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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 a Key of D Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

Discover
A Key of D Major Melodic Workout

Learn
How to "think" within the Key of D Major, Melodically

Play
The Modes of the Key of D Major plus Inverted Melodic Arpeggios from various entry points (Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th).

AND

You will play Melodic lines using various 8th Note Rhythmic Configurations played over the II-V-I Progression.

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Illustrations
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Lead Sheets
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Play Alongs
(ensemble assistance and practice tips)

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Episode Outline
Introduction
Discover, Learn, Play
Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills
Lesson Rationale
Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
Conclusion
Closing Comments

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