Two Arrangements of O Little Town of Bethlehem
Get into the spirit of the holidays by playing these two arrangements of this beloved carol. Start with the solo piano chorale-like setting which tranforms this old chestnut into a modern jazz ballad. Then invite a bass player over (or use the included play-along) for the uptempo version and improvise over the reharmonized changes. Both arrangements use substitute dominant chords, upper structure triads, close voicings, spread voicings and other techniques to update this holiday classic tune.

Lesson Stats
When added: 12/07/08; Duration: 18 minutes

Prerequisites
Moderate keyboard proficiency. Ability to read notation. These lessons are good prerequisites: Related ii Chords, Substitute Dominants, Upper Structure Triads, Harmonizing Melodies with USTs Part 1 and Part 2.

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An Arrangement of O Tannenbaum; Silent Night Reharmonized

Quiz
Quiz 1: Voicing Techniques used in O Little Town of Bethlehem

Practice Sessions & Playalongs
Both arrangements written out for two hands are included as well as a play-along for the trio arrangement.

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