How to Compose a Piano Waltz
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In this course, Jonny will share his essential arranging techniques so you can compose a beautiful jazz waltz!
We’ll learn 6 left hand accompaniment patterns for all skill levels, including broken patterns, root-chord patterns & stride patterns. We’ll discover how to write interesting melodies using chord tones, stepwise motion, large intervals & repetition. Finally, we’ll harmonize our melodies with 3rds, 6ths, and interval rocking.
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