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Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Advanced
02:26:07

This course will help you master Blue Moon at the advanced level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and left hand rootless voicings. Next we’ll embellish the melody with fills & chord pops/extensions, 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 stride
  • Embellish the melody with fills, chord pops, and chord extensions
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Songs

Course Lessons

2
Blue Moon – 3 – Lesson 2
13:51

Root Position 7th Chords

3
Blue Moon – 3 – Lesson 3
18:14

Melody with Left Hand Stride

8
Blue Moon – 3 – Lesson 8
27:40

Solo Techniques & Sample Solo

9
Blue Moon – 3 – Lesson 9
14:50

Putting it All Together

10
Blue Moon – 3 – Lesson 10
12:52

Accompanying with 4-Note Rootless Voicings

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