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Misty – Challenge 1

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Beginner
01:09:12

This course will help you master Erroll Garner’s Misty at the beginner level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and left hand chord shells. Next we’ll embellish the melody with harmony notes and learn a pre-written solo. Finally, we’ll put the hands together and play a beautiful final arrangement!

Course Objectives
  • Memorize the lead sheet melody
  • Practice the left hand chord shells
  • Embellish and harmonize the melody
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Lead Sheets
  • Songs

This copyrighted lesson sheet is available for purchase on MusicNotes. Members can view the digital Smartsheet for free!

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Very helpful and inspiring
John Proulx taught me step by step how to get into this beautiful piece Misty with left and right hand as well as harmonies and rhythm. He gave the student/me room to understand and follow his teachings. Thank you so much. I feel ready for the next challenge.

Course Lessons

1
Misty – Challenge 1 – Lesson 1
17:28

Lead Sheet

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2
Misty – Challenge 1 – Lesson 2
13:01

Left Hand Shells

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3
Misty – Challenge 1 – Lesson 3
12:36

Adding Harmony to the Right Hand

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4
Misty – Challenge 1 – Lesson 4
26:07

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

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Very helpful and inspiring
John Proulx taught me step by step how to get into this beautiful piece Misty with left and right hand as well as harmonies and rhythm. He gave the student/me room to understand and follow his teachings. Thank you so much. I feel ready for the next challenge.
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