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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

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Mastering B-flat is where it's at!
I have spent a solid 7-9 days working on this Core Unit. I not only feel very confident in playing B-flat Major chord progressions in various inversions, but I also really enjoyed working on the tune PWJ Avenue. It was fun and I learned so much about B-flat. I especially like learning the "Grooves" and getting a feel for playing syncopated rhythms in both hands as well as learning accompaniment techniques! This is what I signed up for!! Great instruction!!!
Well structured and easy to understand
I liked the pace and flow of this course.
Key of Bb major
Like the way it slowly leads up to some simple syncopation, emphasises playing slowly then building up speed
Clear course
Enjoyed my first course
Wow!
I just finished first course and after that, I am able to play "Over the rainbow" in Bb all by myself with notes even with improvisation. It is mind-blowing. Thank you!

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!

Mastering B-flat is where it's at!
I have spent a solid 7-9 days working on this Core Unit. I not only feel very confident in playing B-flat Major chord progressions in various inversions, but I also really enjoyed working on the tune PWJ Avenue. It was fun and I learned so much about B-flat. I especially like learning the "Grooves" and getting a feel for playing syncopated rhythms in both hands as well as learning accompaniment techniques! This is what I signed up for!! Great instruction!!!
Well structured and easy to understand
I liked the pace and flow of this course.
Key of Bb major
Like the way it slowly leads up to some simple syncopation, emphasises playing slowly then building up speed
Clear course
Enjoyed my first course
Wow!
I just finished first course and after that, I am able to play "Over the rainbow" in Bb all by myself with notes even with improvisation. It is mind-blowing. Thank you!
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