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![Classical Pianist Introduction To Jazz Harmony
Tom Donald presents Classical Pianist Introduction to Jazz Harmony — part of his collaboration with Pianist Magazine.
In this tutorial, Tom starts by focusing on blues piano foundations — exploring both major and minor blues scales, along with practical blues exercises on piano that help develop fluency for jazz improvisation. He then introduces the core building blocks (piano chords) of jazz harmony: the major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, and dominant 7th chords, expanding into 9th and 13th chords for richer sounds and smoother chord progressions.
To bring it all together, Tom uses the timeless standard Georgia on My Mind to demonstrate how these concepts flow naturally into real jazz piano playing.
Perfect for classical pianists looking to understand jazz harmony with 7th chords on piano, and the fundamentals of blues improvisation.
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