Minor-Key Jazz-Piano Chords and Progressions (intermediate)

🎶 Course Title: Minor-Key Jazz Piano Chords and Progressions (Intermediate)

🎵 Course Headline: Master Chords from both Major and Minor scales, Explore Relative Keys, Delve into Parallel Minor and Modal Interchange!

Welcome to the World of Minor-Key Jazz Harmony! 🍃

Embark on a rhythmic journey with our six-lesson intermediate course, "Minor Key Jazz Piano Chords and Progressions." Designed for pianists who have already dipped their toes into the waters of jazz harmony and are ready to dive deeper. While this course builds upon foundational concepts covered in Duncan Millar's previous courses, "Pop and Jazz Piano Keyboards and Harmony" at Beginner and Intermediate levels, it is accessible to all intermediate players eager to explore the enchanting realm of minor key chords.

Why Minor Key? 🤔

Introduction: In our past lessons, we've delved into the bright, sunny lands of major scale harmonies. But today, we're venturing into the shadowy, emotive realms of minor key chords. If you haven't yet embraced the depth and complexity that minor scales offer, you're in for a transformative experience. Minor key progressions can add an entirely new dimension to your playing, unlocking a world of musical expression that is both hauntingly beautiful and powerfully impactful.

Your Musical Odyssey Awaits! 🛫

What This Course Will Do for You: As you navigate through this course, you'll not only enhance your jazz chord vocabulary but also gain a deeper understanding of how to compose compelling chord progressions. Whether you're focusing on pure minor key magic or blending it with the warmth of major keys, the techniques and knowledge imparted here will elevate your musicianship.

Course Breakdown:

• Understanding the Natural Minor Scale: Learn how its structure affects the chord types you can play over each note. 🎶
• Functions of Minor Key Chords: Discover the roles of Tonic, Dominant, and Subdominant chords within a progression. 🔄
• Exploring Harmonic & Melodic Minors: See how these scales complement the Natural minor to enrich your harmonic palette. 🌈
• Contrast and Mood: Master the art of transitioning from a somber minor verse to a major-key chorus for added emotional impact. ☀️🌙
• Parallel Minor and Modal Interchange: Utilize these techniques to add color and complexity to your compositions or improvisations. 🎨

Jazz Isn't Just Music, It's a Conversation! 💬

In this course, we focus on the improvisational nature of jazz by using chord symbols and note names rather than written music notation. This approach encourages you to interact with the music, bringing your unique voice to the keys.

Join Duncan Millar as he guides you through a series of classic and modern songs, demonstrating how to apply these concepts on the piano. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of jazz theory or expand your repertoire of chord progressions, this course promises to be an enlightening experience for any intermediate pianist.

Enroll now and unlock the expressive power of minor key jazz piano! 🎹✨