Primary Diminished Voicings

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 Primary Diminished Voicings. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverPrimary Two-Handed Diminished VoicingsLearnHow to construct two Primary Two-Handed Diminished VoicingsPlayPrimary Two-Handed Diminished Voicings using 5 Harmonic Technique ApproachesFor 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 Primary Diminished Voicings.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 JazzPianoSkillsExercise 1:Chord IsolationC Half Diminished (Co75)Option 1: LH = 3-7 | RH = 3-6-2Option 2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5Exercise 2:Half Diminished PairsC Half Diminished (Co7) and C# Half Diminished (C#o7)Option 1: LH = 3-7 | RH = 3-6-2Option 2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5Exercise 3:Minor 3rd RotationCo7, D#o7, F#o7, Ao7Option 1: LH = 3-7 | RH = 3-6-2Option 2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5Exercise 4:Whole-Step RotationC-o7, Do7, Eo7, F#o7, G#o7, A#o7Option 1: LH = 3-7 | RH = 3-6-2Option 2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5Exercise 5:Circle of 5thsC, F, A#, D#, G#, C#, F#, B, E, A, D, GOption 1: LH = 3-7 | RH = 3-6-2Option 2: LH = 7-3 | RH = 6-2-5ConclusionClosing 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