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Keywords
Jazz Piano, Essential Skills, Practice Techniques, Harmonic Analysis, Improvisation, Melody, Rhythm, Jazz Standards, Jazz Piano, Harmonic Analysis, Lead Sheets, Chord Changes, Voicings, Rhythm Challenges, Music Education, Jazz Standards

Summary
In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the importance of mastering essential jazz piano skills, regardless of the tunes being played. He discusses the significance of practicing with a clear objective and the necessity of understanding harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. The episode also introduces a new tune for harmonic analysis, providing listeners with a structured approach to learning and practicing jazz piano. In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the educational aspects of jazz piano, focusing on the song 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.' He introduces podcast packets and lead sheets, emphasizing their importance for musical growth. The conversation transitions into a detailed harmonic analysis of the piece, exploring its unique chord changes and progressions. Dr. Lawrence also discusses voicings, both left-handed and two-handed, and provides insights into rhythm challenges and articulation techniques essential for jazz piano players.

Takeaways
Tunes change, but essential jazz piano skills remain the same.
You can't play tunes if you don't have the skills.
We use tunes to illuminate the skills.
Everything we do needs to plug into these seven facts.
A minimum amount of time will produce monumental results.
Quality practice time is much better than quantity practice time.
Have a single practice objective for every session.
We take an essential skill and examine it harmonically and melodically.
I want to absorb it as much as possible and listen.
We will discover, learn, and play the chord changes. Podcast packets enhance musical growth.
Lead sheets are essential for practice.
Understanding harmonic analysis is crucial.
Unique chord changes enrich the learning experience.
Practice templates help isolate chords for skill development.
Common progressions aid in ear training.
Voicings should utilize common tones for smooth transitions.
Rhythm challenges improve articulation in comping.
Active listening is key to developing musical skills.
Engagement in community forums enhances learning.

Titles
Mastering Jazz Piano Skills
The Importance of Practice in Jazz Piano
Understanding Jazz Harmony and Melody
A New Approach to Jazz Piano Practice
Exploring the Seven Facts of Music
The Art of Practicing Jazz Piano

Sound Bites
"You can't play tunes if you don't have the skills."
"We use tunes to illuminate the skills."
"Have a single practice objective for every session."
"I want to absorb it as much as possible and listen."
"Maximize your musical growth by listening."
"We have a ton to dissect today."
"What an odd little piece of music."
"Your musical world should contain only 12 chords."
"Practice thinking the opposite of what you see."
"Five progressions to become familiar with."
"You got a lot of work to do."
"Enjoy 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.'"

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jazz Piano Skills
11:17 Exploring Essential Jazz Piano Skills
26:16 Prac

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