One Exercise - All The Chords

Voicing simple 7th chords in every key is something all jazz pianists (and pianists who play from lead sheets in general) should be able to do. Without getting too fancy with 9ths and 13ths and altered tones, I'd like to help you be able to simply voice all major, minor, dominant and half diminished chords simply and beautifully with this very musical exercise.
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[@peterkistler3537]

6 x 7, 63 lolllll

[@AimeeNolte]

Lol good catch! Of course I meant 9x7!

[@nutloaf]

@@AimeeNolte Now that's Jazz!

[@chriscopeman8820]

@@AimeeNolte I thought you'd meant 42. This is the one my kids had most trouble with.

[@bluegrasspointofview5191]

She was spitballing! At least she's awesome! Aimee, is this the 3 and 7, over and over, like you explained in another video?

[@wyattstevens8574]

@@AimeeNolte Your "it could be this" at 10:20 is (almost) exactly the last phrase of Twinkle Twinkle!

[@pedroaguirre258]

Ian is a real nerd, and we all thank him

[@tarotaddicts4695]

Nerds are the best. Without them our world would be empty of so many things, especially knowledge. Long live the geekery and creatury. Amen

[@John-boy]

I watched this 2 years ago when I was still early on my piano journey. I liked the sound but it was beyond my theory and capability. It came up again today on KZbin and is perfect now. Thanks😊

[@Qin2win]

Same here John! I just purchased her pdf to really analyze the excerrcise.

[@RonNewmanPiano]

This exercise - learning 3-7 and 7-3 in every key - was the first thing I did in the 70's to learn jazz, and the one thing that opened up improv for me more than anything else. It took two semesters to really get them where they were second nature, but truly a door into everything else!

[@garyspianocovers6684]

Good to know timeline because I want to get this even with my background it seems overwhelming. I need to learn the 7 th chords first then try this.

[@ahamuffin4747]

@@garyspianocovers6684 You can learn the circle of fithts and in parallel to that play misty by eroll garner (which is basically just the circle), just the block chords in the left hand. This will give you the 7, maj7 and min7. That how I learned it anyway :)

[@wyattstevens8574]

@@ahamuffin4747 You say major, minor, and dominant, but what about half-diminished like this had?

[@ahamuffin4747]

@@wyattstevens8574 I used the song "that's all", arrangement by Kent Hewitt for that

[@tripp8833]

Channels like yours are what make KZbin so valuable. Thanks , Aimee

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I'm just a 65 year old beginner with just over one month tickling the ivory. But there was a logic to this and it gives me inspiration to learn...chords. Merci.

[@pafpro34]

I have been practising that for a week, i can tell this is one of the best exercises i' ve ever seen. It provides quickness to memorize chords positions and i can exercise until my brain and my hands give up because it sounds like a beautiful song, not boring :)

[@AimeeNolte]

I’m so glad

[@redbeanrice7465]

Thank you for this lesson Aimee and Ian for the idea! I love the fact that you are open to learn from your students and believe that is what makes you such a great teacher as well! :)

[@joecool4335]

this is a lovely video! i relate quite a bit to what you said your student was experiencing. it’s so incredible to hear not only that i’m not alone in this struggle, but that there is a way to help with it. and bonus: *you’re* the one explaining the way to help it! super helpful, thanks aimee! :-)

[@mauricerobillard612]

That was spot on and a very comprehensive lesson. I started on electric bass and been playing since the age 9. Learning guitar now while picking up some basic piano and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your teaching method.

[@Dieter3002]

Absolutely magical vlog. Gorgeous piano as well. Cheers..Dieter

[@joem.koenen3796]

Inversions can open so many possibilities...spread chords...spread triads...thank you so much👍

[@keyboarddancers7751]

I really like the way you INVITE us all along new learning pathways as opposed to simply showing us what to do.

[@AimeeNolte]

Thank you. That’s always been my goal. ❤️

[@TY1ON2K]

Aimee, you are the best. Thank you so much for all you do!

