Q. Whenever i write a melody, it always sounds like another song. How can i make it sound more unique? I tried to make the song out of jazz chords but i only know a few. I think its because that 7th chords are still technically a (for example) C major chord. I mean how can i stray away from writing in a major/minor key?
Think: arnt we eventually going to not be able to write any melodies because there are only so many good sounding major / minor chords?
A. I don't have an answer for you in terms of a unique chord progression (on that mission myself right now), but I do have a thought pertaining to your question. It's all a matter of rhythm. I don't think we'll run out of good sounding melodies because a change in rhythm will keep things spicy and new. So my advice is not to throw out all those good sounding melodies just because they use generic chords, experiment with different rhythms, and arrangements on your pieces. Adding other sounds/instruments will help make your songs with generic chord progression sound more interesting and lively. I add horns to a lot of what I write, it helps keep things new. Hope I helped.
Cool Smooth Jazz Piano Chord?
Q. Looking for jazzy 4 chords for a piano song for my left hand. any help? or maybe some block chords (or something like that) im sorry im a total beginner
A. Use the so what chord(link below) for minor 7th voicings, it is quite hip. Play the root and the fifth(maybe) in your right hand, and the 3rd and 7th in the right, that's a pretty basic jazz voicing, especially if you can voice lead the 3rds and 7th in the right hand. Building chords out of 4ths is always cool too. More specifics about the chords you are tackling would help!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_What_chord
Jazz Piano Help. New to Jazz. Played piano for 8 years though. Advice?
Q. All right. I've been playing piano for about 8 years now. Mostly classical stuff. My high school is looking for a 2nd jazz pianist and I'm auditioning. Haven't played much jazz at all. Although, I have been composing seriously for about 3 years. I am a little less than okay at improvising. Any advice?
A. Most of jazz piano is style. Listen to a lot of jazz to understand what they are doing. Artists like Chick Corea have incredible comping styles, which would really give you a feel for what you are trying to do.
I would say your chord voicings and rhythmic variation as a rhythm section player would be more important than your ability to improvise.
Using 9ths and other extensions really add color to the chords you are using.
So, just try to listen a lot, and start working on voicings. Try to see if you can find anything on piano grips, which provide very hip chord structure for beginning jazz pianists. Once you have those down, start experimenting with other sounds of your own.
Just remember, space is your friend. Don't play too much, but rather try to play in reaction to what is going on around you. I am a saxophone player, and I can tell you that nothing is worse than a pianist that plays too many notes. lol
Good luck!
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Title : How can i write a unique piano melody / Major and minor key questions / chord voicings / jazz chords?
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