

To add more movement and interest into our left hand, we can arpeggiate the notes of the chord. However, start by playing root and 7th in the left hand as in the example above. Vice-versa we can play the root and 3rd in our left hand and the 7th of the chord in our right hand. Usually we play the root and 7th of the chord in our left hand, and the 3rd of the chord in our right hand. Shell voicings help us spread the notes of the chord over an octave so that we achieve a more balanced sound from the piano. Shell voicings typically contain just the essential chord tones which are the root, the 3rd, and the 7th of the chord. Shell voicings are the most basic form voicings when playing jazz.

We will also incorporate arpeggio left hand patterns to add variety to the basic shell voicings used in our left. Volume 2 is also available in paperback on amazon.In this lesson we will apply shell voicings to the tune “The Nearness Of You”. Volume 1 is also available in paperback on

Volume 2 is dedicated to minor keys, introducing new voicings, walking bass lines and comping rhythmic patterns. Songs included in Volume 1: Alice In Wonderland This file contains the entire workout (song named: "Jazz Voicings" in vol.1 and "Rootless Voicings Vol.2" in vol.2) which you can import into Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro to practice with the play-along at different tempos and styles in any key.Įach volume includes complete charts with Piano Solos using 4-note rootless voicings on the left hand. The download also includes an XML file for Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro users. Practice and learn this essential set of voicings and take your playing to the next level. There's a lesson and a 5-minute workout for each key.

Every voicing in this piano course is a 4-note rootless voicing in closed position. Learn the most effective 4-note rootless voicings for chords found in the Jazz Standards repertoire. Download the interactive pdf and have instant access to the complete online piano course with video lessons, workouts and jazz standard demos.
