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👉🏻 Steal These Killer Voicings!
In this video, I’ll show you 4 beautiful two-handed jazz piano voicings that will instantly upgrade your playing. These voicings are essential, immediately useful, and will add more color and richness to your harmonic palette.
You’ll learn how to play a classic 6/9 chord voicing, dominant 13 voicing, and more, including a special Kenny Barron voicing with the 11 on top. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, these jazz voicings for beginners and pro-level jazz chords are perfect for expanding your harmonic vocabulary.
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Get my FREE "Jazz Warmups & Etudes" PDF packet! These etudes will expand your musical vocabulary, help you master transposition, and deepen your rhythmic precision, unlocking new creativity and confidence in your playing! www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-warmups-etudes
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:22 Warmups & Etudes
1:03 Helpful tips for learning new voicings
3:20 The 4 voicings
5:23 Voicing 1: 6/9
6:46 Don’t play voicings too low
7:06 Voicing 2: Dominant 13
8:05 Voicing 3: Dominant 7alt
9:20 Voicing 4: Minor 11 (Kenny Barron voicing)
10:55 Outro
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Learn Jazz Harmony THIS Way!
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Do you know the 3rd and 7th of every 7th chord? If not, you’re missing out on one of the most essential foundational concepts in jazz harmony. Mastering 3rds and 7ths will transform how you approach jazz harmony, providing a solid foundation for more complex harmonic ideas. In this video, I’ll give you a clear roadmap to mastering the six basic 7th chords with Root, 3rd, and 7th. Let's dig in! ...
🔐 Unlock Major Keys with Secondary Dominants (Part 1)
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👉🏻 Download a FREE PDF of these secondary dominants in every key: www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-secondary-dominants CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:51 Diatonic 7th Chords 2:52 V7 to I (Tonic) 4:30 Secondary Dominant Definition 5:15 Secondary Dominant Basic Demonstration 9:33 Shell Voicings (Root 3, and 7) 12:40 Practice 3 different ways 13:58 Outro www.whalenjazzlessons.com whalenjazzles...
Let's Explore the Genius of Wayne Shorter's "Wild Flower"
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Join me in the practice room as we dive into the brilliance of Wayne Shorter's stunning composition "Wildflower," the closing track on "Speak No Evil," recorded Christmas Eve 1964. This tune captures Wayne's unique composition voice, brought to life with Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Elvin Jones. I'll show you creative ways to practice and internalize this masterpiece, so let...
Unlock BEBOP With 3 Minor II V I Licks
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Let's dive into 3 classic II-V-I lines in minor, all rooted in bebop language. These lines are packed with ideas that will ignite your creativity and elevate your playing. Plus, I've got some powerful practice tips to help you seamlessly blend this new vocabulary into your own style. Download these licks in all 12 keys right here: www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-freebie-3-minor-bebop-ii-v-i CH...
The Comping Genius of Kenny Barron
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Get started today with my "Jazz Warmups & Etudes" packet! www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-warmups-etudes Kenny Barron has been one of my top 5 jazz piano influences ever since I first heard him in 1993. In this video, I’ll dive into his sublime comping (accompanying) under Stan Getz from their duo album "People Time." I’ll break down a 4-bar phrase from the standard “Like Someone In Love,” whi...
How Combination Practice Can Skyrocket Your Skills
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Are you stuck in your practice routine or looking for new inspiration? Start implementing COMBINATION PRACTICE. This super-effective practice method will accelerate your growth, deepen your understanding, and boost your improvement! What is it, you ask? Look no further than this video to learn all about it! Get started today with my "Jazz Warmups & Etudes" packet! www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-...
Supercharge Your V7 Scale Vocabulary
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There are many scale choices for V7 chords. Let's dive into a bunch of them! Mixolydian, Altered, Diminished, Pentatonic? I've got you covered! Check out my FREE "Jazz Warmups & Etudes" packet! www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-warmups-etudes 0:00 Intro 1:21 Level 1: No Alterations - Mixolydian 2:45 Level 1: No Alterations - Dominant 7 Bebop Scale 4:15 Level 2 Intro 5:01 Half / Whole Diminished ...
Unlock BEBOP With 3 Major II V I Licks
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I'm excited to share with you 3 classic II V I lines in a major key, all using bebop language. These lines are packed with ideas to help spark your creativity and elevate your playing to the next level. I've got some powerful practice tips that'll show you how to blend this new vocabulary seamlessly into your own style. Download these licks in all 12 keys right here: www.whalenjazzlessons.com/o...
💥 11 Essential Skills to Become a BADASS Jazz Musician
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I’m going to share 11 essential skills to become a badass jazz musician! If you focus on these, I promise you will improve. Check out my FREE "Jazz Warmups & Etudes" packet! www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-warmups-etudes CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:32 Skill 1: Intervals 2:31 Skill 2: Key Signatures, Circle of 5th’s (4th’s) 4:02 Skill 3: Dominant Chords (including Secondary Dominants, Sub Dominants, ...
⚡️Master 10 Must-Know Jazz Licks Now!
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Let's dive deep into 10 essential licks that will take your playing to the next level. Whether you’re new to jazz or looking to add more vocabulary to your playing, practicing this LANGUAGE will help you break free from simply running scales. What makes these licks special? They’re drawn from the vocabulary of jazz legends. Each lick highlights simple, yet key aspects of the jazz tradition, fro...
MASTER Every Basic 7th Chord!
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Are you ready to master every single 7th chord? This video is your ultimate guide! By the end, you’ll confidently navigate every root position 7th chord in every key! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:44 A Quick Quiz 1:34 Automatic equals FLUENCY 2:10 How to build a 7th chord 3:14 Understand the 7th interval 5:09 THE SIX BASIC 7th CHORDS 11:01 Practice all 6 chord qualities on the same root 11:52 Major 7 ...
Unlock the Secret to Mastering All The Triads!
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How well do you know all of the triads? DOWNLOAD A FREE SHEET FEATURING ALL THE BASIC TRIADS & 7th CHORDS: www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-freebie-all-the-basic-chords 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - The 6 Basic Triads 0:38 - How to Form Triads 6:30 - Practice - All Triads over the Same Root 7:56 - Practice - Each Triad Quality Through the Circle 9:42 - Practice - Play Random Chords 10:28 - Outro www.whal...
27 Steps to Master 7th Chords
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How well do you know your 7th chords? This video will give you 27 steps to master the basic 7th chords. DOWNLOAD this free packet containing all 27 steps for all the 6 basic 7th chord qualities: www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-freebie-27-steps CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - How to practice the steps 3:08 - Step 1 3:43 - Step 2 4:14 - Step 3 5:01 - Step 4 5:38 - Step 5 6:21 - Step 6 7:00 - Step ...
Master Transcriptions in 6 Easy Steps
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So, you've transcribed something. You've learned that lick, that line, that solo, that voicing that's inspired you to move the earth. Now what? Check out these 6 concrete steps to squeeze every ounce of juice out of your transcriptions. DOWNLOAD MY JAZZ WARMUPS & ETUDES PACKET: www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-warmups-etudes CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - The Transcribed Material 2:41 - The 6 St...

