EPISODE · Oct 20, 2020 · 56 MIN

C-Jam Blues

from Jazz Piano Skills · host Dr. Bob Lawrence

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Duke Ellington's C-Jam Blues. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverDuke Ellington's C-Jam BluesLearnHow to the Minor Blues Scale when playing Duke Ellington's C-Jam BluesPlayVarious regions of the Minor Blues Scale for developing improvisational skills when playing Duke Ellington's C-Jam BluesFor maximum musical growth, be sure to use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while studying and practicing Duke Ellington's C-Jam Blues.Download Podcast PacketsIllustrations(detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets(beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs(ensemble assistance and practice tips)EPISODE OUTLINE:IntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsDemo 1C-Jam Blues (The Progression)BPM = 140Demo 2C-Jam Blues (with Minor Blues Scale)BPM = 140Demo 1C-Jam Blues (Root to 7th)BPM = 140Jazz ImprovisationDemo 3C-Jam Blues (b3rd to Root)BPM = 140Jazz ImprovisationDemo 4C-Jam Blues (5th to #11)BPM = 140Jazz ImprovisationDemo 5C-Jam Blues (b7th to 5th)BPM = 140Jazz ImprovisationDemo 7C-Jam Blues (Open Range)BPM = 180Jazz ImprovisationConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with interactive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, and a private jazz piano community Jazz Piano Forums.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listener. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Support the show

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