II-V-I Enclosures

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  II-V-I Enclosures. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverII-V-I EnclosuresLearnHow to construct II-V-I  Melodic Lines using Ascending /Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionPlayVarious improvisational Ideas using Enclosures to decorate II-V-I Arpeggio and Scale MotionFor 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 Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes.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 1:II-V-I Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point Root Position of Minor ChordDemo 2:II-V-I Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point Root Position of Minor ChordEnclosures AddedDemo 3:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 3rd of Minor Chord (1st Inversion)Demo 4:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 3rd of Minor Chord (1st Inversion)Enclosures AddedDemo 5:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 5th of Minor Chord (2nd Inversion)Demo 6:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 5th of Minor Chord (2nd Inversion)Enclosures AddedDemo 7:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 7th of Minor Chord (3rd Inversion)Demo 8:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 7th of Minor Chord (3rd Inversion)Enclosures AddedConclusionClosing 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