For example, the first chord is an Eb major triad (Eb–G–Bb) with an added 9 (F), but when placed over the bass player’s C, the sound is a Cm11. It’s worth noting that these sophisticated harmonies are really just triads with a foreign note added and then placed over the bass line. If you find this impractical, these chords can be readily trimmed to more-than-satisfactory versions. 2 features much larger voicings, some of which involve difficult and unorthodox fingerings that use the fretting-hand thumb. You’ll likely recognize some of these as being similar to certain common guitar shapes, but slimmed down. 1 is played over a progression similar to “What Is This Thing Called Love” and shows how some small shapes can get the job done in a clear and clever way. Yes, it required painstaking research, but their secrets can be ours, as well.īill Evans One of the fathers of modern jazz piano, Bill Evans can be credited as among the first to wholeheartedly embrace the idea of rootless voicings. Of course, we’re limited to six strings and what four, or perhaps five, fingers can fret, but you may be surprised that many voicings presented here are either identical or very close to what these pianists played. Ready for the challenge? Let’s go.Īs we look to the chordal playing of such jazz piano legends as Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, McCoy Tyner, and Chick Corea for inspiration, it’s easy to notice that many of these voicings are quite different from our typical chord grips-and that’s the point.
In this lesson, we’ll explore essential voicings and chordal techniques developed by some of the most influential pianists of the post-bop era and bring them to the guitar.
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Because of this, it’s useful to learn how to adapt pianistic techniques to our six strings. It’s hard to dispute that in jazz circles, the piano is considered the preferred harmonic instrument.
Learn how to create rootless chords and imply harmony.Ĭlick here to download a printable PDF of this lesson's notation.Expand your chordal vocabulary for playing jazz standards.Chops: Advanced Theory: Intermediate Lesson Overview:
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