EPISODE · Jul 13, 2021 · 50 MIN
Mr. P.C., John Coltrane
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 Mr. P.C. by jazz great John Coltrane. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverMr. P.C. a classic jazz standard by the great John ColetraneLearnHow to approach the Form, Ckey, Melody, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function of John Coltrane’s Mr. P.C.PlayJohn Coltrane’s Mr. P.C. using contemporary voicings, melodic harmonization, and improvising using the standard minor blues scaleBe 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 JazzPianoSkillsDEMO 1:Mr. P.C. performed by John ColtraneDEMO 2:Mr. P.C. performed by Dr. LawrenceDEMO 3:Form, Key, and ChangesMinor Blues (12 Measures)C Minor Blues - Classic ChangesC Minor Blues - Harmonic FunctionDEMO 4:Contemporary ShellsLeft-Hand Voicings (Quartal Structures)DEMO 5:Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings5-Note Shapes (2 in Left, 3 in Right)Primarily Quartal StructuresDEMO 6:Harmonization of MelodyContemporary Two-Handed VoicingsDEMO 7:Minor Blues Scale ExerciseDEMO 8:Minor Blues Improvisation (Scale Tones Only)DEMO 9:Harmonized Minor Blues Scale ExerciseDEMO 10:Harmonized Minor Blues Scale Improvisation (Scale Tones Only)DEMO 11:Combo ImprovisationSingle Note Minor Blues ScaleHarmonized Minor Blues ScaleConclusionClosing 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 Support the show
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