Advanced
These tracks are for more seasoned players who are ready to take their playing to the next level. All styles and learning focus topics are covered.
Advanced Content
169 Courses
970 Lessons
280 Smartsheets
2-5-1 Accompaniment
2-5-1 Enclosures
Learn the essential tools for hand coordination.
In this course, you will learn how to create a beautiful bossa nova accompaniment to "The Girl From Ipanema."
B Section Beginner/Intermediate
A Section Intermediate/Advanced
B Section Intermediate/Advanced
A Section Beginner/Intermediate
In this course, you will learn how to create a beautiful bossa nova accompaniment to "The Girl From Ipanema." Jonny teaches the A section of the song for all playing levels, progressively adding more syncopated rhythms to the accompaniment. Yannick explores the B section of the song and expands on the groove and musical concepts involved.
Learn the essential tools for effective practice.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using the Upper and Lower Neighbor technique. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master Upper and Lower Neighbors, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use these beautiful passing tones to create a more interesting piano solo full of tension and resolution.
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: Roots
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: 3rds
Upper & Lower Neighbors Explained
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: 7ths
Putting it all Together
2-5-1 Neighbor Targets: 5ths
2-5-1 Accompaniment
6 Upper & Lower Neighbors Exercises
