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“Ain’t No Sunshine” and Drop-2 Voicings
The Bill Withers classic song “Ain’t No Sunshine” is a funky R&B standard that has also found a home in jazz circles. This is probably
April 1, 2022
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Willie’s Grand Piano And Studio Upgrade
I’ve been lucky enough to have some nice pianos in my life. My old studio piano was a 1925 Kanabe 6′ grand piano. My Kanabe
March 28, 2022
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Jazzedge Teachers
Welcome Paul Buono
Paul Buono has returned to the JazzEdge family as an instructor. His professional piano/keyboard experience includes national and international touring, university professor, musical director, pit
February 26, 2022
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Articles
Organize Your Piano Practice
The hardest part of practicing the piano is finding the time. In our busy world, it is not always easy to set aside 30 minutes
December 30, 2021
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Piano Tips
Chord Progressions You Must Know
One of the first overwhelming concepts you encounter when you begin studying jazz piano is the number of chords and chord progressions. There are a
August 24, 2018
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Articles
Rhythm Exercises – Part 3 (Advanced)
In this article, our third in the “Rhythm Exercises” series, we’ll be looking at some advanced and challenging rhythmic exercises. These are really meant to
May 24, 2017
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Articles
Secondary Dominant Chords – What Are They?
In this article we are going to demystify secondary dominant chords and the confusion that often accompanies this music theory topic. Even if you’ve never
May 24, 2017
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Piano Tips
Jazz-Rock Tunes – Top 10 List
In this article we’re featuring our top 10 picks for jazz-rock tunes. This list will feature 5 older classics as well as 5 newer (and
April 10, 2017
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FPL
Funky Chord Tricks
Funky chord tricks refer to some of the slick, pro-sounding passing chords that can be used to improve the sound of your playing. These chords
November 16, 2016
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PBP
Blues Piano Practice Straight-Talk
Blues piano practice straight-talk? What does that mean? Well, in this article you’re in for a little treat. In this article we’re going to reveal
November 16, 2016
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MTO
Understanding Meter in Music
Understanding meter in music might seem like a fairly simple concept. When discussing meter we usually discuss the time signature, which indicates how many beats
November 16, 2016
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PWW
Most Requested Cocktail Piano Tunes
In this article we’ll take a look at some of the most requested cocktail piano tunes. Here at Cocktail Piano Lessons, we’ve spent a lot
November 3, 2016
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