Improvisation
Learn how to improvise jazz lines over your favorite jazz standard.
Improvisation Content
108 Courses
699 Lessons
244 Smartsheets
In this workshop, we're learning a swinging arrangement of Jingle Bells. We'll reharmonize the lead sheet, add a syncopated rhythm, embellish with chord pops and a walking bass line, and learn a beautiful intro/outro!
In this workshop, we're learning a swinging arrangement of Jingle Bells. We'll reharmonize the lead sheet, add a syncopated rhythm, embellish with chord pops and a walking bass line, and learn a beautiful intro/outro!
Intros & Endings
Melody with Bass & Chord Pops
Reharmonized Lead Sheet
Final Arrangement
Playing with a Band
Sample Solo
Lead Sheet Melody
Accompanying
In this workshop, we're learning a jazzy arrangement of Silent Night. We'll reharmonize the lead sheet with extensions, add a swing accompaniment pattern, embellish the melody with fills, passing chords, and learn a beautiful intro/outro!
Adding Chord Extensions
Spread Voicings
Passing Chords & Fills
Lead Sheet
Traditional Hymn
Reharmonized Lead Sheet
Accompaniment
Intros and Endings
Solo and Scale Index
Final Arrangement
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