How to Read and Play through Jazz Chord Changes
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Requirements
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Be able to read sheet music
Description
Thanks for your interest in this course on reading chord changes. I know you are going to get a lot out of the information I’m going to be giving you.
I started out playing my saxophone at jam sessions, small scale events and even on street corners. I was hungry to just play music and learn about how to be the best musician I could be. Learning to improvise is a life-long process and you never stop learning new things. That’s what makes it such a rewarding endeavor, it’s something you can get joy from your whole life.
Even if you’re just interested in playing for yourself or a small group of people, the information you’re going to get from this course will open you up to a new way of playing and expressing yourself.
Who this course is for:
- Beginner and intermediate jazz improvisers
Music Theory Explained #1
Requirements
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Familiarity with the piano is helpful but not required
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Love for music and desire to learn more about it
Description
This course goes over the chromatic, the major and minor scales as well as the major and minor chords. It also covers the 12 keys and the cycle of fifths. This is not a course on how to read music; it is designed to give a simpler explanation of music theory that will help you to write and play music with greater understanding. If you are interested in understanding the basics of music theory, this is the perfect course for you.
I’ve been a professional musician for over 25 years and I’ve taught numerous students on how to understand music theory.
In this course I will explain to you in a simple way the key concepts of music theory and how we use it in music. You will also learn some secret nuggets of information that many people don’t know as well.
Hope to see you in class!
Who this course is for:
- Beginner and intermediate music students
Music Theory Explained #2
Requirements
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There is no prerequisite to take this course but it is recommended to take or to understand the concepts covered in Music Theory Explained 1 before taking the course.
Description
This is the second course in the Music Theory Explained series that explains the foundational concepts of music theory in a relatable and simple way. In this course students will learn the following:
- Chord Functions
- Pentatonic Scales
- Diminished Scales and Chords
- Augmented Scales and Chords
- Chord Extensions
- How to Read Chords on a Chart
There are supplemental materials available as well including a practice plan to help you implement the material covered in the course.
Who this course is for:
- Intermediate to advanced music students