Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Harmonic Minor Modes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

Discover
The Harmonic Minor Modes
Learn
How to study and practice the Harmonic Minor Modes
Play
The Harmonic Minor Modes from the Root to the 7th of each sound

For maximum musical growth, be sure to use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while studying and practicing the Harmonic Minor Modes.

Download Podcast Packets
Illustrations
(detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)
Lead Sheets
(beautifully notated music lead sheets)
Play Alongs
(ensemble assistance and practice tips)

EPISODE OUTLINE:
Introduction
Discover, Learn, Play
Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills

Demo 1
Harmonic Minor Mode 1
Minor #7 Sound
Root to 7th

Demo 2
Harmonic Minor Mode 2
Half Diminished Sound
Root to 7th

Demo 3
Harmonic Minor Mode 3
Major #5 Sound
Root to 7th

Demo 4
Harmonic Minor Mode 4
Minor Sound
Root to 7th

Demo 5
Harmonic Minor Mode 5
Dominant b9b13 Sound
Root to 7th

Demo 6
Harmonic Minor Mode 6
Major #11 Sound
Root to 7th

Demo 7
Harmonic Minor Mode 7
Diminished Sound
Root to 7th

Conclusion
Closing Comments

Visit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with interactive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, and a private jazz piano community Jazz Piano Forums.

If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.

Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listener. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

Support the show