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Happy Birthday in 7 Styles

Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Advanced
02:26:56

Make your friend’s birthday party unforgettable with Happy Birthday in 7 fun styles. We’ll explore traditional, Latin Samba, Swing, Stride, Ragtime, Bass Cross-over, & Broadway Kickline.

Course Objectives
  • Learn 7 amazing styles: Traditional, Latin Samba, Swing, Stride, Ragtime, Crossed Hands, and Broadway
  • Discover the theory behind each musical style
  • Explore techniques such as slides, arpeggios, rag rolls, and ornamentations
  • Learn how to use dynamics and articulation
Learning Focus
  • Basslines
  • Reading
  • Songs

Course Lessons

1
Happy Birthday in 7 Styles – Lesson 1
13:29

Traditional Style

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2
Happy Birthday in 7 Styles – Lesson 2
27:23

Latin Samba Style

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3
Happy Birthday in 7 Styles – Lesson 3
29:41

Swing Style

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4
Happy Birthday in 7 Styles – Lesson 4
38:53

Ragtime & Bass Crossover Styles

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5
Happy Birthday in 7 Styles – Lesson 5
37:30

Broadway Kickline Style

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