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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
01:43:58

Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of Bb Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with the swingin’ tune “PWJ Avenue.”

Course Objectives
  • Learn the scale, diatonic chords, and four common chord progressions
  • Play a fun swing tune titled "PWJ Avenue"
  • Explore how to play & improvise in the key of B♭ major
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Lead Sheets
  • Scales
  • Songs

Featured Reviews

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Loved the course!
Course is interesting and educational. It will take a lot of practice to get up to speed.
Something for everyone
The course is very clear and it’s great that I can play the lessons over and over again. I have old hands that are stiff and therefore I struggle to build up speed without hitting the wrong notes. The course enables me to go at my own speed and with more practice I hope to build up the speed. Yanic is my favourite. 🤩
Little harder
The first lesson on level 2 was a little harder for me. Anyway, I enjoyed it.
Nice melody!
I enjoyed the slides!
Simply "Funkalicious!"
Great Course! I am enjoying the gradual increase in difficulty as I progress through each of the subsequent Foundational Courses. The original tunes are becoming more challenging rhythmically and the technique builders like the finger "slides" and Blues Scales improvisation tips are fantastic!! I'm starting to feel like I could become an accomplished Jazz/Blues soloist if I can master each new set of challenges, one "Funkalicious" bite at a time. Great Job PWJ!!

Course Lessons

1
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 1
16:21

The Major Scale, 1 & 2 Octaves

2
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 2
17:03

4 Common Chord Progressions

3
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 3
24:24

Learn PWJ Avenue, Lead Sheet, Melody, Chords, & Groove

4
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 4
20:40

Inversions, Primary Chord Progression, PWJ Avenue Application

5
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 5
7:08

Performance with Backing Track

Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Loved the course!
Course is interesting and educational. It will take a lot of practice to get up to speed.
Something for everyone
The course is very clear and it’s great that I can play the lessons over and over again. I have old hands that are stiff and therefore I struggle to build up speed without hitting the wrong notes. The course enables me to go at my own speed and with more practice I hope to build up the speed. Yanic is my favourite. 🤩
Little harder
The first lesson on level 2 was a little harder for me. Anyway, I enjoyed it.
Nice melody!
I enjoyed the slides!
Simply "Funkalicious!"
Great Course! I am enjoying the gradual increase in difficulty as I progress through each of the subsequent Foundational Courses. The original tunes are becoming more challenging rhythmically and the technique builders like the finger "slides" and Blues Scales improvisation tips are fantastic!! I'm starting to feel like I could become an accomplished Jazz/Blues soloist if I can master each new set of challenges, one "Funkalicious" bite at a time. Great Job PWJ!!
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