Piano Lessons : 101 Free Chord Piano Lessons Online!: "Delray's nonalcoholic New Year's festivities to feature a Bobcat Ballet (Sun-Sentinel)Delray Beach � With outstretched limbs in perfect precision, the dancers in the city's main attraction at the annual First Night New Year's Eve Celebration on Saturday will be sure to dazzle the crowd with their moves.
Young tennis player sets sights high (MLive.com)James Garrett III trades forehands with Tristan Kennedy during a recent group lesson at the Brighton Athletic Club in Genoa Township. Although decidedly smaller and younger, James, 9, keeps up with every shot Kennedy, a student at Hartland High School, bashes his way.
Vocalist's concert keeps Christmas spirit alive (Villages Daily Sun)THE VILLAGES - Christmas Day may be one for the history books, but lyric soprano Elisa Cancel kept the spirit alive during her Holiday Countdown concert Tuesday night at Church on the Square.
Saying hello to 'Bye, Bye': Music Theatre of Connecticut's kids set to perform 'Birdie' (Stamford Advocate)Alexa Aron is convinced she was born for the stage. 'When I came out from my mom, I didn't cry. I belted out a humongous scream,' says the 13-year-old eighth-grader at Westport's Coleytown Middle School.
Northwest Valley briefs (The Arizona Republic)Northwest Valley briefs.
Starweek (Philstar.com)in a small cafeteria just outside the University of Santo Tomas in Manila to tell a story of hope and achievement.
In aftermath of Katrina, he's set to toast new year (Boston Globe)When Henry Butler welcomes the new year tomorrow night at Berklee's David Friend Recital Hall, as Boston's contribution to National Public Radio's annual ''Toast of the Nation,' it's a safe bet he'll be glad to have 2005 behind him.
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Friday, December 30, 2005
Piano Lessons : 101 Free Chord Piano Lessons Online!
Piano Lessons : 101 Free Chord Piano Lessons Online!: "The Joy of Learning!
� Part of what motivates me to write this book is a concern that we�ve lost touch in education with the sheer joy of what it means to learn something new.�
Thomas Armstrong, Author, Awakening Genius in the Classroom
I think I was around 6 years old, when my mum decided to put me into Piano ...
Author: Mike Lim
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Children's Books And Educational Toys - Can They Still Be Fun And Have Educational Value
It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball and a book, my son would never have cracked a book binding. Giving him educational toys was a lot like giving him medicine. He didn�t want any part of either one. Fortunately, things have changed a great deal in the 20-odd years since he was a youn ...
Author: Royce Armstrong
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How 'Easy' Is Piano Playing?
Has anyone ever told you how easy a thing it is to play the piano? Have you ever had people convey to you the idea that piano playing involves little skill, and therefore, does not stand very high, in their estimation, as an art - that it cannot be classed with the art of say, painting or sculpture, ...
Author: Emily Sigers
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How to Give That 'Gift of a Lifetime'
Giving that special someone a special
gift can be very difficult. Depending on the situation and occasion, it
can be a very tricky thing. You want to do the right thing, but if you�re not careful, it can backfire. As many have found out, you need to give this some considerable thought.
...
Author: Van Day
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Learn to Read Piano Music...This Afternoon!
"
� Part of what motivates me to write this book is a concern that we�ve lost touch in education with the sheer joy of what it means to learn something new.�
Thomas Armstrong, Author, Awakening Genius in the Classroom
I think I was around 6 years old, when my mum decided to put me into Piano ...
Author: Mike Lim
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Children's Books And Educational Toys - Can They Still Be Fun And Have Educational Value
It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball and a book, my son would never have cracked a book binding. Giving him educational toys was a lot like giving him medicine. He didn�t want any part of either one. Fortunately, things have changed a great deal in the 20-odd years since he was a youn ...
Author: Royce Armstrong
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
How 'Easy' Is Piano Playing?
Has anyone ever told you how easy a thing it is to play the piano? Have you ever had people convey to you the idea that piano playing involves little skill, and therefore, does not stand very high, in their estimation, as an art - that it cannot be classed with the art of say, painting or sculpture, ...
Author: Emily Sigers
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
How to Give That 'Gift of a Lifetime'
Giving that special someone a special
gift can be very difficult. Depending on the situation and occasion, it
can be a very tricky thing. You want to do the right thing, but if you�re not careful, it can backfire. As many have found out, you need to give this some considerable thought.
...
Author: Van Day
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Learn to Read Piano Music...This Afternoon!
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Piano Lessons : 101 Free Chord Piano Lessons Online!
Piano Lessons : 101 Free Chord Piano Lessons Online!: "The Joy of Learning!
� Part of what motivates me to write this book is a concern that we�ve lost touch in education with the sheer joy of what it means to learn something new.�
Thomas Armstrong, Author, Awakening Genius in the Classroom
I think I was around 6 years old, when my mum decided to put me into Piano ...
Author: Mike Lim
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Children's Books And Educational Toys - Can They Still Be Fun And Have Educational Value
It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball and a book, my son would never have cracked a book binding. Giving him educational toys was a lot like giving him medicine. He didn�t want any part of either one. Fortunately, things have changed a great deal in the 20-odd years since he was a youn ...
Author: Royce Armstrong
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
How 'Easy' Is Piano Playing?
Has anyone ever told you how easy a thing it is to play the piano? Have you ever had people convey to you the idea that piano playing involves little skill, and therefore, does not stand very high, in their estimation, as an art - that it cannot be classed with the art of say, painting or sculpture, ...
Author: Emily Sigers
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
How to Give That 'Gift of a Lifetime'
Giving that special someone a special
gift can be very difficult. Depending on the situation and occasion, it
can be a very tricky thing. You want to do the right thing, but if you�re not careful, it can backfire. As many have found out, you need to give this some considerable thought.
...
Author: Van Day
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Learn to Read Piano Music...This Afternoon!
"
� Part of what motivates me to write this book is a concern that we�ve lost touch in education with the sheer joy of what it means to learn something new.�
Thomas Armstrong, Author, Awakening Genius in the Classroom
I think I was around 6 years old, when my mum decided to put me into Piano ...