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  • @greglomanmusic
    @greglomanmusic Годину тому

    Great stuff Tim!

  • @Drickman89
    @Drickman89 2 години тому

    Great lesson. Thank you, Tim.

  • @Drickman89
    @Drickman89 2 години тому

    Your videos are great, Tim, keep up the good work.

  • @josefranconline850
    @josefranconline850 3 години тому

    Excellent. Thank you. I have subscribed to your channel.

  • @JeanBaptisteGatouley
    @JeanBaptisteGatouley 5 годин тому

    Great lesson love it 🙏

  • @TheStreetFabulous
    @TheStreetFabulous 5 годин тому

    Another great video.

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 5 годин тому

    I talked with my teacher about your warm-up exercises. I'm trying to master my triads, but he loved the idea of really knowing thirds and sevenths. This is out of my pay grade, so I won;t even try this...for now. But I will be back, since your teaching style is way too user friendly. As a user, I like friendly people. As I said, I will be back.

  • @kouadioangebasile8530
    @kouadioangebasile8530 6 годин тому

    ❤great Channel jazz with walen

  • @WhalenJazzLessons
    @WhalenJazzLessons 6 годин тому

    Check out these awesome two-handed piano voicings. I hope you like them. Click here for more jazz harmony videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLcboX0jRd_da2NH4ykUQodeYj_IUMVb0W.html

  • @sidw2049
    @sidw2049 6 годин тому

    Consider them stolen! 😉👏 Thanks, the G13 voicing is a real gift. Happy Christmas!

  • @vk7898
    @vk7898 20 годин тому

    Great lesson, thank you.😊

  • @dariomulonia3480
    @dariomulonia3480 2 дні тому

    ✌he is really good at explaining, thanks for his videos

  • @filmsbyroy-
    @filmsbyroy- 2 дні тому

    BIG thank you!

  • @CherryChauParis
    @CherryChauParis 3 дні тому

    What an excellent tutorial!! Thank you very much!

