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Key of D Minor – Jonny’s Moonflight

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
01:41:58

D minor is often called “the saddest of all keys,” but this course shows you it can also be a lot of fun. It’s closely related to F major, so the notes will feel familiar. You’ll learn the D minor scale in each hand, plus two variations that give minor music its unique flavor. You’ll also play it up the keyboard and learn Jonny’s tricks for playing scales quickly.

Next, you’ll learn the 10 chords you’ll find in almost every D minor song and four chord progressions (chord patterns) used in popular music. Then you’ll bring it all together with Jonny’s Moon Flight, a fun original swing tune and a tip of the hat to “Fly Me to the Moon.”

Once you’re comfortable, you’ll learn inversions, which are different ways to play the same chord, and use them to make Jonny’s Moon Flight sound smoother. Then you’ll play it along with a bass and drums backing track, so you can feel what it’s like to swing with a band. Finally, you’ll learn simple ways to play chords for someone else to sing or play along to.

Course Objectives
  • Play D natural, harmonic and melodic minor across multiple octaves, with tricks for building speed
  • Learn the 10 most common chords and four essential chord progressions in D minor
  • Use inversions and voice leading to make your chord changes smooth and effortless
  • Swing through Jonny's Moon Flight with a full backing track
  • Accompany other musicians using three chord grooves in D minor
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Lead Sheets
  • Scales
  • Songs
Featured Reviews

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this sounds so good!
This progression fell under my hands so easier than many of the rest. I especially liked the syncopated ryhthm.
Well paced
As I go through the beginner courses all the theory I learnt in previous courses makes sense. I love the way each explanation builds up. Very clear explanations on scales, how they are used to build chords, tips on grooves. As you do each class the sense of achievement builds up and makes learning piano a lot more meaningful than in other courses. I am so glad to have found you!
enjoyable
I enjoy going through the lessons. Learning about scales and chords, and playing the songs.
Very exciting lessons
Great team PWJ
Scale of D minor
So nice to have all the scale lessons in a similar style. Makes it easier to learn that way!

Course Lessons

1
Key of D Minor – Lesson 1
14:53

Natural, Harmonic & Melodic Minor Scales

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2
Key of D Minor – Lesson 2
16:32

4 Chord Progressions

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3
Key of D Minor – Lesson 3
31:29

“Jonny’s Moonflight,” Melody, Chords, & Groove Options

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4
Key of D Minor – Lesson 4
17:30

Inversions

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5
Key of D Minor – Lesson 5
10:19

Performance with Backing Track

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6
Key of D Minor – Lesson 6
11:15

Accopmaniment

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

this sounds so good!
This progression fell under my hands so easier than many of the rest. I especially liked the syncopated ryhthm.
Well paced
As I go through the beginner courses all the theory I learnt in previous courses makes sense. I love the way each explanation builds up. Very clear explanations on scales, how they are used to build chords, tips on grooves. As you do each class the sense of achievement builds up and makes learning piano a lot more meaningful than in other courses. I am so glad to have found you!
enjoyable
I enjoy going through the lessons. Learning about scales and chords, and playing the songs.
Very exciting lessons
Great team PWJ
Scale of D minor
So nice to have all the scale lessons in a similar style. Makes it easier to learn that way!
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