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Jazz Piano Improvisation: Organized Musical Thought in Real Time
Discover how jazz piano melodic analysis helps you move beyond simply playing notes and start shaping melodies musically using phrasing, target notes, rhythm, and directional motion.
Dr. Bob Lawrence
11 hours ago4 min read
I’ve Got the World on a String — Jazz Piano Melodic Analysis
Discover how jazz piano melodic analysis helps you move beyond simply playing notes and start shaping melodies musically using phrasing, target notes, rhythm, and directional motion.
Dr. Bob Lawrence
May 173 min read
Jazz Piano Harmonic Analysis: I've Got the World on a String
Solo jazz piano doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn how to organize harmony, melody, and rhythm in real time using a simple, structured approach. This lesson shows how to practice jazz piano solo playing with clarity, control, and confidence using I Got Rhythm.
Dr. Bob Lawrence
May 95 min read
Sweet Lorraine — Melodic Analysis
This week’s Sweet Lorraine melodic analysis explores the melody by ear, phrase structure, target notes, fingerings, and three stylistic treatments that help bring the tune to life.
Dr. Bob Lawrence
Mar 156 min read
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