Neighboring Tones, Pt. 2

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play Neighboring Tones. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: Lower and Upper Neighboring TonesLearn: How to use Neighboring Tone as Harmonic Ornamentation Play: Neighboring Tones from various Harmonic Entry PointsFor maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)All three Podcast Guides are designed to help you gain a functional command of Neighboring Tones. The Podcast Guides are invaluable educational tools to have at your side and finger-tips while studying and practicing JazzPianoSkills.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Dr. Lawrence.EPISODE OUTLINE:Five Musical FactsMusic Lines (Melody) can only move in two directions: Up or DownMusic Lines (Melody) use only two types of motion: Scales & ArpeggiosFive Primary Sounds of Music12 Notes60 ChordsDemo 1 (Warm-Up)C Minor SoundTarget Notes = Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9thDemo 2 (Root)Target Note = Root(LN = B outside ornamentation, UN = D inside ornamentation)Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 5thDemo 3 (3rd)Target Note = 3rd(LN = D inside ornamentation, UN = F inside ornamentation)Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 7thDemo 4 (5th)Target Note = 5th(LN = F# outside ornamentation, UN = A inside ornamentation)Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 9thDemo 5 (7th)Target Note = 7th(LN = A inside ornamentation, UN = C inside ornamentation)Arpeggio/Scale Exit to the 11thDemo 6 (9th)Target Note = 9th(LN = C# outside ornamentation, UN = E outside ornamentation)Arpeggio and Scale Exit to the 13thVisit JazzPianoSkills.com for a comprehensive curriculum of jazz piano courses & lessons exploring essential jazz piano skills used by professional jazz pianists.Thanks for being a JPS Podcast listener.Support the show