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Go the Distance from Hercules 1

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Intermediate
01:09:55

Learn this inspiring arrangement of Go the Distance.  You’ll learn each note & practice tips, plus how to develop a beautiful contemporary piano arrangements like this.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the melody, chords, and how to play in the Pop Style
  • Discover how to create Intros and Outros
  • Explore how to add dynamics and improve phrasing
  • Use a variety of techniques and learn this fun, catchy arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Reading
  • Songs
Featured Reviews

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A big sound for a beginner tune.
Lots of fun had here. As a beginner in the techniques here, it was great to feel that arranger thing with all the chords etc. Also, great practice in score reading.
Like an assembly kit with just a few pieces
This is a fun song taught in pieces to then assemble together. Definitely use the SmartSheet to increase speed slowly, hands separately, then together. This simple arrangement of a favorite Disney tune will definitely impress your listeners!
Fun course with a beautiful song
Really enjoyed learning this song with Jonny.. Love learning it in pieces, and putting it all together. Very well done.
Rewarding and enjoyable
Straight forward, but engaging and with the important elements of the song intact.
Quick and easy
Great course for beginners, a bit too basic for my intermediate level at times but no big deal.

Course Lessons

1
Go the Distance 1 – Lesson 1
12:21

Intro, Open Inspirational 5ths

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2
Go the Distance 1 – Lesson 2
20:40

Full Verse, Melody and Chords, Hands Together

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3
Go the Distance 1 – Lesson 3
21:35

The Chorus, Technique Tips, Dynamics

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4
Go the Distance 1 – Lesson 4
15:19

The Outro, Magical Chords, Accents and Phrasing

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

A big sound for a beginner tune.
Lots of fun had here. As a beginner in the techniques here, it was great to feel that arranger thing with all the chords etc. Also, great practice in score reading.
Like an assembly kit with just a few pieces
This is a fun song taught in pieces to then assemble together. Definitely use the SmartSheet to increase speed slowly, hands separately, then together. This simple arrangement of a favorite Disney tune will definitely impress your listeners!
Fun course with a beautiful song
Really enjoyed learning this song with Jonny.. Love learning it in pieces, and putting it all together. Very well done.
Rewarding and enjoyable
Straight forward, but engaging and with the important elements of the song intact.
Quick and easy
Great course for beginners, a bit too basic for my intermediate level at times but no big deal.
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