Fundamentals
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In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with the Dorian scale. We'll cover the notes of the scale, essential soloing techniques, left hand accompaniments, common chord progressions and rhythms, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with the Dorian scale. We'll cover the notes of the scale, essential soloing techniques, left hand accompaniments, common chord progressions and rhythms, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.
Soloing Over Multiple Chords
5 Left Hand Accompaniments
Chords & Progressions to Use Dorian Scale On
Soloing Technique #1: Steps
Improv Blocks & Rhythm Exercises
Soloing Technique #2: 3rds
Soloing Technique #3: Outlining Chords
Learn the essential skills required for ear training. We'll review fundamental music vocabulary, explore song associations for all ascending and descending intervals, work out simple melodies by ear, and find different ways to harmonize those melodies.
Learn the essential skills required for ear training. We'll explore song associations for all ascending and descending intervals, and review fundamental music vocabulary. Then we’ll work out simple melodies by ear, and find different ways to harmonize those melodies.
Application to Melodies (Beginner)
Application to Melodies (Advanced)
Ascending Intervals
Application to Melodies (Intermediate)
Descending Intervals
Essential Musical Vocabulary
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano over major chords with the Mixolydian scale. We'll cover 4 advanced soloing techniques, 5 left hand accompaniments, 7 common chords, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano over major chords with the Mixolydian scale. We'll cover 4 advanced soloing techniques, 5 left hand accompaniments, 7 common chords, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.
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