Harmonized Major Scales

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 Harmonized Major Scales. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverHarmonized Major ScalesLearnHow to Harmonize Major Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed VoicingsPlayMajor Scales Harmonized from the Root through the 7th of the SoundBe sure to use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. 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 you discover, learn, and play jazz piano.Download Podcast PacketsIllustrations(detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets(beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs(ensemble assistance and practice tips)Educational SupportCommunity ForumSpeakPipeEPISODE OUTLINEIntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsEXERCISE 1:Root to 2ndScale MotionEXERCISE 2:3rd to 4thScale MotionEXERCISE 3:5th to 6thScale MotionEXERCISE 4:6th to 7thScale MotionEXERCISE 5:Root, 2nd, 3rdScale and Arpeggio MotionEXERCISE 6:3rd, 4th, 5thScale and Arpeggio MotionEXERCISE 7:5th, 6th, 7thScale and Arpeggio MotionEXERCISE 8:7th, 8th, 9thScale and Arpeggio MotionEXERCISE 9:9th, 10th (3rd), 11thScale and Arpeggio MotionEXERCISE 10:11th, 12th (5th), 13thScale and Arpeggio MotionEXERCISE 11:Entire ScaleRoot to 7thEXERCISE 12:Entire ArpeggioRoot to 13thConclusionClosing 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