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Autumn Leaves – Challenge 1

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Beginner
01:21:28

This course will help you master Autumn Leaves at the beginner level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and left hand chords. Next we’ll embellish the melody with harmony notes 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
  • Practice the left hand chords
  • Embellish and harmonize the melody
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Songs

This copyrighted lesson sheet is available for purchase on MusicNotes. Members can view the digital Smartsheet for free!

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Great Fall Standard
There is so much to gain by working through this course! I appreciate the approach that John has taken. As I review this course I get a much clearer picture of what makes this a great piece to learn!
Autumn Leaves-Challenge 1
I enjoy all the courses starting from the beginner courses and on up.
Great explanation of many concepts..
Great introduction to lead sheets and much more - well paced and structured - very enjoyable..
Great intro to a jazz standard!
Good pacing and clear instruction. Nice solo at the end.
Great song and great intro to improvisation
I came back to this challenge when in need for some reset. So, I think this challenge offers very approachable lessons to learn this beautiful jazz standard and for first steps over a chord progression. The use of a blues scale over a song form which is not a blues makes it perfect to take a step further.

Course Lessons

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Autumn Leaves – Challenge 1 – Lesson 1
24:46

Lead Sheet

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2
Autumn Leaves – Challenge 1 – Lesson 2
09:52

Left Hand

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3
Autumn Leaves – Challenge 1 – Lesson 3
13:05

Right Hand

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4
Autumn Leaves – Challenge 1 – Lesson 4
33:45

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Great Fall Standard
There is so much to gain by working through this course! I appreciate the approach that John has taken. As I review this course I get a much clearer picture of what makes this a great piece to learn!
Autumn Leaves-Challenge 1
I enjoy all the courses starting from the beginner courses and on up.
Great explanation of many concepts..
Great introduction to lead sheets and much more - well paced and structured - very enjoyable..
Great intro to a jazz standard!
Good pacing and clear instruction. Nice solo at the end.
Great song and great intro to improvisation
I came back to this challenge when in need for some reset. So, I think this challenge offers very approachable lessons to learn this beautiful jazz standard and for first steps over a chord progression. The use of a blues scale over a song form which is not a blues makes it perfect to take a step further.
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