Jazz Piano Chords: The Complete Guide

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LESSON SUMMARY
Today's Quick Tip is your Complete Guide to Jazz Piano Chords. You'll learn a straightforward, step-by-step method to build rich jazz piano voicings for the most common chords you'll encounter. Today's lesson covers:
-Colorful major chords
-Beautiful minor chords
-Bluesy dominant chords
► Major 7th Chords:
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► Minor 7th Chords:
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► Dominant 7th Chords:
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► Piano Chord Extensions:
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► Rootless Voicings:
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Major Chords
03:25 - Rootless Voicings
05:21 - Play with backing track
06:11 - Alternate Method
07:23 - Rootless Voicings
09:17 - Play with backing track
10:10 - Minor Chords
12:05 - Rootless Voicings
13:50 - Alternate Method
15:51 - Play with backing track
16:33 - Dominant 7th Chords
20:30 - Rootless Voicings
21:40 - Play with backing track
22:01 - Conclusion
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Jonny May

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Major Chords
03:25 - Rootless Voicings
05:21 - Play with backing track
06:11 - Alternate Method
07:23 - Rootless Voicings
09:17 - Play with backing track
10:10 - Minor Chords
12:05 - Rootless Voicings
13:50 - Alternate Method
15:51 - Play with backing track
16:33 - Dominant 7th Chords
20:30 - Rootless Voicings
21:40 - Play with backing track
22:01 - Conclusion

[@MrKamlesh70]

Hi...where is link for deep 7th chords.

[@MrKamlesh70]

Thanks and lovely teaching of jazzy chords.

[@cicik57]

thanks, but i d say there is 5 big groups of jazz chords - major, minor, half- diminished minor, normal dominant and altered dominant. You showed basics of the 3 types in this video

[@eugeniaavilava584]

How to download the sheet please?

[@MrTeopantli]

For those who don't have formal training in piano or Jazz this is absolutely valuable. Many years ago in college I study music theory but it focused primarily on classical. it did wonders for my ability to understand music overall, but we all know jazz is a very unique language. Thank you for this awesome video.

[@philipread1005]

This is reallllly well made. Nice.

[@joesharp3580]

Love your work as always

[@morpheusQ]

Perfect lesson, really clear and easy. Thanx for that video.

[@paulusmaximus8284]

You're the best Jonny! Giving so much awesomeness and keeping it simple!

[@kenkarapetian4905]

Thanks very much for the amazing lessons.

[@steamexplored]

I love jazz and this is so helpful
Thanks!

[@ilovesa1396]

Beautiful ! Absolutely phenominal, thank you !

[@Tumult9400]

Amazing video, thank you. Extremely informational and simple enough to build off of

[@martysmagicalmusicmancave]

This is golden Jonny. Thanks so much !!

[@andyblyth4519]

I learn a lot from this method of teaching. Jonny explains it in such simple terms but its instantly getable.

[@Selchie]

Great lesson! I could follow it easily. ❣️

[@stevierobertsmusic]

Really appreciate your step by step guide. Thanks Jonny.

[@gonzalozaldivars]

Finally I understand voicing chords. Thank you Johnny for this excellent so clear lesson.

[@luzvimindasuficiencia4804]

Well explained and thanks for sharing your knowledge. Stay safe.

[@chinhtran7716]

Thank you so much for sharing. It’s very clear and easy to apply.

[@alexanderhufnagel5060]

Wonderful how you easily , understandably and especially in simple words explain these different cords and their variations

[@stevenbeer6005]

So good as ever!
Cheers!

[@nicholasr6381]

rootless chords are magical. Thanks johnny.

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[@happyfingers1918]

Thank you for breaking it down into small steps and demonstrating it. It now makes sense.

[@mannyl6301]

Love your tutorials. They have made a big difference in my playing! Thank you so much!

[@wrsdes]

These are the best jazz lessons I've ever seen I learnt so much from your lessons and you teach in such a easy jazzy way

[@kennykelley8874]

This video completely unlocked a new understanding. Thank you.

[@AngelCruz-ir4tt]

Thank u Jonny for your lesson learning a lot.

[@curtpiazza1688]

Great lesson ...a lot covered in a little over 20 min....thanx!

