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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Course Lessons

1
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 1
14:24

Definition & Positions

3
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 3
05:42

Drop Deux – Bossa Nova

4
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 4
20:24

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of Eb, Ab, Db

5
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 5
05:38

Drop Everything – Swing Tune

6
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 6
18:46

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of F#, B, E

7
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 7
05:50

Cut! Take Nine – Ballad

8
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 8
16:05

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of A, D, G

9
Dominant Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 9
05:42

Drop 2, Where Are You? – Funk Tune

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