Little Drummer Boy (Advanced)
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Lesson Introduction

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Line 1

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Line 2

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Line 3

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Bass groove for improv

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Improv idea #1

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Improv Idea #2

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Improv idea #3

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Improv idea #4

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Wrap up - putting it all together

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MEET YOUR TEACHER
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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Little Drummer Boy (Advanced)

In this holiday lesson, you’ll learn a more advanced, rhythmic version of “Little Drummer Boy.” We begin by building a solid beginner-friendly foundation, then move step-by-step through melodic lines that shape a full performance. You’ll also learn a driving left-hand bass groove that captures the unmistakable pulse of the song. After mastering the core arrangement, improv ideas are presented in a clear progression so you can start adding your own fills, variations, and rhythmic energy. The lesson wraps up with guidance on how to put everything together into a polished, expressive performance.

LESSON COLLECTION DETAILS

Holiday Song Arrangements

This collection brings together a mix of timeless holiday favorites along with a few surprises, including one Halloween-themed lesson for students who enjoy seasonal music beyond December. Each lesson shows you how to build solid arrangements, add fills and runs, and create your own musical variations using the concepts you’ve learned throughout the Academy.

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