Easy Simple Jazz Piano Tutorial 🎹

A piano tutorial on how to play simple Jazz piano, using a few basic ideas that will instantly sound gratifyingly Jazz. If you're a beginner to Jazz piano and would like to begin playing/improvising something but don't want to get too bogged down with the theory, just implement these simple ideas, and explore the possibilities!
The style of Jazz I demonstrate in this Piano lesson could be likened to background Cocktail Jazz, and also has a Studio Ghibli-esque feel.
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[@ishwarigarge9731]

These melodies have that classic bossa nova feel It's amazing!¡

[@mrundead7247]

Please may in one of your future videos can you do three little birds by Bob Marley

[@einsatzgruppen777]

how much should we contribute?

[@bongabhengu676]

May i please ask that you please please do a St james infirmary, the Hugh Laurie version. I think you'd play that beautifully and it's a very interesting song to do and learn.

[@wilfredricarte2061]

Can you suggest how I can contribute whatsoever.

[@arainnebreton3342]

my cousin asked me to play at her wedding next year! she wouldn’t have asked me if it wasn’t for your tutorials so i wanted to thank you 🤍

[@karimbsaleh]

I'm sure it's not easy being piano teacher, let alone having to prepare and digitally publish the leasons isn’t it? I do hope those who have found the ideal teacher really are thankful and acknowledge their skills. Thanks Francesca, always looking forward to the next one. You're simply awesome!

[@BitesizePiano]

Thank you ❤️

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Well said. My thoughts exactly.

[@wilfredricarte2061]

Okay any suggestions

[@jamiedoull154]

Ooooh, this is so cool. Always find myself doing some random 'plinky-plonking' after I'm done practicing, but this is awesome for giving it a little form. Love this!

[@johnj8135]

When you played that progession, loving you, Minnie Riperton, came to mind. Took me back to the 70's. Thanks 🙏✌️

[@madmac66]

Oh that parallel passing chord...soooo good gets me all gooey inside

[@BitesizePiano]

It’s tasty isn’t it!

[@ameliae.hansen4993]

Literally asking questions ("What would you like for dinner?") and forming answers ("I was thinking pizza.") to make phrases with different syllables i.e. rhythms is genius! Thank you so much for that tip! Great videos. So glad I found you!

[@BitesizePiano]

It’s silly but definitely helps doesn’t it? 😆🎹

[@wilfredricarte2061]

Bits of chords are enough, even an iota of knowledge is valuable, thanks.

[@adamfree5982]

Thanks, perfect little piece for me as I’m just starting to learn jazz theory and 7 chords.

[@dannuttle9005]

I'm all for more jazz-based videos. I'm pretty far beyond the level you're showing here, but this is still something I'll play around with.

[@toro-toro9403]

More jazz tutorials would be awesome. I always wanted to know how to create jazzy chords.

[@royhadley686]

Thank you. More jazz please.

[@fruitmix4health]

Great lesson, I can't believe that i am playing jazz.

[@BitesizePiano]

That’s awesome! 🤗🎹

[@gloriafutrell3754]

Wow. Fun. Thanks. Usefulllll

[@nickcruz8070]

Wow that was a sweet bite for an old jazz beginner dude!

[@BitesizePiano]

🤗🎹

[@stevemarson]

The best piano teacher on KZbin! Thank you!

[@BitesizePiano]

You're very welcome!

[@annamoore9080]

Love this!!!! First video on your channel I’ve watched. I can already tell I’ll be watching more!!! You’re wonderful. Well done. More jazz tutorials please :)

[@abhijitchatterjee966]

Thanks a lot for the basics of jazz piano with passing chord for beginners.

[@BitesizePiano]

You’re most welcome 🎹

[@owendallsotomayor1741]

Cool tutorial! Thanks so much. Would love more jazz tutorials!