  • @slavakotelnikov2440
    @slavakotelnikov2440 3 дні тому

    Why is it called dominant 7 (1-3-b7) when dominant is 5th and its not being used here?

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 3 дні тому

      I’m just explaining the chords on their own, not how they function in a key.

    • @slavakotelnikov2440
      @slavakotelnikov2440 3 дні тому

      @WhalenJazzLessons ok, thanks, is it a standard way of naming it like so or it's just you using this name for emphasis?

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 3 дні тому

      @@slavakotelnikov2440 Just a standard way of naming it.

  • @albizutoday2754
    @albizutoday2754 5 днів тому

    No you don’t! I know plenty of people who are filthy rich and do not know the triad!

  • @neoibanez
    @neoibanez 5 днів тому

    I haven't seen a video like this. It's extremely helpful. Hi from Mexico City.

  • @sidw2049
    @sidw2049 6 днів тому

    Great teaching, thanks 👌

  • @stevealbertjohnston
    @stevealbertjohnston 7 днів тому

    YOU ARE AN AMAZING TEACHER THIS JUST WHAT I NEEDED I FEEL YOU ARE GOING TO HELP ME STRENGHTNE ALL THE LITTLE WEAK PIONTS IN MY PLAYING

  • @ronstlouis2745
    @ronstlouis2745 9 днів тому

    An excellent lesson; explained with perfect clarity. Very effective voicings. Thanks so much 🙏🏾

  • @momoni56
    @momoni56 9 днів тому

    Hi Sir I appreciate the free information. I have tried to different emails I’m not getting the free information. Can you please check thank you

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 6 днів тому

      Let me look into that. What email address did you use?

    • @momoni56
      @momoni56 6 днів тому

      I receive it thanks

  • @parkerchace
    @parkerchace 9 днів тому

    I consider myself intermediate but always come back to fundamental great videos like this. Whenever I learn a new voicing I need to take it to the circle of fifths. Some reason the circle of fourths is just not conducive for me. Also whenever I learn a new voicing, I should take it around the circle of fifths but also establish the third and the 7th and learn the voicing in major and minor and dominant and diminished and augmented ways. It's a long life ahead of me I might as well fucking go crazy with the practice now

  • @marvinsavage8952
    @marvinsavage8952 10 днів тому

    Great lesson, beautiful sounds. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @dangatton7138
    @dangatton7138 12 днів тому

    why is the 6th , Mi7th called a Augmented/13th instead? so the Augmented should also be called the 6th/13th? 4 names is confusing for new students. then Augmented and where they resolve to add to the pile on. but I do like this post alot. thx Maj/Domin./ Augmented-mi7th/13th or 6th ??? i think thats right

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 3 дні тому

      I don’t fully understand your question

    • @dangatton7138
      @dangatton7138 2 дні тому

      @@WhalenJazzLessons relooking at this I think its a statement of confusion..THX

  • @rbtubin
    @rbtubin 12 днів тому

    I like that you give objectives in each lesson. Eg. Breaking the phrase down into small bits and learning it all 12 keys. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @rbtubin
    @rbtubin 12 днів тому

    I like that you give objectives. Aka small bits to work on. Eg. Lick per Chord

  • @bstein9500
    @bstein9500 13 днів тому

    Love the idea of simplifying it to root in the left and 3s 6 and 7s in the right hand. It sounds so clean. Brilliant for visualizing what's going on. I appreciate it. Subscribed.

  • @ajinrajesh9663
    @ajinrajesh9663 13 днів тому

    You are a good teacher, suitable for all professions thats what I feel... Thank you ❤

  • @andrewstrasser
    @andrewstrasser 14 днів тому

    Is it better to learn bebop enclosures building blocks or full licks? Some people make you feel a bit sleazy for trying to learn licks instead of going through the building blocks of bebop enclosures. I have found that they don't always sounds that good though so I wonder what's the point of learning them if they are going to have to be applied the way that they have ended up sounding good in previously established jazz music. Would love to hear your thoughts on this!

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 13 днів тому

      Honestly, I think it should be both. For me I’ve found it most beneficial to break things down into smaller bits. For example, if you learn a longer, full phrase, it would be helpful to break it down into smaller chunks and practice those as well, rather than trying to force the entire lick into a musical situation. I feel the smaller bits are easier to integrate into your own playing. Does that make sense?

  • @krswhy
    @krswhy 14 днів тому

    I appreciate your videos! It's like attending the course on a classroom. You didn't erase the errors-playing which are making your videos more natural, more human. Thank you very much, Bro!