Author: Mike Lim
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Children's Books And Educational Toys - Can They Still Be Fun And Have Educational Value
It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball and a book, my son would never have cracked a book binding. Giving him educational toys was a lot like giving him medicine. He didn�t want any part of either one. Fortunately, things have changed a great deal in the 20-odd years since he was a youn ...
Author: Royce Armstrong
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
How 'Easy' Is Piano Playing?
Has anyone ever told you how easy a thing it is to play the piano? Have you ever had people convey to you the idea that piano playing involves little skill, and therefore, does not stand very high, in their estimation, as an art - that it cannot be classed with the art of say, painting or sculpture, ...
Author: Emily Sigers
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
How to Give That 'Gift of a Lifetime'
Giving that special someone a special
gift can be very difficult. Depending on the situation and occasion, it
can be a very tricky thing. You want to do the right thing, but if you�re not careful, it can backfire. As many have found out, you need to give this some considerable thought.
...
Author: Van Day
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Learn to Read Piano Music...This Afternoon!
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Monday, December 26, 2005
Learn to play piano - piano lessons using chords
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1- Piano chords & play piano by ear
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3- Gospel music & Christian piano music
4- Ear training sight reading sheet music
5- Rhythm & harmony piano song books
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7- Piano notes, piano keys, music theory
8- Piano songs - Christmas Carols
9- Piano lesson home study DVD course
10- Piano tabs, piano instructions
11- Musical instruments - piano sheet music
12- Black Gospel & Urban Worship Piano
1- Piano chords & play piano by ear
2- Learn piano music - jazz, boogie, blues
3- Gospel music & Christian piano music
4- Ear training sight reading sheet music
5- Rhythm & harmony piano song books
6- Piano playing pro secrets piano tabs
7- Piano notes, piano keys, music theory
8- Piano songs - Christmas Carols
9- Piano lesson home study DVD course
10- Piano tabs, piano instructions
11- Musical instruments - piano sheet music
12- Black Gospel & Urban Worship Piano
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Sunday, October 16, 2005
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play 'Chord' Piano
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10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play 'Chord' Piano
Author: Duane Shinn
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to �chord a song� at the piano.
By �chord a song�, I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in some sort of rhythm while you or someone else sings the tune. To do this, you don�t need to be a Van Cliburn; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to more back and forth between them in some organized rhythmic pattern.
For example, did you realize that all of these songs (and hundreds more) can be sung or played with just 3 chords?
Auld Lang Syne
Amazing Grace
Kum Ba Ya
Silent Night
Joy To The World
Jingle Bells
Happy Birthday
Down In The Valley
On Top Of Old Smoky�
and hundreds or maybe thousands more!
Add just one more chord to the basic 3, and you can play another thousand songs or so. So why not learn a few chords and start your chording career?
Here are my top 10 reasons for learning �chord piano�:
1) It�s easy. Learn 3 chords and start in.
2) Even though it�s easy to get started, you don�t have to stop there. You can learn more and more chords and more rhythm patterns and get really good.
3) You�ll be able to play �Happy Birthday� while the gang sings it.
4) You�ll be able to play half-a-dozen Christmas carols. In case you haven�t noticed, Christmas comes every year, so every year you�ll get better as you participate in family gatherings.
5) You can help your kids learn to play the piano, guitar, or most any other instrument by learning chords. Most teachers don�t teach chords, so you�ll be giving your kids "
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Author: Duane Shinn
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to �chord a song� at the piano.
By �chord a song�, I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in some sort of rhythm while you or someone else sings the tune. To do this, you don�t need to be a Van Cliburn; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to more back and forth between them in some organized rhythmic pattern.
For example, did you realize that all of these songs (and hundreds more) can be sung or played with just 3 chords?
Auld Lang Syne
Amazing Grace
Kum Ba Ya
Silent Night
Joy To The World
Jingle Bells
Happy Birthday
Down In The Valley
On Top Of Old Smoky�
and hundreds or maybe thousands more!
Add just one more chord to the basic 3, and you can play another thousand songs or so. So why not learn a few chords and start your chording career?
Here are my top 10 reasons for learning �chord piano�:
1) It�s easy. Learn 3 chords and start in.
2) Even though it�s easy to get started, you don�t have to stop there. You can learn more and more chords and more rhythm patterns and get really good.
3) You�ll be able to play �Happy Birthday� while the gang sings it.
4) You�ll be able to play half-a-dozen Christmas carols. In case you haven�t noticed, Christmas comes every year, so every year you�ll get better as you participate in family gatherings.
5) You can help your kids learn to play the piano, guitar, or most any other instrument by learning chords. Most teachers don�t teach chords, so you�ll be giving your kids "
How To Dress Up "Naked Music" On The Piano
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Author: Duane Shinn
What in the world is �naked music?�
You know it when you hear it, but the words that describe it sound strange, don�t they? We�ve all heard of popular music and rock music and gospel music and jazz music, but naked music?
Naked music is simply the notes on a piece of sheet music. It�s �naked� � not dressed up or arranged at all. No fills, no slurs, none of the ingredients that make a song come to life.
Not a single professional musician plays the music exactly as it appears on a piece of sheet music. Instead, they use the written music as a map, or an outline, and then proceed to do their own thing with it. They twist it, bend it, add to it, subtract from it, put fills in it, change the key, change the words, change some of the melody notes, and on and on.
So when you hear your favorite artist perform a piece of music, if you look at the written sheet music while they are performing it, you will see it is MUCH different and MUCH better than the plain old �naked music!�
So how can the average musician dress up naked music? There are many ways, but here are seven of my favorites:
1.Change the chords slightly by adding color tones. What are color tones? Color tones are notes added to the basic chord, usually expressed as 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, etc. For example, instead of playing just a straight C chord as it is written � C, E, G � try adding a color tone to it, such as a 6th (A) or a 7th (Bb) or a major 7th (B) or a 9th (D). In fact, try adding a couple together, like a 6th and a 9th. So instead of being a plain vanilla chord made up of C, E, and G, you�ve made it a tasty variation "
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Author: Duane Shinn
What in the world is �naked music?�
You know it when you hear it, but the words that describe it sound strange, don�t they? We�ve all heard of popular music and rock music and gospel music and jazz music, but naked music?
