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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

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Pretty good stuff
Great practice for rootless voicings..
Easy to follow - great improv tips!
This was a great course! The examples were fun and easy to follow. Lots of good tips for improvisation.
Unexpected learing bonus- Stride!!!
Just wanted to learn rootless voicings, but also learned stride via the exercises! Have struggled with this, but exercises helps to engrain into your playing. TAKE THIS COURSE.
Good explanation on rootless voicings
It is informative to explain the difference in the piano styles of playing with a bass player, solo piano, and accompanying.
Great stuff
Broke it down really well, and the exercises apply directly to playing actual songs.
Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Pretty good stuff
Great practice for rootless voicings..
Easy to follow - great improv tips!
This was a great course! The examples were fun and easy to follow. Lots of good tips for improvisation.
Unexpected learing bonus- Stride!!!
Just wanted to learn rootless voicings, but also learned stride via the exercises! Have struggled with this, but exercises helps to engrain into your playing. TAKE THIS COURSE.
Good explanation on rootless voicings
It is informative to explain the difference in the piano styles of playing with a bass player, solo piano, and accompanying.
Great stuff
Broke it down really well, and the exercises apply directly to playing actual songs.
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