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Jazz Yer Blues!

"Jazz Yer Blues" is a series of lessons by veteran Pianist/Composer David Arivett. Enjoy lessons and insights from David into blues and jazz , including playing, theory, and compositional aspects.

It is specifically designed for keyboardists who want to integrate more jazz into their blues playing and serves as an introduction to applying jazz to many genres. Since blues is the foundation that one must build on in order to play jazz , tracing the roots and connection between blues and jazz is vital and a fascinating study as well!

Of course these lesson are equally interesting to jazz players who are looking for some interesting changes, twists, voicings, and progressions! Lessons also include transcribed examples from some of the legendary jazz keyboard players like Scott Kinsey, The YelllowJackets, Jeff Lorber, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea! Styles covered are Funk, Fusion, Latin, Contemporary, and Gospel.

How much do the keyboard teachers in your area charge for one lesson??? And how much material do they provide that is included in the price of each lesson???...usually nada-nothing! You have to fork out more cash for piano books, ect. Jazz Yer Blues Lessons are very affordable individual lessons (Only $19.95)!, and you get to keep all the learning material!

Each lesson includes audio samples, sheet music, play-along tracks (minus keys), midi file, and specific instructions.
Careful analysis of lesson material reveals how the blues influences and shapes jazz keyboardists playing, writing, and improvisation.
Dig deep into the harmonic structure and form and learn to apply it!

By studying musical examples, (both written and audio) you can take your playing to the next level! Questions? E-mail me here. Or call toll free 1 (877) 385-2064

To hear David's playing and preview his CD's visit here! Full length "Play-Along" tracks and charts are available for all the songs from David's new, "Jazzed And Glad" CD! David is an accomplished composer, arranger, producer, and educator.

Below are audio examples of some of the lessons. Here Is a sheet music example from Bob James & Kirk Whalum's CD, "Joined At The Hip". ( sample from our lesson "Contemporary Jazz")

Jazz Yer Blues Lesson Samples	Mp3	pdf
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: Scott Kinsey (Fusion Jazz 1)			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: Jeff Lorber (Fusion Jazz 2) "Toads Place"			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: Jeff Lorber (Solo Riffs) Dig deep into the soloing secrets from this legendary keyboardist! Blistering solos , cool voicings, ect.			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: David Arivett (Fusion Jazz 3) (Broken down into 5 sections)			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: Jeff Lorber (Funk Jazz I)			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: David Arivett (Funk Jazz 2)			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: Herbie Hancock (Brazilian Jazz) David Arivett (Brazilian Jazz) David Arivett (Brazilian Jazz) "Rio"			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: Yellow Jackets (Gospel Jazz) Rob Mullins ( Gospel Jazz ) David Arivett (Gospel Jazz)			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: Bob James (Contemporary Jazz) Alex Bugnon (Contemporary Jazz) Phillipe Saisse (Contemporary Jazz)			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are examples based on the playing of: Chick Corea (Jazz Blues) Ex. 1 (Jazz Blues) Ex. 2 a (Jazz Blues) Ex. 2 b (Jazz Blues) Ex. 2 c			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: David Arivett (Blues) Ex. 1 (Blues) Ex. 2 (Blues) Ex. 3			Buy It!
Included in this lesson are transcriptions/examples by: David Arivett (Swing Jazz) Cool walkin' bass with swinging right hand!			Buy It!

Here is a couple more great audio examples of David playing the blues!
Just Don't Care
Blues Cruise

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