Because the 2-5-1 is used so much in jazz music, your improvisation can be a lot easier, if you know a few licks that you can play over this segment, ideally in [...]
Jazz Piano – 2-5-1 Lick 1
The 2-5-1 Progression with Rootless Chords
There are many possible variations of the basic 2-5-1 chord progression using seventh chords. A common one is to play rootless ninth chords for the ii minor seventh and I major seventh chord, and a thirteenth chord for the V dominant seventh chord.
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Jazz Piano – the 2-5-1 Chord Progression
The 2-5-1 (or ii – V – I) chord progression is the most used building block in jazz music. It’s basic version consists of the ii minor seventh chord, [...]
Rock Piano Soloing
Rock Piano – Fast Sixteenth Notes
Knowing some basic chord shapes can unlock many possibilities. One is to play chord tones as fast sixteenth notes. The effect is great, while the playing is rather simple.
A rock piano solo pattern with arpeggios
In the following example, just move the same chord shape up and the keyboard [...]