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Jazz Piano Lessons in the Key of Bb Major

Presented by Ryan Larson

Learn how to play jazz piano in these free music lessons on video. Get music theory instruction for the keyboard in the key of Bb Major.

Series Summary

Music is a vibrant part of the human experience. Since the first note rang out into the air, we have come up with ways to write, record and reproduce music. We have invented Italian names for every musical idea imaginable, and collected these into a body of techniques and terms we call “music theory,” complete with a circle of fifths. Concepts like minor and major, intervals and chords are all great examples of the way we, as a species, like to catalogue and classify. Yet, improvisation is an instance where we play at the speed of thought, sans classification or nomenclature. Very popular among jazz players, improvisation is a great tool to test one’s knowledge of their particular musical instrument—as well as let go of some of the rules and inhibitions…to allow for new and different modes of creative expression.

In these free jazz piano lessons on video, pianist Ryan Larson teaches us not only how to improve our freestyle technique, but also how to read and write music—since you are only able to improvise with as much as you know. Lessons include how to play 5th chords, how to do chord progressions in the key of Bb major, how to use sharps, flats and intervals, how to play bass lines, how to change chord voicings, and how to compose for jazz piano.

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First Chords for Jazz Piano in Bb Major

How to play first chords for jazz piano in the key of Bb minor, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

Chord Voicings for Jazz Piano Lessons in Bb Minor

How to play different chord voicings for jazz piano in the key of Bb minor, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

Jazz Piano Demonstration in Bb Major

A jazz piano demonstration in the key of Bb minor by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson in this free online video series of jazz piano lessons. Watch for tips, tricks and more as he puts together a musical composition.

2-5 Chords for Jazz Piano in Bb Major

How to play 2-5 chords for jazz piano in the key of Bb minor; learn this and more in this free online video jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

V7 Chords for Jazz Piano in Bb Major

How to play V7 chords for jazz piano in the key of Bb minor, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

Jazz Piano Improvisation in Bb Minor

How to improvise on jazz piano in the key of Bb minor, including tips and techniques; learn this and more in this free online video jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

Bass Lines for Jazz Piano Lessons in Bb Minor

How to play bass lines for jazz piano in the key of Bb minor, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

vi Minor Chords for Jazz Piano in Bb Major

How to play vi minor chords for jazz piano in the key of Bb minor, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

I Major Chords for Jazz Piano in Bb Major

How to play I minor chords for jazz piano in the key of Bb minor; learn this and more in this free online video jazz piano lesson taught by expert jazz pianist Ryan Larson.

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