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Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 1

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Beginner
01:08:08

This course will help you master Girl From Ipanema at the beginner level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and left hand chord shells with a Charleston rhythm. Next we’ll embellish the melody with harmony notes 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
  • Practice the left hand chord shells with a Charleston rhythm
  • Embellish and harmonize the melody
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Songs

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Great Course to Get Started
I am considered a "mid-beginner'' and decided to use one of the monthly challenges to get myself started. I chose "Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 1" because I thought it would be challenging a great way to learn the fundamentals I am looking for. I was right! Along doing the beginner classes for scales, I have learned a lot in a short time. This class was great and for fundamentals (and fun!) and I can't wait to learn more. Looking forward I know will be able to use these skills on other songs later on.
Fun Bossa Nova Tune
Excellent beginner course and introduction to Latin jazz.
Best Bossa Nova
I truly appreciate how clear this subject is approached. The guidance for improvisation is especially helpful!
new stuff
terrific pace and explanations
It is no easy
John is a wonderful teacher who broadcasts his love for music and his skills to us. I enjoyed the course immensely. Thanks to everyone who supports this wonderful school of the vast world of music.

Course Lessons

1
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 1 – Lesson 1
18:54

Lead Sheet

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2
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 1 – Lesson 2
14:15

Left Hand

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3
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 1 – Lesson 3
11:49

Right Hand

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4
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 1 – Lesson 4
23:10

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Great Course to Get Started
I am considered a "mid-beginner'' and decided to use one of the monthly challenges to get myself started. I chose "Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 1" because I thought it would be challenging a great way to learn the fundamentals I am looking for. I was right! Along doing the beginner classes for scales, I have learned a lot in a short time. This class was great and for fundamentals (and fun!) and I can't wait to learn more. Looking forward I know will be able to use these skills on other songs later on.
Fun Bossa Nova Tune
Excellent beginner course and introduction to Latin jazz.
Best Bossa Nova
I truly appreciate how clear this subject is approached. The guidance for improvisation is especially helpful!
new stuff
terrific pace and explanations
It is no easy
John is a wonderful teacher who broadcasts his love for music and his skills to us. I enjoyed the course immensely. Thanks to everyone who supports this wonderful school of the vast world of music.
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