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© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Lesson Video Examples From "I Fall In Love Too Easily"
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Step 1 - Determine Where Melody Is Practice
Brenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
#1 - Locate Melody Register And Mentally Note How High Or Low The Melody Is. See Examples Below. Use Any Favorite Tunes To Practice As Well.
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Step 2 - Pick A Bass Note PracticeBrenden Lowe
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The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Lesson Video Examples From "I Fall In Love Too Easily"
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Step 2 - Pick A Bass Note PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Choose Your Bass Note Options For The Examples Provided Below. Feel Free To Use Other Tunes Of Your Choice As well
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Step 3 - Choose LH Solo Piano Component PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Lesson Video Examples From "I Fall In Love Too Easily"
For All LH Components See "6 LH Solo Piano Components You Need" Upgrade Formula
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Step 3 - Choose LH Solo Piano Component Practice
Brenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
#1 - Practicing Choosing A LH Component That Fits Appropriately With The Bass Note You've Chosen
There Is No Greater Love
Days Of Wine And Roses
My Romance
Try This With Different Measures Of Standards Of Your Choice
1 & 7 LH Component
Will add the 3 in when we harmonize
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Step 4 - Add Remaining Shells PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
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Lesson Video Examples From "I Fall In Love Too Easily"
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Step 4 - Add Remaining Shells PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Practicing Adding RH Shells With The Bass Note, LH Components, And Melody
There Is No Greater Love
Days Of Wine And Roses
My Romance
Try This With Different Measures Of Standards Of Your Choice
1 & 7 LH Component
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Step 5 - Fill With Chord Tones PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
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Lesson Video Examples From "I Fall In Love Too Easily"
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Step 5 - Fill With Chord Tones PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Practicing Adding RH Harmonization With The Bass Note, LH Components, And Melody
There Is No Greater Love
Days Of Wine And Roses
My Romance
Try This With Different Measures Of Standards Of Your Choice
1 & 7 LH Component
Adding 5
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Step 6 - Adding Extensions PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Lesson Video Examples From "I Fall In Love Too Easily"
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Step 6 - Adding Extensions PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Practice Adding RH Extensions With Our Bass Note, LH Components, And Melody
There Is No Greater Love
Days Of Wine And Roses
My Romance
Try With Your Other Favorite Jazz Standards As Well
1 & 7 LH Component
Adding 5, & 13
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Bass Note To Full Chord LH Component
Adding 9
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Step 7 - Check Balance And Spread PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Lesson Video Examples From "I Fall In Love Too Easily"
Adding 9, 13
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Step 7 - Checking Balance And Spread PracticeBrenden Lowe
© Jazzpianoschool
The 7 Step Solo Piano Arranging Process
Practice Looking Over And Checking Balance & Spread With Our Bass Note, LH Components, And Melody
There Is No Greater Love
Days Of Wine And Roses
My Romance
Try With Your Other Favorite Jazz Standards As Well
1 & 7 LH Component
Adding 5, & 13
1 & 3 (Tenth) LH Component
Bass Note To Full Chord LH Component
Adding 9