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Ode to Joy

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Advanced
01:15:13

Learn the building blocks of stride piano with this fun stride arrangement of Ode to Joy.  Discover how use triplet rolls, stride runs, turns, & stride harmony as we dissect each note of the arrangement.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the full stride arrangement of Jonny's Ode to Joy - note for note!
  • Discover essential stride techniques like triplet rolls, stride runs, turns, & stride harmony.
  • Explore techniques for how to construct a stride solo.
Learning Focus
  • Reading
  • Songs
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Course Lessons

1
Ode to Joy Rag – Lesson 1
23:24

Intro, A Section, B Section

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2
Ode to Joy Rag – Lesson 2
25:19

Intro, A Section, B Section

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3
Ode to Joy Rag – Lesson 3
26:30

Final Sections, A1, B, A2, A3, & Outro

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Can't Wait to Add this to My Repertoire!
I first became aware of this song when another member mentioned it in a recent Member Circle session. Now I want to add it to my list of songs that I can play "on demand." It's a great arrangement, very uplifting and fun!
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