How To Play Jazz Piano - Upper Structure Voicings 🎹😃 (7 Steps to play jazz piano chords)

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[@benedictdsilva3954]

Very nice sound..I teach jazz to a few students..With so much of information on the net it's difficult what to select.This lesson was good. Thank you.

[@eduardgalper7117]

That is so great,what you learn and play. But "last chance " is fantasticly wonderfull music. Thanks a lot!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked the tune!

[@KitCotter]

I've found most jazz-piano teachers will never show 'tricks' or 'tips'... which, coming from bass & guitar to piano, is exactly what I wanted, so to discover your great method is a real inspiration, thank you for your generosity, Gerhmund

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Kit Cotter - Thanks! There are many tricks to learn. Good luck to you and your jazz piano studies.

[@vicore5647]

Wish you had been my teacher in school 30 years ago. Excellent stuff. Thanks!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Vico Re - Thank you!

[@ramoncaubetmusic7991]

The last chance Great composition master

[@jeancoadou5757]

Thanks for generously sharing this video full of great voicings. "The last chance" is a very beautiful, peaceful and rich musical composition.

[@tonax007]

Thank you very much maestro. Clear and understandable.

[@piyushgupta1606]

Sir Gjermund... I find your lessons quite helpful and of next level.! Thank you for uploading such lessons.. I'm beginning to accept the flavors of jazz.

[@teflo2]

Incredibly beautiful! Hearing this end result makes the journey worth it!

[@marcsmith3739]

You are an extremely solid player. Thanks for your videos..

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[@arpstudio]

Each one of us have different way to approach Voicing. this is one of great way to learn. Tks MAESTRO to explain method.Happy Xmas

[@peterharrison5833]

Beautiful tune.

[@wilfredasquez6902]

Excellent tutorial.

[@juliodicarlo5313]

Muy útil. Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Buenos Aires.

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These tutorials are phenomenal and very informative.

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[@zanangdangata865]

This may have just changed my playing forever!

[@MoonLanta]

Mine too! This guy rocks

[@michaelspielmann8352]

Thank you so much, Gjermund, for this wonderful lesson!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Hi, Michael! I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson! Thanks for your comment 🎹😃

[@iacovnegru497]

Very nice tone saxofon ...❤

[@manoelbuenomusic]

Great quality, easy to understand and pratice in a daily basis and all for free. Thanks, you are just awesome!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Manoel Bueno - Thank you! A lot more to come

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Excelente material de trabajo!!! Muchas gracias por compartir y enseñar!!! Bravo!

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I liked the lesson, thank you.

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Glad to hear that!

[@89ksantoso]

veryy helpful this is what i have been looking for for so long.. thank you, keep up your good work!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Kenny Santoso - Thanks! Will do :)

[@tatianakomissarova5126]

Just great! I'm beginning to see the light:-). Thanks a lot!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Thanks, Tatiana. Just remove some clouds. Then the light will appear. 😃

[@Luke-qn8qv]

This is beyond words, thank you!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Luke - Glad you liked it!

[@gatocesk]

Excelente amigo, introduciendo estas ideas en standards...

[@musicgirl35ful]

Just what I needed! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@eNnI088]

Really good lesson!

[@richard9480]

Top notch tutorial.

[@Oz1Muzyk]

You are amazing & so is your Music Sir Gjermund! I was trying to find your Composition: "The Last Chance" - Wow it is Breathtaking & so reminiscent of Bill Evans: Time Remembered! I really enjoy and have learned so much from your Tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing indeed!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Thanks for your beautiful comment!

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Thanks a lot Maestro.. great teching

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U deserve much more views :) and happy new year

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+József. Thanks and happy new year to you too

[@simonross6201]

fantastic lesson !

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Glad you liked, Simon! Take care of your music 🎹😃

[@ChicoChagasmusica]

Thanks for the fantastic videos. Hugs from Brasil

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

You’re welcome. Thanks for your comment

[@JudyK1]

Beautiful!

[@jeremydaranua8477]

Wow amazing.

[@kennyb1063]

Hi, Congratulations for your videos. I have now signed up to your Jazz step by step course and I work on every day. I find the way you teach very interesting for several reasons a schedule to learn and strenghten your playing in all keys working on chords to get them as a reflex. Mastering II - V - I all keys and it is the beginning the videos are very good in quality and with 2 cameras you see each hand. I am longing for improvisation courses. Regards

[@nejdisimsek8943]

This sound very nice

[@carlosjr5593]

4:58 alright, time to play L.A Noire haha I see, so the Upper Structure voicing is the style that makes such rich chords that I could never found a name to refer to.

