This video is the weekly recap of our Jazz Piano Skills tune study on the George Gershwin classic Embraceable You.

In this recap, Dr. Bob Lawrence walks through the harmonic analysis of Embraceable You, covering:

• The ABAC form
• 19 essential chord changes used throughout the tune
• Harmonic function analysis
• Common jazz chord progressions for ear training
• Block voicings and inversions
• Traditional and contemporary shell voicings
• Two-handed jazz piano voicings

You’ll see how these harmonic concepts connect directly to jazz piano technique, improvisation, and comping skills.

This video complements:
Tuesday’s podcast episode
Thursday’s live Jazz Piano Skills masterclass

🎹 What’s Next:
This week continues with a melodic analysis of Embraceable You, followed by quick tips, a masterclass, and a written blog recap.

If you’re serious about developing real jazz piano skills in a structured, step-by-step way, this tune study will give you a powerful harmonic foundation.

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Keywords
Jazz Piano, Embraceable You, Harmonic Analysis, Chord Progressions, Voicings, Jazz Standards, Music Education, Improvisation, Music Theory, Piano Skills

Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence provides a comprehensive overview of the Jazz Piano Skills program, focusing on the study of the classic tune 'Embraceable You' by George Gershwin. The discussion includes harmonic analysis, common chord progressions, and various voicings essential for jazz piano. Dr. Lawrence emphasizes the importance of understanding chord changes, practicing voicings, and preparing for upcoming lessons on melody and improvisation.

Takeaways
Jazz Piano Skills members are studying 'Embraceable You'.
Harmonic analysis is crucial for understanding jazz standards.
ABAC form is common in many jazz standards.
There are 19 unique chord changes in 'Embraceable You'.
Practicing harmonic functions can be done away from the piano.
Common chord progressions are essential for ear training.
Block voicings are foundational for jazz piano skills.
Shell voicings provide a less dense alternative to block voicings.
Two-handed voicings create contemporary sounds in jazz.
The week ahead includes melodic analysis and transcription.

Titles
Unlocking Jazz Piano Skills: Embraceable You
Mastering Harmonic Analysis in Jazz

Sound bites
"Happy Monday, by the way."
"ABAC is right there with them."
"You want all these voicings eventually."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jazz Piano Skills and Embraceable You
02:56 Harmonic Analysis of Embraceable You
05:52 Common Chord Progressions in Jazz Standards
08:36 Voicings and Their Importance in Jazz Piano
12:03 Exploring Traditional and Contemporary Shell Voicings
13:59 Two-Handed Voicings and Their Application
17:56 Recap and Upcoming Studies in Jazz Piano

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