Hymn Improvisation for Piano & Organ
A 5-part course with Study Jazz Piano with Martan Mann
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Martan Mann is a distinguished jazz pianist and jazz piano teacher. His highly acclaimed online jazz piano course, "JazzSkills for Piano" is studied world-wide. His method is a logical step-by-step approach where the student develops the language of... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 54 min
- Lessons 5
- Attachments 9
- Exercises 9
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30 CQ
5 Lessons in This Course
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2 minMusic Theory lesson 12 CQ
Find out why hymns are important material for professional musicians, and discover how improvisation can make you a better accompanist or soloist.
Find out why hymns are important material for professional musicians, and discover how improvisation can make you a better accompanist or soloist.
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5 minMusic Theory lesson 23 CQ
The first step for hymn improv training: develop scales used in improvisation. In this lesson, learn the basic C major scale and related concepts.
The first step for hymn improv training: develop scales used in improvisation. In this lesson, learn the basic C major scale and related concepts.
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15 minMusic Theory lesson 38 CQ
What do you need to grow as a pianist? Progressions. In this lesson, learn common cord progressions in hymns and find out how to play intervals in any key.
What do you need to grow as a pianist? Progressions. In this lesson, learn common cord progressions in hymns and find out how to play intervals in any key.
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18 minMusic Theory lesson 410 CQ
Pachelbel’s Canon is a famous piece of classical music that is very structurally close to hymns. In this lesson, apply improvisational methods to this piece.
Pachelbel’s Canon is a famous piece of classical music that is very structurally close to hymns. In this lesson, apply improvisational methods to this piece.
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13 minMusic Theory lesson 57 CQ
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” is a very common hymn. In this lesson, learn how to play this hymn on piano or organ, and try some improvisational techniques.
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” is a very common hymn. In this lesson, learn how to play this hymn on piano or organ, and try some improvisational techniques.
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Blues piano doesn’t get much better than the classic aesthetic of Stride Blues. This versatile style is covered in detail in this brief course for intermediate- to advanced-level pianists.
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321 min3-part Piano course12 CQ
Studying improvisation on piano requires a piece of music to explore, arrange, and build with melodies. In this course for piano players with a theory background, improvise using Pachelbel’s Canon.
Studying improvisation on piano requires a piece of music to explore, arrange, and build with melodies. In this course for piano players with a theory background, improvise using Pachelbel’s Canon.
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If you are familiar with basic blues piano but are looking for a new musical challenge, then expand your repertoire in this course on Boogie Woogie blues! Explore scales, melodies, and exercises.
If you are familiar with basic blues piano but are looking for a new musical challenge, then expand your repertoire in this course on Boogie Woogie blues! Explore scales, melodies, and exercises.
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12 minPiano lesson7 CQ
A perfect song for the holiday season is Silent Night, and with a touch of reharmonizing it can become quite unique! Learn to update a classic piano tune today!
A perfect song for the holiday season is Silent Night, and with a touch of reharmonizing it can become quite unique! Learn to update a classic piano tune today!
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1177 min11-part Piano course44 CQ
You’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
with Dr. SteveYou’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
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554 min5-part Music Theory course30 CQ
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
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518 min5-part Piano course11 CQ
As a beginner to intermediate-level piano student, there are many songs to help you improve technique and build your repertoire, but few as iconic as "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues!
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with Ben Levin MusicIn this course from music teacher Ben Levin, review the basic music theory concepts behind notes, intervals, and chords before moving up to complex topics like key signatures, scales, and modes.
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554 min5-part Music Theory course30 CQ
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
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