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Instructor
John Proulx
Challenge
Advanced
01:16:42

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

First we’ll learn the right hand melody and discuss the articulation, phrasing, and rhythm. Next we’ll add a Latin groove with a walking bass, embellish the melody with chord pops 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
  • Discuss the articulation, phrasing & rhythm
  • Practice a walking bass in the left hand
  • 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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Excellent course!
It was just beautiful and challenging. Great material, new terminology, and skills. Thank you very much Professor John Proulx for the explanation. I enjoyed the course.
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Excellent course!
It was just beautiful and challenging. Great material, new terminology, and skills. Thank you very much Professor John Proulx for the explanation. I enjoyed the course.
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