Left hand chords: We exercise 'Tonic' and 'II-V-I' progressions

We will learn a very useful grip to play left hand jazz chords. First we exercise tonic chords, then we exercise II-V-I (2-5-1) chord progressions. We play "minor 7", "7", altered, suspended and tonic chords.

All videos from NewJazz about the left hand chords are gathered in a single playlist:

With this lesson follows a PDF with the jazz exercises on sheet music:

Recommended lessons about right hand improvisation techniques:

Donations are much appreciated but not necessary:

Enjoy Music :)
The best and warm regards
Oliver Prehn

[NewJazz]

Enjoy :) Many regards from Oliver Prehn

[mrdjangofreeman]

Now, 3 years later, with a few more skills and experience, i did not give it up and so, i find Oliver lessons even MORE BRILLIANT . Thank you 😊

[alexandreferresfernandes]

I'm speechless, excellent class.

[jadilsonlima]

I can say: I will learn to play! You are a good teacher! Thank you Oliver!

[nicomakrogianni]

Hi Oliver, just discover you, going through, all, about everything on pentatonic's...will get to your (. 2-5-1 )grips it's so wonderful the way you teach it all.big thank you and moore.regards from Sweden.

[jbcv]

You don't need to put your clear explanation in words, it shades your very important hands. Great leasons!!!!

[LisaRSArt]

Thank you Oliver. Love watching your videos and your voice is so calming. 👍🏼❤️

[LisaRSArt]

Olivier. Thank you so much. You are an amazing musician with a big heart and a very lovely soothing voice. I can listen to you teach over and over. Thank you again. ❤️🙏

[tehedx]

Nice rich sound, thank you very much once again for a very helpful and calm lesson. It helps in training my left hand. I overlooked it, focussing mainly on playing chords with the right hand (since this is an easy way to get a good sound when you're just starting on the piano). Now I sometimes sit on my right hand, forcing me to play things with my left hand.
This 5-finger voicing is a pretty mouth full, especially with the right hand crossing. But we'll get there!

[rubinromeo]

Thanks Oliver, this way, with the materials here, you make us surround the music technically and your example is also very inspiring, as they say below ...far better than any we have seen. Thanks.

[pierremarzin]

Hi Oliver, translated to french. I'm happy, the 3 grip lessons are available to french watchers. Just waiting for the next episode!

[MJSDENVER]

Wow. Love your explanations. Your presentations are amazing. Thank you so much. I will send you something via PayPal, because any time I discover really valuable music theory lessons I totally want to show my support for your detailed work and all the time you put into our craft.

[ДмитрийБудяну]

Вы очень талантливый ВСЕГО ДОБРОГО ВАМ!!!!

[musaubaa]

Great Oliver!!! Keep it up!! Greeting from Argentina!!!

[KennethGonzalez]

Another fantastic lesson, Oliver! I love your stuff.

[songnight]

Thank you Sir! Just discovered your teaching videos...the best on YouTube!

[andseewhathappens]

Grips are really a lifesaver when you don't want to overthink and just enjoy the music! I like to customize the grip 2a sometimes in the II V I progression, moving the thumb a minor 2nd below. It sounds nice (perhaps more traditional) especially when the bass moves down chromatically from the II to the I. Thanks!

[CuzCutz]

Concise, and very useful lessons. Thanks teacher!

[finnmccool]

I have never had so many musical Damascene moments in my life before I watched your videos.
I was totally amazed to find some one teaching piano music in a similar fashion as to how I learned guitar. That is, using patterns. The difference is, that the music theory is then able to be explained more simply. Which you do with aplomb.
More, please, Oliver. And if you choose to make it commercial, I would be the first to subscribe.

[bochasotes]

Gracias, gracias, muchas gracias Señor Oliver