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Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Advanced
01:20:53

Learn the sad progression used in hundreds of different songs. Discover the chords, harmonization approaches, 7 accompaniments with song examples, & improv techniques.

Course Objectives
  • Discover 4 Harmonic Approaches
  • Play 4 Pop and 3 Jazz Accompaniments
  • Learn Improv Techniques with Scales, Turns, & Patterns
Learning Focus
  • Analysis
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Improvisation

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One of the most important progressions in the world of music. Big sound, huge fun!
Amazing how much treasure Jonny can dig up from every lesson and this is exceptional. A magical mine of techniques and information. Beautiful!

Course Lessons

1
The Sentimental Progression 2 – Lesson 1
24:27

The Progression, Root Position Chords, Inverted Chords, Alterations/Extensions, Contrary Motion

2
The Sentimental Progression 2 – Lesson 2
17:24

4 Pop Approaches (2 Arpeggiated, 2 Stride), 3 Swing Approaches (4/4 Swing, 3/4 Swing, Latin)

3
The Sentimental Progression 2 – Lesson 3
23:06

Improv: 4 Scales, Primary Note Values, Outlining Chords, Turns, Patterns, Ostinatos

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One of the most important progressions in the world of music. Big sound, huge fun!
Amazing how much treasure Jonny can dig up from every lesson and this is exceptional. A magical mine of techniques and information. Beautiful!
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