[@meldabulut4380]

Thanks a ton. I like your lessons.

[@darkcurlz]

Amazing lesson! I look forward to trying to incorporate some of these jazzy chords when I play with my church band

[@madebyword8682]

Thank you Jonny.
Subscribed.

[@e.laurencebake5072]

It's wonderful how you help make Jazz UNDERSTANDABLE for those of us who are new to the subject. So far your videos end up helping me to clean up and clarify the CONFUSIONS I end up in watching other teachers. Hats off to you Johnny. Now, if you could only help put an end to my quest to better understand MODAL JAZZ, you would become "the cat's pajamas," indeed. I get what all of the modes are and how they are derived, but for some reason, I have just not been able to crack them into fun, enjoyable playing experiences. With thanks for all you do.

[@enginak8232]

Excellent reaching. Thank you very much

[@Anamnesia]

Watching this video makes me understand that I've always *_LOVED_* Jazz, but never knew it - I _felt it_ !!! Liked, Commented & Saved... 👍👌

[@heasukche3110]

I really enjoyed this video. Simple and easy to follow. Thanks much!!

[@jordanmungo917]

This channel is so unbelievably helpful, 3rd video I've watched in as many days

[@garyspianocovers6684]

I continue to foray into jazz watching many videos on lead sheets, yours is an integral part of 5his, thank you.

[@jamesmartin7559]

You did a really good job of explaining those cords👍

[@jeraldrenauer5822]

Excellent Tutorial !

[@fernandobaez9717]

You are the best, you teach perfect and direct. This the best site on the net, you are very generous. Thank you so much.

[@Franciscohazel]

I'm not a pianist, but I always wondered how those musicians got the chords to sound like that!
Great video, clear explanation!

[@RichardCadiz-oq9gz]

Hello Johnny Thanks for sharing this lessons on jazz chords this is really amazing! These chords are the very foundation of playing jazz from intermediate to advance Jazz. Thank you!

[@Banksyyt]

You are a very good teacher. Thank you for putting this together!

[@PianoWithJonny]

You're very welcome!

[@garyspianocovers6684]

Awesome lesson, finally I found something I can practice to get better at this, thx.

[@wahyuwidhodho3182]

Enlightening . . .terima kasih . . . thank you

[@rodolfogerardogonzalez1743]

You are amazing dear Jonny. I'm improving my left hand and you make It seem easy to play new chords. Thanks for that. Yo

[@ThisMichaelBrown]

Wow, thanks! This was fantastic...will be back!

[@ExEGW]

Nicely explained 😀👍

[@peteroghenewinning3916]

Yes sir I enjoy it thanks a lot

[@davidfranks1406]

Very instructional and very cool 😎

[@broncheemims8493]

Fantastic Jonny

[@ShaneOnKeys]

Thank you ❤️

[@petermusicmanrosen4747]

Fantastic lesson! So that’s what I’ve been playing and why? (LOL ) I have ears that naturally hear these sounds but now I can add more jazzy sounds to my improv! THANK YOU. Johnny!

[@dimngahsang1902]

Thank you 😍

[@asantewa1629]

Thank you!💕

[@user147369]

Excellent 😊

[@ahmedelfatimi]

Thank you sir.

[@igorpokorny7264]

Such a fantastic explanation! Crystal clear! I thought about these 7,9,11,13 chords so many times and understood almost nothing although I played the piano for 15 years, studied music theory for 4 years at secondary musical school the way that definitely didn't work for me. The only thing I miss now is a piano. I think I will buy it and play jazz & pop again.

[@Mokart_Beats]

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[@petediamonds3950]

I got it now... Clearly... Thanks Johnny

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Fantastic thanks jonny

[@kennedytembo5554]

Thank you so much sir

[@mauriciojavier98]

Got to give U 👍. That was an extraordinary lessons. TY

[@PianoWithJonny]

I appreciate that!

[@jeremiahmolinaro7595]

The main riff in Skating by Vince Guaraldi is a good example of these maj69 chords!

