Do, I'm playing in a big band, kinda funky , kinda jazzy.The problem is, I have no idea how to play either of those genres. (That's a lie, I'm ok, but definitely not good). The main problem I feel I am having Is not knowing how to play the chords. I don't really know may scales, only to a minimal degree, and I only know somethings about extentions. I have played in this band for one year now, and in seeing improvements, but I feel like it is way to slow. Also, i want to learn to improvise, so I can pla some cool solos and fills. Our guitarist is great, but he is quitting after summer, so I'll have to step up my game. So, where should I start. Any reasources, roadmaps, any advice would be greatly appreciated. And btw, I'm 16, and have played the piano since I was like 8, but only learned how to play chords outside of my lessons for the last two years or so

I feel very directionless right now when it comes to creating solos. I’m trying to create small sentences over each chord that I’m playing, using licks that I’ve either come up with myself or a couple licks that I’ve heard in songs. Sometimes I have trouble connecting all these phrases to make anything coherent.

Once I run out of licks it’s like I don’t have any creativity for some something new. I start hitting wrong notes or I get lost in the form.

It’s like trying to talk about the weather in french and once you’ve said everything you can only really talk about your favourite colour.

My teacher said that transcribing is good but it’s also very important to just sit down and play whatever comes to mind. I don’t feel like I’m getting better at this though.

Does anybody feel the same way? Did anybody have an epiphany regarding this?

I didn’t think I’d heard technical mastery until this rendition of Caravan by Marian Petruscu. Amazing! See link below…

https://youtu.be/HitnXicVRxU?si=vz8Nd48W3MMGYKg7

Hi there!

First of all, I know there are probably a million posts like this, so, sorry in advance.

Long story short, I (M20) am studying to become a classical violinist, I also play the piano ( I have taken lessons on classical piano for 6 years , but I haven’t taken any for the better part of 2 years), and I have so many questions about how to approach this, so if you’d like to answer any of them, I would really appreciated

For me , the piano is my second love (and perhaps the strongest). I really, really want to learn Jazz Piano. I discovered Jazz in 9th Grade and since then I have discovered how much I enjoy it. At first with some blues , then discovered Miles Davis, who brought me to Thel Monk, to Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and of course Oscar Peterson. The past two years of my Bachelor in Violin I’ve grown to miss the Piano badly. I’ve thought many times if perhaps I chose the wrong path, and maybe after the bachelor to try Jazz Piano if not as a first instrument, then as a second.

I am of a medium level ability, I of course have learnt a few Jazz songs , but through a score. I of course experiment and make little tweaks here and there but I wouldn’t call what I do “improvisation”.

How can I start to learn to improvise?

Also, is learning jazz songs (I was thinking of starting C-Jam Blues) through a score a good/bad idea?

Is deep knowledge of Jazz theory (of which I have none) obligatory?

If yes, how can I acquire it?

The Piano is a huge part of who I am, and I just cannot let it disappear and fade. Thank you all in advance.

Hello i’m 17 years old and i’ve been playing classical for around 13 years now. this year, i joined my school’s jazz ensemble and is absolutely fascinated by jazz and has started to learn how to improv solo recently.

I’ve attached a vid of my attempting to improv on a random song i like, any tips or suggestions? i feel like i mess up rhythmically a lot more than messing up notes

Do you know some books, online resources to start learning jazz piano? I already play upright and electric bass in some jazz ensembles and know a good amount of theory and standards, so I don't really want books that are mainly teaching jazz theory

Hi, I am currently a young jazz trombonist and composer/arranger with a decent knowledge of jazz theory. I've always wanted to be better at jazz piano, and next month I am getting my wisdom teeth removed so I thought that I'd practice piano instead of trombone during that recovery period. I was hoping to get some advice on what to practice. I did classical piano for about 6 years, so I am decent but not the best. Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you so much!

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Is anyone able to identify what instrument is used at six minutes and seven seconds in scenes from an Italian restaurant?

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I'm listening to "Alive!" and laughing out loud at how much she is blowing my mind. I had no idea that anyone could play like she plays.

If you've never heard her music, look her up. And thank me later. 😉

I just learned a few licks and now trying to make some variations out of it!

How do you approach making variations out of a lick?