Naked music is simply the notes on a piece of sheet music. It�s �naked� � not dressed up or arranged at all. No fills, no slurs, none of the ingredients that make a song come to life.
Not a single professional musician plays the music exactly as it appears on a piece of sheet music. Instead, they use the written music as a map, or an outline, and then proceed to do their own thing with it. They twist it, bend it, add to it, subtract from it, put fills in it, change the key, change the words, change some of the melody notes, and on and on.
So when you hear your favorite artist perform a piece of music, if you look at the written sheet music while they are performing it, you will see it is MUCH different and MUCH better than the plain old �naked music!�
So how can the average musician dress up naked music? There are many ways, but here are seven of my favorites:
1.Change the chords slightly by adding color tones. What are color tones? Color tones are notes added to the basic chord, usually expressed as 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, etc. For example, instead of playing just a straight C chord as it is written � C, E, G � try adding a color tone to it, such as a 6th (A) or a 7th (Bb) or a major 7th (B) or a 9th (D). In fact, try adding a couple together, like a 6th and a 9th. So instead of being a plain vanilla chord made up of C, E, and G, you�ve made it a tasty variation "
How Fast Should My Child in Piano Progress?
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How Fast Should My Child in Piano Progress?
Author: Cynthia VanLandingham
Parents ask this question because they want to be sure they�re doing everything they should to support their child in piano lessons. Sometimes parents are concerned their children aren't practicing enough at home, and assume they must not be making much progress. It can take some time, however, for children to learn how to apply themselves to their lessons. Learning to practice is part of the learning process that will take time to achieve. If your child in piano isn�t practicing as much as you would like, try not to come to a hasty judgment about their musical potential.
As the parent you really can�t control your child�s musical progress. This is especially true when kids approach their teen years. As one family therapist explains, �Trying to control your teenager is a bad idea � you might as well try to put pants on a gorilla!�
My suggestion is to give your child ownership of their piano lessons early on, so they can learn from their mistakes and successes through a process of trial and error. In the long run your child will learn more by relying on their natural energy and motivation that comes from personal ownership and responsibility. Trying to control your child�s progress too much in piano can actually keep them from learning how to go about taking responsibility for their own success.
So try not to worry if your child in piano is slow to practice. Give him or her some time to develop their own motivation and you�ll be able to delight in their independent spirit. I can guarantee this is a lot more fun than putting pants on a gorilla!
For piano resources to get your young child in piano off to the right start visit, Piano Adventure Bears Learning Res"
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How Fast Should My Child in Piano Progress?
Author: Cynthia VanLandingham
Parents ask this question because they want to be sure they�re doing everything they should to support their child in piano lessons. Sometimes parents are concerned their children aren't practicing enough at home, and assume they must not be making much progress. It can take some time, however, for children to learn how to apply themselves to their lessons. Learning to practice is part of the learning process that will take time to achieve. If your child in piano isn�t practicing as much as you would like, try not to come to a hasty judgment about their musical potential.
As the parent you really can�t control your child�s musical progress. This is especially true when kids approach their teen years. As one family therapist explains, �Trying to control your teenager is a bad idea � you might as well try to put pants on a gorilla!�
My suggestion is to give your child ownership of their piano lessons early on, so they can learn from their mistakes and successes through a process of trial and error. In the long run your child will learn more by relying on their natural energy and motivation that comes from personal ownership and responsibility. Trying to control your child�s progress too much in piano can actually keep them from learning how to go about taking responsibility for their own success.
So try not to worry if your child in piano is slow to practice. Give him or her some time to develop their own motivation and you�ll be able to delight in their independent spirit. I can guarantee this is a lot more fun than putting pants on a gorilla!
For piano resources to get your young child in piano off to the right start visit, Piano Adventure Bears Learning Res"
Should I Buy a Digital Piano or an Upright Piano ?
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Author: Henry Howard
Should I Buy a Digital Piano or an Upright Piano?
Digital pianos sound nothing like a real piano. Upright pianos take up too much room. There is a lot of conflicting advice floating around. I will give you the right piano buying advice so you can make your own decision on whether the digital piano or the upright piano is right for your needs.
A brief history of the digital piano.
Digital pianos were invented about 20 years ago and when they where first introduced they were pretty terrible, the keys were much too light, spongy and nothing like a real piano. The sound was incredibly bright and the sampling was quite dreadful. You couldn't really say that it sounded much like a piano at all. These digital pianos also looked nothing like a real acoustic piano, they had ugly, plastic lookin cases that didn't match any type of furniture in the room. If guests came around it was almost an embarrassment to have this ugly plastic looking machine in the living room. My how things have changed over the last 20 years!
A brief history of the upright piano.
The upright piano was invented in 1709 by the Italian Cristofori. It was a four octave instrument compared to the seven and a quarter octave instrument of today, with hammers striking the strings just as they do on a modern upright piano. The instrument was invented to meet the need to control dynamics by touch, which could not be achieved on the harpsichord. The early upright piano went through many changes before it emerged as the instrument we all know today. The Cristofori piano was wing shaped like grand pianos, it had a curved body and a lid that could be elevated. There were also square pianos in which the strings ran"
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Should I Buy a Digital Piano or an Upright Piano?
Digital pianos sound nothing like a real piano. Upright pianos take up too much room. There is a lot of conflicting advice floating around. I will give you the right piano buying advice so you can make your own decision on whether the digital piano or the upright piano is right for your needs.
A brief history of the digital piano.
Digital pianos were invented about 20 years ago and when they where first introduced they were pretty terrible, the keys were much too light, spongy and nothing like a real piano. The sound was incredibly bright and the sampling was quite dreadful. You couldn't really say that it sounded much like a piano at all. These digital pianos also looked nothing like a real acoustic piano, they had ugly, plastic lookin cases that didn't match any type of furniture in the room. If guests came around it was almost an embarrassment to have this ugly plastic looking machine in the living room. My how things have changed over the last 20 years!
