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
180 Courses
1034 Lessons
296 Smartsheets
Discover the professional secrets behind ragtime with this in-depth workshop. You'll learn the 4 essential Rag Rolls and the Ragtime stride left hand which we will apply to a traditional song.
Lead Sheet Melody & Chords, Stride Left Hand, Forward Rag Roll
Triplet Roll, Combined Rolls, Bass Walkups, Ornaments
Reverse Rag Roll, 8th-Note Roll
Basic Groove, Sus Chords, Pop Improv Chords, Alternate Bass Line, Pentatonic Scale, C Scale Harmonies
13 Riffs & Licks
Bossa Technique #1: Harmonizing with 1, 2, or 3 Notes
Bossa Technique 2: Left Hand 10ths to Rootless Chords
B Section, Q&A
Bossa Nova Rhythm, Left Hand Bass Line, Right Hand Chords
Lead Sheet Melody
Lead Sheet Melody & Basic Chords, 2 Techniques to "Bluesify" Chords
Left Hand 10ths, Chord Inversions, Chord Range, Quick 5-1, Quick 8-1
Right Hand 5-Note Chords, Adding Chord Extensions
Melody Punchs & Anticipations, Slides, Tremelos
Blues Rolls, Combined Techniques, Chromaticism, Practice Tips
Applying Techniques to the First 4 Phrases
Bass Crossover Section, Intro
Form Review, Play Through, Tag, Chord-Roll Endings 1, 2, & 3
Lead Sheet Melody & Chords, Stride Waltz, & Right Hand Techniques: Chords, Rocking, Triplet Roll, & Sweeping Roll
