⭐The sound of jazz chords is not just about the chord itself, but also how it is played.
🎵Five exercises will teach you basic jazz chords and how to play them to sound like jazz.
🎶Playing parts of real jazz standards is essential for learning jazz.
🎹Shell-voicings, consisting of the root, third, and seventh, are great for starting with jazz chords.
🕺Rhythm is more important than notes in jazz. Learn essential jazz rhythms like the Charleston.
What are shell-voicings?
—Shell-voicings are three-note voicings consisting of the root, third, and seventh, which provide the basic sound of a chord.
Why is playing real jazz standards important?
—Playing real jazz standards helps develop your skills and understanding of jazz music.
What is the Charleston rhythm?
—The Charleston rhythm is a basic jazz rhythm consisting of two notes played on the one and the two and.
What are some other essential jazz grooves?
—Other essential jazz grooves include the bossa nova groove and walking bass lines.
How can I expand on jazz chords?
—You can expand on jazz chords by adding extensions, alterations, and turning them into rootless voicings.
00:00The sound of jazz chords goes beyond the chord itself.
00:35Learn basic jazz chords and how to play them to sound like jazz.
01:44Playing real jazz standards is important for learning jazz.
03:23Shell-voicings, consisting of the root, third, and seventh, are great for starting with jazz chords.
03:52Rhythm is more important than notes in jazz. Learn essential jazz rhythms like the Charleston.