A brief history of the upright piano.
The upright piano was invented in 1709 by the Italian Cristofori. It was a four octave instrument compared to the seven and a quarter octave instrument of today, with hammers striking the strings just as they do on a modern upright piano. The instrument was invented to meet the need to control dynamics by touch, which could not be achieved on the harpsichord. The early upright piano went through many changes before it emerged as the instrument we all know today. The Cristofori piano was wing shaped like grand pianos, it had a curved body and a lid that could be elevated. There were also square pianos in which the strings ran"
Piano Playing For Adults: More Fun Than Sex And Not Nearly As Dangerous!
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Piano Playing For Adults: More Fun Than Sex And Not Nearly As Dangerous!
Author: Duane Shinn
OK, so I lied about the fun part.
Maybe piano playing is the just 2nd most fun thing adults can do. But 2nd place isn�t bad when you consider the popularity of the competition.
But there�s no question at all that it is MUCH safer than sex.
How so?
�Piano playing has no threat of easily transmitted diseases, unless of course you lick the keys.
�To date, piano playing is not known to cause pregnancy.
�Piano playing does not lead to jealousy, rage, spousal abuse, or murder. No love triangles here � there�s plenty of notes and songs to go around.
�Piano playing is generally not done in fast cars leading to accidents.
�Very few pianists talk on their cell phones while playing the piano with both hands.
�Piano playing is generally not done under the influence of foreign substances. Very few piano players sniff glue or inhale helium. But the few adults that do play under the influence find that falling off the piano bench is really not that big a deal.
�Piano playing does not often lead to 911 calls or other forms of emergency action.
OK. So piano playing is safer than sex. What about the fun part?
�Playing the piano in a social setting is a great way to make friends and create bonds as you sing around the piano with others. Social and happy people are always popular.
�Piano playing gals and guys can create their own music in their own way. They can create moods that excite, moods that empower, and moods that heal and sooth.
�Piano playing is a great relaxation tool after a stressful day at work or at school. Many professional people � medical doctors "
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Piano Playing For Adults: More Fun Than Sex And Not Nearly As Dangerous!
Author: Duane Shinn
OK, so I lied about the fun part.
Maybe piano playing is the just 2nd most fun thing adults can do. But 2nd place isn�t bad when you consider the popularity of the competition.
But there�s no question at all that it is MUCH safer than sex.
How so?
�Piano playing has no threat of easily transmitted diseases, unless of course you lick the keys.
�To date, piano playing is not known to cause pregnancy.
�Piano playing does not lead to jealousy, rage, spousal abuse, or murder. No love triangles here � there�s plenty of notes and songs to go around.
�Piano playing is generally not done in fast cars leading to accidents.
�Very few pianists talk on their cell phones while playing the piano with both hands.
�Piano playing is generally not done under the influence of foreign substances. Very few piano players sniff glue or inhale helium. But the few adults that do play under the influence find that falling off the piano bench is really not that big a deal.
�Piano playing does not often lead to 911 calls or other forms of emergency action.
OK. So piano playing is safer than sex. What about the fun part?
�Playing the piano in a social setting is a great way to make friends and create bonds as you sing around the piano with others. Social and happy people are always popular.
�Piano playing gals and guys can create their own music in their own way. They can create moods that excite, moods that empower, and moods that heal and sooth.
�Piano playing is a great relaxation tool after a stressful day at work or at school. Many professional people � medical doctors "
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Thursday, September 15, 2005
7th Chords
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Issue No. 94 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
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Modulation
Modulation is the process of moving from one key to another key, in contrast to transposition, which means to play a song in a different key.
People tend to get those two word confused, because if you're playing in one key and then transpose the music to a different key, you have to modulate to get to the new key.
Watch the short video:
So the key is simply to get to the V7 chord of the new key as smoothly as possible. I often play the ii of the new key before the V7 to make it smoother.
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Issue No. 94 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
This is the ' Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!' newsletter that you (or someone using your E-mail address) signed up for when you visited our site. If you no longer want to receive these free weekly E-mail piano lessons, toggle down to the bottom of this E-mail and you'll see where you can take yourself off the list. We take your privacy (and ours) very seriously, so we don't want anyone receiving our stuff who doesn't want it! ('cause thousands really do!).
' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Week 94 -
Modulation
Modulation is the process of moving from one key to another key, in contrast to transposition, which means to play a song in a different key.
People tend to get those two word confused, because if you're playing in one key and then transpose the music to a different key, you have to modulate to get to the new key.
Watch the short video:
So the key is simply to get to the V7 chord of the new key as smoothly as possible. I often play the ii of the new key before the V7 to make it smoother.
If you need help in the specifics of either modulation or transposition, be sure to click on the banner below.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
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Index of Crash Course Lessons
Lesson 1 - Crash Course in Exciting Piano Playing
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Lesson 13
Lesson 14
Lesson 15
Lesson 16
Lesson 17
Lesson 18
Lesson 18 1/2
Lesson 19
Lesson 20
Lesson 21
Lesson 22
Lesson 23
Lesson 24
Lesson 25
Lesson 26
Lesson 27
Lesson 28
Lesson 29
Lesson 30
Lesson 31
Lesson 32
Lesson 33
Lesson 34
Lesson 35
Lesson 36
Lesson 37
Lesson 38
Lesson 39
Lesson 40
Lesson 41
Lesson 42
Lesson 43
Lesson 44
Lesson 45
Lesson 46
Lesson 47
Lesson 48
Lesson 49
Lesson 50
Lesson 51
Lesson 52
Arrangement Guide
What is arranging - part 1
What is arranging - part 2
What is arranging - part 3
Index of Crash Course
For full information go to www.pianolessonsbyvideo.com
Piano lessons like you've always wanted"
Index of Crash Course Lessons
Lesson 1 - Crash Course in Exciting Piano Playing
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Lesson 13
Lesson 14
Lesson 15
Lesson 16
Lesson 17
Lesson 18
Lesson 18 1/2
Lesson 19
Lesson 20
Lesson 21
Lesson 22
Lesson 23
Lesson 24
Lesson 25
Lesson 26
Lesson 27
Lesson 28
Lesson 29
Lesson 30
Lesson 31
Lesson 32
Lesson 33
Lesson 34
Lesson 35
Lesson 36
Lesson 37
Lesson 38
Lesson 39
Lesson 40
Lesson 41
Lesson 42
Lesson 43
Lesson 44
Lesson 45
Lesson 46
Lesson 47
Lesson 48
Lesson 49
Lesson 50
Lesson 51
Lesson 52
Arrangement Guide
What is arranging - part 1
What is arranging - part 2
What is arranging - part 3
Index of Crash Course
For full information go to www.pianolessonsbyvideo.com
Piano lessons like you've always wanted"
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Black Gospel!
