Solo Piano Voicing Etudes

Resident piano guru, Adam Maness, goes over some 2-5-1's in this guided practice session.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Basic 2-5-1s
01:33 - Inversions
03:41 - Etude #1
06:13 - Theory Nerd Break #1
07:15 - Etude #2
09:56 - Theory Nerd Break #2
12:13 - Etude #3

[patzimmusic]

a 15 minute video that provides countless hours of practice thank you!

[jfbmusic]

“Not part of the lesson, part of life.” - Adam Maness, 2 years ago, but timeless.

Love your enthusiasm! Cheers from Las Vegas.

[Zacharysandilands]

Cmon man, this is too good. Before watching this I was feelin in a total rut about my solo playing and hearing the forth bass movements is getting stale through my overuse of it. Feeling relieved knowing I have this concept mapped out by you. Thanks once again Adam.

[richardxu]

Dang this video was like Christmas. These bass lines are absolutely beautiful

[richardxu]

This is so wonderful! I've been practicing some of these inversions while watching the herbie hancock masterclass, and I've been so amazed. It's like a whole new universe has been opened up, where I'm like, wow, that's what Bill was doing. It's just amazing. Thanks for this awesome lesson!

[shanjayaweera]

Such a beautiful concept - Love it - has Wynton Kelly and Red Garland vibes about it. Totally brilliant lesson Mr Maness

[imalamboman]

Bill Evans' Like someone in love is a brilliant lesson in this way of playing.

[stanchodamyanov]

It is very valuable, Adam. I have seen such chords in the books of Bill Evans and I wondered why they are so because I could not define them. Now things are clearing up. I am very grateful to you !!

[GrumpyOldGuy]

You've inspired me with this video. I've never seeing this fresh approach to learning 2-5-1's. Great teaching.

[GabeKMusic]

Wow, this is just incredible. much love from NYC

[markbra]

Thank you so much, subtle colors. Love it.

[malcolmzackery]

This is great stuff to know! It gives you options in your playing! Great job Adam!

[robchristopher]

Wish had a teacher like you when I was learning piano

[alexthompson]

Damn what a great video, going to give this a try! I like the simple start, gradually building in complexity - can't wait for more.

Thanks Adam

[HeartofthePiano]

Wow, these are fantastic, thanks!
I have a question/request- When I want to voice an inversion/slash chord, there's very little guidance I've found in any jazz book/resource- please can you give guidance on how to voice chords without the root in the bass (that aren't Bill Evans rootless voicings! More like the chords in these etudes...)

[chuckwaddups]

Great explanation of how to think music.

[skimanization]

Wow, I always wondered about inversions in a 251 progression, this is exactly what I was looking for but I could.t find it, and I'm glad I've found it. Thanks

[AlbertEinstein-sbce]

I love you, happy practice for you too

[PlayLikeTheGreatscom]

Ah, man, that third etude sounds effing great! :'D Thank you!

[istominmusic]

Wow!!! Its so sweet cords!!! I go to play them! Thank you!)