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Keywords
Jazz Piano, Bossa Nova, Wave, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Improvisation, Jazz Skills
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the famous bossa nova tune 'Wave' by Antonio Carlos Jobim. He outlines the plan for the month, which includes harmonic and melodic analysis, transcription, and improvisation development. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique chord changes and structures within the tune to enhance jazz piano skills.
Takeaways
This month's tune is 'Wave' by Antonio Carlos Jobim.
The harmonic analysis will cover unique chord changes.
Melodic analysis will include transcription and fingerings.
Three different treatments will be applied to the tune.
Improvisation development will focus on unique chord progressions.
Studying 'Wave' can improve jazz piano skills.
The tune has a unique form that is worth exploring.
Understanding voicings is crucial for harmonic analysis.
The month will be beneficial for all jazz piano learners.
Membership at Jazz Piano Skills offers valuable resources.
Sound Bites
"the most popular bossa nova of all time"
Dr. Bob Lawrence (00:00.566)
All right, welcome to Jazz Piano Skills, new month, new month, new tune. And this month's tune is a great one. Famous bossa nova by Antonio Carlos Yobeam, maybe the most popular bossa nova of all time, even before Girl From Ipanema. And I'm talking about "Wave". I'm gonna play it here shortly for you, but let me go down the line up here of our plan of attack for this month. Of course, we're gonna do a harmonic analysis this week where we look at the form of wave, which is unique form. We're going to look at the unique chord changes found within the tune. We're going look at the harmonic function of the tune. And of course, we're going to look at voicings always, right, with our harmonic analysis. We're going look at the block structures, traditional shells, contemporary shells, and contemporary two-handed structures.
Next week, we'll dive into a melodic analysis of the tune. We'll transcribe "Wave" using our ears, the melody and then we'll take a look at the phrases within the tune, the target notes within those phrases, fingerings as well. And of course, as we always do, we'll apply three different treatments to this classic standard.
And then two weeks from now, we'll do some improvisation development using the unique chord progressions that are found within wave. So it's a classic tune, one that we should be familiar with and one that we can gain a lot of benefit improving our jazz piano skills with studying this tune harmonically, melodically, and improvisationally. So let's take a listen to it.
Dr. Bob Lawrence (05:55.506)
There you have it, "Wave" by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It's going to be a great month at Jazz Piano Skills. If you're not a member, take a second to sign up, become a member, and enjoy all the perks and benefits of being a member at Jazz Piano Skills. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you and helping you discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!