[@saxman3336]

Bought the pdf, I’m now on my way to learning the changes in a much interesting fashion now, thanks to Aimee.

[@pierretaylor7011]

Aimee you’re a great pianist, an even better teacher, and as a person, you only go up from there! Thx for this lil bit of motivation. Thanks to Ian too!

[@davivify]

So cool ! Finally getting back to basics after a long layover. My Casio was in a box for over a year but some surgery has brought it back - mostly. Been messing around with 2-5-1 stuff but for a daily warmup, this looks like just the ticket ! Shoutout to Ian.

[@JPLodine]

Such a great video, Aimee! I've returned to it several times and use it regularly to help learn chords in the less familiar keys. It's like a capsule summary of basic jazz harmony, and the ideas in it have helped me be able to start playing some standards by ear, or from a lead sheet -- something that I never in a million years thought would be possible. Thank you (and Ian!)!!

[@seaspeck]

Each time I watch a lesson like this, you move me. It's for the kindness of your precious advices. Maybe for the distance too.

[@ianflemings4989]

As an Ian, I would like to thank Ian for coming up with this.

[@ianh6845]

I, Ian, second this notion

[@ThePianomanIAN]

I, Ian, also second this notion

[@jdotpenneyatcomputer]

As a form of Ian I would like to thank Ian for coming up with this (my name is john, a form of Ian)

[@tassbestwood]

Is he a Music-Ian?

[@saymyname3097]

As a Tony with a T for thanks, to Ian for a nice idea.

[@janetgoodall6372]

Aimee, this is taking so long! I absolutely am so determined to do it. Your brilliant and so is your student that put it together. Wish you were here! 👏😊🙏🏻

[@JHS447]

Just terrific. I’m now going to see if I can put it into practice!

[@gbuggy006]

Love this melodic exercise to help me practice! Thank you Aimee & Ian.

[@tomhagen3762]

Thank you also Ian! Brilliant. Keep that spirit!

[@DrunkenBoatCaptain]

Been doing this for 4 years, probably the best exercise I've found. Now on to rootless and crazy extensions, feels more like play than exercise! Thank you Amy (and your student!).

[@arthouston7361]

I'm looking forward to reaching the point where I can fully grasp these chords. They sound great.

[@ValerioSilvestro]

You are so sweet, listening you talkin is the same ad listening someone singing a lullaby. Awasome! Obviously it goes without saying what a wonderful teacher you are. Thankyou so much.

[@relaxationinspirationmotiv756]

For far too many years, this self-taught key-basher has been in the Irvin Berlin school of playing everything in C maj and A min, using the transpose function on the digital piano and I am trapped there. I've purchased your guide and promise to do my utmost thoroughly to get to grips with it. Thanks, Aimee!

[@Kristin95762]

i can’t even tell you how happy i am to have stumbled onto your tut. bought your sheet music. so awesome. thanks.

[@amrum01]

I was looking for something like that. And it sounds good, which makes practicing much easier.

[@Heuakcvua]

Purchased the exercise pdf. Thank you for creating and sharing Aimee! Really fun and pretty way to play through all the chords

[@michaeltamul500]

Thank you so much Aimee! Getting into jazz can feel so daunting at times. Your videos make it so much more accessible to an adult beginner like myself.

[@drmichaelshea]

Thanks for the PDF, Aimee. It looks like a great warm-up exercise: good for fingers, good for the brain.

[@gravitywell6350]

Great study! I've already applied it to several tunes. Made the changes more logical. It works with tritone substitutions too. Thanks for the eye opener!!!

[@17244852]

Thank you so much Aimee - and Ian - for this. It is exactly what I have been looking for. And yes, Aimee, I promise that I will use it without the sheets, but... as a beginner, I need the sheets to 'get me off the ground' in the first place. (And thank you to George Higgins for the suggestion about naming the chords as I play.) These progressions reinforce the 2-5-1 sequence and the 4th as a means to making the move. I believe that once I have these in my fingers the world of lead sheets will open up for me as well as allowing me to accompany the songs that I want to sing (for myself you understand, I'm not going to inflict it on others.) Thanks again Aimee for putting this lesson together for us.

