Learn Jazz Piano – Ben’s Blues
Learn to play Ben’s Blues, a foundational jazz piano lesson that blends melody, bass lines, rootless chord voicings, and improvisation. This 3-hour, 9-minute course provides a structured approach to jazz essentials, guiding you through the melody, walking bass, comping techniques, and improvisation concepts. You’ll explore jazz rhythms, phrasing, and harmonic movements, gaining the skills to create your own solo while reinforcing jazz fundamentals. With step-by-step instruction, practice strategies, and full arrangement breakdowns, this course is ideal for players looking to develop a deeper understanding of jazz piano and improvisation.
Course Curriculum
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Introduction
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Bassline Pt. 1
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Bassline Pt. 2
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Bassline Pt. 3
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Bassline Pt. 4
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Bassline Pt. 5
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Bassline Pt. 6
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About Virtual Keyboard
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Melody Pt. 1
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Melody Pt. 2
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Melody Pt. 3
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Melody Pt. 4
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First Ending
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Second Ending
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Rootless Chord Voicings
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Building Chords
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Chord Tensions
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A Voicing / B Voicing
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Ben’s Blues Chord Voicings
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Syncopation and Comping
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Bassline & Chords (Measures 1-6)
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Bassline & Chords (Measures 7-12)
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Melody with Bassline (Bonus)
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Gaining Freedom with Comping
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Chunking Practice
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Phrase Flow
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Why You Should Sound Bad
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Play-Along Tracks
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Pentatonic Scale
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Blues Scale
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Grace Notes
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Vocalize Rhythms
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Creating Licks
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Scale Blocks
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Minor Pentatonic Licks
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Blues Scale Licks
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12-Bar Blues Copy & Paste
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Head-Solo-Head
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Playing & Resting
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Conclusion