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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Beginner
01:25:54

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

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and left hand chord shells. 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 chord shells
  • Embellish and harmonize the melody
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Songs

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Fun Classic Tune and Solo Made Simple
Excellent instruction from John Proulx to learn a classic tune with a solo in a 2-feel swing style. Each step is broken down into its simplest elements and easy to learn. Every step is explained in a clear manner with appropriately paced practice and play along. A must have tune for your professional sounding repertoire.
Nice introduction to this tune
I really appreciate the layers of skill and knowledge John builds, especially when doing both the beginner and intermediate challenges together.
Amazing course
I enjoyed the course, beautiful chords and melody

Course Lessons

3
Blue Moon – Challenge 1 – Lesson 3
16:16

Right Hand Embellishments

4
Blue Moon – Challenge 1 – Lesson 4
27:51

Hands Together & Improv Solo

Featured Reviews

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Fun Classic Tune and Solo Made Simple
Excellent instruction from John Proulx to learn a classic tune with a solo in a 2-feel swing style. Each step is broken down into its simplest elements and easy to learn. Every step is explained in a clear manner with appropriately paced practice and play along. A must have tune for your professional sounding repertoire.
Nice introduction to this tune
I really appreciate the layers of skill and knowledge John builds, especially when doing both the beginner and intermediate challenges together.
Amazing course
I enjoyed the course, beautiful chords and melody
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