Chord Lessons
Learn Jazz Piano Comping
Would you like to improve your jazz comping skills? Want to learn some sweet jazz piano chords that you can use to comp over hundreds of jazz tunes? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s free video lesson I’m going to show you how to play 3 tasty jazz comping voicing. Plus, I’ll…
Read MoreJazz Theory 101 – How To Play Chord Extensions
Do you want to learn more about jazz theory and jazz harmony? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s jazz theory lesson we’re going to explore a very important concept called chord extensions. 1. After watching and reading this lesson you’ll understand how to make all your jazz piano chords sound much more beautiful. 2.…
Read MoreJazz Theory Cheat Sheet: The ii V I In All 12 Keys
As you continue to develop your jazz theory skills you’re going to want to make it a goal of being able to instantly play a ii-V-I chord progression in all 12 keys. Since you’ll hear the ii V I chord progression in so many great jazz tunes it’s vitally important that you learn how to play it quickly. It’s…
Read MoreJazz Theory Basics: The Secrets Behind The ii-V-I
Do you want to learn more about jazz theory? You’ve come to the right place! In today’s video lesson you’re going to learn how to build your jazz theory skills and you’re also going to learn about the #1 jazz chord progression. This lesson will open many doors for your music. Lets get started! Learn Jazz…
Read MoreThe Christmas Jazz Piano Super System Is HERE!!
Hey jazz piano and christmas piano fans! The Christmas Jazz Piano Super System is now LIVE and available today! You can get access to the course right here. https://www.freejazzlessons.com/christmas As a reminder, I am including some very special and limited bonuses exclusive to launch week. Plus, I’m also including FREE shipping to anywhere in the world for…
Read MoreHow To Play Christmas Songs On The Piano Using Jazz Arrangements
We have finally opened the doors again on the “Christmas Jazz Piano Super System“. To celebrate the relaunch of the 2 DVD set, I wanted to share an exclusive sample video right from the actual course (below). I’ve also gotten a TON of emails about the course so I’m also going to answer some of the most…
Read MoreFree Christmas Piano Tutorial: The First Noel
Do you love playing Christmas piano music? Then, you’ve come to the right place! I’m excited to announce that we’ve finally opening the doors again on “The Christmas Jazz Piano Super System!” In honor of this special occasion, I want to share a free Christmas piano tutorial today. In this video lesson I’m going to teach…
Read MoreMajor Chords – How To Play Sweeter Sounding Chords
Want to learn some beautiful ways of playing major chords? You’ve come to the right place. As many fans of this site already know I’ll be releasing my brand new “Christmas Jazz Piano Super System” 2 DVD set on Monday November 3rd. Since I made the announcement, I’ve received a TON of emails asking questions…
Read MoreLearn 5 Amazing Jazz Piano Voicings Using 1 Simple Shape
Are you looking for some new jazz piano voicings? You’ve come to the right place! In today’s free jazz piano tutorial I’m going to show you 1 simple voicing shape that you can use over 5 different chord types. It’s an extremely powerful voicing You’ll be able to use the voicing over 99% of jazz…
Read MoreLearn These Great Jazz Piano Voicings (Free Sheet Music And Video)
In today’s tutorial we’re going to explore some great sounding dominant jazz piano voicings. Many beginner jazz piano players will play the same chord voicing every time they see a dominant chord in a lead sheet or a fake book. This isn’t horrible per say but if you keep playing the same voicing over and over your playing…
Read MoreBlock Chords Video- How To Play Over A Real Jazz Standard
Do you want to learn how to play block chords over a real jazz tune? Then, this lesson is for you! Block chords are a really cool chord voicing technique that you can use to harmonize your songs. They’re very fun to play, sound great, and pretty easy to learn too. The true value of learning…
Read MoreFree Block Chord Piano Lesson
Do you want to learn more about block chords? Are you looking for an easy jazz piano lesson on the locked hand chord style? You’ve come to the right place! In today’s lesson we’re going to take a look at a style of block chords made famous by George Shearing and Ahmad Jamal (video tutorial,…
Read MoreStraight No Chaser Jazz Piano Tutorial (Thelonious Monk Lesson)
