Summertime

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 George Gershwin's Summertime. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverGeorge Gershwin's SummertimeLearnHow to strategically study and practice George Gershwin's SummertimePlayGershwin's Summertime using a standard and enhanced chord progressionFor 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 Summertime.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:Harmonic MotionTwo-Handed Primary VoicingsDemo 2:Melody OnlyRight Hand OnlyDemo 3:Chords + MelodyShell Voicings (Left Hand)Two-Handed Primary VoicingsDemo 4:Enhanced Harmonic MotionShell Voicings (Left Hand)Two-Handed Primary VoicingsMelody (Right Hand Only)Demo 5:D MinorImprovisationChord Tones OnlyDemo 6:Minor II-V-I (E-7b5, A7b9, D-7)ImprovisationChord Tones OnlyConclusionClosing 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