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Jingle Bells Challenge

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Instructor
Jonny May
Challenge
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
00:32:26

Take the Jingle Bells Rag Challenge, where you’ll learn how to develop the lead sheet into a super fun ragtime arrangement. Explore Rag Rolls, the Stride Left Hand, and more.

Course Objectives
  • How to play the melody to Jingle Bells
  • How to add a Stride Left Hand
  • How to create the Rag-Rolls in the Right Hand
  • How to put it all together and add fun effects
Learning Focus
  • Basslines
  • Lead Sheets
  • Songs
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Fun introduction to new concepts :3
I just joined the platform a week or two ago, and Johnny suggested we try this month's challenge during the new member meeting. I'm not particularly interested in holiday music, but this arrangement is really fun - and putting it to a song I already know makes it easier to focus on the new concepts.
Proficiency with this a must for Ragtime
Great course! I really like the way Johnny stresses patience with this modality. While it is essential for a fun Ragtime feel, stride pattern emerges in many styles of music. Keep up the good work, John Lander.
Very fun to hear and play.
Very fun rag piece. It makes me want to learn more rag time.
Cool stuff
Not sure I like Rag just because I'm not great at left hand swing but I'll keep working on it. ; )
Christmas Joy!
Excellent Upbeat Rag Rendition!!!

Course Lessons

1
Jingle Bells Challenge – Lesson 1
05:12

Melody & Basic Chords

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2
Jingle Bells Challenge – Lesson 2
08:30

Stride Left Hand, Bass Note & Chord Range

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3
Jingle Bells Challenge – Lesson 3
09:23

Right Hand Rag Rolls

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4
Jingle Bells Challenge – Lesson 4
09:21

Putting the Hands Together

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Fun introduction to new concepts :3
I just joined the platform a week or two ago, and Johnny suggested we try this month's challenge during the new member meeting. I'm not particularly interested in holiday music, but this arrangement is really fun - and putting it to a song I already know makes it easier to focus on the new concepts.
Proficiency with this a must for Ragtime
Great course! I really like the way Johnny stresses patience with this modality. While it is essential for a fun Ragtime feel, stride pattern emerges in many styles of music. Keep up the good work, John Lander.
Very fun to hear and play.
Very fun rag piece. It makes me want to learn more rag time.
Cool stuff
Not sure I like Rag just because I'm not great at left hand swing but I'll keep working on it. ; )
Christmas Joy!
Excellent Upbeat Rag Rendition!!!
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