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
Jazz Piano Skills
Congrats, You're Improvising!
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jazz piano, improvisation, arpeggios, melodic vocabulary, jazz education, music theory, jazz standards, musical patterns, jazz skills, music practice
Summary
In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the essence of improvisation in jazz piano. He emphasizes the importance of understanding harmony and melody, and how to create melodic vocabulary through the use of arpeggios and patterns. The episode includes practical applications of these concepts, focusing on improvisation techniques over major chords and the significance of practicing melodic motifs. Dr. Lawrence encourages listeners to embrace the learning process and develop their improvisational skills through experimentation and practice.
Takeaways
Improvisation is about creating melodic lines to fit a song's chord progression.
A multi-dimensional understanding of harmony is crucial for jazz musicians.
Patterns and motifs should be practiced to develop improvisational vocabulary.
Jazz is a language that requires preparation and practice, not spontaneity.
Melody flows from harmony, and understanding this is key to improvisation.
Improvisation can be simplified by using control and experimental patterns.
The importance of fingerings and hand movement in improvisation cannot be overlooked.
Listening for and playing to count one of every measure is essential in jazz. Experimenting with different motifs can lead to unexpected musical discoveries.
The journey of learning jazz piano is about discovery, learning, and having fun.
Sound bites
"Congrats! You're improvising!"
"Melody flows from harmony."
"We're learning how to improvise!"
