Block Chords: The Super Classy Jazz Sound

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LESSON SUMMARY
If you've been studying jazz piano for sometime, you've probably learned some jazzy chord voicings, especially for your left hand. But what about the melody? For instance, how do you go beyond playing the melody as a single note? The answer is block chords. In today's Quick Tip, you'll learn how to harmonize a melody using block chords in 6 steps. This sound is most notably associated with pianist George Shearing (1919–2011) who popularized the sound in the 1940s and 50s. This Complete Guide to Block Chords includes:
-7 block chord voicings for major chords (1 for each note in the major scale)
-6 major chord symbols to use with block chords
-Theory & application for harmonizing a melody with block chords

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Step 1: Melody
01:58 - Step 2: Double the Melody
02:34 - Step 3: Add 3 Inner Harmonies
07:58 - Review the exercise
08:38 - Create your own melodies
09:24 - Play with backing track
10:03 - Step 4: Chords for Major Block Chords
11:59 - Step 5: Single-Note Melody
13:21 - Conclusion

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Jonny May