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 14 днів тому

      Thank you! I think it's important for people to see the imperfections, and see that I myself also have PLENTY of things to work on and improve.

  • @dancollinsandapiano
    @dancollinsandapiano 15 днів тому

    You’re crushing it on UA-cam these days, Tim! Excellent video. 👏👏👏

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 15 днів тому

    Great video. Merci beaucoup.

  • @veenhond
    @veenhond 15 днів тому

    this runway method is a very cool and fun!

  • @SoleTownDuo
    @SoleTownDuo 15 днів тому

    That's all twelve..... twelve? Ten! Haha! That cracked me up!

  • @TheStreetFabulous
    @TheStreetFabulous 15 днів тому

    Yes, I can definitely confirm that I wish this had been explained to me 20 years ago, especially in my guitar lessons. Thank you so much.

  • @TheStreetFabulous
    @TheStreetFabulous 15 днів тому

    I'm glad you started a channel because this is brilliant. I watched your video on 3rds and 7ths and I thought finally someting that makes sense, explains the basics and that I can practice right away. It's great for muscle memory, ear training and visualizing how chords are built. So many people on youtube don't know how to keep it simple, especially for beginners. I even practiced it on the guitar. Thank you.

  • @keysrawk
    @keysrawk 15 днів тому

    Are you in Al's basement? Lots of wrong chords down there.

  • @tzodearf2596
    @tzodearf2596 15 днів тому

    Right on time.

  • @geestman9
    @geestman9 16 днів тому

    Excellent, thank you, you explain so well and calm

  • @wae2kwick4u
    @wae2kwick4u 16 днів тому

    Very well thought-through and presented...Make for good warm-ups round the cycle to vary things up🙌

  • @wprtube
    @wprtube 16 днів тому

    6 basic chord qualities: I don't know why you introduced 6ths into the mix. Out of the blue and without explanation when we're dealing w 3rds and 7ths.

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 16 днів тому

      Sorry for that. I felt it was important to include them because the 6th is very much related to a 7th when we're talking about tonic major and tonic minor chords. Sorry if that was confusing.

    • @wprtube
      @wprtube 13 днів тому

      @@WhalenJazzLessons It is confusing, esp on minor chords. Why is it always a major 6th? If it's a minor chord, why not a minor 6th? Ab in C minor, right? Bb in D minor. You say it's very much related to a 7th. How?? I would cut all of that out of this video and make a new one explaining all of this.

    • @parkerchace
      @parkerchace 9 днів тому

      ​​@@wprtubeHe's providing free music theory lessons that college students pay thousands for. Have you considered that the same rules apply for minor sevenths and minor sixes , major sixths and minor sixths? He said it in his comment, It all relates. Whether your third is minor or major will tell you what kind of 6 chord it is. Once you know that kind of stuff, creating a Minor 6/9 chord should be easy, just root, minor third, (optional fifth), and the minor 6 (or, in a minor scale, it's just the 6th scale degree), then add the 9. I usually hate tone policing people on UA-cam but you're very rude to this educator

  • @andrewstrasser
    @andrewstrasser 16 днів тому

    The major 6 is interesting to me because you have the root and the root of the parallel minor, same for the minor 6, you also play the root of the relative major. I would love to unlock more related to this. I'm really into bossa Nova and feel like the 6 chords are very bossa

  • @Katalysaattori
    @Katalysaattori 17 днів тому

    Just what i needed! Thank you 🙏

  • @TheStreetFabulous
    @TheStreetFabulous 17 днів тому

    This is excellent.

  • @jamesnewberry2945
    @jamesnewberry2945 17 днів тому

    This is so important! Thank you

  • @paulpulati9613
    @paulpulati9613 17 днів тому

    Great lesson, thanks for that. 😎 👍

  • @Skyhi106
    @Skyhi106 18 днів тому

    Please define "voicings"

    • @WhalenJazzLessons
      @WhalenJazzLessons 16 днів тому

      It simply means combining notes together to create a chord, ie a basic C triad "voicing" is C (1) E (3) G (5).

  • @kylebarton4492
    @kylebarton4492 18 днів тому

    great stuff!

  • @RochelleM491
    @RochelleM491 18 днів тому

    I love your approach and content, as a bass and keyboard player for many years I’ve always told students to listen for and find the 3rd and 7th, then the rest gets much easier! I’m excited to see you teaching this technique! Great Work..!!!

  • @UnitedEffect
    @UnitedEffect 18 днів тому

    Excellent ideas & concepts. As a guitarist for 45+ years, I've been trying to play more piano lately. This is great to help expand my practice routine. Much appreciated!!! Thanks so much.