"The Way It Is" - Bruce Hornsby
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Song Introduction

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Introduction and Analysis

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Song Introduction m6

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Chorus variations

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Pentatonic scale exercise

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Pentatonic groupings pt 1

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Pentatonic groupings pt 2

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Hornsby Lick #1

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Hornsby Lick #2

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Pentatonic double-stops

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Change lick starting beat

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Putting the song together

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Advanced techniques

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Beginner/Intermediate techniques pt 1

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Beginner/Intermediate techniques pt 2

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Willie

Willie

Willie is a Berklee-trained pianist, clinician, and bandleader who founded Jazzedge Academy to help students worldwide learn jazz and contemporary piano through a clear, step-by-step method.

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"The Way It Is" - Bruce Hornsby

In this lesson I will show you how to play the sections of the song and also teach you some Hornsby licks for improvisation. We will also discuss how to make this song your own by creating your own interpretation through different pentatonic lines.

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Popular Classics Vol 1

In this course you'll learn some classic song arrangements. This course focuses on songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, Bruce Hornsby and the Doobie Brothers.

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