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Instructor
John Proulx
Workshop
Beginner
01:35:44

Have you ever wanted to learn piano accompaniment in a solo setting? Well then this workshop is just for you!

Using the popular jazz standard “Heart and Soul” by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser, I will show you several solo accompanying techniques including playing chord shells, 3-note voicings with a “2-Feel” bass, and 4-note voicings with left-hand walking bass. That, coupled with a beautiful intro and ending and you’ll be able to play a complete arrangement of the song by the end of the workshop. Can’t wait to see you there!

Course Objectives
  • Learn the lead sheet melody
  • Embellish with chord shells & rhythmic hits
  • Accompanying 3-note voicings with a "2-feel" bass
  • Add 4-note rootless voicings with a walking bass line
  • Finish with an intro & outro
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Songs
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