Play Piano 9: Improvise on The Way You Look Tonight Chords
Play and Improvise on chord progression of The Way You look Tonight in C Key & Eb Key. Learn Key Modulation changing key
What you will learn
IMPROVISE on the chord progression of The Way You Look Tonight
LISTEN to the basic harmonic sounds of The Way You Look Tonight
PLAY Left Hand Smooth Closed Voicing to the 2-5 Power Chords
IDENTIFY the basic chords of the song
APPLY 2-5 Major Chords to the song
APPLY 2-5 Minor Chords to the song
IMPROVISE with Left Hand Ballad Swing
PLAY runs and filler tones in the improvisation
CREATIVELY play over the chord progression of the song
Why take this course?
🎹 Master "The Way You Look Tonight" on Piano with Confidence! 🌟
Play and Improvise on the Chord Progression of The Way You Look Tonight in C Key & Eb Key – Learn Key Modulation! 🔊
Course Overview:
Welcome to Play Piano 9: A transformative journey into the world of improvisation and key modulation! In this course, you'll dive deep into the rich soundscapes of "The Way You Look Tonight", a timeless classic that has captured hearts since its debut in the film "Swing Time." Composed by Jermome Kern with lyrics by Dorothy Fields and originally performed by Fred Astaire, this song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1935.
What You'll Learn:
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2-5 Power Chord Mastery: Discover how these versatile chords create lush, full sounds that are essential to many popular songs and themes.
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Basic Chord Foundation: We'll start with the fundamental I IV V7 harmony of "The Way You Look Tonight" to ensure a solid understanding of its structure before exploring advanced concepts.
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Easy Improvisation Techniques: Learn how to improvise around the chord progressions, capturing the essence of the song even without playing the melody. This is an excellent tool for ear training and playing popular and standard songs by ear.
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Key Modulation Secrets: Uncover the secret behind the change in key during the bridge section of the song. You'll learn how to smoothly transition from one key to another, adding a new dimension to your piano playing.
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Rule-Based Key Modulation: I will guide you through the rules and substitutions for 2-5 Power chords within "The Way You Look Tonight," teaching you how to reharmonize the song with these powerful chords.
Course Structure:
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Introduction to 2-5 Power Chords: Understanding their role in popular music and how they can be used to enhance your playing.
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Basic Chord Foundation for "The Way You Look Tonight": Learning the I IV V7 progression and how it forms the backbone of the song.
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Improvisation Techniques: Developing the skill to improvise beautifully over the chord changes, using scale patterns and arpeggios.
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Key Modulation Explained: Mastering the technique of shifting keys within a piece of music, as demonstrated in "The Way You Look Tonight."
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Advanced Chord Vocabulary: Expanding your chord vocabulary to include CM9, F, G7b9, and many more, to give your playing depth and variety.
What's Inside the Course?
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Step-by-Step Video Tutorials: Learn at your own pace with videos that cover every aspect of the course content.
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Lifetime Access: Return to the course materials whenever you need a refresher or want to review a concept.
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Watch Anytime, Anywhere: With Udemy's mobile app and offline viewing options, learning piano is now as convenient as it is comprehensive.
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Future Lectures & Upgrades: All included at no extra cost!
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Your satisfaction is guaranteed, or your money back—no questions asked!
Your Instructor:
Rosa Suastegui has been teaching music and piano since 2014, with over 93 courses under her belt and more than 74,000 students who have successfully completed her Udemy classes. Rosa's dedication to teaching excellence is reflected in the 5-star reviews from her very satisfied students.
Join Rosa today and embark on a rewarding musical adventure! 🎶✨