Jazz piano technique

Thumbs Voicings: 3 Steps to Smooth Jazz Piano Chords

2026-08-17T08:57:12+01:00

Two-handed chords can be difficult to sculpt on the piano. Avoiding unnecessary notes while shaping a good voicing can feel like a stab in the dark, and in the heat of the moment can be very challenging to improvise on the spot. Improvising chord voicings is only possible with prior knowledge and fluency on a variety of chord shapes. Today we will look at the method of Thumbs Voicings. This method is one of many that allow you to make well-crafted two-handed chord voicings that can easily transition from one chord to the next. These will prove useful in all forms [...]

Thumbs Voicings: 3 Steps to Smooth Jazz Piano Chords2026-08-17T08:57:12+01:00

The Best Exercises to Improve Your Jazz Piano Playing

2026-05-13T08:50:31+01:00

Jazz piano can take years to develop fluency on. A combination of perseverance and varied approach is essential to gain the skills you need to become an expressive improviser. Regular practice in different formats is also required, giving you healthy doses of individual improvement and experience in group situations. Here are the best ways to individually practice and improve your jazz piano skills. Scales Scales are an important part of learning any pitched instrument, both for the purposes of technique and key-based language. It is essential to know the scales related to any key you are playing in. A good [...]

The Best Exercises to Improve Your Jazz Piano Playing2026-05-13T08:50:31+01:00
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