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Every JazzPianoSkillsweekly 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 Harmonized Major Scales. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:
Discover
Harmonized Major Scales
Learn
How to Harmonize Major Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings
Play
Major Scales Harmonized from the Root through the 7th of the Sound
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EPISODE OUTLINE
Introduction
Discover, Learn, Play
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EXERCISE 1:
Root to 2nd
Scale Motion
EXERCISE 2:
3rd to 4th
Scale Motion
EXERCISE 3:
5th to 6th
Scale Motion
EXERCISE 4:
6th to 7th
Scale Motion
EXERCISE 5:
Root, 2nd, 3rd
Scale and Arpeggio Motion
EXERCISE 6:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Scale and Arpeggio Motion
EXERCISE 7:
5th, 6th, 7th
Scale and Arpeggio Motion
EXERCISE 8:
7th, 8th, 9th
Scale and Arpeggio Motion
EXERCISE 9:
9th, 10th (3rd), 11th
Scale and Arpeggio Motion
EXERCISE 10:
11th, 12th (5th), 13th
Scale and Arpeggio Motion
EXERCISE 11:
Entire Scale
Root to 7th
EXERCISE 12:
Entire Arpeggio
Root to 13th
Conclusion
Closing Comments
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