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Instructor
John Proulx
Workshop
Intermediate
01:35:40

Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a solo setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!

Using the popular jazz standard, ““Blue Moon” by Rodgers and Hart, I will show you several solo accompanying techniques including accompanying shells with rhythmic hits, 3-note voicings with a “2-Feel” bass, and 4-note rootless voicings with a walking bass line. That coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!

Course Objectives
  • Learn the lead sheet melody
  • Embellish with chord shells & rhythmic hits
  • Accompanying 3-note voicings with a "2-feel" bass
  • Add 4-note rootless voicings with a walking bass line
  • Finish with an intro & outro
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Songs

Course Lessons

2
Blue Moon – Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 2
10:58

Shells with Rhythmic Hits

3
Blue Moon – Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 3
12:06

3-Note Voicings, “2-Feel” Bass

4
Blue Moon – Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 4
26:24

4-Note Voicings, Walking Bass

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