Shortcuts to play JAZZ CHORDS with upper structures 

I believe that MR Prehn is not only a gifted and talented musician and teacher but I also believe MR Prehn is a great person ..I just get that feeling . MR Prehn should be a full time working and recording musician.....great people deserve great things.

Literally the best music teacher on RU-vid. I feel so privileged watching this.

All of this is worth gold, any jazz musician will agree. I've been using this for years. This is the single best technique you can learn to make you a more complete jazz pianist. Melodic Minor is a haunting scale. This video combines several of the most important advanced concepts: melodic minor modes (the best jazz scales), left hand rootless voicings for trio (aka box voicings, universal voicings), diatonic (to the melodic minor asc.) upper structures, functional harmony, 2h comp voicings for trio, 2h voicings for solo piano etc.. and my jazz friends, this actually just scratches the surface of what is possible with this rather simple shaping concept. If you manage to make all of this automatic (no thinking), this will skyrocket your improvisations. Tip: I suggest you to spend A LOT of time with just this left hand shape from the beginning of the video. Check out the youtube channel of Tony Winston or search for "box voicings". If you start to understand it from there, you'll find many many more ways to use this technique! Thank you Mr. Prehn for making those high quality videos, your efforts really shine through to us.

Love everything about Oliver - clear, concise, competent, captivating, calm, committed - and great coach.

(Just to state the obvious) The usual way of "teaching" on youtube is showing off your knowledge in a fast, entertaining, funny way. But this here, while not optimized for being entertaining, is optimized for teaching efficiency imo. It gets stuck much better because of low speed and repetition and feels like a real lesson. I'm grateful

This is better then Berkeley super expensive private lessons...absolutely the best piano tutorials on RU-vid ... .enjoy

I always wanted to play jazz. I started playing rock on the drums at 14 then jazz rock, I learned simple piano chords and melodies. I play simple guitar chords. Now I am 60 and have more time for music. By watching your videos I have learned so much in a short time. I write my own songs and just played recorded my first jazz piano solo last month. I am really practicing hard and enjoying learning through your instructions. Thank you very very much. I have recommended your teaching to my other musician friends. Kenny Delery, Panama City Beach Florida, USA

Oh My God am doing it.....Woooh! is not even difficult like i thought, on my left hand am just moving each finger to next note and now i can understand better,,,Thanks million

This is the Holy Grail of jazz piano lesions! Very simple but requires a lot of practice to master... thanks for sharing it!

You're as genius as humble as a good human being. Thank you tremendous.

Every time i am amazed how oliver can take complex concepts (rootless, alt, inversions) and make a playground focussing on them like a laser while still giving a begginner player the freedom to experiment. Thank you❤

Mr Prehn is definite a kind and soft hearted generous person . I love him . Super good , super talented . Smart teacher !!!

I'm a Nooby on my piano journey. This was above my pay grade when I started, but I finished this in a new tax bracket. You really are a master. BTW I watch other piano teachers, and have seen several comments on their sites to watch your videos.

I'm glad that one is not wasting time on youtube but to learn from great teachers. I'm learning so much from this musician and teacher. This is one of the rare greatest lessons on jazz piano. I'm not a pianist, but a saxophonist. Sometimes, as a saxophonist, Sometimes I go somewhere where there people and the piano and I want to do something impressive as a musician, most times I failed to do anything impressive so that people know that I'm a musician. But with lessons like these, I instantaneously become a great musician in front of people and they immediately recognise me as a great musician. This channel, new jazz is great!!! Thanks

Your channel is the best thing a human being has done in youtube for others, thank you so much. So generous!

Watching all your videos I can realize how much money I have wasted on music college. Thank you so much man. Hellos from Puerto Rico. All the way from the Caribbean.

Dear Mr.Prehn, I have reviewed many of other piano tutorial webs however yours are absolutely the best ones. I am astonished realizing that you in fact are a bus driver because your are not only a fantastic pianist but mainly fabulous teacher. I watch all your videos breathlessly. Vowww.....

great lesson, you have the gift to explain very hard stuff in a very simple way and what amazed me most is the fact that you are a bus driver to make a living.you're the best!

WOW you have inspired me so much and this is THE BEST on RU-vid. Having no mentor for the past couple years really made me play in a rut and not be able to expand my musicality. Thank you forever and you have my support!

Very grateful for these teachings. You're urging me back to play the piano. God bless

Man, youre the best teacher online for sure. Because you teach complez staff with easy knowlegde. Long live you!

Your approach is so clever, and so gentle, just like jazz. And you understood that each step must be rewarding to bring the necessary effort and the motivation to get to the next one. Happy to know you ❤️✨

I’m a novice on piano and this is amazing

Your calmness and knowledge and delivery is extra-terrestrial. Giving you money.

I haven’t giggled this much with “ah” moments in a LONG time watching tutes :))

those blue dots help so so so much thank you for so many amazing and helpful tutorials. You've helped me expand my musical creative vocabulary when playing.

