Introduction to Jazz Piano. Among the topics covered are chord voicing, rhythm training, walking bass lines, improvisation, ear training, and listening to prominent jazz recordings. Much of the instructions is hands-on, and students will get a chance to try the techniques out directly on the piano during class time. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to play a piece of music in the jazz style given only a simple lead sheet (chords, melody and form).
1 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-CE
Introduction to Jazz Piano. Among the topics covered are chord voicing, rhythm training, walking bass lines, improvisation, ear training, and listening to prominent jazz recordings. Much of the instructions is hands-on, and students will get a chance to try the techniques out directly on the piano during class time. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to play a piece of music in the jazz style given only a simple lead sheet (chords, melody and form).
Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.