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Major Chord Rootless Voicings

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Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Intermediate
02:04:28

This comprehensive course covers rootless voicings on major 9 chords.

We’ll learn how to construct rootless voicing. Specifically, we will break down “A” and “B” voicings and alternating “A-B” and “B-A” voicings. Next we’ll practice a few exercises around the circle of fifths. Finally, we’ll apply these voicings to 4 short original songs in different styles such as Bossa Nova, Medium Swing, Ballad, and Funk.

Course Objectives
  • Construct rootless voicings on major 9 chords
  • Learn “A” and “B” voicings and alternating “A-B” and “B-A” voicings
  • Practice rootless voicing exercises around the circle of fifths
  • Apply these voicings to 4 original songs in various styles
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Exercises
  • Reharmonization
Featured Reviews

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Very clear explanations
The explanations and demonstrations were very clear. I liked how John also showed how to improvise on each piece.
Never expected theory and practice exercises could be so smooth !
I'm really enjoying your fundamentals courses :) Explanations are crystal clear and the exercises are fun to work on.
Efficient, thorough and fun way to learn rootless Major 9th chords
I found this course to be a very pleasing, effective and efficient way to learn the Major 9th chords I especially love that you address and demonstrate the need for a pianist to learn a song as a solo, AND as an accompaniment, AND as a soloist in an ensemble situation when there's a bass player. I know the 9th chords in open position, but struggled with close position and rootless voicing. Your explanations and exercises have helped me become fluent with these chords. Thank-you for creating this wonderful course of instruction!!!!
Ups my game.
I can see where rootless voicings are going to up my game, so to speak. They instantaneously add depth of sound. I enjoyed the improv hints.-even if kept very simple, improv instantly sounds better with these voicings.
Wonderful lessons
Very nice instructor very calmly I have enough the lessons

Course Lessons

1
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 1
17:35

Definition & Positions

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2
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 2
12:58

Major 9 “A” Voicing Exercise

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3
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 3
12:46

Bossa Round

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4
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 4
10:28

Major 9 “B” Voicing Exercise

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5
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 5
12:37

Swingset

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6
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 6
15:55

Major 9 “A&B” Voicing Exercise

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7
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 7
15:29

Ballad Salad

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8
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 8
10:33

Major 9 “B&A” Voicing Exercise

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9
Major Chord Rootless Voicings – Lesson 9
16:07

Love to See You Smile

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Very clear explanations
The explanations and demonstrations were very clear. I liked how John also showed how to improvise on each piece.
Never expected theory and practice exercises could be so smooth !
I'm really enjoying your fundamentals courses :) Explanations are crystal clear and the exercises are fun to work on.
Efficient, thorough and fun way to learn rootless Major 9th chords
I found this course to be a very pleasing, effective and efficient way to learn the Major 9th chords I especially love that you address and demonstrate the need for a pianist to learn a song as a solo, AND as an accompaniment, AND as a soloist in an ensemble situation when there's a bass player. I know the 9th chords in open position, but struggled with close position and rootless voicing. Your explanations and exercises have helped me become fluent with these chords. Thank-you for creating this wonderful course of instruction!!!!
Ups my game.
I can see where rootless voicings are going to up my game, so to speak. They instantaneously add depth of sound. I enjoyed the improv hints.-even if kept very simple, improv instantly sounds better with these voicings.
Wonderful lessons
Very nice instructor very calmly I have enough the lessons
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