Chuck's
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The sus4 chord This
is a simple way to voice and understand the sus4. This voicing frequently
substitutes for the ii7-V7 progression. For more information see Lesson
#9 of Jazz Keyboard Study.
(14 sec, 985 KB) Save file
The Drop-2 voicingAn
excellent and easy to learn choice for diatonic passages. This technique
can be utilized anywhere. Converts basic 4-way close harmony into a much
nicer sounding voicing. For more information see Lesson #22 of Jazz
Keyboard Study. (13 sec, 783 KB) Save
file
Spread voicingsThe
backbone of jazz piano and jazz arranging. Once learned, these piano voicings
will not only make you sound better but can easily be used for choral parts,
brass, string or woodwinds. A must learn! More can be found in lesson #11
of Jazz Keyboard Study.
(11 sec, 682 KB) Save
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Left Hand voicingsAll
jazz piano players use this technique when soloing with the right hand.
These are easy to learn and fun to play and in no time you'll start to
sound like a jazz player. See lesson #19 of Jazz
Keyboard Study for more information. (17 sec, 2.7 MB) Save
file
Altered chordsThese
are the chords that really make you sound like a jazz player. These voicings
contain the great sounds of altered dominants. Learn the families of 5's
and 9's and how they're altered in a simple system in lesson #13 of Jazz
Keyboard Study. (6 sec, 943 KB) Save
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