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Jingle Bells Challenge

Instructor
Jonny May
Challenge
Level 2
Level 3
4

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

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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