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Prepare
Practice the L.H. chords below.
Inversions avoid ranges of other instruments and sound full.
Practice the blues key set with R.H.
Use a piano sound if on a keyboard.
Inverted chords
Blues key set
Practice
Play the lead sheet chords, using L.H. inverted chords.
Practice the chord rhythm pattern heard in "jam example."
Like in "jam example," create some short R.H. melodies, high on the keyboard and using the blues key set.
Listen to "full example" to hear the melody with the accompaniment.
jam example
full example
Play
"Jam with the band" by playing the L.H. pattern or L.H. comping with "Video 1."
Use your short R.H. melodies during quieter moments.
Follow the book instructions and play with "Video 2" to become the lead player.
Video 1
Video 2
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