Discover the harmonic architecture of George Gershwin's Summertime with Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills.
In this jazz piano lesson, Dr. Lawrence explores the 16-measure form, seven unique chords, harmonic function, and major and minor ii–V–I progressions that define this classic jazz standard.
Learn how familiar harmonic shapes, sounds, and movements connect Summertime with other jazz standards and help you develop transferable jazz piano skills.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
• How to identify the musical form of Summertime
• How to analyze chord changes and harmonic function
• How to recognize major and minor ii–V–I progressions
• How to develop traditional block voicings and inversions
• How to apply traditional and contemporary shell voicings
• How to organize two-handed jazz piano voicings
• Why familiar harmonic patterns appear across different jazz standards
• How studying new tunes strengthens your overall musical understanding
THE CENTRAL LESSON:
Different tunes. Same musical language.
The more you recognize recurring harmonic relationships, the more confident and capable you become as a jazz pianist.
STUDY JAZZ PIANO WITH DR. BOB LAWRENCE
Jazz Piano Skills provides structured jazz piano education through four essential areas:
• Harmonic Analysis
• Melodic Analysis
• Improvisation Development
• Solo Piano Development
Each month, we explore a jazz standard through all four educational perspectives.
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