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Major Block Chords

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Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Intermediate
01:58:41

This comprehensive course covers major block chords. We’ll learn these chords with fun exercises in each key, and apply them to short songs in a bossa, swing, ballad, and funk style.

Course Objectives
  • Learn how & when to use major block chords
  • Practice exercises in each key
  • Apply these chords to short songs in various styles
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Improvisation
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Major Block Chords
Always wanted to learn this sound since ‘Lullaby of Birdland.’ Start of the journey,
Challenging
Crazy way of playing music, but I love the sound... What happens if the melody isn't in the chord your on?
Good but challenging
Db, F# and B i found were a challenge
Amusant et stimulant
introduction à une nouvelle façon de jouer
Fun and challenging
Calmly instructor while drilling great stuff

Course Lessons

1
Major Block Chords – Lesson 1
12:27

Definition & Positions

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2
Major Block Chords – Lesson 2
22:24

Block Chord Exercise (C, F, Bb)

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3
Major Block Chords – Lesson 3
13:09

“Blocked Call” (Bossa Nova)

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4
Major Block Chords – Lesson 4
17:47

Block Chord Exercise (Ab, Eb, Db)

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5
Major Block Chords – Lesson 5
08:44

“Locked Hands in Peace” (Swing)

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6
Major Block Chords – Lesson 6
17:05

Block Chord Exercise (F#, B, E)

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7
Major Block Chords – Lesson 7
05:30

“Shearing the Hedges” (Ballad)

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8
Major Block Chords – Lesson 8
14:58

Block Chord Exercise (A, D, G)

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9
Major Block Chords – Lesson 9
06:37

“Block & Bowl” (Funk)

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Major Block Chords
Always wanted to learn this sound since ‘Lullaby of Birdland.’ Start of the journey,
Challenging
Crazy way of playing music, but I love the sound... What happens if the melody isn't in the chord your on?
Good but challenging
Db, F# and B i found were a challenge
Amusant et stimulant
introduction à une nouvelle façon de jouer
Fun and challenging
Calmly instructor while drilling great stuff
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