unfolding arrangements in class
Shoo-fly as Blues Piece
Subsequent to Unmani M.’s post regarding “Shoo-fly” arrangement from Arrangements 3 (originally taught in Level 5), I thought I’d take a moment to revive a discussion from more than a DECADE ago about the fact that Shoo-fly is a BLUES piece 😎. For reference you…
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Jackson Arrangement 3 Fingering
In teaching Humpty’s Twins (Jackson Blues arrangement 3), I generally teach RH3 for the middle note of all the chords. I had a student today ask why not RH4 for the middle note of the top chord. Thoughts? I teach the same way, and just…
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Unfolding Arrangements
I have a question about teaching arrangements. I find that the students love the sound of the arrangements and the idea of the arrangements, but are not always able to retain how they are played after the lesson. Since Neil recommends that there be little or no notes…