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Blue Skies – Challenge 2

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Intermediate
00:51:14

This course will help you master Blues Skies at the intermediate level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and chord shells. Next we’ll embellish the melody with chord pops & fills, 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
  • Apply chord shells with a stride pattern in the left hand
  • Embellish the melody with chord pops and fills
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Songs
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Great solo!
I get so much from the important details that John points out to us. These are things from his experience that could take us so long to learn without his guidance! Thanks so much!
Great Solo
John's explanations of relationships between notes and chords are extremely enlightening! Hearing him call out chord names is also very helpful!
Chord Pops all Over
These courses just get better and better! I truly appreciate the care John Proulx puts into teaching each aspect of what we need to understand. Thank you so much!
Great Progression
I keep getting more and more from these lessons. I am really enjoying learning at the piano!
Blue Skies Challenge 2
I enjoyed the way John easily guides us through learning another progression and some easy chords extensions to color the melody. It’s always so fun! Thank you, John!

Course Lessons

1
Blue Skies – Challenge 2 – Lesson 1
10:28

Lead Sheet

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2
Blue Skies – Challenge 2 – Lesson 2
09:50

Left Hand

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3
Blue Skies – Challenge 2 – Lesson 3
11:06

Right Hand

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4
Blue Skies – Challenge 2 – Lesson 4
19:50

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Great solo!
I get so much from the important details that John points out to us. These are things from his experience that could take us so long to learn without his guidance! Thanks so much!
Great Solo
John's explanations of relationships between notes and chords are extremely enlightening! Hearing him call out chord names is also very helpful!
Chord Pops all Over
These courses just get better and better! I truly appreciate the care John Proulx puts into teaching each aspect of what we need to understand. Thank you so much!
Great Progression
I keep getting more and more from these lessons. I am really enjoying learning at the piano!
Blue Skies Challenge 2
I enjoyed the way John easily guides us through learning another progression and some easy chords extensions to color the melody. It’s always so fun! Thank you, John!
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