Improvise Over ONE Chord Using Chromatic Notes (Piano, Part 4)
Learn to improvise over a major triad using a constant rhythm pattern — this is Part 4 of a 5-part series on piano improvisation, focusing on chromatic notes. Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music has you play various melodies over a static chord (Bb major) using a steady rhythm pattern at 105-115 bpm, exploring chromatic notes as both passing and landing tones. The lesson covers how to use chromatic notes tastefully in improvisation, the difference between passing and landing roles, how dynamics and articulation affect musical expression, and how to apply these concepts in solo or ensemble contexts. It's a practical, ear-led approach to adding colour and tension to single-chord improvisation. 🏫 Courses, Workshops or Private lessons ➡️ https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 ============================= 📹 Our Video Courses (Everything for Life Bundle) ➡️ https://learn-music.nathanielschool.com/ 🎹 Piano Courses & Private Lessons ➡️ https://piano.nathanielschool.com ============================= ▶️ Related Lessons & Playlists 🎵 Music Theory lessons ➡️ https://geni.us/PianoTheory 🎹 All our lessons on Chord Inversions (Playlist) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT9ygtrGwGFmfyvMyGWH52EC 👂 Ear Training lessons ➡️ https://geni.us/EarTraining ============================= 🎓 Learn Music with Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac ➡️ https://nathanielschool.com 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) by skill level, topic & genre ➡️ https://learning-portal.nathanielschool.com ============================= 💰 Donate on PayPal ➡️ https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/jasonzac 📞 Call +91 98454 65411 · 💬 WhatsApp chat +91 77604 56847 📧 Customised & Private Classes ➡️ music@nathanielschool.com 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music ➡️ https://riffs.jasonzacmusic.com/ #ChromaticNotes #PianoImprovisation #PianoLesson Chapters 00:00 Chromatic notes over a B flat major chord 00:34 Place chromatic notes on weaker beats 01:13 Hear unstable notes connect to chord tones 01:58 Use chromatic notes to pass into stable notes 02:33 Second chromatic melody 02:57 Resolve quickly rather than waiting on the tension
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