Black Gospel!
http://www.playpiano.com/black-gospel.htm
A couple years ago I met a wonderful young guy who knocked me out with the quality of his piano courses, and I'm not real easy to impress, since I've seen so many piano teachers come and go over the years.
For one thing, most teachers don't explain things clearly enough, and they don't teach enough music theory so you really know what you're doing. But this guy -- Jermaine -- is an exception to the rule.
He's for real, so I can recommend his courses with confidence. He covers not only the areas of playing by ear and chords, but also specializes in black gospel, which I'm not entirely up to speed on. (Being a middle-class white boy, and an old one at that...)
So I'm delighted to be able to share these great courses with my students.
Click on any of the links below for an exciting surprise!
http://www.playpiano.com/black-gospel.htm
A couple years ago I met a wonderful young guy who knocked me out with the quality of his piano courses, and I'm not real easy to impress, since I've seen so many piano teachers come and go over the years.
For one thing, most teachers don't explain things clearly enough, and they don't teach enough music theory so you really know what you're doing. But this guy -- Jermaine -- is an exception to the rule.
He's for real, so I can recommend his courses with confidence. He covers not only the areas of playing by ear and chords, but also specializes in black gospel, which I'm not entirely up to speed on. (Being a middle-class white boy, and an old one at that...)
So I'm delighted to be able to share these great courses with my students.
Click on any of the links below for an exciting surprise!
Saturday, August 27, 2005
How To Dress Up �Naked Music� On The Piano
How To Dress Up �Naked Music� On The Piano: "How To Dress Up Naked Music On The Piano!
How To Dress Up �Naked Music� On The Piano
What in the world is �naked music?�
You know it when you hear it, but the words that describe it sound strange, don�t they? We�ve all heard of popular music and rock music and gospel music and jazz music, but naked music?
Naked music is simply the notes on a piece of sheet music. It�s �naked� � not dressed up or arranged at all. No fills, no slurs, none of the ingredients that make a song come to life.
Not a single professional musician plays the music exactly as it appears on a piece of sheet music. Instead, they use the written music as a map, or an outline, and then proceed to do their own thing with it. They twist it, bend it, add to it, subtract from it, put fills in it, change the key, change the words, change some of the melody notes, and on and on.
So when you hear your favorite artist perform a piece of music, if you look at the written sheet music while they are performing it, you will see it is MUCH different and MUCH better than the plain old �naked music!�
So how can the average musician dress up naked music? There are many ways, but here are seven of my favorites:
Change the chords slightly by adding color tones. What are color tones? Color tones are notes added to the basic chord, usually expressed as 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, etc. For example, instead of playing just a straight C chord as it is written � C, E, G � try adding a color tone to it, such as a 6th (A) or a 7th (Bb) or a major 7th (B) or a 9th (D). In fact, try adding a couple together, like a 6th and a 9th. So instead of being a plain vanilla chord made up of C, E, and G, you�ve made it a tasty variat"
How To Dress Up �Naked Music� On The Piano
What in the world is �naked music?�
You know it when you hear it, but the words that describe it sound strange, don�t they? We�ve all heard of popular music and rock music and gospel music and jazz music, but naked music?
Naked music is simply the notes on a piece of sheet music. It�s �naked� � not dressed up or arranged at all. No fills, no slurs, none of the ingredients that make a song come to life.
Not a single professional musician plays the music exactly as it appears on a piece of sheet music. Instead, they use the written music as a map, or an outline, and then proceed to do their own thing with it. They twist it, bend it, add to it, subtract from it, put fills in it, change the key, change the words, change some of the melody notes, and on and on.
So when you hear your favorite artist perform a piece of music, if you look at the written sheet music while they are performing it, you will see it is MUCH different and MUCH better than the plain old �naked music!�
So how can the average musician dress up naked music? There are many ways, but here are seven of my favorites:
Change the chords slightly by adding color tones. What are color tones? Color tones are notes added to the basic chord, usually expressed as 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, etc. For example, instead of playing just a straight C chord as it is written � C, E, G � try adding a color tone to it, such as a 6th (A) or a 7th (Bb) or a major 7th (B) or a 9th (D). In fact, try adding a couple together, like a 6th and a 9th. So instead of being a plain vanilla chord made up of C, E, and G, you�ve made it a tasty variat"
Friday, August 26, 2005
Tapes That Help A Child Learn Music
Tapes That Help A Child Learn Music
Tapes That Help A Child Learn Music
It is right to say that when your child listens to a
karaoke tape and joins in they are actually learning
something of value about music. Furthermore, it could be
said that your child is helping their memory as well as
their reading and social skills. Karaoke tapes can also be
bought that provide an educational element, as they include
tuition in health, the environment and science. Good value
from some tapes or CDs that have lyrics of popular songs!
As a young child, I loved to sing along with the radio and
tape my favorite songs so I could listen to them over and
over again as though I was the star singer. My mother also
broke down a few times and purchased records that had the
words to some children songs printed on a separate sheet and
tucked inside the jacket. I would sit for hours playing the
songs over and over again so I could memorize every word.
