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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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Nice arrangement
Fun to play. A little difficult to play end with both hands. I need work
A Beginner Autumn Leaves Blast
Full of fantastic tips and explanations on how to bring this lead sheet to life and gain confidence with soloing over it.
Perfect for beginner ! A Melody I am really happy to play and improvisé solo on it.
Very happy that this course is really for beginner with a wonderful song with a nicely arrangement.
Perfect for beginner ! A Melody I am really happy to play and improvisé solo on it.
Very happy that this course is really for beginner with a wonderful song with a nicely arrangement.
John is a great instructor
I really enjoyed this class. Even though this is video recorded class, I felt John's encouragement and patience really come through.
Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Nice arrangement
Fun to play. A little difficult to play end with both hands. I need work
A Beginner Autumn Leaves Blast
Full of fantastic tips and explanations on how to bring this lead sheet to life and gain confidence with soloing over it.
Perfect for beginner ! A Melody I am really happy to play and improvisé solo on it.
Very happy that this course is really for beginner with a wonderful song with a nicely arrangement.
Perfect for beginner ! A Melody I am really happy to play and improvisé solo on it.
Very happy that this course is really for beginner with a wonderful song with a nicely arrangement.
John is a great instructor
I really enjoyed this class. Even though this is video recorded class, I felt John's encouragement and patience really come through.
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