Instant Arrangement: Pop Tune Chord Melody

By Rich Severson

The concept here is simple: watch, learn, & create your own chord melody of a tune. You will watch Rich as he creates a chord melody arrangement of the tune “I Can See Clearly Now,” showing you what melodic and harmonic choices he makes every step of the way. Learn how to extend a short song into something interesting that you can play at a gig or for your family. As Rich explains his thought process behind each line, you’ll feel empowered to find your own simple songs to arrange!

“Instant Arrangement: Pop Tune Chord Melody” Contents: 

Lesson 1: Song Analysis (8:34)

Lesson 2: Intro - Key of A (12:44)

Lesson 3: Key of E (21:08)

Lesson 4: Keys of G,F, & D (21:12)

Lesson 5: Arranging Insights, Tips, & Tricks (26:15)

Lesson 6: Putting It All Together & Recap (10:58)

What’s Next? Ways to Move Forward

WHY THIS COURSE WORKS:

–Learn by Watching a Pro in Action – See Rich break down his chord melody process step-by-step, revealing the real-time decisions behind a polished arrangement.

–Build Your Own Arrangement – Go beyond copying—develop the skills and confidence to craft your own unique chord melody version of any tune.

–Master Melody & Harmony Integration – Understand how to combine melody and harmony tastefully, making your solo guitar playing sound full and professional.

–Turn Simple Tunes Into Gig-Ready Pieces – Discover how to take a short, familiar song and transform it into an engaging performance piece.

–Get Inside the Mind of a Jazz Arranger – Gain insights into the musical thought process behind every chord voicing and melodic variation.

THIS COURSE ALSO INCLUDES: 

5 Downloadable PDF Music Sheets

Lifetime Streaming Access: Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to all course materials.

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