While my family didn't have the extra income to enroll me in
private singing lessons, I did enjoy taking this experience
to tryouts for the school plays and concerts. Many times, I
had memorized these songs so closely to the record's
versions that I won a few choice parts.
Tapes That Help A Child Learn Music
It is right to say that when your child listens to a
karaoke tape and joins in they are actually learning
something of value about music. Furthermore, it could be
said that your child is helping their memory as well as
their reading and social skills. Karaoke tapes can also be
bought that provide an educational element, as they include
tuition in health, the environment and science. Good value
from some tapes or CDs that have lyrics of popular songs!
As a young child, I loved to sing along with the radio and
tape my favorite songs so I could listen to them over and
over again as though I was the star singer. My mother also
broke down a few times and purchased records that had the
words to some children songs printed on a separate sheet and
tucked inside the jacket. I would sit for hours playing the
songs over and over again so I could memorize every word.
While my family didn't have the extra income to enroll me in
private singing lessons, I did enjoy taking this experience
to tryouts for the school plays and concerts. Many times, I
had memorized these songs so closely to the record's
versions that I won a few choice parts.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Does Music Impact Epilepsy �
Does Music Impact Epilepsy �: "Does Music Impact Epilepsy �
For Bad Or For Good?
Does Music Impact Epilepsy � For Bad Or For Good?
His name was Kung Tsu Chen. He was a Chinese poet in 1847 when he described a rare but very real phenomenon now known as �musicogenic epilepsy�. With musicogenic epilepsy, the individual suffers from brain seizures that are triggered by music, and in his case a very specific kind of music. You see, Kung Tsu Chen recorded that though he didn�t know why, he would become sick when he would hear the sound of a street vendor�s flute during the evening sun.
Researchers tell us that this form of epilepsy can appear as a result of many kinds of music. In the case of our Chinese poet the trigger was apparently flute melodies, but seizures can be triggered by type of music, or type of instrument, the composer or even the emotional content of the piece. As a matter of fact, in some cases just thinking about the music, regardless of whether the individual is awake or not, is enough to trigger an epileptic seizure.
Exactly how musicogenic episodes are induced is unknown and unfortunately due to how few cases of musicogenic epilepsy in the world the research monies have not been available to study this question directly. It has been suggested, however, that the right temporal lobe of the brain contains, within the right auditory cortex, a series of modules that specialize in processing music. If this is so, the theory suggests, then musicogenic epilepsy is evidence of a malfunction of this part of the brain.
Fortunately, that�s not the end of the story. Music has also been found to have a profoundly positive effect on individuals with epilepsy as well. One research study even found that when epileptic patients are treated with music therapy "
For Bad Or For Good?
Does Music Impact Epilepsy � For Bad Or For Good?
His name was Kung Tsu Chen. He was a Chinese poet in 1847 when he described a rare but very real phenomenon now known as �musicogenic epilepsy�. With musicogenic epilepsy, the individual suffers from brain seizures that are triggered by music, and in his case a very specific kind of music. You see, Kung Tsu Chen recorded that though he didn�t know why, he would become sick when he would hear the sound of a street vendor�s flute during the evening sun.
Researchers tell us that this form of epilepsy can appear as a result of many kinds of music. In the case of our Chinese poet the trigger was apparently flute melodies, but seizures can be triggered by type of music, or type of instrument, the composer or even the emotional content of the piece. As a matter of fact, in some cases just thinking about the music, regardless of whether the individual is awake or not, is enough to trigger an epileptic seizure.
Exactly how musicogenic episodes are induced is unknown and unfortunately due to how few cases of musicogenic epilepsy in the world the research monies have not been available to study this question directly. It has been suggested, however, that the right temporal lobe of the brain contains, within the right auditory cortex, a series of modules that specialize in processing music. If this is so, the theory suggests, then musicogenic epilepsy is evidence of a malfunction of this part of the brain.
Fortunately, that�s not the end of the story. Music has also been found to have a profoundly positive effect on individuals with epilepsy as well. One research study even found that when epileptic patients are treated with music therapy "
Piano sheet music
Piano sheet music: "Piano sheet music sources online
Click on the thumbnail below:
Piano Sheet Music
Piano sheet music -- people ask me all the time where they can get this song or that song -- popular songs, classical songs, gospel songs -- you name it. And the simple answer is -- all over the internet. There are tons of sites that offer sheet music for the piano, as well as for guitar, orchestra, bands, singers, and every other kind of musical instrument.
The best source I have found for piano sheet music online is Sheet Music Plus -- a wonderful company that makes it easy for you to order most any piece of sheet music.
If you're looking for sheet music, we recommend Sheet Music Plus. They have the World's largest selection, guaranteed low prices, and great customer service. Just click on the button below and it will take you direct to their online store where you can order piano sheet music, vocal sheet music, or most any other type of sheet music.
Here are just a few of the thousands of sheet musical songs you can get at Sheet Music Plus. Some of these are piano sheet music, while others are piano and vocal sheet music:
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
You'll Never Find - Lou Rawls
My Way - Frank Sinatra
I'm A Believer - Monkees (or Smash Mouth)
In The Mood - Glenn Miller
Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin
In The Still of the Night - the Five Satins
Y.M.C.A. - Village People
Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
L-O-V-E - Nat 'King' Cole
Shout - Isley Brothers
Twist - Chubby Checker
My Girl - Four Tops
Because You Loved Me - Celene Dion
Build Me Up (Buttercup) - Foundations
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Chicken Dance - various art"
Click on the thumbnail below:
Piano Sheet Music
Piano sheet music -- people ask me all the time where they can get this song or that song -- popular songs, classical songs, gospel songs -- you name it. And the simple answer is -- all over the internet. There are tons of sites that offer sheet music for the piano, as well as for guitar, orchestra, bands, singers, and every other kind of musical instrument.
The best source I have found for piano sheet music online is Sheet Music Plus -- a wonderful company that makes it easy for you to order most any piece of sheet music.
If you're looking for sheet music, we recommend Sheet Music Plus. They have the World's largest selection, guaranteed low prices, and great customer service. Just click on the button below and it will take you direct to their online store where you can order piano sheet music, vocal sheet music, or most any other type of sheet music.
