A Simple Formula For STUNNING Jazz Chord Progressions

In this lesson we explore the 4736251 formula as a framework for creating jazz chord progressions. We start with a discussion of the diatonic harmony in the key of Eb major including the diatonic 7th chords, 3 note voicings, and common progressions such as the 251 progression, 36251 progression, and the 4736251 progression.

We then introduce more sophisticated voicings and voicing techniques to create a beautiful chord progression. We work individually through each chord in our progression to discuss voicings options and techniques to create a lush and beautiful chord progression.

Lesson Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Eb Major Diatonics
1:21 The 251 Progression
1:42 Basic 251 Spread Voicings
2:32 The 36251 Progression
3:35 The 4736251 Progression
5:26 Chord Built 5th Apart
5:47 Enhance The Voicings
6:18 A-7b5 Chord Voicings
6:56 Triad Voice Leading
7:22 Big A-11b5 Voicing
8:13 b5 Colour On The iii-7 Chord
8:43 Left Hand Arpeggio Drill
9:16 G-7b5 Chord Scale Tones
9:57 Introduce Suspended Flavours
10:32 Sus Chords To Altered Dominants
11:10 Minor 9th ii Chord & Arpeggio Run
12:26 A Very Useful Altered Voicing
13:12 Major 7 vs. Major 6/9 Voicings
13:35 Use Progression For Intros
14:33 Add An Additional VI7 Chord
15:05 Full Demonstration
16:06 Another Progression For You To Study

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[PianoGroove]

Lesson Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Eb Major Diatonics
1:21 The 251 Progression
1:42 Basic 251 Spread Voicings
2:32 The 36251 Progression
3:35 The 4736251 Progression
5:26 Chord Built 5th Apart
5:47 Enhance The Voicings
6:18 A-7b5 Chord Voicings
6:56 Triad Voice Leading
7:22 Big A-11b5 Voicing
8:13 b5 Colour On The iii-7 Chord
8:43 Left Hand Arpeggio Drill
9:16 G-7b5 Chord Scale Tones
9:57 Suspended Flavours
10:32 Sus To Altered Dominants
11:10 Minor 9th Arpeggio Run
12:26 Useful Altered Voicing
13:12 Major 7 vs. Major 6/9
13:35 Use Progression For Intros
14:33 Additional VI7 Chord
15:05 Full Demonstration
16:06 Another Progression

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[eliasgrunig]

Been playing classical music for 11 years now, yet I struggle massively to understand and play jazz. It breaks my heart because I love it so much.

[kickstand]

My goodness. That is just beautiful voice leading!!✍️✍️✍️

[vocalchords]

You are a class act - I am classically trained and trying to find my feet in jazz. I hear your technical competence very clearly - but few can communicate with the clarity and effortless ease which tells me - your foundations are rock solid and I am in good hands. Many thanks!

[alexpsr]

Really beautiful and perfectly explained, can't wait to listen to more from you!

[sugaall]

So it is basically a 2-5-1 in G (with a borrowed Gmin as root), followed by a 2-5-1 in Bb, and a 5-1 from Bb to Eb? But beautiful voice leading 🔥👍

[natebassett]

am i missing something? this is just the circle of fifths (backwards) with an interesting chromatic walk down in the voicings

[mrdjangofreeman]

Absolutely brilliant and crystal clear, a massive thank you. Incredibly appeared the right day and time for me, on top.

[cabaro]

Thanks. Seems easy enough. I will report back in ten years.

[ewallt]

The #4 m b5 with the natural 9th (with the G major triad in the am example) is the 6 chord of Cm melodic minor (aka “jazz minor”), which has many beautiful chords, particularly because of the 9th note, a gorgeous note to have in a half diminished chord which isn’t available in ordinary major harmony. I’m familiar with the formula of minor 2/5, where the 2 chord has a flat five, and the 5 chord is an alt chord, so have always used a D7 alt here, and never thought of a D7 b9 13 chord. I’ll have to try that out! Thanks for a video with so much content nicely explained!

[dannuttle]

I think of this as changing keys briefly. Gm7b5 to C7 to Fm7, for example. That shifts into the key of F minor, and plays a minor 2-5-1 (where the 1 is F minor). Or you can say that you're playing the 2-5 of the 2. "The 2" being the 2 chord of the Eb major scale, or again, F minor. Same thing with Am75b to D7 to Gm7. The key shifts to G minor briefly. Or you can say you're playing a 2-5 into the 3 (the 3 of Eb major being G minor). Something I drill on is to play a I chord, then the 2-5 into the 2, then the 2-5 into the 3. I then follow with a biii diim7, which makes an easy transition to the 2-5 back into the I. So: Cmaj7 Emin7b5 Dmin7 F#min7b5 Emin7 Ebdim7 Dmin7 G7 Cmaj7. It sounds cool, but the reason I drill it is to internalize these "2-5 of" movements and make them a habit (in all keys) I don't have to think about. I'm not really at the stage yet where I add all of the embellishments Hayden demonstrates, but that will come.

[parlomur]

Vous êtes toujours très bon.
Merci pour le PDF !

[SarahMaeBea]

If possible, I'd like to humbly request you boost the bass volume of the piano audio. Maybe just me, but I find it really hard to hear the root, which throws off the context. <3 Very helpful video though! I'm definitely going to play with the sequential 2-5-1s using the root 3 7 voicing.

[siliconjazz]

Your videos are always interesting !!! merci beaucoup :)

[obi-wankenobi]

Beautiful progression! How do you know whether the chords should be major or minor in the progression?

[Fena_]

Wow, i really struggle understanding jazz tbh. BUT, this video is actually insane. Ill be sure to watch more of your videos, youre very good at explaining!

[risky]

Please tell what keyboard software do you use to display lighting keys

[DigitalViscosity]

Everyone that has played piano for a while loves Cm and Eb. It just falls under the fingers perfectly and is great for scale runs.

[davidshanesubekti]

I've been interested jazz this year, yet your video makes sense to me.

But some people may struggle with your video, because explanation step by step are to fast.

[Notmehimorthem]

I don't want access to everything.Not interested in monthly fees I just want to buy a course. Is this possible? Are you going to make a sale with me?