[@gilbertosesparza1265]

thanks por this video.. very usefull..

[@liriosanz]

Buenísimo

[@pavlobutorin]

Amazing lesson! Thank you!

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Thanks , love it.

[@cameroncampbell4444]

could you do a video on how to improvise with just chord tones for people who are just starting out improvising?

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Cameron Campbell Music Good idea. I will add your request to my list!

[@jazzteto]

Woao.! Gracias.. 🙏🏼😀👍🏼

[@roanmccormick2297]

Great stuff bro!

[@pedroemstro131]

Hi, great video - loved it! It's really helpful that the piano image is shown above your video clearly showing which notes are played simultaneously. I have a few questions.. at 5:14. why have you labelled F# instead of Gb? I thought Gb was the correct spelling for the 7th note in AbMaj? What is the correct way? Thank you very much once again.

[@CH-zj7ku]

It is so beautiful, why no just upload your full version of “When I fall in love”

[@papajanian]

Amazing

[@antonioramirez7369]

So clear now! thank you, master. Two questions: ¿a C7 with an augmented triad (C, E, Ab) on top its consider an upper structure? ¿what chord it would be?.... C7b13?

[@Notmehimorthem]

That's a nice piano tone - what piano is it please?

[@CH-zj7ku]

What are the other upper structure triads that we can play over Am except G triad? Thank you.

[@Starexe97]

Can you please elaborate about jazz modes, pls? Great video btw :)

[@dorotejaciricpiano]

Thank you so much for explaining voicing. I'm learning alone,and it's difficult to understand how to play chords when you improvise.. Please,if you can, share with us more about voicing,it would mean a lot to me. Thanks again,you are the best teacher for me!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Doroteja Ciric - Thank You! I'm sure I'll talk about voicings again in the near future. Good luck with your endeavors!

[@dorotejaciricpiano]

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[@victorramirez7405]

WHAT A MONSTER!!!

[@beattender]

At 2:29 you mention another tutorial in relation to the Bmin/Emin upper chord structure. Can you post the link to that video, please?

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+BeaTTender - sure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2eQY5uLgtaNrrs

[@don4476]

Great lesson. Upper structures are not a nice option for playing jazz piano, if you choose to use them. They are essential. Without them you'll NEVER have the jazz piano sound you're after. It just won't happen.

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Agree! Without US voicings, the harmony sounds mor like pop. I recommend to learn basic chords too. Mixing them with the US voicings creates more tension, as you have a better foundation to create the tension.

[@Kingstonlomusic]

Hi Gjermund, amazing content as always! What kind of software do you use to make the midi keyboard display play out along with your videos? And how do you get the midi react to the acoustic piano?

[@Julian7alejandro]

Master, i need hundred Be bop paterns, phrases and licks ,

[@rudyvasquez9343]

How did you learn to solo like that? 10:25-11:00 Is there a book that can teach you this? What scales are you using?

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

This is a long story.. Basically what I teach through the Jazz Piano Step-by-Step Course. (Not a quick-fix)

[@rudyvasquez9343]

@@Gjermund-Sivertsen thank you for the feedback

[@manuelperezguzman8230]

Maestro Tendrá algunos tutoriales más personalizadas y cuál sería el costo

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Sí. Consulta popjazzonline.com para obtener los detalles.

[@ChrisDragotta]

Was that a trumpet sample at the end or was he or she circular breathing?

[@ramonurretavizcaya]

excelente!

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[@beattender]

Hi, if I play a Bmin chord in the key of Bmin, would I play C#dim for the upper chord structure to make a flat 13 chord?

[@livingpiano]

I've been following your videos for a while- excellent !!! I'm a pianist ( in India) , do you have a full course ? what is the fee? I'm very keen , thank you sir

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Hi, Harsha. Thanks for your comment. I have a popular Jazz Piano Step-by-Step course that you can find at popjazzonline.com

[@ft2167]

What scales do you use to plat these chord progressions?

[@chrisdylanlloyd]

chord symbol at 9:58 should say F/Ab13 instead of Gb/A13. but good video!

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Chris Lloyd - Well observed! You're absolutely right! Thanks.

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[@pedroemstro131]

Another question I have is why have you spelled the F#13 chord at 5:32 F#, E, Bb, Eb? I thought the Bb should be A# (being one of the notes forming the F#7 chord)? I know that it's enharmonic. I'm interested in the way you have spelled the chord. Why have you spelled it this way? Thank you very much.

