Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Advanced
00:58:23

This comprehensive course covers 5-note quartal voicings.

We’ll learn these voicings over the 2-5-1 progression in all 12 keys. We’ll add alterations to the 5 chord to add some extra color. We’ll go through the ABA & BAB voicings. And finally we’ll apply them to a song at the end using the chord changes from Satin Doll.

Course Objectives
  • Learn how to use 5-note quartal voicings over a 2-5-1 progression in all the major keys
  • Add alterations to the 5 chord for some extra color
  • Review the ABA and BAB voicings
  • Apply these voicings to a song using the Satin Doll chord changes
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Exercises
  • Reharmonization

Course Lessons

2
Major 2-5-1 Five-Note Quartal Exercises – Lesson 2
10:30

“A-B-A” 2-5-1 Voicing Exercise, All Keys

4
Major 2-5-1 Five-Note Quartal Exercises – Lesson 4
07:46

“B-A-B” 2-5-1 Voicing Exercise, All Keys

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