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Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 3

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Advanced
01:06:52

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

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and discuss the articulation, phrasing, and rhythm. Next we’ll add a bossa bassline, embellish the melody with chord pops 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
  • Discuss the articulation, phrasing & rhythm
  • Practice the bossa bassline in the left hand
  • 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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A Must-Learn Standard!
John’s very careful instructions are so helpful in learning the Bossa groove. It’s so fun, you’ll want to play all the time. Thank you, John!
Wonderful course.
Amazing chords, solo, improvisation. I enjoyed the process, and learned a lot of new tricks, scales and chords. Thank you so much Professor John Proulx. Excellent job.

Course Lessons

1
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 3 – Lesson 1
13:01

Lead Sheet

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2
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 3 – Lesson 2
11:02

Left Hand

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3
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 3 – Lesson 3
17:22

Right Hand

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4
Girl from Ipanema – Challenge 3 – Lesson 4
25:27

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

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A Must-Learn Standard!
John’s very careful instructions are so helpful in learning the Bossa groove. It’s so fun, you’ll want to play all the time. Thank you, John!
Wonderful course.
Amazing chords, solo, improvisation. I enjoyed the process, and learned a lot of new tricks, scales and chords. Thank you so much Professor John Proulx. Excellent job.
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