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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Advanced
00:59:07

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

First we’ll look at the basic lead sheet and learn how to make it our own with articulation & phrasing. Next we’ll add a walking bass, chord pops, and chord alterations. Finally, we’ll put the hands together and play a beautiful final arrangement!

Course Objectives
  • Customize the lead sheet melody
  • Practice a walking bass line in the left hand
  • Embellish the melody with chord pops & counter melodies
  • Learn some improv scales & techniques
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Songs
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Thoughtful and inspiring
I love these courses! Step by step and with indepth thought, so that you do not just know the particular songs, but also the principles behind them, which inspires one to come up with own ideas! Marvelous!
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Fun and Educational
Love the step by step instruction.
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