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Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Intermediate
00:57:03

Learn 10 approaches to accompany on a jazz swing tune. We’ll cover the best right hand chord options, 3 right hand rhythms, and 3 left hand bass line options.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the melody and chords
  • Master guides tones with single bass notes
  • Try 3 rhythms, including the Charleston
  • Play half and quarter note bass lines
  • Explore the root-fifth approach
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Basslines
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Lead Sheets

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Basic but clear
Quite basic but clear.
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Basic but clear
Quite basic but clear.
Very helpful and informative
easy to understand
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