Name: Jordan Rudess: Harmony Explored
Price: 12.00 USD
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Overview

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This course, shot on location in Jordan Rudess' private studio, takes you deep into the world of modern harmonic progressions. Jordan explains the theory while demonstrating the construction of various kinds of chords and their relationship to baselines, melodies and motifs as he leads you through the fundamental architecture of cutting edge pop/rock harmonies.

Jordan is a brilliant teacher and he generously shares his vast knowledge gleaned from years of performing and collaboration with the best musicians on the planet. Whether you play keyboards, guitar, bass or compose songs or dance music, you will find that the musical ideas demonstrated in this harmony course will inspire you to break out of your comfort zone and experiment with a new kind of harmonic language.

Shot in multi-cam, with lots of closeups of Jordan's hands and with onscreen, notated, musical exercises, this course is designed for every musician from beginner to advanced. The exercises are also available as a downloadable PDF resource file directly from the link at the top of this page. So sit back, explore and enjoy learning the harmonic universe of interplanetary rock wizard Jordan Rudess!

(Cover photo of Jordan courtesy of Kayla Rudess)

Outline

Section 1: Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Section 2: 4ths & 5ths

Section 3: Section 3: Major & Minor Chords

Section 4: Section 4: Motifs

Section 5: Section 5: Pedal Tones & Chords

Section 6: Section 6: 4th Chords

Section 7: Section 7: Chords & Altered Bass

Section 8: Section 8: Advanced Harmony

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Reviews

Gerald B. wrote on January 24, 2018

Jordan Rudess Is a very good teacher. Music theory is fun. Music theory is interesting.
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Itzhak Yaron wrote on February 18, 2017

We all learned this elementary theory in so many ways . I found Jordan to point and connect, the music theory to practical improvisation and composition ideas that inspire me. Very pleasant and lear thinking. I also watched and practiced the rythm class also very inspiring . I wish in this Harmony class we also got a pdf with summary and examples.
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Giuseppe Dio wrote on July 26, 2016

Spectacular course! Really interesting, useful and enjoiable. It covers the basics and goes beyond giving tips and musical suggestions...
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rbpro wrote on July 21, 2015

Amazing player..Great Course..I really like it!! Full of tips and tricks.. Five Stars!!
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Hindie wrote on April 1, 2015

This is a great and very complete course. Jordan is a great musician and teacher. It's worth watching even if you are not a keyboardist. Watching just once isn't enough, lot's of information to absorb.
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Hindie wrote on April 1, 2015

This is a great and very complete course. Jordan is a great musician and teacher. It's worth watching even if you are not a keyboardist. Watching just once isn't enough, lot's of information to absorb.
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Brock wrote on February 9, 2015

I thought this course on harmony was great! Jordan has three courses on Ma Pro Video, and all of them are detailed and specific on the advanced techniques that are outlined in the class. Worth your time if you are a piano player or live controllerist.
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Marc wrote on January 16, 2015

Now, that's the express-efficient way to get the big picture. Jordan works magic!
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BPGeez wrote on January 7, 2015

Yea.. Rudess is always amazing! This course has a lot of useful ideas for composition! Great gig MacPro!!
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Dan wrote on December 20, 2014

Excellent course! As always, Jordan has so much talent and give very useful stuff. Helped me getting better.
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