What a wonderful player and a wonderful teacher you are. Congratulations for a wonderful job. Greetings from Argentina, my friend!

fantastic lesson. Prhn makes all piano players sounding like jarrett. so useful also for guitarists for new harmonies. thanks ! ciao.

All your lessons are inspiring and made with passion. The fact that you drive a bus is probably beneficial to me because I drive Trucks. These are no nonsense videos that I can relate to, like changing gears, I might be a bit slow on the hills, but if I keep following you, soon I'll get to Jazz street! Cheers Dude.

I learned these LH voicings 20 years ago.. but I never knew what to do with them. Your tips and insights are profound!

Another great lesson, Have to admit, I really love the ambience reverb on the piano ;-)

Thank you so much Oliver! These lessons are so helpful and easy to understand. I never got to take piano lessons after having a bad experience with a scary older guy who taught my brother - I get all shaky when anybody sits on the piano bench and points to the sheet music...so watching these videos has been SO IMPORTANT to me and has done so much for my growth as a musician. I wish you the very best. With respect and gratitude, Tim Lang

WOW! And I really mean wow! Such a nice idea to create a lesson which allows you to play around making beautiful sounding music, meanwhile learning theory and improv!

Oliver, Suffice it to say that I'll never be a great (or even good) jazz pianist! However your teaching inspires me to try to learn little each day; and has blessed me with a glimpse into the wonderful complexity of this music. I really think music is a gift to us from our Creator; and thank you for sharing your incredible insight. Mark from Florida

It's amazing how fast you create music out of theory. Just astounishing!

This lesson is another gem. You are really a fantastic teacher.

from the Phils @54 i'm learning so much in your easy to understand jazz lesson God bless you Oliver

Thank you so much for this video! As a classically trained pianist/organist trying to learn jazz improv this makes so much sense. Also, it’s nice to have something big sounding to play right away as opposed to just scales or pared down voicings - not that I’m opposed to scales or minimizing when necessary. It’s just so fun to play all these amazing chords so quickly. Because of my experience I can see how growing mastery will only improve creativity. Thanks for this simple, yet thorough tutorial! I can’t wait to work through it more on my own.

Thank you so much Mr. Prehn!! Your chord structure are amazing and spell binding. I have played all my life and been dying to have those chord progressions.I'm now teaching for the first time music. And this will help me a lot. I most certainly will donate to the cause, you are providing!! Be blessed🙏🧚‍♂️

Beautiful sound and beautiful presentation.

Here i am again. Had to stop to say...what a lesson!!!! Thanks a lot for this gold! U are helping a poor musician in Brazil! Hope someday i can go to denmark to give you a hug and beers! Cheers genius!

So brilliant meanwhile than so sweet, thx a lot.😊

This Sir is a wonderful teacher!! I´m very happy and grateful watching this

Another MARVELLOUS lesson. Loved every bit of it. Really very excellent method. Useful for a random pianist like me. May your tribe grow!

You're really a master at making me believe I too can play stuff like this one day. Wonderful lesson as usual from you!

BEST 30 minutes I’ve ever invested on RU-vid!!! Incredible! Cannot wait to experience all your videos!! Thank you so much for your contributions! THIS is how you teach piano... not all these other rubbish videos I’ve seen.

Thank you for the generosity To chare your knowledge. Priceless!! Much much appreciated. God bless your heart.

I am speechless, you listened to my request about upper structures and made a masterpiece lesson! I am rushing to make a donation but please don’t leave your bus driver job otherwise where will the inspiration for the next hand grips come from?

I love you , man. I'm happy to discover you!! If I would have had you as a teacher 30 years ago, my life would be entirely different. I hope your life is sweet. I will have you out to one of my shows when I am back in Italy.

Thanks thanks thanks !!! I am looking for this since many years !

this is GREAT! also, that left hand "shape" is all over stevie´s "too high" song, coming down on whole tones. you are the best teacher ever! cheers from chile!

great lesson I have a lot to practice

Kære Oliver, du har simpelthen overgået dig selv med denne video. Du gør det komplicerede simpelt og legende. Jeg er vild med din nærmest meditationsagtige stemning undervejs i dine videoer. Tusinde tak! // Dear Oliver, in my opinion you've surpassed yourself with this video. You make the complicated things simple and playful. I'm crazy about your almost meditative mood in your videos. Thank you very much!

Вы лучший учитель! Огромное спасибо!

Fantastic, Oliver. GOD BLESS YOU

Such a treat to be given so much valuable useful information. Really appreciate it, thankyou.

Amazing how this kind of fouth stack pattern I only used to play Maj7#11 chords with root can be used to complete full 2/5/1 in minor, and the V7#11 which is for me one of the trickiest to target ! Did you write a music sheet available as PDF summarizing inversions and upper structures on top ? Maybe I already told that, but your approach is very different from the many other jazz/piano channels. And the way you explain is extremely meaningful and didactic ! And I should add, because I think it's important, that this is STILL meaningful even for people who are at ease with jazz theory (as I think I am...). I wanted to tell you that because skilled players should really not consider your channel as a newbee / non-readers channel. Great job again, hope you will go on this way !

