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Here you'll find all the materials mentioned in WholeMusicLessons.com's tutorial videos and articles: sheet music examples that show you how to arrange pieces from lead sheets, and materials for learning staples of jazz piano, such as bass lines and chord voicings. Special informational PDFs will help you pinpoint commonalities between classics and jazz/pop. There are also contemporary, jazzy arrangements of favorite familiar melodies and original pieces, notated music examples that map out ideas for piano improvisations, and mini learning modules that describes sophisticated chords and theory in a fun way. You'll also find useful materials that some of our more industrious and creative members have contributed.
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1 Mystery Chord Progression 1 Mystery Chord Progression

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Price: $3.00

Download: 16 bars of the "mystery chord progression" from the "mystery piece." The chords are fully notated for the left hand in the bass staff. The treble staff is empty, giving you or a student space to notate an original melody. Enjoy using it creatively!


 

 

 

Mystery Chord Progression and Melody, excerpt, blocked chords Mystery Chord Progression and Melody, excerpt, blocked chords

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Price: $3.00

Download: this new melody for a piece Beethoven used is based on the "mystery chord progression" from the "mystery piece 1," arranged with simple blocked chords. This example is the first 16 bars, and includes chord symbols above the staff. Its purpose is to encourage others to create their own versions of a lovely piece, based on its chord progression.


Variation on Paisiello's Melody - full arrangement Variation on Paisiello's Melody - full arrangement

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Price: $5.00

Download is two pages. This is the full arrangement of a new melody based on the "mystery chord progression" from the "mystery piece!" Sixteen bars of its simple lead sheet may also be downloaded from this category, so you can compare the two and see how a piece can transform from a lead sheet to a fully fleshed-out arrangement. When you perform the original piece by Beethoven, you may enjoy including this as an additional variation, and/or be encouraged to create your own!




Mystery Piece 1 - Six Variations, Theme Mystery Piece 1 - Six Variations, Theme

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Price: $3.00

Download: this is the actual "mystery piece 1" revealed!


Jazzin' Giovanni Jazzin' Giovanni

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Price: $5.00
Download is three pages. This jazzy variation of Mystery Piece 1 uses a left hand walking bass line. When you perform the piece by Beethoven that it is based on, you may even want to add this arrangement, to show you have a sense of humor! It will also encourage performers to create their own versions of the piece; the inclusion of chord symbols above the staff facilitates this.