[@janetgoodall6372]

OK, I've been learning this without the music for a month, 5 weeks! Wow, it was so hard, but now6 I've learnt the first page its brilliant. You play them randomly and it sounds great. Really tests you on your chords. Love your teaching Amee. Thank you and thank you to Ian.

[@brandonsmith553]

Really love this exercise! Makes a ton of sense and covers the basics in a musical and enjoyable context!

[@mphomatlou3923]

I've just happened upon this video and I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying this exercise as an adult beginner. Thank you.

[@critterfriendly9055]

Thankyou and Ian. Purchased the pdf. Looking forward to practicing these and learning them well. I haven't played for perhaps years and the 2 teachers I had never taught anything but how to read music. FINALLY I'm learning so much more via KZbin channels like this one. Thankyou! THANKYOU!!

[@piano321]

Aimee, this is a brilliant exercise, thank you.

[@joseavilapiano4559]

Thank you so much Aimee is just what I need a great exercise to start the day!

[@TheBoyWithTheGuitar]

i’m so happy i found your channel. this exercise is lovely and so so effective! thank you!

[@ChristFan868]

Thanks so much Aime. Perfect timing.

[@risenstarstudio]

I love your lessons. God bless you and keep you safe for many years to come..

[@johndecicco]

5:36 I love sinking into each chord, not worrying about the tempo. Sometimes I play a chord a few times to let it sink in. :)

[@georgehiggins1320]

Say the names of the chords as you play them as well! This will keep the chord shapes associated with the names instead of just learning the shapes by themselves.

[@spektrograf]

So important this one. Too easy to drop into rote practice. Thx for the reminder!

[@tomhagen3762]

I agree. Weird how it kind of changes things in ones mind and is very beneficial for me

[@georgehiggins1320]

@JK COVINGTON Thank you! I channeled my inner Bob Crane for it!

[@tronlady1]

Say it n play it! I teach this a lot. In fact singing it is even better!

[@deborahbarry8458]

Can I sing them? Can they be the words to the melody? (Thank you Ian) ♦️

[@shellybogdan2293]

Just purchased and downloaded. Already it is obvious this is the best idea ever! I believe I will finally progress in my piano journey. Thank you so much ian for inspiring aimee and Aimee for creating this and sharing. Your voice is beautiful Aimee.

[@AimeeNolte]

Much thanks to you, Shelly!

[@TheSIGHTREADINGProject]

Yes, Ian’s idea is so wonderful and prescient. I will try your lovely chord song from his idea Aimee. I’ve been playing a while too and I feel like the more I know, the more I constantly realise I don’t know! Things like this really help as they don’t leave any keys languishing in the dark

[@ktang001]

"Prescient"??

[@GabrielitoSoy]

@Michael Spivak Music Use single arithmethic's to translate the model in each tonality :D i mean that's easy, but of course your idea is too good! :D

[@chrislee633]

“The more I know ,the more I realize I don’t know”.Sums up this site perfectly.Thanks yet again Aimee

[@StevenJenkinsNetwork]

This seems like a great idea. Thanks Aimee!

[@montego2]

Heading off to practice in about five minutes. This will be a fresh and fun addition to the usual scales and arpeggios...

[@dhano2]

I just love what you brought on the menu today, its awesome you really made my day, lovely and inviting chordal progression, kudos to you.

[@juanreyes858]

Thank you Aimee . Fantastic lesson!!!!

[@Thist1me]

Your voice alone gives me enough encouragement to learn chords, beautiful!

[@eugenebeasley1094]

Very nice . Your knowledge of chord structure is superb. I studied structure for many years until one day I decided that I knew chords in all positions! That was quite sometime ago. Watching you makes me want to refresh my once obsession with chord structure. Again your are very knowledgeable and talented!

[@rongketissaranggoonnaayutt6242]

Really good Lesson. It makes me think about Pat Metheny's words. He always practise "Autumn Leaves" in every keys.

