How To Play Block Chords Like George Shearing

In this lesson we'll learn how to play "block chord" voicings in a jazz style. This technique was made famous by George Shearing, and used by other pianists such as Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans. You can use it to harmonize melodies and achieve a fuller soloistic sound when playing in a group.

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[andreagiannelli]

of all videos i watched on youtube on block chords, you by far explained it the clearest

[johnnyblue]

Great lesson.
Thanks for this deep dive into valuable chord movement material via diminished passing chords and the Maj 6 chord

[HarmoniqMusiq]

Will you make a lessons on jazz compositions and arranging?

[miropribanic]

Shearing is absolutely the go-to-pianist if you want to sound cool, jazzy without "over-challenging" your listeners by playing chromatic stuff like e.g. Herbie Hancock (mind you, I adore Herbie!)...I'll practice these sweet block chords

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