Library   /   Courses   /   The Amazing Turnaround

The Amazing Turnaround

Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Intermediate
Advanced
01:37:31

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.

Course Objectives
  • Discover how the 1-6-2-5 progression works
  • Learn two great walking bass lines and make your own
  • Understand how to use chord extensions to make your chords sound jazzy
  • Play 2-hand voicings used to accompany singers or instrumentalists
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Basslines
  • Chords
  • Groove

Course Lessons

1
The Amazing Turnaround – Lesson 1
22:37

Chord Progression, Bass Lines, Upper & Lower Neighbors

View lesson
2
The Amazing Turnaround – Lesson 2
21:36

Cool Voicings, Chord Extensions, 2 Rhythm Options

View lesson
3
The Amazing Turnaround – Lesson 3
19:53

New Chord Voicings, Chord Pops, & Other Bass Lines

View lesson
4
The Amazing Turnaround – Lesson 4
33:25

2-Hand Voicings, Rhythms, Outer-Inner Play, Improv

View lesson
Related Courses
Soloing Over a Turnaround 1

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.

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.

Heart and Spirit 1

Learn Heart & Spirit, a tune inspired by Heart & Soul. You'll learn how to develop the lead sheet into 3 essential jazz styles - Swing, Latin, and Broadway Kickline - plus, how to improvise over it.