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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
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Drop 2 dom 7
The course is fine, but I still have a problem with the use of enharmonic notes being used on the keyboard simulation when the key signatures show different notes. For example, if there is a C# in the key signature, the keyboard often shows Db. I think that would be very confusing for some. And the instructor is saying C#, even though the keyboard is labeled a Db.
Excellent course!
I was so happy and amazed how professor John Proulx was teaching with such enthusiasm. Thank you so much for the explanation. This course is very informative and help me improve my understanding and techniques. Thank you.

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, Where Are You? – Funk Tune

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Featured Reviews

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Drop 2 dom 7
The course is fine, but I still have a problem with the use of enharmonic notes being used on the keyboard simulation when the key signatures show different notes. For example, if there is a C# in the key signature, the keyboard often shows Db. I think that would be very confusing for some. And the instructor is saying C#, even though the keyboard is labeled a Db.
Excellent course!
I was so happy and amazed how professor John Proulx was teaching with such enthusiasm. Thank you so much for the explanation. This course is very informative and help me improve my understanding and techniques. Thank you.
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