EPISODE · May 18, 2021 · 53 MIN
Four, Keith Jarrett Solo
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 Keith Jarrett’s tremendous solo on a classic Miles Davis tune, Four. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverKeith Jarrett’s tremendous solo on a classic Miles Davis tune, FourLearnHow to Keith Jarrett uses extensive Scale and Arpeggio Motion when improvising over FourPlayThirteen Keith Jarrett melodic approaches he used when improvising over FourFor 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 Keith Jarrett’s solo on Miles Davis’ tune, Four.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 1FourOne ChorusABAC FormDemo 2Four (Keith Jarrett Solo)Demo 3Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 1Measure 2Scale and Arpeggio MotionDemo 4Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 2Measures 3 & 4Arpeggio and Scale MotionDemo 5Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 3Measure 5Scale and Arpeggio MotionDemo 6Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 4Measure 10Scale and Arpeggio Motion#11 SoundDemo 7Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 5Measures 14 & 15Arpeggio and Scale Motion#11 SoundDemo 8Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 6Measure 16 & 17Arpeggio and Scale MotionEnclosureDemo 9Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 7Measures 17 and 18Scale and Arpeggio MotionRepetition - Measure 2Demo 10Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 8Measures 19 through 22Scale and Arpeggio MotionArpeggio off the 5th of the sound3rd Arpeggio#11 dominant sound (again!)Demo 11Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 9Measures 26 and 27Arpeggio and Scale Motion#11 dominant sound (again!)Demo 12Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 10Measure 29Arpeggio and Scale MotionDemo 13Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 11Measures 32-34Arpeggio and Scale MotionDemo 14Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 12Measures 42-45Scale and Arpeggio Motion#11 Dominant Sound (Again)EnclosureDemo 15Keith Jarrett Melodic Idea 13Measures 51 - 53Arpeggio and Scale MotionConclusionClosing CommentsVisit Support the show
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