Explore the transformative Bebop Piano Course, where we delve into 10 essential rhythmic words. Practice them two at a time and then combine all 10 to create solos over 5 jazz standards: "Afternoon in Paris," "Blues for Alice," "Bouncing With Bud," "Doxy," and "Bye Bye Blackbird."
This course shifts your improvisation perspective to focus on rhythm, departing from the traditional note-centric approach. Pay attention to starting and ending beats, swing feel, and accent placement. Experiment with various tempos and follow along with provided demos. Backing tracks aid your practice, and Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro users can utilize the included XML file.
Each lesson explores 2 words with half notes on the left hand for a strong sense of the beat. Use a metronome on beats 2 and 4 for the best feedback on your bebop grid.
No strict order to follow – start with any of the 2-word lessons and then jump to the 10-word solos. Join us for this thrilling musical journey as we explore rhythmic bebop words and hone our improvisation skills! Enroll now to begin your musical adventure.
Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro XML file (The app is not included with this course)
Your download also includes a Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro XML file—with all the progressions from the course so that you can practice at different tempos, mute tracks, and/or change accompaniment styles.
If you don’t own (or know) Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro app you can learn more here:
Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
Once you have installed the app (macOS or iOS,) you can import the xml file and practice with the app.
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