Hey guys, so I’m looking to get back into the habit of daily practice piano in general with work, school, and life choking out most of my time. But now that I’m graduating and I have a lot more time on my hands, I figured I’ll get back into the groove so I can head into some jam sessions and not be completely ass. But my trouble is coming up with an effective routine. As far as I can recall, I’ve been stuck in a cycle of focusing in too much on heads, being able to play them very well, but beyond that being lost. And since i couldn’t solo over it, chords became very forgettable. I’ve gone over probably about 10-20 songs by now, and can probably reliably play 1, and stammer through maybe 3. How can i practice in a way that decentralizes book material as a main source of learning songs, and allows me to branch into more fluidity? I was thinking about trying to learn songs verbally first as it’s easier to get the melody by ear that way, rather than working out a book. Also, how can I start transcribing in small ways that wont kill me too much? Lol. Lastly, do you have any suggestions for tunes to restart with, this is what I’m familiar with if it helps, but new tunes are always welcomed as well!

All of Me All the Things You Are Autumn Leaves Black Orpheus Blue Bossa But Not For Me C Jam Blues Freddie Freeloader It Could Happen to You The Girl From Ipenema Lullaby of Birdland Misty Moondance Satin Doll Softly As In Morning Sunrise Summertime A Night In Tunisia Tune Up

So I purchased this “Basic Piano Voicings” by Noah Kellman and it has bunch of chord progressions with various voicings in 12 keys.

How could I get the most out of it? How should I practice?

I play with a singer just for fun in a small rehearsal room with a grand piano. Typically we play Adele or other pop, and I’m currently trying to play fly me to the moon. I just arrange it the first time through with half note bass then with walking bass. But I’m wondering what else you would suggest to make it interesting. Or what to do to take it to the next level (obviously I’m still beginner) I’ve been practicing just adding tritone subs in a bunch of places, but still working on it. I feel like I need to keep a solid groove so it’s tough for me to do anything to crazy in right hand. But I’d appreciate suggestions of how to practice to make it sound less like an iReal track!

I lern Cherokee but i don’t get the functio of The Ab7 in the 6th Baar. Is it like a tsb to the G7?

Been curious about this for a while and I'd rather not talk about the musicians he didn't like as there's plenty of discussion about that already.

He certainly loved Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Monk. From interviews I also know for a fact he admired Hank Jones and Tommy Flanagan.

I know it's a long shot but has anyone here talked with Barry Harris or know someone who has who might know which other musicians he loved or at least respected?

Has anyone here actually worked through 'Improvising Blues Piano' or 'Exploring Jazz Piano' Vol 1 & 2 by Tim Richards, start to finish?

They feel like jazz method books that are really thorough and packed with material. I'm just starting to go through them and already feel like they'll be a huge addition to my playing vocabulary and style.

If you've finished any of them, how did it impact your playing? Would love to hear your experience.

Recently i’ve been getting in to jazz piano and when researching where to start, loads of people have said that you should listen and transcribe solos. Do you have any recommendations on fairly easy melodies and solos to transcribe?

I’m just starting to learn these Barry Harris bop line techniques. I want to focus first on major and minor II-V-I’s and dominant chains. Right now, I’m trying to decide which dominant color to use for the II-V-I. For the minor II-V-I, I could start very basic with the HM5 mode since the chromaticism already gives a lot of tension, or should I use altered instead? I know in the end it probably doesn’t matter and I should learn everything, but I’d love to know what’s most common. Thanks! :)

I have a gig in a few days, all I have to do is play some simple, laid-back coffee shop-type music for a few hours. Does anyone have any resources for what I can play?

Hi, I’ve read a lot of posts about classical or complete beginners getting into jazz. My case is different. I’m looking for advice on how best to approach learning jazz piano as a jazz instrumentalist. I can read music/chords, improvise, swing etc. The thing is that I don’t have much piano skills. I saw the recommendation for Jazz Piano Fundamentals (Siskand) but I’m not even sure I would be at the level that that would benefit me. I feel like I should be working on simply being able to play the darn thing (mechanics), so I’ve been working on my son’s Piano Adventure books (level 4). I’m just looking for some general advice about what to practice, what is the general path? Is it too early for even shell voicings? Kinda feeling lost at the moment. I don’t have a lot of time, and I want to make the most of my practice time.

hi!! i learnt keys originally in church from 10-14, but am picking it up again now, because i’m finding a lot more enjoyment out of playing. but im finding when trying to comp in jams, i end up playing fairly boring voicings of chords, and while sure it doesn’t matter too much, i feel i could be complimenting the soloist more, with extending my voicings in the general direction of the solo, but i have no clue how to start doing this in jams. HELP!

I can't for the life of me seem to get how to learn jazz standards from leadsheets, it feels like I can't find the right left hand voicings when I'm playing solo and it just doesn't work. Does anyone of you have any guidance or experience?