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The Jazz Chord Voicings Every Pianist Needs to Know

Shell voicings, rootless voicings, drop-2 shapes, and upper-structure triads — a practical guide to the chord voicings that define the jazz piano sound, from Bill Evans to Robert Glasper.

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10 Jazz Scales Every Improviser Must Know (and When to Use Them)

Dorian, Mixolydian, Altered, Whole Tone, Diminished — knowing the right scale for every chord is the foundation of jazz improvisation. Here are the 10 scales that cover 95% of the repertoire.