Pop Soloing with Chord Blocks
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Learn how to create rich, expressive pop piano solos using one of the most powerful improvisation techniques out there: chord blocks. In this course, you’ll discover how to turn simple chord progressions into full, professional-sounding solos by using beautifully voiced chord shapes that fit perfectly in a pop style. From learning the essential chord blocks for major and minor chords to connecting them smoothly across a progression, this course will give you a practical system you can use right away in your playing and improvisation.
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