Fundamental, simple and very powerful right hand modal jazz piano exercises. We take advantages of the physiology of the hand using primarily the 3 first fingers making a strong, simple and 'fast moving' foundation to be used when playing a jazz piano solo.

We reuse the same unique 3 finger hand grip (lick) to play the pentatonic scale and all the 7 church modes. Furthermore we use the hand grip to play chromatic scale and off scale.

Having done the groundwork we expand the 3 finger hand grip also using the 4. and 5. finger.

The main idea in this lesson is to make great sound - but in a simple manner. We will avoid overthinking when playing a solo. We will use simple but powerful tools. The tools shall not make things complicated, instead they shall free our mind. Then we can use our energy on expression and feelings bringing forward the soul of music.

I’m referring to the following videos from NewJazz:
Lesson about playing jazzy blues and using blue notes:    • Shortcuts to "JAZZ & BLUES" Improvisa...  
Lesson about playing chromatic, atonal and non diatonic using structures, sequences and patterns:    • Organize Chromatic Scale in Jazz Pian...  
Building the Circle of Church Modes:    • the TOOL of CHURCH MODES  
Advanced lesson about modal theory:    • Modal Theory - The 7 Church Modes Exp...  
Playlist with Music by Oliver Prehn:    • MUSIC from OLIVER PREHN  
All lessons from NewJazz:    • ALL NewJazz Lessons  

Make the circle of church modes. The print in PDF: http://newjazz.dk/musik/CircleOfChurc...

Plz write me in the comments below if any questions. I will try to answer as quickly as possible :)

Warm Regards
Oliver Prehn

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