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Fly Me To The Moon – Challenge 2

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Intermediate
00:52:45

This course will help you master Fly Me to the Moon at the intermediate level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody with a swing rhythm. Next we’ll add the left hand chords with a 2-feel rhythm. We’ll also embellish the melody with chord pops and learn some improv techniques. Finally, we’ll put the hands together and play a beautiful final arrangement!

Course Objectives
  • Memorize the lead sheet melody
  • Practice the left hand chords with a 2-feel rhythm
  • Embellish the melody with chord pops
  • Learn some improv scales & techniques
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Lead Sheets
  • Songs

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Challenging Course.
The right hand harmonies and left hand 2-feel are worth the effort to learn.
Fly me to the moon challenge--intermediate
Again, a good course. Learned chord pops and enjoyed playing the piece, as written,
Way To Go!
Another Slam Dunk, continuing with Fly Me To The Moon. Organized step-step, interactive instruction progressing from right hand development...hands together...solo techniques...jazzy, great sounding solo. Solo is totally playable with techniques you can use and apply to any piece. Once again, John shows us how to transit from playing the tune off the lead sheet to a great sounding solo with lush harmonies and moving rhythms. Play it at a snail's pace initially, increasing the tempo with familiarity, and you'll own it. And, you'll have an arsenal of techniques to apply to other tunes. Pacing throughout course was also great. Never felt rushed or left behind while playing along. Thanks, John. Brian
another fantastic lesson
very clear analysis of the structure of the tune and its embellishments. John is really a masterful teacher
I have a lot of fun and many ideas how to practice
Examples for solo encourage me to try first steps in improvisation

Course Lessons

1
Fly Me To The Moon – Challenge 2 – Lesson 1
10:58

Lead Sheet

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2
Fly Me To The Moon – Challenge 2 – Lesson 2
08:55

Left Hand

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3
Fly Me To The Moon – Challenge 2 – Lesson 3
11:31

Right Hand

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4
Fly Me To The Moon – Challenge 2 – Lesson 4
21:21

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Challenging Course.
The right hand harmonies and left hand 2-feel are worth the effort to learn.
Fly me to the moon challenge--intermediate
Again, a good course. Learned chord pops and enjoyed playing the piece, as written,
Way To Go!
Another Slam Dunk, continuing with Fly Me To The Moon. Organized step-step, interactive instruction progressing from right hand development...hands together...solo techniques...jazzy, great sounding solo. Solo is totally playable with techniques you can use and apply to any piece. Once again, John shows us how to transit from playing the tune off the lead sheet to a great sounding solo with lush harmonies and moving rhythms. Play it at a snail's pace initially, increasing the tempo with familiarity, and you'll own it. And, you'll have an arsenal of techniques to apply to other tunes. Pacing throughout course was also great. Never felt rushed or left behind while playing along. Thanks, John. Brian
another fantastic lesson
very clear analysis of the structure of the tune and its embellishments. John is really a masterful teacher
I have a lot of fun and many ideas how to practice
Examples for solo encourage me to try first steps in improvisation
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