Cocktail Piano 101: Learn Smooth Jazz Piano In 14 Minutes

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Explore the art of cocktail piano, ideal for lounges, hotel bars, and relaxed evenings. This solo piano 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.
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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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