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Dominant Drop 2 Voicings

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Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Advanced
01:58:08

This comprehensive course covers dominant drop 2 voicings. We’ll learn how to convert block chords into drop 2 voicings using the mixolydian scale. Then we’ll practice these voicings with fun exercises, and apply them to short songs in a bossa, swing, ballad, and funk style.

Course Objectives
  • Learn how & when to use drop 2 voicings
  • Convert block chords into drop 2 voicings using the mixolydian scale
  • Practice exercises in all 12 keys
  • Apply these voicings to short songs in various styles
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Reharmonization
Featured Reviews

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great preparation
John's drop 2 courses give a thorough understanding of the technique, I'm looking forward to using it in my playing. Also his punny titles are the best!
Excellent
Nice sounds
Excellent
Nice sounds
I hope I can remember all of this!
The challenge will be to fit the different drop 2 when various types of courts are involved…
Fun but challenging i
A great course. I hadn't considered Drop 2 voicings before

Course Lessons

1
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 1
14:24

Definition & Positions

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2
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 2
25:37

Keys of C, F, Bb

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3
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 3
05:42

Drop Deux – Bossa Nova

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4
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 4
20:24

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of Eb, Ab, Db

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5
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 5
05:38

Drop Everything – Swing Tune

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6
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 6
18:46

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of F#, B, E

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7
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 7
05:50

Cut! Take Nine – Ballad

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8
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 8
16:05

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of A, D, G

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9
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 9
05:42

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of A, D, G

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

great preparation
John's drop 2 courses give a thorough understanding of the technique, I'm looking forward to using it in my playing. Also his punny titles are the best!
Excellent
Nice sounds
Excellent
Nice sounds
I hope I can remember all of this!
The challenge will be to fit the different drop 2 when various types of courts are involved…
Fun but challenging i
A great course. I hadn't considered Drop 2 voicings before
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