[@bryanjoseph3368]

Hey Francesca Mam I love this tutorial. Thank you 🤩🤩

[@thequebee_0101]

Let's go, I've been wanting to learn easy jazz chords for pretty long, thanks

[@johnkennethrubio5906]

Definitely try this one 🤩

[@soloohk]

i have no knowledge of music theory and dont know how to play piano at all, but your lesson really inspires me, the chords you play are so beautiful, just like the piece Dudley Moore plays in movie 10. i start playing some of your chords on my keyboard with left hand, and find it so pleauring to listen, then try to add a few notes forming very simple melody, all of a sudden i found myself making a 15-seconds song, never think of capable doing this wonderful thing without any formal musical training, i want like to complete the song oneday to my very special one, thank so much Francesca, you really change my life.

[@BitesizePiano]

You are so very welcome, I’m so pleased you’re enjoying playing 🎹🫶🏻

[@arainnebreton3342]

can you please teach “ophelia” by the lumineers? my cousin and her fiancé love them and i’d love to be able to play it for them! 😁

[@tinmya1]

LOVE your questions and answer examples to use!!!! :-) Thank you for another great lesson, Francesca!!! Appreciate it a lot!

[@scottderrick8166]

Your jazz tutorials are exceptionally good. I would love to see more. You are very good at this!

[@Brooks24]

This is incredible!

[@lilypatrick9104]

PLEASE DO A TINY DANCER TUTORIAL!!!!!

[@amutawi]

Super cool. Thank you for this

[@andersonsilva8334]

Hello. I'm Brazilian and I found your tutorial very objective. I'm trying to learn and it's not hard. Congratulations. Besides, you're beautiful. So congratulations again.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup for this. Stay cool.

[@einsatzgruppen777]

briliiant! luv it , thank u!

[@tweezy5923]

You seriously just blew my mind 🤯, I've been playing for a few months and stumble on to this just few minutes ago and I'm at awe learning from this video. Keep up the good work great breakdown with the question and answer.

[@odellpark]

This is great tks!

[@andremoraesfreitas1154]

You are the best, thank you so much!

[@Anahita_ExoL]

Absolutely loved it

[@BitesizePiano]

I’m glad! X

[@slimshekar]

I loved this lesson and started practicing it. Amazing the beautiful music this simple progression creates. So much scope for improvisation! Thank you!

[@newyorkmyndd9801]

Thanks for this, jazz style and improv seems daunting but also my favorite and most satisfying to play when I take the time to learn. This made a lot of sense thanks!! 🎶👍 Would love more of this,

[@altugdayioglu5964]

Awesome

[@starros1]

How delightful it was to listen to you. Though the pointers were simple, I learned much and had much fun practicing. Thank you!

[@jeffmendelsohn3498]

LOVE this!!

[@BitesizePiano]

😁

[@legrosjp1]

This video is usefull in so many ways thanks 😊 It does sound really beautiful 👍

[@gilbertlamm]

Love your new lesson ! You are the best ! Thanks so much ! Gil👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@Paloloeq]

Subscribed. Thanks for your work.

[@John-jo8cp]

Thanks so much, I’m a beginner and find your videos very helpful!

[@smmoore007]

Thank you for this simple jazz lesson. It's easy enough for me and I love this sound. Will be watching more of your videos.

[@evansurya950]

This is really really helpfull. Thankssss

[@BitesizePiano]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yudipitre5720]

I watch this video all day. Love it 😀 you greatthank you

[@mountainnstream]

This is so good. Thank you!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thank you, Bsp. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@NimeuMusic]

That's so cool! Franjazzca. ❤️

[@BitesizePiano]

Franjazzca! Love it! X

[@nicholsonlawrance5821]

Thanks!

[@BitesizePiano]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@garytrent1]

Great lesson thank you for sharing

[@BitesizePiano]

You’re very welcome 🎹

[@kiubox8888]

I love the way you teach this lesson,🥰

[@derekproff2517]

Danke!

