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This short jazz improvisation tutorial will teach you some ways to restrict yourself while practicing improvisation. This helps you avoid finger patterns and forces you to be more creative.

I teach Skype lessons. If you’re interested, email me at JazzPianoConcepts@gmail.com

Stylistic Restrictions:

Play only stride Play in bebop style Play modern Bebop on A sections, Modern on Bridge Play like Bud Powell Keith Jarrett McCoy Tyner

This short jazz improvisation tutorial will teach you some ways to restrict yourself while practicing improvisation. This helps you avoid finger patterns and forces you to be more creative.

I teach Skype lessons. If you’re interested, email me at JazzPianoConcepts@gmail.com

Rhythmic Restrictions

Only 1/4 notes Only 1/8 notes Use only triplets

Technical Restrictions:

Play every other measure Use only your left hand Only arpeggios


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