Chord interval formula table perfect for guitar and piano players - see what notes and intervals major chords, minor chords and dozens of chord extensions are built from...

Here’s another fun 2 5 1 lick for the piano. As well as the video tutorial, I’ve included a pdf of this fun lick in the 12 major keys. However, if you can, take this 2 5 1 lick in the key of C and see if you can transpose it into the other 11 …

Practicing ii-V-I licks is an incredibly important thing for jazz musicians, especially in the early stages, but can still be beneficial at any stage of development. The ii-V-I is one of the most common chord progressions found in jazz standards and many other kinds of music, so it’s important to have a rich vocabulary of […]

We’re back with the Lick of the Week! This is a I-VI-ii-V-I progression. The lick is in the bebop style and is a great of example of how to navigate this common set of changes. Happy practicing! Lick of the Week #10 -Camden Hughes www.CamdenHughes.com

Giant Steps looms large in the jazz repertoire as one of the most challenging tunes on which jazz musicians cut their musical teeth. The iconic title track from Giant Steps helped cement saxophonist John Coltrane’s burgeoning reputation as a musical and creative force to be reckoned with when it was released in 1959. Now recognized […]

Practicing jazz scales can be tiresome. Practice scales using the triadic speed drill and the scalar speed drill for greater facility, accuracy, and control.

This article was written by guest contributor, Bobby Stern, a long time professional saxophonist, jazz player, educator, Bari Woodwinds endorser and author of “The Melodic Minor Handbook: A Jazz Player’s Perspective” as well as a new self published eBook “Slick Licks That Stick!” This is a very useful series of exercises for building your chops and acclimating your ear to different tonal [read more...]

Learning jazz language is one of the most important things we can do as jazz musicians. Learning licks, or little musical phrases and ideas, can be a great way to learn vocabulary and help you navigate chord changes. The I-VI-ii-V-I chord progression is quite popular in jazz. Probably the most common form where you see this […]

Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Exercises by Misc arranged by New Orleans Community Music School for Piano (Solo)

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Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Blues Licks by Lessons - Blues arranged by DIM for Piano (Solo)

When it comes to becoming a great jazz improviser, it’s all about learning jazz language. Learning jazz language can happen in a lot of different ways. Listening to jazz, learning solos by ear, or learning jazz standards. But if you want some quick and helpful rewards for your time investment, learning licks is a great […]

This article was written by guest contributor, Bobby Stern, a long time professional saxophonist, jazz player, educator, Bari Woodwinds endorser and author of “The Melodic Minor Handbook: A Jazz Player’s Perspective” as well as a new self published eBook “Slick Licks That Stick!” This is a very useful series of exercises for building your chops and acclimating your ear to different tonal [read more...]

Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Jazz Scale by Lessons - Scales arranged by RDuPree for Piano (Solo)

The lick of the week is a V7alt – I lick that uses the altered scale over the V7alt chord. Here’s the lick in all 12 keys! PDF: Lick of the Week #12 Lick of the Week #11 Lick of the Week #10 Lick of the Week #9 Lick of the Week #8 Lick of […]