A continuation course for graduates of jazz piano 3. Learning standard and unusual repertoire, you will develop 'comping' strategies and your ability to improvise in jazz styles.
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Learn to play jazz standards with demanding harmonic, rhythmic and melodic issues. Consolidate and develop the work covered in Jazz piano 3. Improvise and accompany (comp) with greater confidence and skill.
What will we cover?
- The role of the piano in a rhythm section, and as a solo instrument - Study standard tunes that include minor/altered harmony, substitution of dominant chords, and modal harmony - Developing your ability to improvise on the study tunes - Left hand chords practice - Playing together effectively in class.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Improve your sense of time, and rhythmic security - Build confidence to play in public - Read charts effectively; memorise tunes and harmonic sequences - Expand your repertoire of tunes - 'Comp' as part of a rhythm section - Build and play solos - Become a reliable accompanist - navigate a lead sheet efficiently.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have successfully completed jazz piano 3, and have playing experience that has given you confidence and know-how in the use of scales and modes, patterns, swing & latin rhythms, common jazz chord progressions, efficient chord voicing.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
There will be tutorial input on aural and theoretical matters, and demonstration at the piano. With everyone at a digital piano, we can play together in class, and solo.You will also be encouraged to submit recordings of your playing.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please use manuscript for class notes. All course materials will be supplied for class and posted in the google classroom.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You can progress to jazz piano advanced, jazz harmony & ear training study, and Transcibe jazz solos.
Early signs of musical activity indicated David’s future path, and after taking grades on both piano and viola, he obtained a first-class honours degree in music at Leeds University, studying both instruments. He subsequently completed a postgraduate jazz course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying piano with Simon Purcell, where he obtained an LGSM. He obtained an MMus in composition with Merit at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, with support from the Trinity College London scholarship, studying with Deirdre Gribbin, Gwyn Pritchard and Paul Newland. David is passionate about teaching, and teaches adult piano students at City Lit, as well as piano to individuals in his private practice and to young learners for Richmond Music Trust. He also performs from time to time as a jazz and classical pianist and undertakes practical music examining work for ABRSM jazz and classical syllabuses both in the UK and abroad. David also enjoys playing chamber music on viola.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Consolidate and develop the work covered in Jazz piano 3. Improvise and accompany (comp) with greater confidence and skill.A continuation course for graduates of jazz piano 3. Learning standard and unusual repertoire, you will develop 'comping' strategies and your ability to improvise in jazz styles.- The role of the piano in a rhythm section, and as a solo instrument<br/>- Study standard tunes that include minor/altered harmony, substitution of dominant chords, and modal harmony<br/>- Developing your ability to improvise on the study tunes<br/>- Left hand chords practice<br/>- Playing together effectively in class.- Improve your sense of time, and rhythmic security<br/>- Build confidence to play in public<br/>- Read charts effectively; memorise tunes and harmonic sequences <br/>- Expand your repertoire of tunes<br/>- 'Comp' as part of a rhythm section<br/>- Build and play solos<br/>- Become a reliable accompanist<br/>- navigate a lead sheet efficiently.You should have successfully completed jazz piano 3, and have playing experience that has given you confidence and know-how in the use of scales and modes, patterns, swing &amp; latin rhythms, common jazz chord progressions, efficient chord voicing.There will be tutorial input on aural and theoretical matters, and demonstration at the piano. With everyone at a digital piano, we can play together in class, and solo.You will also be encouraged to submit recordings of your playing.Please use manuscript for class notes. All course materials will be supplied for class and posted in the google classroom.You can progress to jazz piano advanced, jazz harmony &amp; ear training study, and Transcibe jazz solos.MusicPiano/keyboards classesconfigurable
