Play Piano 5: Improvise on Misty Eb Key Runs & 2-5 Chords

Play Piano 5: Master Ear Playing with Chord Progressions!

Unlock the secrets to playing your favorite songs by ear with this comprehensive piano course! Learn a powerful method for reharmonizing standards using 2-5 power chords, opening up a world of sophisticated harmonic possibilities.

Discover the Power of 2-5 Power Chords:

2-5 power chords are fundamental to countless musical standards and popular movie themes. They create rich, full sounds that will captivate your listeners and elevate your playing. This course will equip you with the knowledge to incorporate these chords into your repertoire.

Reharmonize "Misty" & Expand Your Harmonic Vocabulary:

We'll use the jazz standard "Misty," originally composed by Erroll Garner and later set with lyrics by Johnny Burke, as a practical example. You'll learn to transform the basic I-IV-V7 harmony into advanced, sophisticated chord voicings using 2-5 power chords. This process will dramatically expand your harmonic understanding and allow you to apply these techniques to a wide range of songs.

Course Highlights:

• 2-5 Power Chord Reharmonization Method: A unique and effective approach to transforming standard chord progressions.
• Ear Training: Develop your ear to recognize and play songs by ear, even without knowing the melody.
• Improvisation Techniques: Learn to improvise effectively over chord progressions using "tone motion voice leading," creating compelling harmonic textures.
• Chord Substitutions: Master essential chord substitution techniques to add color and sophistication to your playing.
• Detailed Chord Chart: The full arrangement includes chords like EbM7, EbM9, Eb6, Bbm7, Eb7, Gm7, C7, Bb7, Cm7, F7, Bbm7, Eb13, Abm9, Db13, AbM9, Fm7, Fm9, Bb13, Eb7b9, C7b9, Ab6/9, D7, Fm11.
• Easy Improvisation Section: Provides step-by-step guidance on improvising around chord progressions.
• Harmonic Foundation: Understand the basic chords before moving on to more complex voicings.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced piano players who want to:

• Play by ear
• Improvise with confidence
• Expand their harmonic vocabulary
• Reharmonize existing songs
• Master 2-5 power chord voicings

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