Jazz piano taster

About this course

The course explores harmony at the keyboard, including four types of chord symbol and modes of the major scale. Participants work with jazz lead sheets and recordings, try playing in swing time, and encounter selected jazz standards alongside Latin and rock grooves. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, guided use of lead sheets, manuscript note-taking and shared practice at digital pianos.

What you'll learn

• Recognise and play chords from their symbols
• Hear, play and name modes of the major scale
• Identify swing time and Latin or rock grooves
• Use jazz lead sheets to support keyboard playing

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for intermediate players who are confident at the piano and have a grasp of music theory. Learners should be accustomed to listening to jazz piano and will practise together at digital pianos.

• Requires confident piano playing and an existing grasp of music theory.
• Includes shared practice alongside tutor demonstrations and lead-sheet work.

Before you go

• There is nothing participants need to bring.