Fully Altered Dominant Sound

Fully Altered Dominant Sound

Author: Dr. Bob Lawrence August 4, 2020 Duration: 55:56
Jazz Piano Skills
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Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the Dominant Fully Altered Sound. In this jazz piano lesson you will:

  1. Discover: The Fully Altered Dominant Sound
  2. Learn: How to construct the Fully Altered Dominant Sound
  3. Play: The Fully Altered Dominant Sound Harmonically/Melodically

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EPISODE OUTLINE:

  1. Discover
    1. Fully Altered Dominant Sound Harmonically
      1. Two-Handed Voicings (C Dominant)
        1. LH: 3rd and 7th | RH: C# Minor Triad
        2. LH: 3rd and 7th | RH: Eb Minor Triad
        3. LH: 3rd and 7th | RH: Gb Major Triad
        4. LH: 3rd and 7th | RH: Ab Major Triad
  2. Learn
    1. Fully Altered Dominant Sound Melodically
      1. Academic Approach
        1. Originates from the Melodic Minor Scale
        2. C7b9#9b5#5 = Db Melodic Minor Scale starting on the note “C” (Super Locrian)
      2. Practical Approach
        1. C Dominant Scale
          1. Lower the 2nd (9th) one half-step  to create a b9 alteration
          2. Lower the 3rd one half-step to create a #9 alteration
          3. Lower the 4th one half-step to get a 3rd (needed)
          4. Lower the 5th one half-step to create a b5 alteration
          5. Lower the 6th one half-step to create a #5 alteration
  3. Play
    1. Root to 7th (C Db Eb Fb Gb Ab Bb)
    2. 3rd to #9th (E Fb Gb Ab Bb C Db Eb)
    3. #5th to b5th (Ab Bb C Db Eb Fb Gb)
    4. 7th to #5th (Bb C Db Eb Fb Gb Ab)
    5. #9th to b9th (Eb F Gb Ab Bb C Db)
    6. II-V-I Application
      1. Key of F Major
        1. II-V-I Progression

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There's a certain magic in hearing a great jazz pianist, a feeling that it's both complex and effortless. Jazz Piano Skills pulls back the curtain on that magic, transforming it into a clear, practical path forward. Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence, an educator and the President of The Dallas School of Music, this series feels less like a lecture and more like a series of private sessions. Each episode focuses on a tangible skill, breaking down the theory, harmony, and technique that define the jazz language. You'll hear Bob at the keyboard, demonstrating chord voicings, improvisational patterns, and rhythmic concepts, explaining the 'why' behind every note. Whether you're deciphering a standard or building a solo from scratch, the guidance is always rooted in practical application. This podcast is designed for those who want to move beyond simply playing notes on a page and start speaking through the instrument. It’s a deep, methodical exploration of the art form, offering structured lessons that build upon each other. Tune in and find your voice at the keys, learning directly from a professional whose teaching strips away the intimidation and fuels genuine musical growth.
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