These Foolish Things, Improvisation

These Foolish Things, Improvisation

Author: Jazz Piano Skills March 20, 2024 Duration: 1:04:58

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Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly 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, and play  "These Foolish Things." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

Discover
An improvisational approach for “These Foolish Things.

Learn
Improvisational Zones, Patterns, and Motifs for “These Foolish Things

Play
Ascending and Descending Patterns and Motifs through the changes of “These Foolish Things

Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play These Foolish Things.

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Illustrations
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Episode Outline
Introduction
Discover, Learn, Play
Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
Lesson Rationale
Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
Conclusion
Closing Comments

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