Wonderful teaching, Olive. The quality level of your lessons is remarkable. Thank you so much!

This really sounds like brainwave music. I love your approach where technique and pattern come first then theory later. I used to stick to theory and found my creativity imprisoned. Your videos really open a brave new world of jazz! Thank you very much!

Mr. Prehn, this is your best video. Congratulations!

You are indeed an amazing teacher and musician and you provide really great quality lessons. Thank you so much Oliver!

Very grateful for your teaching lessons and the way that you make it easy to understand... Your great !!

He is a Genius indeed.

Great teacher ,thank you Oliver👽

What a great video, there’s a lot of information to assimilate and practice, thank you very much 👍

Thank you very much. This lesson and exercises are great. Appreciate much. All joyful things to you :) I have to learn much classical things for and with my face to face piano teacher and I am practicing every day. My time is sparse because I also have to work a full time job. But I will practice the things from your awesome lessons too. Things I do for music: - meeting my piano teacher once a week - learning from the book: new harmonical jazz theory by Frank Sikora - learning from RU-vid: Your channel and the channel from Kent Hewitt which is awesome too. That's filling me totally out :) It's a so joyful experience. Thank you again. I am so thankful that I have the chance to be a small part of it.

Excellent!!! Thank you, sir! In fact this simple exercise brings so much to the performance and delivery quality. Piano sound is very nice as well. Narrative style is top notch.Thanks again. God bless you.

Waw, Oliver, qui c'è lavoro per un mese per me, se tutto va bene! Tutto molto bello, grazie: ci dai musica, la più celestiale, grazie! Waw, Oliver, here is work for a month for me, if all goes well! All very nice, thank you: give us music, the most celestial, thank you!

This amazing class definetely opened to me some new great windows of guitar improvisation. All the concepts can be extrapolated to the guitar. It seems I have new work for the following moths!! Thank you very much!

Thank you from Brasil!🙏🏽 Huge lesson!

You are the greatest of them all. Thank you. Saludos desde Buenos Aires.

Thank you very much Oliver Prehn!!!

This stuff is so helpful,grateful you share your knowledge,thank you much.

Another wonderful lesson. Your methods are so refreshing! To echo TC , it adds much needed oxygen to my improv. Thank u again.

Oliver, you're a bus driver ? It's Amazing. With such a great vision about music. I'm just floored and full of respect about you. Will PayPal you as soon as i can. Thanks for all your work. Btw i'm a security agent and musician as well.

OMG you lead me to a world of music in this beautiful beautiful video. Thank you so much

Oliver, this is so deep and relativily easy to grasp! Thank you, you are D Man!

OMG This is one of the most useful lessons I have ever seen. Thank you. You are a national treasure. You should have a teaching position in some academy. Hopefully it would pay more than the bus route and allow you to train other teachers. May you live to be 120!

I regret that I didn`t find these tutorials earlier!!

You are a master!! You made such a complex sound so simple to understand. I’m using this technique in my next gig!

A quality of your lesson videos like this is fascinating! Appreciate for your efforts keep the good work!

Amazingly useful information as usual Oliver. I’m even enjoying that you’ve matched your shirt to the on-screen dots!

Hello...im french and i dont understand very well english but your lessons are very nice. I love your method and your music!!!thank you soo much!!!

Really fantastic stuff! Totally beautiful sounding chords! Thank you so much for sharing!

Hello oliver😀 I'm very thankful for your free educational videos about music specially for me who can't afford music teachers. I wish you Create "New Jazz T-shirst" as a souvenir for your proud students like me I promise I will buy ittt

olá Oliver, essa aula simplesmente é uma joia rara, quero te agradecer por tudo, vou estudar todos os seus vídeos, parabéns, melhor conteúdo do youtube é o seu canal

Spectacular, Mr. Prehn !

What software did you use to make the video? (the annotation and such?) I can't believe this video is 6 years old and are still crisp, clear, and has a wealth of value. I'd say the only thing missing might be the timestamp, but it's so easy follow, even easier than more well-edited video today. 🙏. So thankful to have people like you on the internet.

Awesome bother. Thank you so much!

Fantastic lesson. Thanks sir

Thank you so much, Oliver, I just love this. Going to have to work hard to get it, but the sounds are so gorgeous.

AMAZING video! Just subbed. Can't wait to learn how to play Jazz!

Thousand likes...You are a bus driver too? Amazing! You are great at what you do!!!

Tremendas tus clases ! Gracias por compartir, tu didáctica es increíble. saludos desde Uruguay.

Super! Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

Greetings Maestro 😀. Great piano lessons 😀 Thank you so much 😀

Sooooo glad I stumbled upon your channel! Greetings from Toronto, Canada.

Fantastic tutorial..again!..I personally think these scoundscapes are far beyond "jazz"..this is etheric.

Thank you for the lesson

Oliver, Master !!! thank you so much for your lessons, we really appreciate that, you are the best