If you love the sound of Thelonious Monk’s music than you’ll have a tun of fun with this sample jazz piano tutorial. In today’s lesson we’re going to learn the famous Monk tune Straight No Chaser. Straight No Chaser is a jazz blues tune written in the year 1951. It’s become one of the most famous jazz…
Read MoreJazz Piano Chord Substitutions Lesson
In this jazz piano tutorial we’re going to learn a cool technique that you can use to decorate chords that are held for long periods of time. If you’re just getting started learning check out this guide: How To Play Jazz Piano – The Ultimate 5 Step Beginners Guide. This technique will work particularly well…
Read More10 Most Popular Jazz Piano Tutorials Of 2013
I thought it would be fun and useful to share a list of the most popular jazz piano tutorials that were published on this site in 2013. I was able to go back and look at my analytics for FJL and see what pages people visited the most. It’s a pretty cool feature and the…
Read MoreSteely Dan Chords Tutorial: Learn How To Play The Intro To Peg
Have you ever felt bored while listening to a 3 chord pop song? Do you find the chord change bland or repetitive? If you answered yes to any of these questions you’re not alone. Many educated and studied musicians have trouble relating to pop songs because of their lack of harmonic and melodic sophistication. Lets…
Read MoreJazz Piano Voicings Video Tutorial – 4 Extremely Useful Chords
If you want to learn jazz piano voicings this will be a great starter lesson for you. By increasing your understanding of jazz piano harmony, chord progressions, jazz piano voicings, and chord voicings as an overall whole you’ll open up an incredible world of self expression. Creative Jazz Piano Is Like Creative Cooking Sometimes I…
Read MoreHerbie Hancock Chords – Free Video Tutorial
Would you like to learn some Herbie Hancock chords? Do you love the incredible artistry and soul of Herbie Hancock’s music? Well, to celebrate the launch of my new Premium Membership course I created a special free Herbie Hancock lesson for you. I am truly humbled by the love and support I’ve received and continue to…
Read MoreAll The Things You Are: Jazz Piano Lesson And Reharmonization
I get a lot of requests from people who ask me to teach more jazz piano arrangements. I always aim to please! So, today I thought it would be fun to teach you guys a bunch of new jazz piano chords and reharmonization tricks using the tune All The Things You Are. This is a tune…
Read MoreDominant Jazz Piano Chords – The Ultimate Guide
Hey there! Welcome to this free jazz piano chords voicing tutorial. We’re going to explore some must know dominant jazz chords today. Happy to have you hear with me! In today’s video lesson I’m going to teach you 5 dominant jazz piano chords that everybody piano player must know. We’ll offer cover some piano jazz…
Read More4 Jazz Turnarounds You Need To Know
If you want to successfully learn jazz piano it is extremely important that you spent time learning jazz tunes and studying common jazz chord progressions. The more knowledge of chord progressions you have the easier it will be for you to learn jazz songs efficiently and quickly grow your repertoire. We all want to be…
Read MoreLearn Jazz Piano Chords in 4ths
In today’s jazz piano lesson we’re going to learn how to play some very cool jazz piano chords built in 4ths. These types of chords using quartal harmony can really add a more modern sound into your jazz playing. New To Jazz Piano Chords in 4ths? Why not take 4 minutes and watch the video…
Read More7th Chords Guide Part 2
Welcome to our second free piano tutorial on 7th chords! In today’s piano chord lesson we’re going to continue our exploration of basic 7th chords. If you’ve always wondered how to play minor major 7th chords, fully diminished seventh chords, or minor 7th flat 5 chords this will be the lesson for you! (Youtube video…
Read More7th Chords: A Basic Guide Part 1
In today’s free jazz tutorial we’re going to learn how to build and play basic 7th chords like the major 7th chord, minor 7th, and dominant 7th. These types of chords are used in almost every single jazz standard, lots of rock songs, R&B songs, and even classical music too. So, getting comfortable with them…
Read More1 of My Favorite Jazz Piano Chord And Reharmonization Tricks Revealed
Want to learn some great sound jazz reharmonization? Are you sick and tired of the same old boring chords and stock arrangements you find in your average fakebook or chord chart? Well, in today’s free piano lesson we’re going to learn one of my favorite techniques for reharmonizing the chords to any of your favorite…
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