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This lesson covers some Common Jazz Chord Progressions that are found in many Jazz Standards including the 12 Bar Blues, Line Clichés, II-V-I and more.
- Major 7th Jazz Piano Chord. Formula: Root-3rd-5th-7th. Notes for Cmaj7: C-E-G-B. This basic major 7th chord is commonly used as a key center’s I chord in common jazz chord progressions.
- Major 9th Jazz Piano Chord. Formula: Root-3rd-5th-7th-9th. Notes for Cmaj9: C-E-G-B-D. This major chord is an extension of the Major 7th chord. You are adding the 9th scale degree to the top of the voicing.
- Major 7(b5) or (#11) Jazz Piano Chord. Formula: Root-3rd-b5(#11)-7th. Notes for Cmaj7(b5): C-E-Gb(F#)-B. This chord can be used for both the I chord and the IV chord in any major key.
- Major 6/9 Jazz Piano Chord. Formula: Root-3rd-6th-9th. Notes for C6/9: C-E-A-D. This jazz piano chord is often used as the I chord in a song or simply used as a replacement for a major 7th chord in any common chord progression.
These 7 chord progressions make up 90% of jazz standards and are a critical skill in learning to play jazz piano.
May 28, 2024 · We’ll start with basic jazz chord progressions and then move on to chord substitutions and other common jazz progressions. From the jazz blues, bossa, and waltzes to rhythm changes, the following chord progressions will help you master every jazz song you encounter.
Apr 15, 2022 · If you are unsure how to play jazz chords and connect the chords in the progression smoothly, you will learn the basics in this jazz piano tutorial. 2 essential chord progressions in jazz...
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In this lesson, you will learn all the jazz chord progressions you need to learn the majority of jazz standard repertoire. Learning these progressions also helps you learn how to improvise and compose your own tunes.
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Mar 17, 2023 · 3K. 105K views 1 year ago #jazzpiano #pianolessons #jazzprogressions. Join jazz specialist Kevin Castro as he teaches you how to play 3 of the most essential jazz progressions ever. He will...
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