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RHYTHM

CHALLENGES SCHEDULE

Challenges are posted weekly, rotating between Harmony, Melody, and Rhythm

August 31, 2025

2 & 4 vs 1 & 3 — Can You Groove It? 🔥 

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

103125Jazz Piano Skills
00:00 / 03:10

August 24, 2025

🔥 Survive the Dotted Quarter 8th Rhythm Challenge!

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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102425Jazz Piano Skills
00:00 / 03:11

JULY 29, 2025

Texas Blues Rhythm Challenge 🪕 | Harder Than it Looks!

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

072925Jazz Piano Skills
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JULY 26, 2025

🎸 Boom Chick Jazz Challenge 🔥

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

072625Jazz Piano Skills
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JULY 23, 2025

🎹 NOLA Boogie Challenge at 165 BPM!

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

072325Jazz Piano Skills
00:00 / 03:05

JULY 20, 2025

Simple Rhythm, Deep Sound! (C Minor 11)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

072025Jazz Piano Skills
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JULY 17, 2025

🟣 Ab7 Rhythmic Groove Mode: ON 💥

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

071725Jazz Piano Skills
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JULY 14, 2025

🥁 F Minor Funk + Samba Fire 🔥

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

YouTube

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

071425Jazz Piano Skills
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JULY 11, 2025

💥 Funk It Up: Eb to 13th! 🎸

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

071125Jazz Piano Skills
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🎺 Rhythm Challenge: C7 Mardi Gras Groove! 🎷

JULY 8, 2025

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

070825Jazz Piano Skills
00:00 / 03:08

JULY 5, 2025

Rhythm + Chord Tones (Bb7) = FIRE 🔥

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

070525Jazz Piano Skills
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JULy 2, 2025

🕰️ Rhythm Challenge: Off-Beat 8ths + Triplet!

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

070225Jazz Piano Skills
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JUNE 29, 2025

Tight Time, Funky Lines – Can You Play It? 💥

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

062925Jazz Piano Skills
00:00 / 03:09

JUNE 26, 2025

Triplets + Upbeats = 🔥 Groove

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

062625Jazz Piano Skills
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JUNE 23, 2025

D Dominant Sound (D7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

062325Jazz Piano Skills
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JUNE 20, 2025

E Minor Sound (E-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

062025Jazz Piano Skills
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JUNE 17, 2025

C# Half Diminished Sound (C#-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

061725Jazz Piano Skills
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JUNE 13, 2025

C# Minor Sound (C#-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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061325Jazz Piano Skills
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JUNE 9, 2025

Bb Dominant Sound (Bb7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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060925Jazz Piano Skills
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JUNE 5, 2025

Eb Minor Sound (Eb-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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060525Jazz Piano Skills
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May 31, 2025

C#Minor Sound (C#-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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053125Jazz Piano Skills
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May 30, 2025

D Half Diminished Sound (D-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

053025Jazz Piano Skills
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May 29, 2025

G Dominant Sound (G7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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052925Jazz Piano Skills
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May 28, 2025

F Minor Sound (F-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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052825Jazz Piano Skills
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May 27, 2025

A Dominant Sound (A7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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052725Jazz Piano Skills
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May 26, 2025

F Half Diminished Sound (F-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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ENSEMBLE TRACK

052625Jazz Piano Skills
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May 25, 2025

Eb Dominant Sound (Eb7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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052525Jazz Piano Skills
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May 24, 2025

Eb Dominant Sound (Eb7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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052425Jazz Piano Skills
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May 23, 2025

Bb Major Sound (BbM7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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052325Jazz Piano Skills
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May 22, 2025

G Half Diminished Sound (G-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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052225Jazz Piano Skills
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May 21, 2025

F# Dominant Sound (F#7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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052025Jazz Piano Skills
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May 20, 2025

C Minor Sound (C-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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052125Jazz Piano Skills
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May 19, 2025

Eb Major Sound (EbM7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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051925Jazz Piano Skills
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May 18, 2025

D Diminished Sound (Do7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051825Jazz Piano Skills
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May 17, 2025

Eb Half Diminished Sound (E-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051725Jazz Piano Skills
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May 16, 2025

G Minor Sound (G-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051625Jazz Piano Skills
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May 15, 2025

E Dominant Sound (E7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051525Jazz Piano Skills
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May 14, 2025

Ab Major Sound (AbM7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051425Jazz Piano Skills
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May 13, 2025

A Half Diminished Sound (A-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051325Jazz Piano Skills
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May 12, 2025

A Half Diminished Sound (A-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051225Jazz Piano Skills
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May 11, 2025

Bb Minor Sound (Bb-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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DRUM TRACK

Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051125Jazz Piano Skills
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May 10, 2025

Db Dominant Sound (Db7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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051025Jazz Piano Skills
00:00 / 03:26

May 9, 2025

A Minor Sound (A-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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050925Jazz Piano Skills
00:00 / 03:34

May 8, 2025

E Diminished Sound (Eo7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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050825Jazz Piano Skills
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May 7, 2025

F Major Sound (FM7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

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050725Jazz Piano Skills
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May 6, 2025

B Half Diminished Sound (B-7b5)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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050625Jazz Piano Skills
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May 5, 2025

F# Minor 7 Sound (F#-7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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050525Jazz Piano Skills
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May 4, 2025

C Dominant 7 Sound (C7)

Jazz Rhythms, Grooves, Patterns, Meters, Cadences, Syncopation

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VIDEO DEMO

Jazz Piano Skills YouTube Video

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Drum TrackJazz Piano Skills
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050425Jazz Piano Skills
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