In this short jazz piano lesson, you will learn the basics for how to improvise (also known as taking a solo) over the chord changes for the song "Donna Lee," a bebop song composed by Miles Davis and popularized by Charlie Parker. Scales to know: Major scale - used on Major 7 chords Dorian scale - second mode of major, used on minor 7 chords Dominant scale - also known as mixolydian (fifth mode of major), used on dominant chords whole-half diminished - used on diminished chords For Skype lessons, email me at jazzpianoconcepts@gmail.com. For more tips and lessons, visit http://www.jazzpianoconcepts.com.

PDF's available for instant download here: https://www.jazzpianoconcepts.com/store Check below for more options. This video takes you through the process of applying different types of scales over different chords in a jazz standard. In essence, improvisation really is a simple as being able to connect one scale to the next in a melodic way. This means that you have to know the scales well enough that you can switch between them quickly without having to start on the route, or the first note. PDF of this exercise over a Jazz Standard: https://www.jazzpianoconcepts.com/product-page/the-amazing-jazz-improv-exercise-jazz-standard-edition PDF of this exercise over an F-Blues: https://www.jazzpianoconcepts.com/product-page/the-amazing-jazz-improv-exercise-f-blues-edition Free version: https://jazzpianoconcepts.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/amazing-jie-parts-1-and-2.pdf I love making free videos for you, but I would be so grateful if you felt like FUNDING MY PIZZA TONIGHT :) --- http://paypal.me/noahkellman

A quick stride piano tutorial focusing on tips and tricks for how to sound like an authentic stride pianist. For more tips and lessons, visit http://www.jazzpianoconcepts.com. I also offer live, online private lessons. Email me at JazzPianoConcepts@gmail.com!

This short jazz improvisation tutorial will teach you some ways to restrict yourself while practicing improvisation. This helps you avoid finger patterns and forces you to be more creative. I teach Skype lessons. If you're interested, email me at JazzPianoConcepts@gmail.com Rhythmic Restrictions Only 1/4 notes Only 1/8 notes Use only triplets Technical Restrictions: Play every other measure Use only your left hand Only arpeggios

In this short jazz piano tutorial, I demonstrate the first of a series of interesting and often-used diminished licks. You'll learn how how and why they work. Download the PDF here: http://jazzpianoconcepts.com/2015/01/27/jazz-improv-lesson-diminished-lick-1/

In this short jazz piano tutorial, I demonstrate the third of a series of interesting and often-used diminished licks. You'll learn how how and why they work. Download the PDF here:

This short piano tutorial will teach you how to play an interesting augmented lick which you can apply to your improvisation. I teach online private lessons. If interested, email me at JazzPianoConcepts@gmail.com For more tips and lessons, visit http://www.jazzpianoconcepts.com.

This short piano tutorial will teach you how to play an interesting augmented lick which you can apply to your improvisation. I teach online private lessons. If interested, email me at JazzPianoConcepts@gmail.com For more tips and lessons, visit http://www.jazzpianoconcepts.com.