[@frankmarsh1159]

On the guitar all the keys are pretty much the same. Just move up or down the fretboard. Not so with the piano.

[@newagain9964]

@@frankmarsh1159 wtf.

[@Gerard_2024]

@@newagain9964 I agree with Frank Marsh´s point about it being more difficult on piano. You need to do a mental reset for every key on the piano, because of the layout of the keyboard, or as I once heard my piano teacher say "the topography of the piano".

[@ramonsanchez6765]

Beautiful work Aimee ... !!!

[@josephmartino9958]

Sounds like a sophisticated way to simplify everything...without sounding "thirdsy"! Thanks Aimee!!

[@watsonhakeem7005]

Exactly what and when I needed this.🙏🏿 thanks

[@CharlieBryant]

I took the chart at 3:32 and have been using it as a guitar exercise, going line by line. This is brilliant. Thank you!

[@DorianMarli777]

Wonderful lesson Aimee!!! I've been playing piano since I was like 14, started out with classical then been playing for my church since I was abt 17, I'm now 29 and it's been a couple years since I've lost my drive to practice. I've always wanted to learn jazz and I've started a few times and stopped butttt during the lock down I had no excuses so I started jazz and noww I'm back to being as eager to practice as my earlier years. You videos hv been and continue to be a a great help to me on my jazz journey. This exercise is priceless and will help me alot! Thanks to Ian and Thank you!!! God bless you

[@musicfromhenjo3692]

I'm guessing "Ian" :)

[@DorianMarli777]

@@musicfromhenjo3692 thanx for the spelling :)

[@ebbtide9576]

It was tempting to download the lesson, but thank you for encouraging us to listen and feel for the shapes. Great for ear training too. About four keys into it, the sound is getting in my ear and I find myself listening and feeling for sounds. Very exciting.

[@midlife_crossroads]

Aimee,one of your many talents is the ability to give so much worth so little…what I mean is, you make it so easy to understand, and yet I feel I’ve just climbed 5 steps up the ladder! I have a significant new competency and my brain doesn’t even hurt. BLESS YOU!

[@Chyuuch]

I love your voice and vibe!

[@garyspianocovers6684]

Ok just what I was looking for, I think you inspired to me to practice and I will try to figure out the 15 and 3 7 or 7 3 on my own. Thank you both!

[@jernejfortuna6741]

Just started leraning such chord voicings and your video is extremely helpful. Hands down, amazing exercise and also amazing tutorial. Thank you :)

[@petemitchell1973]

For the second pattern, you can make it similarly melodic by going up to the 9th (or b9th in measure 3) on the 2nd beat of each measure. Also, finish the ending with a walk of the 7th down the 5th (similar to the 3rd walking up to the 5th in the first pattern). It gives the two exercises a complementary feel.

[@jfn467]

This is beautiful!

[@jorgejurado3546]

Aimee. Thank for this valuable excercise. I send you a big hug..

[@sergiomalatrassi2750]

Muchas gracias Aimee, compré la partitura, es la primera vez que encuentro algo tan completo, Felicitaciones y gracias!

[@tungsten1231]

I got your pdf. I played it. Melodic exercise is very hard to complete. The song allures me to experiment with sound. 10+ stars. thank you

[@juderandbrisack101]

Great exercise! Thanks Aimee

[@deananightingale8197]

Thank you for this! I dread scales practice, so this will definitely get my creativity going.

[@Traveloutdoor]

Great Lesson Thank you Aimee

That's what I needed. Thanks Aimee!

[@danield7449]

This is the lesson that I need. I.m getting good at playing in C.

[@paxwallacejazz]

But there are 12 keys

[@Procrastinacion_]

@@paxwallacejazz kodaly doesn't care

[@feliperamedeiros]

Thank you Ian, thank you Aimee!

[@widitruth]

Thanks for this 2-5-1-4-7-3-6 pattern that covers all notes in the scale, must try this often

[@vocalchords3609]

Superb - crystal clear, beautifully crafted, illustrated, demonstrated - and the joy and comfort of a 'human error' - or what one might call the 'jazz of non-order'. As a fellow music educator - terrific!!!! Thank you v much.

