My Little Suede Shoes, Charlie Parker

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  Charlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes". In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverCharlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes"LearnThe Form, Melody, Harmonic Structure and Function of "My Little Suede Shoes"Play"My Little Suede Shoes" using contemporary voicings and improvisationFor 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 Minor 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:Charlie Parker, My Little Suede ShoesDemo 2:Melody Only, My Little Suede ShoesDemo 3:Harmonic Function, My Little Suede ShoesDemo 4:3-Note Left Hand Shell Voicings, My Little Suede ShoesDemo 5:5-Note Two-Handed Voicings, My Little Suede ShoesDemo 6:II-V-I-Valt Progression, My Little Suede ShoesAlternating Ascending/Descending Arpeggio MotionDemo 7:II-V-I-Valt ProgressionAlternating Ascending/Descending Scale MotionDemo 8:IV-III-II-I ProgressionAlternating Ascending/Descending Arpeggio MotionDemo 9IV-III-II-I ProgressionAlternating Ascending/Descending Arpeggio MotionDemo 10Isolated Chord PracticeArpeggiosDemo 11Isolated Chord PracticeScalesDemo 12Dr. Bob Lawrence, My Little Suede ShoesConclusionClosing 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