Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Intermediate
03:01:30

In this course, John will walk you step-by-step on how to play the classic jazz ballad standard, Misty.

We’ll start with memorizing the lead sheet melody & chords. Next, we’ll apply a jazz stride rhythm and melodic embellishments. Then we’ll practice various improv techniques we can use to solo over this song.

To finish the arrangement, we’ll learn an intro & outro, and then combine all of these techniques for a final arrangement.

Course Objectives
  • Memorize the lead sheet melody & 7th chords
  • Embellish the melody with jazzy fills
  • Apply a jazz stride rhythm
  • Learn an intro & outro
  • Discover various improv techniques & soloing scales
Learning Focus
  • Analysis
  • Songs

Course Lessons

2
Misty – Jazz Ballad 1 – Lesson 2
17:01

Root Position 7th Chords

3
Misty – Jazz Ballad 1 – Lesson 3
10:23

Accompanying with Root, 3rd & 7th

4
Misty – Jazz Ballad 1 – Lesson 4
13:07

Root, 3rd & 7th with Melody

5
Misty – Jazz Ballad 1 – Lesson 5
12:56

Adding 5 or 9 to 3rd & 7th

6
Misty – Jazz Ballad 1 – Lesson 6
16:16

Adding 5 or 9 with Melody

11
Misty – Jazz Ballad 1 – Lesson 11
12:35

Putting It All Together

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