Learn Approach Notes and Transform Your Piano Improvisation!

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Break free from linear motion. In this piano lesson, we delve into a crucial aspect of piano improvisation "The use of approach notes". Understanding and applying this often overlooked concept has the potential to significantly improve your jazz piano improvisation skills."

Despite our extensive studies of scales, chords, and phrases, many modern piano students struggle to express themselves effectively on the instrument. This issue arises from our limited diversity in melodic motion, a direct result of practicing scales in the typical linear up-and-down fashion.

By incorporating approach notes, piano students will be able to create a more diverse melodic motion across scales, which will open up a world of possibilities to come up with more nuanced and engaging solos.

For practical application of these concepts, feel free to download the accompanying PDF with exercises using the link https://bit.ly/3TRbPLI

Stay tuned for the next lesson, where we'll delve into the captivating world of enclosures which will help us further expand on this concept. This exploration will enhance our phrasing and elevate our piano improvisation skills even further.

For those seeking a comprehensive learning experience, you can also explore the 'Piano for the Modern Musician' course at: https://insidepiano.com/members/register

Enjoy your practice, and look forward to the next video.

Chapters:

0:00 Opening
0:22 Introduction
1:47 What is an Approach Note?
2:04 The Approach Notes
3:42 Instructions
3:58 Top Diatonic Approach
5:36 Top Diatonic Variation
8:00 Top Chromatic Approach
9:33 Top Chromatic Variation
11:41 Bottom Diatonic Approach
13:14 Bottom Diatonic Variation
15:22 Bottom Chromatic Approach
16:54 Bottom Chromatic Variation
19:01 Conclusion