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Instructor
John Proulx
Course
Intermediate
06:14:53

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. You’ll learn how to implement rootless voicings, how to embellish the melody both rhythmically & melodically, and various ways of adding rhythm to both hands.

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 rootless voicings
  • Learn 8 songs using the 8 most common chord progressions in fake books
  • Embellish the melody rhythmically & melodically
  • Apply a rhythm pattern to both hands
Learning Focus
  • Lead Sheets
  • Reharmonization

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Good application
Good to be able to apply rootless to song types
Great course!
It was great already knowing the melodies and expanding knowledge on rootless voicings. Great job John!!
Awesome lessons
John indeed you're a great teacher
Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Good application
Good to be able to apply rootless to song types
Great course!
It was great already knowing the melodies and expanding knowledge on rootless voicings. Great job John!!
Awesome lessons
John indeed you're a great teacher
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