EPISODE · Dec 1, 2020 · 50 MIN
What Is This Thing Called Love?
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 Red Garland's solo on Cole Porter's What Is This Thing Called Love. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverRed Garland's solo on Cole Porter's What Is This Thing Called LoveLearnHow Red Garland uses the Altered Dominant Sound when soloing on What Is This Thing Called LovePlayAltered Dominant Exercises to begin developing jazz vocabulary for What Is This Thing Called LoveFor 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 Red Garland's solo on Cole Porter's What Is This Thing Called Love.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 1C7alt. Sound (see Illustrations Guide)Measure 3Demo 2C7alt. Sound (see Illustrations Guide)Measure 28Demo 3C7alt. Sound (see Illustrations Guide)Measure 36Demos 4C7alt. Sound (see Illustrations Guide)Measure 47Demos 5Exercise 1 (see Lead Sheet Guide)Ascending/Descending Scale MotionAscending/Descending Arpeggio Motionb9 Entry PointDemos 6Exercise 2 (see Lead Sheet Guide)Ascending/Descending Scale MotionAscending/Descending Arpeggio Motion#9 Entry PointDemo 7Exercise 3 (see Lead Sheet Guide)Ascending/Descending Scale MotionAscending/Descending Arpeggio Motionb5 Entry PointDemo 8Exercise 4 (see Lead Sheet Guide)Ascending/Descending Scale MotionAscending/Descending Arpeggio Motion#5 Entry PointConclusionClosing 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. ISupport the show
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