[@yimskykatzikoff7408]

Being a guy, I tend to brute-force my way through fingerings, and it was no different with this exercise. Focusing on the left hand, I played all the fifths with the thumb and pinky, which involves a lot of bouncing arm travel, which is what I do. But then I watched your left hand. You play the first fifth with your thumb and third finger, and the second fifth with your pinky and index finger, which is so much more efficient and, dare I say, elegant. Thank you once again for a great lesson.

[@charlottemarceau8062]

I feel you Ian, thanks for the exercise guys !

[@darrelljohnson2529]

Very nice video. I enjoyed it very much. Well explained and illustrated. This can be a wonderful springboard to improvisational exercises. Good job, and thanks!

[@jimimaze]

This video is awesome. Just ran through all the chords on my guitar. My brain is aching. Thanks!

[@anamerican5499]

FANTASTIC IDEA!!!! MANY, MANY THANKS

[@quphys5253]

ThanX! Again one of your wonderful tutorials ... not to forget you wonderful performances ... and you recent release (Lighten Up).

[@natanelarnson]

Fabulous....a great way to become really proficient on all possibilities. I love your passion for teaching.

[@philchernin9808]

Gosh, Amy. What a gift. 🙏. Thank you so much.

[@SuperExadidas]

Beautiful.

[@ramahadranhennessy9300]

Had the same idea many years ago, led to creating ‘technique’ songs, where I based everything arranged around one or two particular techniques. Worked well, bc as I was exploring the idea of the technique, I became familiar with it within different contexts, but also by proxy, practice the technique. Oddly, never thought to do one with chords as I’ve always been exploring them, but I’m going to dig into this...thanks!

[@WarrenPostma]

This is a fantastic idea. For a more restricted similar exercise for a more junior player, just doing some version where we take four or five of the chords from this list and play around with them until we know them all is a good way to build up towards being able to play something more advanced like this exercise. I sit down all the time and try to figure out interesting things to do with chords and melodic lines, and the nice thing is that every time I find something that sounds good, I find that also, I hadn't yet learned some bit of theory that names the thing I just found.

[@tristramgordon8252]

Bach: The Goldberg Variations ? Fugue and Preludes, 30 pieces, Stunningly beautiful and the piano lesson to end all piano lessons, from the master.

[@johnjohnson6061]

I am not a musician but I love to hear all the beautiful musical sounds. I also enjoy the process of learning as students and teachers can explore together and have a give and take where both get great benefit. You and Ian have such great meekness and the result is a great new discovery of a beautiful method to excel. Thanks Aimee and Ian

[@absolventenservice]

Thank you very much. I was desperately looking for an execise like this.

[@joerumler48]

Excellent as always Aimee...:-)🎷

[@shelliecurry6052]

I am a guitar player and have been practicing arpeggios. Just running through the harmonized scale in different positions on the fretboard. This will be much more fun! Thank you, I love your channel!

[@EdwardCox2016]

Thank you Aimee.

[@jayagopi1]

Excellent video on jazz chords Aimee. 1-5 with the left hand and 7-3 or 3-7 with the right. The chord progression sounds beautiful and it is a great way to learn finger positioning quickly. Awesome. Thanks.

[@luan_moura]

Aimee, you're the best! I'm a bass player learning how to play jazz piano and your lessons are helping me a lot! :)

[@kabelomkhabela4766]

I love this so much😭. I’ve been practicing the spread chord voicings diatonically which is okay but I find it takes longer to remember the individual chord shapes that way. And quite honestly makes it difficult to connect them musically. Thank you so much for this🙏

[@marvisjames6935]

Thank you Aimee. This exercise is a beast. I used it to master voice leadings. The 3-7 on the right hand is really important as those two notes determine the chord quality. 3 determines whether its a major or minor chord while the 7 determines if its a dominant 7 or maj7/min 7.

[@waggonerfamilyworship5501]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for sharing your gift:)