[@vintxravin]

Great one 🤍

[@nicholsonlawrance5821]

Loved it great for newbies like me - I am off to too the thanks button

[@tonyjenkins2733]

Love your videos!

[@BitesizePiano]

🤗

[@Silsangmarak]

you've helped me a lot with your videos I love you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pedrochaves2380]

Thank you

[@BitesizePiano]

My pleasure! 🤗

[@jeffbentley1521]

fantastic love it.😀

[@BitesizePiano]

🤗🎹

[@element-alchemist8875]

Awesome. I could listen to this improv over this progression all day. That question/answer pizza bit was funny. 😄

[@BitesizePiano]

Glad you found it amusing! 😛

[@riddhimanhariharan7353]

Don't usually comment on yt videos but just wanted to say the entire tutorial was a vibe and I love your song tutorials in general. The conversation advice was really simple but effective! had a laugh too, anyway thanks a lot :)

[@BitesizePiano]

I’m pleased you enjoyed it 🤗

[@riddhimanhariharan7353]

just wanted to add i really liked your "basic" pentatonic melody at 4:25 and i managed to make a lofi beat from it( it was very lofi-sounding so i kinda had to :)

[@genadyv1248]

Very nice lesson! Thanks.

[@BitesizePiano]

🤗🎹

[@georgechacon2648]

Brilliant! Your teaching is so awesome 👌! Must had a great teacher yourself. Cheers

[@nelsonjorge5798]

Just AWESOME, those really are too romantics and expressives sounds....thank you again Francesca

[@BitesizePiano]

you're very welcome!

[@nelsonjorge5798]

@@BitesizePiano I really apreciate it

[@maffonsom]

Thanks Francesca. You know to select awesome songs!

[@BitesizePiano]

🤗🎹

[@sonnyhudisaksono9937]

👍😊 tks ... 🎶simple & easy

[@BitesizePiano]

😁

[@noelmaronilla9534]

I like it. tnx.

[@BitesizePiano]

😁

[@flasomtom6054]

Thanks from Brazil!!!

[@BitesizePiano]

😁🎹

[@BodyAndSoulMentor]

Very useful. It's helped a bunc. Thanks Francesca.

[@BitesizePiano]

Glad you found it useful!🎹

[@michaeldevilangel]

Amazing! Thank you so much. Conversation.... OMG... That is exactly how I feel Jazz. Goosebumps!! I find your vids very unique. Technically solid and informative and yet somehow very gentle and "atmospheric". I'm gonna watch them all :). Thank you again.

[@BitesizePiano]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@jaisibisivakumar3157]

Thanks mam this was what I was asking you

[@BitesizePiano]

It was! 🤗

[@muzikhed]

Really nice tutorial. Freedom, I've been playing about with riffs and grooves and thoroughly enjoying myself for hours without having to concentrate on theory and technique which makes for a nice relaxing change. Cheers.

[@BitesizePiano]

You’re very welcome, glad you’re enjoying playing 🤗🎹

[@pradeepthakur5113]

wonderful explanation for beginners. i tried many tutes all were going over my head so finally i thought to consult u cuz u always give very easy lessons to reveal the secret behind the song. i was keen to learn jazz music cuz here in India ppl have no clue about Jazz we dont listen but want to practice lot of jazz i just love to listen and play....thanks n regards feom India

[@BitesizePiano]

You are welcome 😊

[@balachankhan195]

Nice

[@DrRaghavanRPanicker]

Namasthe,Thanks a bunch. Beautiful lessons.😊🌷🙏

[@BitesizePiano]

🙏🎹

[@Kervig23]

I must say , I really enjoyed this video. This progression really rocks. Hugs pretty lady!

[@BitesizePiano]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@cannabis1490]

Simplified! This is EXACTLY! what I was looking for!!! Very helpful! Now I can get going . Thanks so much. Subbed Yeah!🇯🇲

[@BitesizePiano]

Glad you found it helpful!🎹

[@scottpetherick7650]

Great lesson, that will keep me busy for a few days ..

