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St Louis Blues – Challenge 1

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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Beginner
01:18:45

This course will help you master St. Louis Blues at the beginner level.

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and left hand chord shells. Next we’ll embellish the melody with harmony notes and learn a pre-written solo. Finally, we’ll put the hands together and play a beautiful final arrangement!

Course Objectives
  • Memorize the lead sheet melody
  • Practice the left hand chord shells
  • Embellish and harmonize the melody
  • Learn a pre-written solo
  • Combine all these techniques for a final arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Songs
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Helps make the blues fun!
Lots of great information and cool sounds. The more I watch these lessons the more I understand!
Learning St. Louis Blues was fun!
I really like the way that John teaches a new song: phrase by phrase and one concept at a time. I learn well that way. It takes away any pressure. And turns it into fun!
Amazing course!
Beautiful technique, great melody, and excellent explanation. Thank you John Proulx . I look forward to start the course.

Course Lessons

1
St Louis Blues – Challenge 1 – Lesson 1
23:39

Lead Sheet

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2
St Louis Blues – Challenge 1 – Lesson 2
13:43

Left Hand

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3
St Louis Blues – Challenge 1 – Lesson 3
17:08

Right Hand

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4
St Louis Blues – Challenge 1 – Lesson 4
24:15

Hands Together & Improv Solo

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Helps make the blues fun!
Lots of great information and cool sounds. The more I watch these lessons the more I understand!
Learning St. Louis Blues was fun!
I really like the way that John teaches a new song: phrase by phrase and one concept at a time. I learn well that way. It takes away any pressure. And turns it into fun!
Amazing course!
Beautiful technique, great melody, and excellent explanation. Thank you John Proulx . I look forward to start the course.
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