Learn Jazz Piano: Advanced and Solo Playing

Master scale and chord theory

Jazz is just as much about solo playing as it is about playing in a group, but both require very different skill sets.This more advanced jazz improvisation course will focus on solo jazz piano.

Gain confidence playing solo jazz

You’ll learn through a combination of theory and practice, delving into the challenges of playing solo piano, as well asanalysing and playing two jazz standards.

You’ll then go more in depth into root position, otherwise known as playing solo. You’ll learn new techniques, andanalyse and play three jazz standards.

Explore a range of beginnings and endings and advance your knowledge of scale theory

With the help of waltz vamp intros, you’llfocus on the devices used by jazz piano musicians for the beginning and ending of tunes.

You’ll explorescale theory, before learning about theIonian and melodic minor ascending scales.

Understand chord theory

You’ll finish the course with anexamination of chord theory. You’ll look at how to re-harmonise a chord sequence andplay and analyse some classic jazz piano tracks.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply your understanding of modulation devices, scale theory and chord theory to your solo playing. And feel equipped to play and improvise on jazz waltzes.

This course is for any keen pianist, but will be particularly useful for university or college piano students. The course requires a basic ability to read music and play the piano, and expects a familiarity with scales.