The First Bit Of Jazz Theory You Should Learn

Functional harmony, also known as diatonic harmony, is a way of thinking about the purpose of chords and harmony. It’s a method of assigning labels and numbers to chords.

It’s an incredibly useful way of thinking about music and it’s really worth making sure you fully understand the concept as it will make the process of learning jazz so much easier.

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[karenstephens]

I have been learning jazz for over a year, but this short lesson is the best explanation I’ve seen so far. Thanks Simon... legend!

[supahmauro]

Kudos for a job well done, Simon. You are an excellent teacher!

[jefinavarro]

Im 15 and I really love jazz and curious about it so I really want to learn how to do it myself, love this video you make it very clear thanksss

[elBiter]

A really complicated concept. Beautifully explained with simplicity, but keeping each and every important bit. Thank you for this.

[weststarr]

Simple & straight...as allways wanted. Thats the reason i love your channel and all your vids.This one is a GEM👈🏾✨!!!

[FeinLineMusic]

Fantastic teacher - you are VERY appreciated here!!!

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[Pilotlon]

Simon, this is going to be a good course. Thanks for this.

[juulsboogieacademy]

There are no mistakes in jazz. Just new combinations.

[luxrefrax]

Best explanation of music theory on the internet. I enjoy your videos.

*Thanks for sharing. Always a pleasure 😊*

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I so enjoy watching you. I learn something as a beginner. Thank you

[praisefiles]

Thanks a lot!! this really broke it down for me

[alexandermarker]

Understood it imediatly!! Thanks for good content and keep up the good work😊

[quint]

This is amazing. Thank you. I now know where to start

[jobue]

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*Great video and fantastic teacher !* :-)

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[gabrielcamacho]

I’m starting my Jazz 4 year course in September 😁 I’m so anxious that I’m already studying jazz before i go to the course ahahahahah