Library   /   Courses   /   Soloing Over a Turnaround 1

Soloing Over a Turnaround 1

Get instant access to the videos, sheet music, and backing tracks for this course with a PWJ membership!

Start Your Free Trial
Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Intermediate
00:53:29

Learn to confidently solo over this essential jazz progression. The 1 6 2 5 progression will help you master important improv concepts such as phrasing, connecting scales, and more.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the classic 1-6-2-5 Progression
  • Develop New Soling Techniques
  • Play with Different Left Hand Rhythms and Styles
  • Discover New Lines to Inspire You
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Improvisation
  • Scales
Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Step by step… on the road to success!
Step by step!
I needed this workshop!
I needed to hear the helpful basic line-building help that Jonny provided in this great workshop! I also appreciated the questions because people asked many things I was wondering about. Thanks so much!! 5 stars for sure!
SHORT, SWEET AND EFFECTIVE
Another great course. I love that Jonny tells a little about his background and transition from classical to jazz. I Also started out in the classical field and have been trying to play jazz style for a few years now. I found my solos always ended up sounding very ‘straight’ . They have improved so much using the techniques in this and many other courses from PWJ. Jonny very wisely points out that you really do need to put the work in. play scales etc in every possible combination, starting on every note, ascending and descending. For a while there I was wondering why I wasn’t progressing any further. Basically, I wasn’t putting the time in and when I did I was playing what I already knew. This course has blown the cobwebs away (pardon the pun, this being the month of spookiness) and got me back on track. I played all of 10 solo lines and transposed them in my head to Bb which is a key I play in often. Playing the 2 scales with the system shown in this course has been so beneficial. It has given me some much needed motivation. Also, the reminder of keeping the soloing ideas simple is a great point.
Great!
Cool course. Love when Jonny shows many concrete examples of how to get started soloing.

Course Lessons

1
Soloing Over a Turnaround 1 – Lesson 1
07:10

The Progression, Root Position, Shells, Shell Groove

View lesson
2
Soloing Over a Turnaround 1 – Lesson 2
05:55

Stride, Walking Bass

View lesson
3
Soloing Over a Turnaround 1 – Lesson 3
13:21

2 Scales for Soloing, 7 Scale Positions

View lesson
4
Soloing Over a Turnaround 1 – Lesson 4
07:58

7 Exercises for Connecting Scales

View lesson
5
Soloing Over a Turnaround 1 – Lesson 5
07:02

3 Principles of Soloing, How to Create Lines

View lesson
6
Soloing Over a Turnaround 1 – Lesson 6
12:03

10 Lines to Inspire You, Q&A

View lesson
Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Step by step… on the road to success!
Step by step!
I needed this workshop!
I needed to hear the helpful basic line-building help that Jonny provided in this great workshop! I also appreciated the questions because people asked many things I was wondering about. Thanks so much!! 5 stars for sure!
SHORT, SWEET AND EFFECTIVE
Another great course. I love that Jonny tells a little about his background and transition from classical to jazz. I Also started out in the classical field and have been trying to play jazz style for a few years now. I found my solos always ended up sounding very ‘straight’ . They have improved so much using the techniques in this and many other courses from PWJ. Jonny very wisely points out that you really do need to put the work in. play scales etc in every possible combination, starting on every note, ascending and descending. For a while there I was wondering why I wasn’t progressing any further. Basically, I wasn’t putting the time in and when I did I was playing what I already knew. This course has blown the cobwebs away (pardon the pun, this being the month of spookiness) and got me back on track. I played all of 10 solo lines and transposed them in my head to Bb which is a key I play in often. Playing the 2 scales with the system shown in this course has been so beneficial. It has given me some much needed motivation. Also, the reminder of keeping the soloing ideas simple is a great point.
Great!
Cool course. Love when Jonny shows many concrete examples of how to get started soloing.
Related Courses
Soloing Over a Turnaround 2

Discover how the pros master soloing in this course by practicing the underlying principles such as: how to target notes, how to connect scales, and how to create rhythmic alterations & displacements.

The Amazing Turnaround

Learn one of the most important progressions in jazz, the Turnaround Progression (Rhythm Changes). Explore different chord voicings, bass lines, the outer-inner technique, and how to improvise.

Jazz Ballad Soloing Challenge

Learn to improvise over a Jazz ballad with Jazz Ballad Soloing Challenge. Working with the Turnaround Progression, we explore scales, lower/upper positions, exercises, chromatic connectors, & more.

Join Us

Get instant access to this Course and other member features with a PWJ membership!

Guided Learning Tracks

View guided learning tracks for all music styles and skill levels

Progress Tracking

Complete lessons and courses as you track your learning progress

Downloadable Resources

Download Sheet Music and Backing Tracks

Community Forums

Engage with other PWJ members in our member-only community forums

Become a better piano player today. Try us out completely free for 14 days!

Get Started