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6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1

Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Intermediate
00:55:21

Discover 6 approaches for harmonizing a Jazz Ballad. Working through the chord progression for Misty, we discuss how to add beautiful extensions to create that classic jazz sound.

Course Objectives
  • Learn 6 different harmonic approaches to a Jazz Ballad Progression
  • Explore 7th chords and 9th chords
  • Master the turnaround concept
  • Learn a wider chord spread for accompanying
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Chords
  • Lead Sheets
  • Reharmonization

Course Lessons

1
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1 – Lesson 1
06:25

Melody and Basic Chords

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2
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1 – Lesson 2
08:32

The Turnaround Concept

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3
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1 – Lesson 3
08:33

7th Chords and Other Approaches

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4
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1 – Lesson 4
05:11

9th Chords

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5
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1 – Lesson 5
12:06

Inverted 9th Chords

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6
6 Jazz Ballad Harmonic Approaches 1 – Lesson 6
14:34

2-5 Concepts and Member Questions

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