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In this episode of Relaxed Jazz Piano, Willie shows you the one simple note that can completely transform your chord voicings: the 9th.
You’ll learn how to layer this tension on top of your existing shell voicings so your playing sounds bigger, more colorful, and more professional—without memorizing complicated jazz chords.
This lesson continues the layered approach from Episode 1:
Roots → Shells → Chord Tones → Tensions
And the best part? You only need ONE extra note.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
• What the 9th actually is (without theory overload)
• Why the 9th instantly sounds more “jazzy”
• Where to place the 9th (and where NOT to)
• How to create rich voicings from simple lead sheets
• The difference between chord tones and tensions
• Why students get frustrated trying too much too fast
• How to build beautiful arrangements one layer at a time
• Simple cluster voicing ideas for extra color
This lesson uses:
🎹 Someday My Prince Will Come
🎹 Shell voicings
🎹 Relaxed solo jazz piano concepts
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