Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 14 minutes ago
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In this video, I show you two essential exercises for developing your jazz piano skills and technique.
Exercise 1 is all about diatonic 7th chords. This is great for improving your ability to see all the possible chords within any given key, as well as your general technique.
Exercise 2 is all about shifting between different scales smoothly. This exercise can be infinitely developed but this is its most basic version. This will help with your technique as well as your general navigation of the instrument.
Use these as a warmup for the next 3 months, and you'll continue to see huge benefits across your playing.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Exercise 1: Diatonic 7th Chords
03:19 - Exercise 2: Chromatic Scale Shifting
06:17 - Summary
Become a PianoPig member at bit.ly/PianoPigAcademy
In this video, I show you two essential exercises for developing your jazz piano skills and technique.
Exercise 1 is all about diatonic 7th chords. This is great for improving your ability to see all the possible chords within any given key, as well as your general technique.
Exercise 2 is all about shifting between different scales smoothly. This exercise can be infinitely developed but this is its most basic version. This will help with your technique as well as your general navigation of the instrument.
Use these as a warmup for the next 3 months, and you'll continue to see huge benefits across your playing.
*******************************************
PianoPig is an online platform for piano lessons in HD, covering scales, chords, soloing and more. For beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
PIANOPIG MERCH: bit.ly/PianoPigMerch
Let's connect...
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/PianoPigLessons
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/Piano_Pig
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Exercise 1: Diatonic 7th Chords
03:19 - Exercise 2: Chromatic Scale Shifting
06:17 - Summary
