Cocktail piano 101 // TRAIN BRAIN

Cocktail piano 101

Explore the art of cocktail piano, ideal for lounges, hotel bars, and relaxed evenings. This solo style blends jazz harmony, pop sensibility, and a laid‑back swing feel to create a graceful, atmospheric backdrop. This lesson is perfect for pianists who want to add elegance, creativity, and cinematic texture to their playing. No sheet music is needed. Just bring your ears, imagination, and a love for expressive music.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Fundamental Chord Progressions
01:29 ii-V-I
02:50 Left-Hand Root & 5th
03:52 Stride Piano
06:21 Walking Bassline
08:45 Chord Extensions
11:01 Introduction to Improvisation
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