Here are just a few of the thousands of sheet musical songs you can get at Sheet Music Plus. Some of these are piano sheet music, while others are piano and vocal sheet music:
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
You'll Never Find - Lou Rawls
My Way - Frank Sinatra
I'm A Believer - Monkees (or Smash Mouth)
In The Mood - Glenn Miller
Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin
In The Still of the Night - the Five Satins
Y.M.C.A. - Village People
Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
L-O-V-E - Nat 'King' Cole
Shout - Isley Brothers
Twist - Chubby Checker
My Girl - Four Tops
Because You Loved Me - Celene Dion
Build Me Up (Buttercup) - Foundations
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Chicken Dance - various art"
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Musical form
Musical form: "
Issue No. 25 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
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' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Lesson 25 -
Chord Progressions Part Six
'What You Need To Know About Musical Form'
Chord progressions come in sections, like one room in a house. You can put several different rooms together to make a big house, or you can live in a one room house. Just like people. In most 3rd world countries people live in one room houses -- which means, of course, that much of the world lives in one-room houses.
Those of us who live in the West generally live in multi-room houses.
But there are also musical houses -- we call them songs -- that are built out of several different rooms -- several different chord progressions. Some of them, like mansions and castles, go on and on and get quite involved.
But most songs are like many modest houses -- they have 2 or 3 rooms, sometimes 4 -- built using 2 or 3 or 4 different chord progressions.
Each 'room' in a musical house is called a theme, or a 'motif'. The first theme is always called 'A'. The next theme is called 'B', the next theme is called 'C', and so on. Most songs only have 2 or 3 "
Issue No. 25 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
This is the ' Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!' newsletter that you (or someone using your E-mail address) signed up for when you visited our site. If you no longer want to receive these free weekly E-mail piano lessons, toggle down to the bottom of this E-mail and you'll see where you can take yourself off the list. We take your privacy (and ours) very seriously, so we don't want anyone receiving our stuff who doesn't want it! ('cause thousands really do!).
' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Lesson 25 -
Chord Progressions Part Six
'What You Need To Know About Musical Form'
Chord progressions come in sections, like one room in a house. You can put several different rooms together to make a big house, or you can live in a one room house. Just like people. In most 3rd world countries people live in one room houses -- which means, of course, that much of the world lives in one-room houses.
Those of us who live in the West generally live in multi-room houses.
But there are also musical houses -- we call them songs -- that are built out of several different rooms -- several different chord progressions. Some of them, like mansions and castles, go on and on and get quite involved.
But most songs are like many modest houses -- they have 2 or 3 rooms, sometimes 4 -- built using 2 or 3 or 4 different chord progressions.
Each 'room' in a musical house is called a theme, or a 'motif'. The first theme is always called 'A'. The next theme is called 'B', the next theme is called 'C', and so on. Most songs only have 2 or 3 "
Free piano lessons online index
Free piano lessons online index: " Index of Free Piano Lessons Online
Index of The Free 101-Week (Used to be 39-week) Course in
'Secrets of Piano Chords & Chord Progressions'
Sign-up form -- www.playpiano.com/FreeLessons.htm
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Week 0 - Welcome to 101 weeks of free piano lessons online!
Week 1 - 'What Chords Do I Absolutely, Positively Need To Know?'
Week 2 - 'Flying Over Chordland - The 48 Basic Chords - Times 3'
Week 3 - 'All The Major Chords'
Week 4 - 'All The Minor Chords'
Week 5 - 'Inversions: Chords On Their Heads'
Week 6 - 'All the Diminished Triads'
Week 7 - 'All the Augmented Triads'
Week 8 - 'All the Major 6th Chords'
Week 9 - 'All the Minor 6th Chords'
Week 10 - 'All the 7th Chords'
Week 11 - 'All the Maj7th Chords'
Week 12 - 'All the 9th Chords'
Week 13 - 'All the 11th Chords'
Week 14 - 'All the 13th Chords'
Week 15 - 'The Three Diminished 7th Chords'
Week 16 - 'Suspensions'
Week 17 - 'Alterations'
Week 18 - 'Slash Chords'
Week 19 - 'Oops! I forgot Minor 7th Chords!'
Week 20 - 'Chord Progressions Part I - The Circle of Keys'
Week 21 - 'Chord Progressions Part 2 - The Circle of Minor Keys'
Week 22 - 'How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Flats In The Key Signature'
Week 23 - 'How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Sharps In The Key Signature'
`Week 24 - The 'Oh Duh!' Chord Progression
Week 25 - 'What You Need To Know About Musical Form
Week 26 - The 'Creep' Chord Progression
Week"
Index of The Free 101-Week (Used to be 39-week) Course in
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Sign-up form -- www.playpiano.com/FreeLessons.htm
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Week 0 - Welcome to 101 weeks of free piano lessons online!
Week 1 - 'What Chords Do I Absolutely, Positively Need To Know?'
Week 2 - 'Flying Over Chordland - The 48 Basic Chords - Times 3'
Week 3 - 'All The Major Chords'
Week 4 - 'All The Minor Chords'
Week 5 - 'Inversions: Chords On Their Heads'
Week 6 - 'All the Diminished Triads'
Week 7 - 'All the Augmented Triads'
Week 8 - 'All the Major 6th Chords'
Week 9 - 'All the Minor 6th Chords'
Week 10 - 'All the 7th Chords'
Week 11 - 'All the Maj7th Chords'
Week 12 - 'All the 9th Chords'
Week 13 - 'All the 11th Chords'
Week 14 - 'All the 13th Chords'
Week 15 - 'The Three Diminished 7th Chords'
Week 16 - 'Suspensions'
Week 17 - 'Alterations'
Week 18 - 'Slash Chords'
Week 19 - 'Oops! I forgot Minor 7th Chords!'
