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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 27 MIN

I've Got the World on a String, Harmonic Analysis

from Jazz Piano Skills · host Dr. Bob Lawrence

Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryDr. Bob Lawrence explores the importance of forward motion in jazz piano development, emphasizing that moving on to new tunes enhances skills rather than signifies unfinished work. He discusses the core musical facts that underpin all jazz music and provides a detailed harmonic analysis of 'I've Got the World on a String,' including form, chord changes, and voicings.KeywordsJazz Piano, Music Education, Harmonic Analysis, Jazz Standards, Improvisation, Voicings, Music Theory, Jazz Practice, Skill DevelopmentKey  TopicsThe importance of forward motion in jazz practiceCore musical facts that underpin jazz musicHarmonic analysis of 'I've Got the World on a String'Voicing techniques and harmonic progressionsStrategies for skill development and ear trainingTitlesThe Power of Moving On: How Progress in Jazz Piano Is About Skills, Not TunesMastering Jazz Harmony: Analyzing 'I've Got the World on a String' with Dr. Bob LawrenceSound Bites"Progress doesn't come from staying in one place""Improvement in jazz doesn't always feel obvious""Progress is asking better questions about your playing"Support the show

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