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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
01:27:25

Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of C Major with the scale, diatonic chords, common chord progressions, and inversions. Then put it all together with Jonny’s Canon.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the scale, diatonic chords, common chord progressions, and inversions
  • Play Jonny’s "Canon in C"
  • Use a variety of techniques to master the key of C
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Lead Sheets
  • Scales
  • Songs

Featured Reviews

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Great course
I have learned so much and accomplished so much learning Jonny’s Canon in C. I even felt confident to post on PWJ Facebook and received so many great comments. Truly inspiring. I am looking forward to starting the 3rd part of level 1. I am actually playing the piano and making music.
Structured learning which leads to results
The course is easy to follow if you have some basics in music theory. I like the way the content is gradually built on the foundation to enable learner to play a nice tune at the end of the course.
From "C" To Shining "C"
I really enjoyed reviewing the Key of C. Its always fun to play in because I don't have to think about sharps and flats. It is also a beautiful sounding key! What I really love about this presentation is that, although for me it is primarily review material, Jonny's Canon in C offers a challenge while still being very musically interesting and attainable. I love the progression of simple concepts to more challenging left and right hand techniques including chord inversions, arpeggios and broken chord accompaniment styles. It really is a fun, yet challenging way to learn new material - keeps you from getting bored with endless technique instead of actually learning the basics while playing real music! Thanks again!!
Tough as a beginner but rewarding
I spent ages on the first pattern, and then jumping into inversions felt like a bit too much, so I’ll have to review that some more
Great First Step toward Arranging and Improv!
Jonny and Yannick provide a lot of insights and encouragement to beginner level students. I wish I had had music theory explained in such clear terms starting out in piano many years ago! Now that I am learning piano again, I am happy to have access to such great lessons!

Course Lessons

1
Key of C Major – Lesson 1
12:40

Major Scale, 1 & 2 Octaves

2
Key of C Major – Lesson 2
13:33

4 Common Chord Progressions, Grooves

3
Key of C Major – Lesson 3
22:01

Jonny’s Canon in C, Melody, Chords, and Patterns

4
Key of C Major – Lesson 4
21:44

Inversions, Primary Chord Progression, Canon in C Application

5
Key of C Major – Lesson 5
6:51

Performance with Backing Track

Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Great course
I have learned so much and accomplished so much learning Jonny’s Canon in C. I even felt confident to post on PWJ Facebook and received so many great comments. Truly inspiring. I am looking forward to starting the 3rd part of level 1. I am actually playing the piano and making music.
Structured learning which leads to results
The course is easy to follow if you have some basics in music theory. I like the way the content is gradually built on the foundation to enable learner to play a nice tune at the end of the course.
From "C" To Shining "C"
I really enjoyed reviewing the Key of C. Its always fun to play in because I don't have to think about sharps and flats. It is also a beautiful sounding key! What I really love about this presentation is that, although for me it is primarily review material, Jonny's Canon in C offers a challenge while still being very musically interesting and attainable. I love the progression of simple concepts to more challenging left and right hand techniques including chord inversions, arpeggios and broken chord accompaniment styles. It really is a fun, yet challenging way to learn new material - keeps you from getting bored with endless technique instead of actually learning the basics while playing real music! Thanks again!!
Tough as a beginner but rewarding
I spent ages on the first pattern, and then jumping into inversions felt like a bit too much, so I’ll have to review that some more
Great First Step toward Arranging and Improv!
Jonny and Yannick provide a lot of insights and encouragement to beginner level students. I wish I had had music theory explained in such clear terms starting out in piano many years ago! Now that I am learning piano again, I am happy to have access to such great lessons!
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