Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Advanced
01:23:34

In this course, John will walk you through the piano lead sheets of 8 different songs and show you how to utilize various piano techniques to create a richer and more interesting sound using quartal voicings. You’ll learn how to embellish the melody both rhythmically & melodically, and various bass lines.

By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in adding your own personal style to a lead sheet.

Course Objectives
  • Discover how to play a lead sheet using quartal voicings
  • Learn 8 songs using the 8 most common chord progressions in fake books
  • Embellish the melody rhythmically & melodically
  • Apply various bass patterns
Learning Focus
  • Lead Sheets
  • Reharmonization
  • Technique

Course Lessons

1
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 1
11:51

Cycle of 5ths Progression – “Fly on By”

2
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 2
12:16

Turnaround Progression – “Over the Meadow”

3
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 3
09:41

Extended Turnaround – “Gone Away”

4
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 4
10:41

Chromatic Walk-Up – “My Heart is Jumpin”

5
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 5
09:33

Minor Turnaround – “In this Quiet Hour”

6
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 6
12:00

Misty Progression – “Going Along”

7
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 7
08:04

Sentimental Progression – “When You Said Goodbye”

8
Play Piano Lead Sheets with Quartal Voicings – Lesson 8
09:28

Blues Progression – “Treat Me Right”

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