Jazz Piano Chords - The Most Beautiful Progression

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Published 2022-04-15
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In this jazz piano lesson we explore the beautiful 1436251 jazz piano chord progression in the key of Eb Major. If you are looking for a rich and lush jazz chord progression to use as an introduction to your jazz standards, this is the chord progression you have been waiting for.

We start by building the diatonic 7th chords in the key of Eb to understand the basic chords that we are working with. We then start to change the chord qualities to dominant 7th chords which allows us to access more interesting chord extensions and chord alterations. If you are unsure how to play jazz chords and connect the chords in the progression smoothly, you will learn the basics in this jazz piano tutorial.

2 essential chord progressions in jazz music are the 251 progression and the 36251 progression, both of which are covered in this lesson. These progressions are used in jazz, blues, funk gospel, and many other styles of improvised music.

This progression is the perfect introduction for any tune that starts on the Imaj7 chord. A nice touch is to run up the upper structure triad on the final V7 chord which then leads smoothly and convincingly into the start of the tune. We demonstrate using this chord progression to create an introduction for the famous tunes "Misty" and "Over The Rainbow".

Lesson chapters:
0:00 Chord Progression Demo
0:58 Lesson Introduction
1:25 Diatonic 7th Chords
1:56 Beautiful Voicings
3:35 Intro to "Misty"
4:04 Jazz Chords PDF
4:19 Voicing Variations

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All Comments (21)
  • @Uchawibeatz
    This is one of the most emotional, heaven sounding progressions I've heard in a while. Thanks for the brilliant lesson
  • @burtonwheeler8241
    The E Flat chord demonstrated was Misty by Earl Garner beautiful toon.
  • @skyalligator8380
    As a classical pianist, i have 0 knowledge in jazz. this piece makes me wanna learn jazz so bad please help 😤
  • @EngineMusic
    i didn't think the chords would be THAT beautiful! that sound sent me to another planet! exactly the type of stuff i've always wanted to play, let alone hear!
  • @amazedi3377
    man can I just get a whole 1 hour of you playing piano, I would love to have it as background study music. very nice man :D
  • @user-vb8ke4cd9o
    Absolutely gorgeous! I'm dying to listen to the full version of you playing Somewhere Over the Rainbow 😭😭🙏🏼
  • @83716_JxxP
    Thank you! This actually took my playing to the next level. Beautiful sequence of tones and colors.
  • @guyedwards22
    I came across the concept of "Extended Dominants" while learning "The Bygone Days" by Joe Hisaishi from the movie Porco Rosso, which sets up the falling in 5ths pattern on the vii chord in Eb Lydian. It's so easy to use once you get that IV-vii-iii-vi-ii-V-I base template in your head, but really powerful, it almost feels like a cheat 😂
  • @freedomajp
    Another lovely tutorial. These arrangements make me sound like a better player than I am. Great job Hayden!!!
  • @GonzaloMiguelGS
    Excellent performance, excellent masterclass, excellent teachings. Thanks.
  • @evaldo_keys
    Masterclass Show. This, without a doubt, is the best Jazz Piano channel I've ever found on the internet. Congratulations for the excellent work! Thanks!!!
  • @novicetech1
    This was so very cool! Thank you so much. As it happens, Eb is like the only key I can play in convincingly (LOL) so this will really help. Thanks again.
  • @tehedx
    Just beautiful, it is a perfect fit for Misty. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
  • @claytonvisker
    just took the time to learn this whole thing. wow. I feel like I can play like I've always wanted to. bro thank you.
  • @rubaramirabenjamin4322
    I can’t express how happy I am, and glad to have this lesson. I’m practicing these chords everyday and I hope one day I’ll play it perfectly. Continue sharing please 🙏🏾🙏🏾