Jazz Piano Chords: The Complete Guide

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LESSON SUMMARY
Today's Quick Tip is your Complete Guide to Jazz Piano Chords. You'll learn a straightforward, step-by-step method to build rich jazz piano voicings for the most common chords you'll encounter. Today's lesson covers:
-Colorful major chords
-Beautiful minor chords
-Bluesy dominant chords

► Major 7th Chords:

► Minor 7th Chords:

► Dominant 7th Chords:

► Piano Chord Extensions:

► Rootless Voicings:

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Major Chords
03:25 - Rootless Voicings
05:21 - Play with backing track
06:11 - Alternate Method
07:23 - Rootless Voicings
09:17 - Play with backing track
10:10 - Minor Chords
12:05 - Rootless Voicings
13:50 - Alternate Method
15:51 - Play with backing track
16:33 - Dominant 7th Chords
20:30 - Rootless Voicings
21:40 - Play with backing track
22:01 - Conclusion

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Jonny May

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Major Chords
03:25 - Rootless Voicings
05:21 - Play with backing track
06:11 - Alternate Method
07:23 - Rootless Voicings
09:17 - Play with backing track
10:10 - Minor Chords
12:05 - Rootless Voicings
13:50 - Alternate Method
15:51 - Play with backing track
16:33 - Dominant 7th Chords
20:30 - Rootless Voicings
21:40 - Play with backing track
22:01 - Conclusion

[MrTeopantli]

For those who don't have formal training in piano or Jazz this is absolutely valuable. Many years ago in college I study music theory but it focused primarily on classical. it did wonders for my ability to understand music overall, but we all know jazz is a very unique language. Thank you for this awesome video.

[Nnyo]

Tysm for this. I'm 15 and trying to learn jazz but a lot of musicians lock this type of content behind a paywall, which is understandable but also not available to someone like me. But this video covers so much... And for free! Thanks again

[nicholasr]

rootless chords are magical. Thanks johnny.

[djpoints]

I've seen lots of similar explanations and setups, but i think this one sets the bar! Most intuitive explanation I've seen. It was really fantastic! It was actually perfect. Everything about it, from the placement of everything, from the keyboard, the virtual keys, the musical staff to the explanation, oh and even the Debussy ref...bc as somebody who has a solid background in classical piano, this jazz thing really feels like a different dialect, a different language at first, but after a few months it feels like a different dialect. And I can really see/feel how this approach will enhance my classical abilities as well. Anyway, main pt and bottom line, keep it up Jonny!

[mannyl]

Love your tutorials. They have made a big difference in my playing! Thank you so much!

[happyfingers]

Thank you for breaking it down into small steps and demonstrating it. It now makes sense.

[heasukche]

I really enjoyed this video. Simple and easy to follow. Thanks much!!

[RichardCadiz-oqgz]

Hello Johnny Thanks for sharing this lessons on jazz chords this is really amazing! These chords are the very foundation of playing jazz from intermediate to advance Jazz. Thank you!

[fernandobaez]

You are the best, you teach perfect and direct. This the best site on the net, you are very generous. Thank you so much.

[kennykelley]

This video completely unlocked a new understanding. Thank you.

[devmobray]

Thanks so much for this. Have learnt lots from this channel. 🎉 great explanations

[stevierobertsmusic]

Really appreciate your step by step guide. Thanks Jonny.

[garyspianocovers]

I continue to foray into jazz watching many videos on lead sheets, yours is an integral part of 5his, thank you.

[jordanmungo]

This channel is so unbelievably helpful, 3rd video I've watched in as many days

[edgejheruma]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge to someone like me who struggling to find out on how to play jazz.. God Bless You Sir.

[annoynymouse]

Very good lesson, it's very well explained. I wish this existed 17 years ago.
For all those who wonder why ppl use the major sixth in minor chords even though it's not in the scale (at least it's not in the i chord) it's basically because the minor sixth doesn't really work in the voicing (it's the same as why ppl omit the 11 in major and dominant chords) AND even in classical music, when playing in a minor key, the scale transforms into natural minor, harmonic minor and melodic minor, so you could say that the major sixth comes from the melodic minor scale.

[jeremiahmolinaro]

The main riff in Skating by Vince Guaraldi is a good example of these maj69 chords!

[luzvimindasuficiencia]

Well explained and thanks for sharing your knowledge. Stay safe.

[steamexplored]

I love jazz and this is so helpful
Thanks!