Introduction
The nature of Jazz and Blues
Ray playing “Things ain’t what they used to be”
Exercises, Viewing and Listening, Learning Outcomes, Quiz
Playing and improvising “Things ain’t what they used to be”
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Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with the Blues
Master the art of playing Jazz piano in a group context, with one of the most iconic music genres of all time, ‘Blues’.
PROVIDER
G oldsmiths, University of London, London
via Futurelearn
More highlights
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of study
Online
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning Time
Fixed Time
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Learning efforts
2 Hours Per Week
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course applicable for
Individuals
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The outline
The Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues course helps you to learn the fundamentals of modern jazz piano. A beginner’s course by nature, this will help you to gain expertise in playing and improvising on blues and jazz standards. The course is for all piano enthusiasts and encourages candidates who can play scales and can read basic music notes.
The Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues certification programme, starts with teaching the candidates how to play through the watch-pause-play approach. The candidates watch the recorded videos and copy the notes on their piano. Further, it uses ‘play along’ which are pre-recorded bass and drum tracks to help you learn better.
Besides, the Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues online programme by FutureLearn provides weekly exercises in the form of quizzes or learning and listening to evaluate the progress of the candidate. The course is taught by Ray d’Inverno who has about fifty years of experience in playing and teaching Jazz.
The highlights
100% online learning
Free course
Course upgrading options
Digital certificate in upgrade plan
Self-paced learning
Experienced faculty
Learning outcomes assessment
A part of the study UK campaign
Weekly exercises
Programmes offered
100% online learning
Free course
Lifetime access in upgrade course plan
Digital certificate option
Self-paced learning
Experienced faculty
Goldsmiths
University of london programme
Course And Certificate Fees
Type of course
Free
- The Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues online programme is a free course.
- Use the ‘Join free’, ‘Join and upgrade’ or ‘Join and buy unlimited’ to register and pay online.
- You can make the online payment using PayPal, MasterCard, Visa or American Express.
Certified Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with the Blues fee structure
Course | Fee |
Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues | $0 |
Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues, Upgrade course plan | $74 |
Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues, Unlimited course plan | $279.99 |
certificate availability
No
Who it is for
The Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with the Blues online course by FutureLearn can be pursued by anyone interested in learning modern jazz piano. Some basic knowledge on how to play and read music is preferred.
Eligibility criteria
Anyone interested in learning jazz piano can apply for the Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues programme by Futurelearn. There are no prerequisites for the course, but it is preferred that the candidates can play the piano, play scales and can read music.
In this free course, the candidates do not get a certificate. They can receive the certification by paying for the Upgrade or Unlimited services and clearing the eligibility criteria. After upgrading on the course, the candidates can receive a digital or printable certificate.
What you will learn
The Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Bluesonline course by FutureLearn will help you gain expertise in the following:
Playing modern jazz piano
Understanding how to play the blues
Play and improvise jazz piano music
Understanding chordal
Demonstrating the ability to play and improvise in C, F, B flat
Playing on the Jazz standard using ‘play along’
Understanding scalic
Improvisation through motivic
Admission Details
Open the website of FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/.
Locate the Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues course.
On the course page, click on the ‘Join course for free’ option present at the top. Next, you can log in using your Facebook/Google ID or sign up with a new account.
After completing the registration, you can join the course and start learning.
The syllabus
Getting Started
More on the blues
Interlude: Using Audacity, downloading Aebersold play-along tracks from iTunes
Improvising using the F American blues scale, full blues scales and seventh scales
The blues "Now's the Time", voiced sevenths and jazz lead sheets
Playing "Now's the Time" using an F blues play-along track
Exercises, Quiz, Learning Outcomes, Viewing and Listening
Major and Minor chords
The tune "Inch Worm"
The major seventh, basic voicings and the Ionian scale
Week 5 exercises
The minor seventh and its role in a turnaround
Learning Outcomes, Exercises, Viewing and Listening Quiz
Introducing the Blues
Playing the left hand in root position: open sevenths
The 3 principal scales and chords of jazz and classical music
Improvising using fifth-tenths, sevenths, and seventh-tenths
Exercises, Viewing and Listening, Learning Outcomes, Quiz
The Jazz Standard “Blue Room”
Improvising on "Blue Room"
The Jazz Standard "Blue Room"
Exercises, Quiz, Learning Outcomes, Viewing and Listening, Video and Recordings List
Week 6 Exercises
Four routes to Improvising
The 4 routes to improvisation: chordal, motivic, scalic, and special devices
Introduction to the diminished chord and scale and chordal improvisation
Exercises, Quiz, Learning Outcomes, Viewing and Listening
The blues "Blue Monk" and motivic improvisation
Filling the form
The individuals who wish to enrol for the Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with The Blues course must register for it on FutureLearn. The candidates can sign up on the website using their Facebook or Google ID or register as a new user. To register using personal ID, all candidates have to enter details such as their name, email address, age, etc.
How it helps
The Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with the Blues certification course is a beginner’s program and is perfect for people who want to upskill their modern jazz piano abilities. You can learn the course for free, wherein all the course materials will be available except for certification. Candidates can also opt for the upgrade or unlimited plan to avail further benefits such as lifetime access to the study material, certificate on completion or self-paced learning.
Also, the Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with the Blues programme is also taught by an experienced faculty and is a part of the study UK campaign. The programme is equipped with learning exercises and bi-weekly quizzes to improve your knowledge.
FAQs
For how long will the course last?
The duration of the course is six weeks or 1.5 months.
Is the course available for free?
Yes. The course can be attempted for free.
What are the tools needed to study the course?
All candidates should have a piano or keyboard along with a computer, phone or tablet set up to learn the course.
Is there a mandated weekly study period?
The candidate will have to dedicate two hours weekly.
Does this online programme have a certification exam?
No, there is no certification exam for the free online programme.
