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It Had to Be You – Challenge 3

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Advanced
01:21:59

This course will help you master It Had to Be You at the advanced level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and discuss the articulation, phrasing, and rhythm. Next we’ll add a walking bass line, embellish the melody with chord pops and learn a pre-written solo. Finally, we’ll put the hands together and play a beautiful final arrangement!

Course Objectives
  • Memorize the lead sheet melody
  • Discuss the articulation, phrasing & rhythm
  • Practice a walking bass line in the left hand
  • Embellish and harmonize the melody
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Songs
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Fun and Challenging!
I found this course, as I find most of these monthly Challenges, very useful. This particular course was challenging because of the chord positioning that put my hands to the test in awkward stretch positions that eventually became more natural as I progressed in relaxing and thinking ahead with fingering and positioning.

Course Lessons

1
It Had to Be You – Challenge 3 – Lesson 1
19:38

Lead Sheet

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2
It Had to Be You – Challenge 3 – Lesson 2
19:02

Left Hand Walking Bass

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3
It Had to Be You – Challenge 3 – Lesson 3
18:01

Right Hand

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4
It Had to Be You – Challenge 3 – Lesson 4
25:18

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

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Fun and Challenging!
I found this course, as I find most of these monthly Challenges, very useful. This particular course was challenging because of the chord positioning that put my hands to the test in awkward stretch positions that eventually became more natural as I progressed in relaxing and thinking ahead with fingering and positioning.
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