[@gonzalodossantos3176]

Love you Jonny

[@victor-carpentier]

Thank you ♥️

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Excellent videos 👍

[@jeyam6492]

Thank you

[@djpoints]

I've seen lots of similar explanations and setups, but i think this one sets the bar! Most intuitive explanation I've seen. It was really fantastic! It was actually perfect. Everything about it, from the placement of everything, from the keyboard, the virtual keys, the musical staff to the explanation, oh and even the Debussy ref...bc as somebody who has a solid background in classical piano, this jazz thing really feels like a different dialect, a different language at first, but after a few months it feels like a different dialect. And I can really see/feel how this approach will enhance my classical abilities as well. Anyway, main pt and bottom line, keep it up Jonny!

[@PianoWithJonny]

Thank you so much!

[@N2nyo]

Tysm for this. I'm 15 and trying to learn jazz but a lot of musicians lock this type of content behind a paywall, which is understandable but also not available to someone like me. But this video covers so much... And for free! Thanks again

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Lovely ❤❤❤

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Brilliant! This has helped me so much. Thank you! 🤍

[@algarvemike]

Great. Video!

[@antoniojoya2254]

Excelente maestro, agradecifo por esta leccion. Bendiciones y un fuerte abrazo desde Venezuela

[@annoynymouse1146]

Very good lesson, it's very well explained. I wish this existed 17 years ago.
For all those who wonder why ppl use the major sixth in minor chords even though it's not in the scale (at least it's not in the i chord) it's basically because the minor sixth doesn't really work in the voicing (it's the same as why ppl omit the 11 in major and dominant chords) AND even in classical music, when playing in a minor key, the scale transforms into natural minor, harmonic minor and melodic minor, so you could say that the major sixth comes from the melodic minor scale.

[@jessieyadaoleonardo7069]

It is very informative.. thank you

[@PianoWithJonny]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edgejheruma26]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge to someone like me who struggling to find out on how to play jazz.. God Bless You Sir.

[@scottwallace4611]

I don't play any instrument,but I am confident that practicing the chord sequence 2-5-1 in all major and minor keys will help you a lot.For example,the 2-5-1 in the key /scale of C major is D-G-C.You could try a combination of chord types(major,minor,dominant,inversions) that may be very jazz like or not.

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Excellent.

[@johnjo8024]

You are my new hero. :)

[@deetissera1492]

I don’t have a clue about playing jazz - i am a classically trained pianist
This lesson is great as a start for me ! Great explanation! Ta muchly 🙏

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Amazing

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thy very much!

[@michaelhiggins7365]

To say I learned a BOATLOAD . . . is putting it mildly, Thanks so much for this on Jonny ;)

[@craigmetcalfe1749]

Hey Jonny! Love your channel. Do you think you can do a video (if you haven't already) on some of the alternative Chord notations? Thanks in advance! Cheers!

[@creekwoodjoe1607]

bravo!

[@Vioolconcert]

Thank you very much for this clear and well made lesson. I'm actually also impressed by your piano sound! Sounds very good for a digital piano, What is the model if I may ask?

[@user-qu6ok5rk4s]

Спасибо, очень интересно

[@johnbell913]

Great job explaining. How I down load the back track to practice??

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[@nashbryanbaya7949]

Thanks for this very easy to understand lesson, Can you make a video about how to make solo's and licks on this jazz lesson? thank you :)

[@nataliakutyreva4344]

Bravo Jonny. And some alterated arrangered chords based in different scales, it's possible? You are the best

[@Jen-ek4by]

It's amazing and superior teaching , do you have jazz piano full courses if I can start learning up to 2 year full courses?
Always Bravo from Canada

[@cliftontaylor8392]

Can you use the jazz scales that you used in your other video: Jazz scales, everything you need to know over these major, minor and dominant chords like you did in that video?

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Supergeil! Gruß aus Deutschland!

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[@riccardorandisi3125]

Good morning and congratulations for your lessons. I subscribed to your channel! My name is Riccardo RANDISI I am also a jazz piano teacher and I am turning to you to ask you which software you use that displays the keyboard with the keys that light up. Thank you and best wishes for your business.

[@audas]

Whoa - had a hair cut, trimmed down - looking good jonny - locked down here in Melbourne - off to the key boards I go.