[@BitesizePiano]

😁🎹

[@diplomat655]

Thank you so much for your video. Today I used the piano for the first time and your video was so excellent. You have inspired me to keep playing. Thank you so much for your clear and nice style of teaching ❤️

[@BitesizePiano]

You’re very welcome 🎹

[@eckdavid2472]

That was a useful video. I hope with patience (and practice!) I can play like you did in this video. Thanks!

[@BitesizePiano]

🤗🎹

[@mary_asmr5]

Very nice! I will give it a try! I’m really interested in blues music, can you do one like this with blues scale?!? Thanks so much for these videos!!

[@BitesizePiano]

I’ve done a couple of blues tutorials similar to this!

[@mary_asmr5]

@@BitesizePiano thank you I’ll look them up!

[@Life-is-a-Dance]

Thank you very much for your style in teaching, you make things that I would not have attempted doable, albeit my version lol, but isn't that what piano/keyboard is all about Diolch/thanks again.

[@rafkend1422]

Thank you so very much Francesca for this simple and effective tutorial. Your instruction confirms the way I am starting to develop my left hand chord progression and that is a big plus for me. I came back to playing the piano after an absence of 40 years and now I realize how huge my limitations have become as far as technical agility. I was trained for classical music in my 20s and it seems that the muscle memory recovery keeps pushing me to play the melodies (in jazz) improvs to sound like a lot more classical than say modern jazz. What advice or pointers could you give me to overcome that would be tremendously appreciated.

[@lofipal1558]

wow

[@humblemai2211]

please make more tutorial about bebop jazz improvisation. Thanks

[@yacobpoole1164]

Thank you for this, I watch most your videos and they really help. As a suggestion, can you teach how to play different riffs or licks

[@BitesizePiano]

good idea!

[@chinpin641]

thank you for making these tutorials- your a life saver! you explain them so well

[@federico17101980]

Ti amoooo sei bellissima e bravissima

[@jillcapul]

can you pretty pretty please do where is my mind by the pixies!! ive been wanting to learn and i just love ur tutorials and it’s just a song that i cant get out of my head. please do it if you can!

[@emmaofficial2565]

This was a helpful video please make a video on how to sharpen the piano playing technique

[@BitesizePiano]

that's quite vague - there's lots of technique-related things!

[@rodneygardner1503]

Thank for replying to me I'm trying to learn the piano on my own can't afford lesson right now.

[@animemesmelody2924]

You are the best piano teacher ever! Easy and understandable imma save a money for your piano course. Edit: can you do a Lo-fi piano course or tutorial?

[@BitesizePiano]

I've done a Bossa Nova one which is similar :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6bPnX5noMSEZqM

[@heitorbononi323]

Please do "flowers" by Marina next!!

[@pianopaulus6774]

Great video! To the point and very informative. Do you suggest any other videos for learning slow jazz? I’m looking to be able to simply improvise some slow, easy listening jazz like on this video, where I had enough material to actually sit down at a restaurant or hotel piano bar and play. Not looking to play with others or learn specific songs… just improvise. I know jazz can be hard, but I also know with a solid foundation of the basics one could “fake” being a long time pro.. curious on your guidance/direction. Thank you!!!!

[@scooby2596]

love your videos!! could you please do honey honey by abba. it would be such a fun one to play💓

[@miguelpratasilva4854]

You helped me a lot, could you teach Stand By Me music

[@mikeonthepiano]

Very nice jazz tutorial. Would you also consider including the Bm7b5 chord in that mix, as well?

[@stevemcnerney7345]

I enjoy everything you have put on. Very much. Do you have the time to teach Smackwater Jack by Carole King? Please.

[@flaminghotcheetos7506]

HI!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Could you do a tutorial for “To Build a Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra??