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7 Easy Steps To Playing Jazz Piano

Step #1

Always start with the basics. Most jazz pianists start out with classical piano, so learn your scales and understand harmony. Learn all 12 major and 12 natural minor scales, plus the 12 major and minor triads. Knowing how to read music and understand music theory helps.

Step #2

Understand chord symbols and chord progressions. Either invest in a good jazz chord book like one by John Mehegan or look at lead sheets at LearnJazzPiano.com. Practice all work in all 12 keys until it feels comfortable. Pay particular attention to the use of seventh chords and chord structures.

Step #3

Practice one of the most common chord progressions heard in jazz: 2-5-1. Try it in the key o Read the rest of this entry »