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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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WOW!
I got about 70% though Simply Piano's course. It was very helpful at first but eventually I found that it eventually became quite stale and not challenging enough and was not helping me with syncopation. I started here at Level 2 and wow I have already learned so much. I have improved so much with playing with both hands and am super excited that this course is going to teach me a lot about music theory and improvisation. Can't wait!
First lesson
Well explained, slow increments, useful.
Another Excellent Course
It's always more fun to learn a key and associated chords when there is a catchy tune to play at the end. This one is really 'sticky' - have fun getting it out of your head!
Excellent course
This course was very interesting and fun. I enjoyed the teaching method. Very explicit and high quality! Thank you Jonny May, I am improving my skills.
Informative and clear cut
In this course I learned new chords and different techniques that helped me play in a more funky way. Thanks for the amazing lecture

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!

WOW!
I got about 70% though Simply Piano's course. It was very helpful at first but eventually I found that it eventually became quite stale and not challenging enough and was not helping me with syncopation. I started here at Level 2 and wow I have already learned so much. I have improved so much with playing with both hands and am super excited that this course is going to teach me a lot about music theory and improvisation. Can't wait!
First lesson
Well explained, slow increments, useful.
Another Excellent Course
It's always more fun to learn a key and associated chords when there is a catchy tune to play at the end. This one is really 'sticky' - have fun getting it out of your head!
Excellent course
This course was very interesting and fun. I enjoyed the teaching method. Very explicit and high quality! Thank you Jonny May, I am improving my skills.
Informative and clear cut
In this course I learned new chords and different techniques that helped me play in a more funky way. Thanks for the amazing lecture
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