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Blue Moon – Challenge 3

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Advanced
01:21:34

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

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and left hand “2-feel” walking bass. 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 with a "2-feel" walking bass
  • 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
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This is about the most fun and interesting course I've taken here so far! Great harmonic explanation and I love the sample solo too!

Course Lessons

1
Blue Moon – Challenge 3 – Lesson 1
17:37

Lead Sheet

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2
Blue Moon – Challenge 3 – Lesson 2
16:20

Left Hand Shells

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3
Blue Moon – Challenge 3 – Lesson 3
19:06

Right Hand Embellishments

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4
Blue Moon – Challenge 3 – Lesson 4
28:31

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

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My Favorite!
This is about the most fun and interesting course I've taken here so far! Great harmonic explanation and I love the sample solo too!
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