Beginner Jazz Scales Method for Jazz Pianists. Use this simple rule to choose which scale to play over any Jazz chord

Jazz Tutorial

18-08-2020 • 17 Min.

#4. Have you ever wondered which scale you should be playing over any chord? In this episode, we cover jazz scales - and I'll show you a simple rule to follow when choosing which scale to play from.
We'll cover the 'chord tone + whole-step' principle, and I'll show you which scale to play over each of the common chord types in jazz.
This lesson is essential for jazz musicians who want to improvise, as well as composers who want to write jazz music (using the authentic jazz scales).
I'll also show you a practice tip you can use to ingrain the different types of jazz scale.

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