Jingle Bells

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 the Christmas Cassic Jingle Bells. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverThe Christmas Classic Jingle BellsLearnHow to modify the chord progression of Jingle Bells in a jazz traditionPlayJingle Bells using various II-V-I ProgressionsFor 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 the Christmas Classic Jingle Bells.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 JazzPianoSkillsJingle BellsCharlie Parker "Confirmation" ChangesDemo 1VII-7b5, III7, VI-7 (E-7b5, A7, D-7)Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and DescendingArpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and DescendingDemo 2VI-7, II7, V-7 (D-7, G7, C-7)Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and DescendingArpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and DescendingDemo 3V-7, I7, IVM7 (C-7, F7, BbM7)Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and DescendingArpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and DescendingDemo 4III-7b5, VI7, II7 (A-7b5, D7, G7)Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and DescendingArpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and DescendingDemo 5II-7, V7, IM7 (G-7, C7, FM7)Scale Motion, Root Entry, Ascending, and DescendingArpeggio Motion, Root Entry, Ascending and DescendingConclusionClosing 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