Martan explains the connection between the performer and time independence.
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Connecting with Harmony
Martan explains the connection between the performer and harmony.
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Connecting with Rhythm
Martan explains the connection between the performer and rhythm.
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Connecting with Melody
Martan explains the connection between the performer and melody.
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Connecting with the Piano
Martan explains the connection between the performer and the piano.
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Five Finger Exercise Part 2 2-3
Five Finger Exercise Part 2 2-3
[features_box_yellow width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Level: Beginning
This extends the Five Finger Exercise to minor, diminished and augmented. Practice this after learning the major five finger exercise. Learn this completely.[/features_box_yellow]
Now play the five finger position in minor (b3), augmented (#5) and diminished (b3 & b5). Then play the triad inversions in each. FYI: we usually we don’t play inversions in diminished triads. Later – you will play the inversions in diminished sevenths.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/5 Finger Position1.pdf” + target=”_self”]Five Finger Positions[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I can easily find the Minor, Diminished and Augmented Five Fingers intervals in all keys (starting on any note).
- I am practicing playing the Five Finger Position using weight transfer and striving for a good tone.
- I am able to increase speed playing up and down without increasing tension.
- I am analyzing the structures of the Minor, Diminished and Augmented Triad inversions.
- I am practicing playing the Minor and Augmented Triad inversions using the “Think Before Moving Exercise”
Swing Groove Swing Groove Chord Inversions 16-7-3
Swing Groove Swing Groove Chord Inversions 16-7-3
[features_box_yellow width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Level: Advanced
After you have mastered the Swing Groove Bass Lines and Melody, start learning the Swing Groove Swing Groove Chord Inversions.[/features_box_yellow]
Learning the “Jazz Swing Tune”:
- Make a chart. Include the chord changes, chord inversions and scale choices.
- Study each chord and it’s scale (modes).
- Play chords in inversions in both the right hand and left hand. Bounce around. (See example and video)
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/JazzSwingTune1a.pdf” + target=”_self”]Swing Jazz Tune Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/JazzSwingTune1b.pdf” + target=”_self”]Swing Jazz Tune Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/JazzSwingTune1c.pdf” + target=”_self”]Swing Jazz Tune Page 3[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have made a chart – including the chord changes, chord inversions and scale choices.
- I have studied each chord and it’s scale (modes).
- I can play chords in inversions in both the right hand and left hand while bouncing around.
Bossa Nova Left Hand Inversions 14-1-2
Bossa Nova Left Hand Inversions 14-1-2
[features_box_yellow width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Level: Advanced
After you have studied the Bossa Nova Inversions, start studying Bossa Nova Left Hand Inversions. [/features_box_yellow]
Left Hand Inversions:
- Once you have mastered the BN Inversions . . . then switch the chords to the left hand.
- Play the BN Groove with the left hand “bouncing” around the inversions.
- Think melodically.
- Play in all keys.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/GrooveT Bossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Bossa Nova Groove Tune[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I can quickly and easily play the Bossa Nova Left Hand Inversions while “bouncing”.
II V I Progression Alterations 10-5
II V I Progression Alterations 10-5
[features_box_yellow width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Level: Advanced
Now, after studying the full II V I begin the difficult study of all of the alterations. Study the II V I alterations diligently around the Cycle of Fourths and Fifths and up and down chromatically. This is definitely a long-term study.[/features_box_yellow]
This is where the II V I Progression study gets a lot more complicated. We can alter the II chord, V chord and I chord. Most of the alterations take place in the V chord. So start your study there. Play all of the alterations until you know each completely. Use the II V I Progression as a vehicle for learning the alterations. Of course, play the alterations in ALL inversions. Play around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down Chromatically. This is definitely a long-term exercise. Keep at it!
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/251ProgAlt1.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Progressions with Alterations Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/251ProgAlts251.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Progressions with Alterations Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I can quickly and easily play the II V I Progression with Alts around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down chromatically in all keys.
- I can quickly and easily play the II V I Progression Inversions with Alts around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down chromatically in all keys.
- I can do the above using the left hand playing the chord and singing the root note.
Seventh Chord Arpeggios 4-3
Seventh Chord Arpeggios 4-3
[features_box_yellow width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Level: Intermediate
Before practicing playing the Seventh Chords Arpeggios . . . make sure that you have thoroughly mastered the Triad Arpeggios.[/features_box_yellow]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/SevArps1.pdf” + target=”_self”]Seventh Chord Arpeggios 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/SevArps2.pdf” + target=”_self”]Seventh Chord Arpeggios 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/SevArps3.pdf”]Seventh Chord Arpeggios 3[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/SevArps4.pdf”]Seventh Chord Arpeggios 4[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I practice the all the Sevenths Arpeggios.