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Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1

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

Course Lessons

1
Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 1
03:33

Lead Sheet

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2
Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 2
11:21

Chord Review – Root Position

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3
Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 3
11:21

Guide Tones and Single Bass Notes

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4
Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 4
11:11

3 Right Hand Rhythms

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5
Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 5
14:38

3 Bass Line Options

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6
Jazz Swing Accompaniment 1 – Lesson 6
04:59

Q&A

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