Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Advanced
01:51:15

In this comprehensive course, we’ll learn how to convert block chords to drop 2 voicings. We’ll practice these voicings with fun exercises in all the major keys, and apply them to short songs in a bossa, swing, ballad, and funk style.

Course Objectives
  • Learn how & when to use drop 2 voicings
  • Practice exercises in all the major keys
  • Apply these voicings to short songs in various styles
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Reharmonization

Course Lessons

1
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 1
15:03

Definition & Positions

2
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 2
20:38

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of C, F, Bb

3
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 3
06:14

Oops, I Dropped It Again – Bossa Nova

4
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 4
18:11

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of Eb, Ab, Db

5
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 5
05:31

“Drop it Like It’s Hot” – Swing Tune

6
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 6
18:26

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of B, E, F#

7
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 7
06:21

Tear Drop – Ballad

8
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 8
14:26

Drop 2 Exercises – Keys of A, D, G

9
Major Drop 2 Voicings – Lesson 9
06:25

Mic Drop – Funk Tune

Related Courses

This comprehensive course covers minor drop 2 voicings. We’ll learn these voicings with fun exercises in all the minor keys, and apply them to short songs in a bossa, swing, ballad, and funk style.

This comprehensive course covers dominant drop 2 voicings. We’ll learn these voicings with fun exercises, and apply them to short songs in a bossa, swing, ballad, and funk style.

6 Jazz Ballad harmonic approaches using chords from Misty.  Topics include Rootless Voicings, Altered Dominants, Block Chords, Drop 2s, Quartal Voicings, Passing Chords, & Chord Substitutions.