This month at Jazz Piano Skills we will explore the timeless jazz standard "What a Difference a Day Makes". Our study will include a Harmonic Analysis of "What a Difference a Day Makes", a Melodic Analysis of "What a Difference a Day Makes", and Improvisation Development using "What a Difference a Day Makes"
Harmonic Analysis of "What a Difference a Day Makes" Includes:
1. Form
2. Unique Chord Exploration
3. Changes
4. Harmonic Function
5. Common Harmonic Movement
6. Traditional and Contemporary Shell Voicings
7. Two-Handed Voicings
Melocid Analysis of "What a Difference a Day Makes" includes
1. Melody Transcribing
2. Fingerings
3. Phrases
4. Target Notes
5. Melody with Voicings
6. Various Treatments
Improvisation Development of "What a Difference a Day Makes" includes
1. Melodic Strings using Quarter and 8th Notes
2. Using Mathematical Silence
3. Using Random Silence
4. Intentional Ascending and Descending Movement
5. Application of Tension/Chromaticism
Podcast Packets are available for each podcast episode exploring "What a Difference a Day Makes" that include:
1. Illustrations (Worksheets for Conceptual Understanding)
2. Lead Sheets (Exercises for Physical Development)
3. Play Alongs (Practice Backing Tracks)
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It's time to discover, learn, and play "What a Difference a Day Makes". It's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano!
Warm Regards,
Dr. Bob Lawrence
Jazz Piano Skills