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Targeting The b9 With Inner Voices
In this lesson we learn how to target the b9 chord alteration over the V7 with a descending inner voice.

We start by applying this technique to 3 jazz standards so that you can see how it is applied in practice. We then explore the movement over a 251 in the key of C Major, and finally we take this drill around the whole step 251 sequence.

Visualising The b9 Alteration
The main benefits of mastering this exercise is that you will be able to visualise the b9 chord alteration in all 12 keys. When playing jazz standards and filling space in tunes, the b9 is a lovely tone to target to add colour and tension.

0:00 Lesson Introduction
0:52 Application To 3 Tunes
1:10 Autumn Leaves
2:13 Moonlight In Vermont
2:54 The Nearness Of You
4:40 251 In C Major Analysis
7:25 1st Set of Whole Step 251s
9:21 2nd Set of Whole Step 251s
11:46 Practice Tips & Guidance

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[PianoGroove]

Lesson Chapters:

0:10 Lesson Introduction
0:52 Application To 3 Tunes
1:10 Autumn Leaves
2:13 Moonlight In Vermont
2:54 The Nearness Of You
4:40 251 In C Major Analysis
7:25 1st Set of Whole Step 251s
9:21 2nd Set of Whole Step 251s
11:46 Practice Tips & Guidance

[angWannaBeGreatpianist]

You are very gifted, not only in your playing, but in your teaching style. I hope to improve in my jazz style - I play mostly gospel at my church but my passion is jazz. Take care.

[andersonlarios]

Omg! Just this morning I was trying to learn have yourself a merry little Christmas and was using the flat 9 at the end in a little riff. It's so cool to see this on YouTube. Makes me feel I'm on the right track

[belacnihs]

Really appreciate the frequent uploads!

[adamp.]

Such a sophisticated sound for something that’s so easily implementable! Thank you!!

[samirdrumz]

I can t thank you enough for sharing the knowledge I learn a lot from you in my piano journey! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[alessandrosantana]

Thank you, teacher, for share us that diferent possibilities. This is a masing to we put on at the several songs! Thank you one more time! 🇧🇷

[robertmichalscheck]

This is really good, this teaches pro level chords and melody, I can learn from this.

[aljackson]

I’m a beginner and this is great stuff! I’ll be working hard on this.

[alejandrososa]

Thanks a lot! This technique is very useful and sounds very good.

[FRplayer]

Hey my teacher taught me that II, V, I in all 12 tones years ago in bossa rythm. Try it on. It's cool!

[marlablow]

I can’t wait until I can rattle off riffs like this! Wonderful!

[jackgalloway]

Voicing and Inner voicing is the style of jazz piano personally am trying to achieve.

[Tutorial_Gitar_Mudah]

Wow...Indah sekali anda bermain piano. Saya suka mendengarnya.

[arlumbert]

Puedes poner el vídeo para traducir gracias bendiciones desde Colombia

[fabianmolina]

Empieza con un II V I (Am9 D#9/G# G)
Luego hace el cromatismo que enseña en el video
En F pasa de la 5ta a la 6ta por C#
Y en Bb hace Bb9#11

[ThierryLOISON-hdhx]

Sorry Sir it’s a bit too fast if I want to see where you put your fingers…. Please can you explain this song i like your process but …. Too fast if. Thank you

[danpangil]

I can't follow to fast for beginners