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Pedapo Emstro - good question. Yes you are right. The midi keys at the top makes this decision, and unfortunately it is not as bright as we are 😉

[@pedroemstro131]

That explains it! Thanks so much for your reply! You know what, I keep watching this video over and over again and always learn something new. Thanks so much for teaching me! :)

[@richardklaus3254]

👍❤️🎶

[@Starexe97]

May I ask? Based from your video and pdf, these are the UST you play based on the chord: Minor7: 2nd major, 2nd minor Dominant7: 2nd major, 6th major, flat 6th major, sharp 4th major Are those just examples and there are more? Or are they the best ones or something?

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Hi, Samuel. There are more, but these are quite common.

[@Starexe97]

Oh I see. Also, in the video, you said you have other video explaining about one of the upper structures, is the video the 13th chord?

[@Solcius123123]

In reality, the bass player was kidnapped and chained up to a closet many years ago. His only purpose now is to play the bass whenever Gjermund demands it.

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

+Samy Samos - Spot on! Just what's been going on. 😄

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@@CH-zj7ku Based on his looks and surname, He is likely Norwegian or Danish (possibly Dutch as well)

[@robinsonisla7034]

what is the title of this song?

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Robinson Isla The Last Chance...

[@robinsonisla7034]

@@Gjermund-Sivertsen thank you so much man, i liked all your teaching, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

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[@okarynolot]

sacred geometry

[@kamakirinoko]

Umm . . . starting at 9:47 either you have invisible fingers or you're lip-synching (finger-siynching!) to the wrong tune.

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Thanks for your comment. I'm not sure what you mean. Maybe KZbin was out of sync? I've not dubbed myself. That's for sure ;)

[@kamakirinoko]

If you look at your right hand just after that time mark, it is obviously not playing the chord sequences that are audible in the sound track-the left hand matches the soundtrack, but not the right hand. Which leads me to surmise that you overdubbed the sound on top of the video or vice versa.

[@rudyvasquez9343]

From 2:07 - 2:14 🤣🤣

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Oh yes :)

[@rudyvasquez9343]

Oh hey, I have a gig in a couple of weeks but I can't get my muscle memory good. I've been practicing none stop. I have to read chords note for note. Any quick tips? Lol I'm not new to jazz, I alternate lead and second alto but this is my first year on piano for jazz ensemble.

[@CH-zj7ku]

Could You talk about upper structure about Major and half diminished chords?

[@hightowergaming5301]

Bass player = unreal (literally? I'm so confused!)

[@jasonongchaysioco8172]

I already know this stuff. Good luck learning noobs! Lol!

[@mcrohof]

Do not like this "method" of planting different chords on top of eachother. It is too brainy, instead of using voiceleading and ear training to get to the sounds you hear, want to hear, and "HAPPEN TO HEAR" tHIS METHOD IS TURNING US INTO ROBOTS, half programmed or fully.PROGRAMMED. Sorry for not turning the caps off

[@oberynmartel2750]

mcrohof How? He is using extensions on top of the chord which is totally fine. Do you know what you are talking about?

[@mcrohof]

Do you? My guess is you do not, and neither what I am very clearly saying. Extensions stem from linear expansion, not supplanting. Voice-leading VS Chord Stacking.

[@oberynmartel2750]

mcrohof The method of stacking chords has to abide by the foundational chord's scale. If you played a Cm7 and C#7 -9 on top it would sound like horse shit. The "chord" is an extension of the foundational chord that is homogenous with that chord. There are no clashing notes in an upper structure voicing, since both the base chord and the upper "chord" is in the same scale. What do you even mean with "Extensions stem from linear expansion, not supplanting". So you are inferring that chord stacking supercedes the other? That's the complete opposite of what you should think when you stack chords. It's as if you believe the upper structure is a separate entity, completely independent from it's partner chord. It's CALLED chord stacking, but is in fact a product of extending the chord and maybe doubling one or two notes that are present in the base chord. I've played for the morepart of my life and know what I'm saying.

[@mcrohof]

"So you are inferring that chord stacking supercedes the other?: " I was and have been saying the exact inverse. Never stack chords, but listen to the sound of the extension and how you can use it and improve on it, depending the situation. NO RULES. Knowing what you are saying is not the same as understanding it. Applying it in a manner the greats from the 1900s-1940s learned and honed their craft.

[@oberynmartel2750]

mcrohof But...that's precisely what this video has been saying. Use chord extensions and vary depending on situation. What was even the point of sending your first comment if you bring nothing but the same message Gjermund did?? You sent something like "This is programming us into robots". What do you even mean to begin with? A human is capable of using this in his/her way. They aren't hard wired to play exactly like this.

[@oumuamuao9496]

Great lesson! Thank you very much