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Key of Bb Major – PWJ Avenue

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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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good method to understand scales
I liked how we learned the fingering for the scale and then learned chords. Also using the lead sheet idea to develop an understanding of the chords and moving between them is a great way to improve technique.
Challenging
i enjoyed the B sharp major even tough it's challenging with the scale fingering
Fun and informative
How complex things become simple by taking them step by step.
Just the right amount of challenge. Enough to keep it interesting.
I actually felt like I was playing a song. Next level is to make music but, that is in the hands of the student.
Scary, but eventually I was proud of myself
All of it, but the accomplish parts were the hardest, I can do it now but it needs smoothing out

Course Lessons

1
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 1
16:21

The Major Scale, 1 & 2 Octaves

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2
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 2
17:03

4 Common Chord Progressions

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3
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 3
24:24

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

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4
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 4
20:40

Inversions, Primary Chord Progression, PWJ Avenue Application

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5
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 5
7:08

Performance with Backing Track

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6
Key of Bb Major – Lesson 6
18:22

Accompaniment

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

good method to understand scales
I liked how we learned the fingering for the scale and then learned chords. Also using the lead sheet idea to develop an understanding of the chords and moving between them is a great way to improve technique.
Challenging
i enjoyed the B sharp major even tough it's challenging with the scale fingering
Fun and informative
How complex things become simple by taking them step by step.
Just the right amount of challenge. Enough to keep it interesting.
I actually felt like I was playing a song. Next level is to make music but, that is in the hands of the student.
Scary, but eventually I was proud of myself
All of it, but the accomplish parts were the hardest, I can do it now but it needs smoothing out
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