Improvisation
Learn how to improvise jazz lines over your favorite jazz standard.
Improvisation Content
91 Courses
604 Lessons
214 Smartsheets
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
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!
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