The Jazz Blues Progression
When the blues is played in a jazz context the chord progression is more sophisticated in the number and types of chords used. In addition to the basic I, IV, V chords, jazz blues incorporates major and minor ii-V progressions, substitute dominants, related ii chords and more. In keeping with the improvisatory nature of the music, jazz players vary the progression from chorus to chorus to keep the short 12 bar form fresh and spontaneous. Watch this lesson to learn how to construct a basic jazz blues progression using these and other elements.
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Watch high-quality streaming video lessons with synchronized annotated notation on topics that matter most to you: jazz theory & composition, improvisation & licks, chords & voicings, arranging, styles and more. New lessons are added every month. Check out the FREE lessons.
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Interaction is the key to learning. Moments after a topic is presented on screen you have the opportunity to participate in active learning through multiple engaging interactive elements. Take an interactive quiz with immediate feedback; look up any technical term in the hyperlinked glossary or ask a question via email.
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Playing-that is what we are all trying to do isn't it? Each lesson comes with several structured, self-paced, printable practice sessions with detailed step-by-step instructions for a variety of real world activities based on the chord changes to real tunes. Sit down and play immediately after each lesson with the included custom play-along tracks in MIDI, Band-in-a-Box, and GarageBand formats. Self-assessment questions are provided to help you direct your progress, keep you on task and stay motivated.
When the blues is played in a jazz context the chord progression is more sophisticated in the number and types of chords used. In addition to the basic I, IV, V chords, jazz blues incorporates major and minor ii-V progressions, substitute dominants, related ii chords and more. In keeping with the improvisatory nature of the music, jazz players vary the progression from chorus to chorus to keep the short 12 bar form fresh and spontaneous. Watch this lesson to learn how to construct a basic jazz blues progression using these and other elements.
What is JazzPianoOnline.com?
JazzPianoOnline is Online, Interactive, Streaming Video Jazz Piano Lessons.
Watch
Watch high-quality streaming video lessons with synchronized annotated notation on topics that matter most to you: jazz theory & composition, improvisation & licks, chords & voicings, arranging, styles and more. New lessons are added every month. Check out the FREE lessons.
Interact
Interaction is the key to learning. Moments after a topic is presented on screen you have the opportunity to participate in active learning through multiple engaging interactive elements. Take an interactive quiz with immediate feedback; look up any technical term in the hyperlinked glossary or ask a question via email.
Play
Playing-that is what we are all trying to do isn't it? Each lesson comes with several structured, self-paced, printable practice sessions with detailed step-by-step instructions for a variety of real world activities based on the chord changes to real tunes. Sit down and play immediately after each lesson with the included custom play-along tracks in MIDI, Band-in-a-Box, and GarageBand formats. Self-assessment questions are provided to help you direct your progress, keep you on task and stay motivated.
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