
Jazz Piano Scales – What to Play Over Maj7, Min7 & V7 Chords (No More Confusion)
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In jazz piano, multiple scales can be used over a single chord symbol. The choice of scale depends on how its notes relate to the underlying chord tones.
The most important requirement is that the scale contains the chord tones of the harmony — typically the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th of the chord.
Once the chord tones are defined, the remaining scale degrees (2nd, 4th, and 6th) can be altered or adjusted, creating different scale options that still fit the same chord.
Common jazz scales include:
• Major 7 scales
• Minor 7 scales
• Dominant 7 scales
• Half-diminished scales
• Diminished 7 scales
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https://jazztutorial.com/articles/jazz-piano-scales-over-chords
In jazz piano, multiple scales can be used over a single chord symbol. The choice of scale depends on how its notes relate to the underlying chord tones.
The most important requirement is that the scale contains the chord tones of the harmony — typically the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th of the chord.
Once the chord tones are defined, the remaining scale degrees (2nd, 4th, and 6th) can be altered or adjusted, creating different scale options that still fit the same chord.
Common jazz scales include:
• Major 7 scales
• Minor 7 scales
• Dominant 7 scales
• Half-diminished scales
• Diminished 7 scales
? Learn Jazz Piano Step-by-Step:
https://jazztutorial.com/articles/beginners-guide-to-learning-jazz-piano
? Free Jazz Piano Resources:
https://jazztutorial.com/all-resources
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Julian Bradley is a jazz pianist and educator from the U.K. He has a masters degree in music from Bristol University, and has studied, played, and composed in the U.K. and U.S.
Julian grew up in the classical world, but transitioned...