Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of E Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with an original tune, “In the Country.”
Course Objectives
Explore how to play in the key of E major
Learn the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions
Discover an original tune in the key of E, "In the Country"
Learning Focus
Chords
Lead Sheets
Scales
Songs
Featured Reviews
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Great course!
Excellent explanation of chords progressions and inversions. Fun and satisfying to play.
Thorough and Fun!
Great Song In The Country. A technique called playing with slip notes. Real country Floyd Cramer Style. So worth it all!!!
Fun Country Tune
Excellent introduction to 6/8 time signature with a fun country tune to learn.
secrets revealed!
Being shackled to the written music has suppressed my creativity. I learned several tricks, such as, how to find the key of a song based on the last note written in the key signature. I also gained an understanding of how to explore chord progressions and left hand creativity with a few bass patterns. In the end, I realized that the magical Floyd Kramer sound can be captured in simple, elegant, and predictable harmonies. I can play the written music; Now I can explore ways to implement that beautiful improv that’s been trapped inside my head.
Excellent explanation of chords progressions and inversions. Fun and satisfying to play.
Thorough and Fun!
Great Song In The Country. A technique called playing with slip notes. Real country Floyd Cramer Style. So worth it all!!!
Fun Country Tune
Excellent introduction to 6/8 time signature with a fun country tune to learn.
secrets revealed!
Being shackled to the written music has suppressed my creativity. I learned several tricks, such as, how to find the key of a song based on the last note written in the key signature. I also gained an understanding of how to explore chord progressions and left hand creativity with a few bass patterns. In the end, I realized that the magical Floyd Kramer sound can be captured in simple, elegant, and predictable harmonies. I can play the written music; Now I can explore ways to implement that beautiful improv that’s been trapped inside my head.
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Lessons are combined into courses. Most lessons build upon concepts of the previous lesson, with the exception of Quick Tips which stand alone.
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Courses are comprised of lessons and are based on selected styles of music and learning focus topics. PWJ offers regular courses, workshops which include teacher interaction, and challenges which are divided into a 4 week learning format.
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