Jazz Waltz Ballad Style 15-6-2
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After you have mastered Learning the Jazz Waltz Groove, start Jazz Waltz Ballad Style.[/features_box_yellow]
Creating the Jazz Waltz Groove – Ballad Style:
- I created a tune called the Jazz Waltz Tune. It doesn’t have melody.
- Playing it in Ballad Style allows you time to think of harmonies, voicings, subs, melodies. If you play fast, usually the left hand is in closed position harmonies. But, in Ballad Style, you can explore voicings in both hands.
- When playing Ballad Style – learn chord structures and practice playing structures up and down the scale.
- To find good voicings, consider playing a “core” chord in the left hand and add in tones (by your ear) in the right hand.
- Also, explore using lots of fourths and seconds in your voicings. Play sounds that you like.
- For instance, consider mode alternatives, such as F Major Scale or F Lydian Mode over an F Maj7 chord.
- Practice comping by using modal voicings.
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[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have looked over the tune, “Jazz Waltz Tune”. It doesn’t have melody.
- I can play it in Ballad Style allows time to think of harmonies, voicings, subs, melodies.
- I have learned chord structures and practice playing structures up and down the scale.
- I can find good voicings, considering playing a “core” chord in the left hand and add in tones (by your ear) in the right hand.
- I have explored using lots of fourths and seconds in your voicings.
- I have considered mode alternatives, such as F Major Scale or F Lydian Mode over an F Maj7 chord.
- I have practiced comping by using modal voicings.