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I’m now working on lesson 11 of Jazz Piano Online.

An update from Paul at Jazz Piano online. You can now buy the complete course so click here!

Lesson 1 – From scales to chords

• Soloing over the Pentatonic scale
• Mastering intervals
• The V – I concept
• One formula to construct all major scales
• 7 chords, one family

7 chords, 1 scale

Lesson 2 – Building a chord sequence

• Chord sequences
• The relative minor and its scales
• The family row of minor triads
• Soloing in a minor key

Lesson 3 –  Mastering every key

• The circle of 5ths
• How to play in any key
• Preview of the II-V-I sequence
• Introduction to the turnaround

Lesson 4 – Swing time

• Learning to swing
• The construction of 7th chords
• How to interpret chord symbols
• Shells – how not to upset the bass player

Lesson 5 – Walking 3s

• Turnarounds part 2: I – VI – II -V
• Walking 3s and 7s: the seeds of vertical improvisation.
• How to use passing notes.
• Voice leading

Lesson 6 – Extensions

• Extensions: how to use 9ths, 11ths and 13th.
• Know which extensions work with which chord.
• Voicing a chord using extensions.
• Introduction to Modes.

Lesson 7 – The II-V-I sequence

• Master the II – V – I sequence in all keys
• Seven soloing techniques over II – V – I
• Alterations: know your sharp 11 from your flat 13
•  Flat 9s and the diminished chord

Lesson 8 – How to comp

• Comp like a pro
• Find the best chord voicings
• Use the right extensions
• Build up to a five-note comp
• Explore rhythmic variations

Lesson 9 – Modes

• Know your Mixodydian from your Dorian
• Grasp the connection between modes and chords
• The art of modal soloing and comping
• How to play ‘So What’

Lesson 10 – Autumn Leaves part 1

• Playing your first standard
• Learning the melody
• The comp
• The shells
• The solo

This new lesson of Learn Jazz Piano Online is called Autumn Leaves part 2. It should be ready by late-February.