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7/4 12 key Amazing Grace practice workout

Playing  well known Melodies in Odd time Signatures like 7/4 is a guaranteed way to practice and develop Rhythmic mastery!

And a deep Command of Rhythm is key to excelling as an improvisor, so is an aspect

of musicianship that cannot be ignored!

This Jazzduets 7/4 study arrangement of the timeless classic 'Amazing Grace' has been specifically written 

  1. to illustrate  and teach you how you actually transmogrifya rhythmically regular melody in to a fresh, exciting Jazzy sounding tune.
  2. to provide concrete inspiring practice material that will challenge and inspire you!
  3. Open your mind to a new world of creative musical possibilities 

 

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Features

1) The  Amazing Grace tune in 7/4 time, sometimes alternating groups of 2+2+3 and  others 3+3+2, which keeps the player on their toes!

2) The tune in 12 keys. The tune modulates up a half step every, upping the emotional charge.

3) Rich Jazz harmony - the Tune has been reharmonized using secondary dominants, Upper extensions +modal interchange, so the 

4)  Tasty melodic lines drawn from the great American Jazz continuum. 

 

The Digital Download contains the following:

  1. 4 Digital Pdf's of the 12 Variations. (C, B, Eb and Bass clef versions)
  2. The following 4 Mp3 Play alongs:
  • backing track+ melody at 120 beats per minute
  • backing track at 120bpm without melody
  • backing track+ melody slower at 90bpm
  • backing track slower at 90bpm without melody

A stunning  technique is useless if you cannot play in time

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