Analysis – Track 1
Learn the principles of music analysis on piano. This track focuses on music theory, harmony, modulation, and transposition to get a deeper understanding of music.
Theory and Analysis
Learn the essential techniques and approaches to music analysis.
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Jazz Standard Analysis 1
In this workshop, we'll analyze the chord progression for Autumn Leaves. Starting with the lead sheet, we'll memorize the melody/chords, analyze the chord functions and chord qualities, learn how to add color with the 2-5-1 trick, and more.
Transposing a Lead Sheet 1
Learn how to quickly & easily transpose a lead sheet. Using the Number Chart method, we'll analyze a melody and chords, "convert" them to numbers, and apply the numbers to a new key.
Passing Chords & Reharmonization 1
Learn 3 essential techniques for adding passing chords or reharmonizing any song. Techniques include relative chords, secondary dominants, and lower neighbor diminished 7th chords.
Modulation Essentials – How to Modulate a Song 1
In this workshop, you'll learn how to modulate any arrangement to create an exciting lift in your piano songs.
Classical Analysis
Learn Analysis for Classical Pieces.
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Bach Prelude in C Harmonic Analysis
We will analyze the Prelude in C Major by J.S. Bach. Going phrase by phrase, we will label the chords and their harmonic functions to understand how the music works, while exploring devices such as “sequencing” and “pedal point."
Chopin Prelude in Em
In this workshop, we'll be analyzing Chopin's Prelude in E Minor. Going phrase by phrase, we'll learn the notes, analyze the harmony, explore the dynamics & mood, and discuss the compositional structure of this deeply emotional piece.
Debussy – The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
In this workshop, we'll be analyzing Debussy's The Girl With the Flaxen Hair. Going phrase by phrase, we'll explore extended harmonies, exotic scales, and ambiguous tonality which creates a beautiful atmosphere.
Beginner
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Analysis
2 sections
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Learn the principles of music analysis on piano. This track focuses on music theory, harmony, modulation, and transposition to get a deeper understanding of music.
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