comp, solo, and play real tunes over Rhythm Changes—without getting lost in the chords. Cotton Tail, Rhythm-A-Ning, and Crazeology
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Moon River
Learn this classic Henry Mancini ballad. We also look at some chord substitutions by Vince Guaraldi.
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Bye Bye Blackbird
Compare three classic versions of this jazz standard and learn how to comp, solo, and reharmonize using 1–2–5 vamps and creative substitutions.
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A Foggy Day
Learn this classic Gershwin tune. We also take a listen to two very different versions by Oscar Peterson and Red Garland.
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Autumn Leaves
What you learn with this standard will build skills for a lot of other jazz tunes.
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I Could Write A Book
Unlock the form, feel, and reharmonizations of this timeless jazz tune with insights from Miles, Red Garland, and Andre Previn.
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My Funny Valentine
Learn this classic tune. Learn Bill Evans voicings, block chords, and how to transpose it.
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Satin Doll
If you are starting jazz piano, this is one of the best jazz standards to start with.
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On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Master Melody + Basslines, Comp with Space, and Study a Jazz Classic with Dizzy Gillespie.
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Christmas Jazz Standards
Learn some jazz Christmas standards.
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Black Orpheus
Learn this classic Bossa Nova also known as "Manhã de Carnaval". We cover the form, rhythm, groove, and transposing.