Week 20 - 'Chord Progressions Part I - The Circle of Keys'
Week 21 - 'Chord Progressions Part 2 - The Circle of Minor Keys'
Week 22 - 'How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Flats In The Key Signature'
Week 23 - 'How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Sharps In The Key Signature'
`Week 24 - The 'Oh Duh!' Chord Progression
Week 25 - 'What You Need To Know About Musical Form
Week 26 - The 'Creep' Chord Progression
Week"
"Secrets of Piano Chords & Chord Progressions"
Index of The Free 101-Week (Used to be 39-week) Course in
"Secrets of Piano Chords & Chord Progressions"Sign-up form -- www.playpiano.com/FreeLessons.htm
http://playpiano.com/101-tips/IndexOfThe101WeekCourseInChordsChordProgressions.htm
Week 0 - Welcome to 101 weeks of free piano lessons online!
Week 1 - "What Chords Do I Absolutely, Positively Need To Know?"
Week 2 - "Flying Over Chordland - The 48 Basic Chords - Times 3"
Week 3 - "All The Major Chords"
Week 4 - "All The Minor Chords"
Week 5 - "Inversions: Chords On Their Heads"
Week 6 - "All the Diminished Triads"
Week 7 - "All the Augmented Triads"
Week 8 - "All the Major 6th Chords"
Week 9 - "All the Minor 6th Chords"
Week 10 - "All the 7th Chords"
Week 11 - "All the Maj7th Chords"
Week 12 - "All the 9th Chords"
Week 13 - "All the 11th Chords"
Week 14 - "All the 13th Chords"
Week 15 - "The Three Diminished 7th Chords"
Week 16 - "Suspensions"
Week 17 - "Alterations"
Week 18 - "Slash Chords"
Week 19 - "Oops! I forgot Minor 7th Chords!"
Week 20 - "Chord Progressions Part I - The Circle of Keys"
Week 21 - "Chord Progressions Part 2 - The Circle of Minor Keys"
Week 22 - "How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Flats In The Key Signature"
Week 23 - "How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Sharps In The Key Signature"
`Week 24 - The "Oh Duh!" Chord Progression
Week 25 - "What You Need To Know About Musical Form
Week 26 - The "Creep" Chord Progression
Week 27 - "The 'II - V7 - I' Chord Progression"
Week 28 - "The 'VI - II - V7 - I' Chord Progression"
Week 29 - The "Blue Moon" Chord Progression
Week 30 - Embedded Chord Subs In The "Blue Moon" Chord Progression
Week 31 - The "12 Bar Blues" Chord Progression
Week 32 - Embedded Chord Subs In The "12 Bar Blues" Chord Progression
Week 33 - "Alternating 7th & m7ths" Chord Progression
Week 34 - "How To Create Unlimited Original Chord Progressions Using Chord Substitutions - Part 1"
Week 35 - "How To Create Unlimited Original Chord Progressions Using Chord Substitutions - Part 2"
Week 36 - "How To Create Unlimited Original Chord Progressions Using Chord Substitutions - Part 3"
Week 37 - Gospel Chord Progression #1 - "Get On That Church!"
Week 38 - Gospel Chord Progression #2 - "Get On Up That V7 Chord!"
Week 39: "It's Graduation Day!"
Week 40: "Practice Ideas"
Week 41: "Transposition & Modulation"
Week 42: "Intervals"
Week 43: Review of Chords -- The Building Blocks Of Scales
Week 44: Inversions: Chords On Their Heads
Week 45: "Voicing"
Week 46: "Modal Scales"
Week 47: The Family of Chords Chart
Week 48: "Playing Christmas Carols On The Piano"
Week 49 - What songs can I play with just a few chords?
Week 50 - Major 7th chords
Week 51 - What All Do I Need To Know?
Week 52 - How To Predict Which Chord Comes Next
"Secrets of Piano Chords & Chord Progressions"Sign-up form -- www.playpiano.com/FreeLessons.htm
http://playpiano.com/101-tips/IndexOfThe101WeekCourseInChordsChordProgressions.htm
Week 0 - Welcome to 101 weeks of free piano lessons online!
Week 1 - "What Chords Do I Absolutely, Positively Need To Know?"
Week 2 - "Flying Over Chordland - The 48 Basic Chords - Times 3"
Week 3 - "All The Major Chords"
Week 4 - "All The Minor Chords"
Week 5 - "Inversions: Chords On Their Heads"
Week 6 - "All the Diminished Triads"
Week 7 - "All the Augmented Triads"
Week 8 - "All the Major 6th Chords"
Week 9 - "All the Minor 6th Chords"
Week 10 - "All the 7th Chords"
Week 11 - "All the Maj7th Chords"
Week 12 - "All the 9th Chords"
Week 13 - "All the 11th Chords"
Week 14 - "All the 13th Chords"
Week 15 - "The Three Diminished 7th Chords"
Week 16 - "Suspensions"
Week 17 - "Alterations"
Week 18 - "Slash Chords"
Week 19 - "Oops! I forgot Minor 7th Chords!"
Week 20 - "Chord Progressions Part I - The Circle of Keys"
Week 21 - "Chord Progressions Part 2 - The Circle of Minor Keys"
Week 22 - "How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Flats In The Key Signature"
Week 23 - "How To Find The Key of a Song When There Are Sharps In The Key Signature"
`Week 24 - The "Oh Duh!" Chord Progression
Week 25 - "What You Need To Know About Musical Form
Week 26 - The "Creep" Chord Progression
Week 27 - "The 'II - V7 - I' Chord Progression"
Week 28 - "The 'VI - II - V7 - I' Chord Progression"
Week 29 - The "Blue Moon" Chord Progression
Week 30 - Embedded Chord Subs In The "Blue Moon" Chord Progression
Week 31 - The "12 Bar Blues" Chord Progression
Week 32 - Embedded Chord Subs In The "12 Bar Blues" Chord Progression
Week 33 - "Alternating 7th & m7ths" Chord Progression
Week 34 - "How To Create Unlimited Original Chord Progressions Using Chord Substitutions - Part 1"
Week 35 - "How To Create Unlimited Original Chord Progressions Using Chord Substitutions - Part 2"
Week 36 - "How To Create Unlimited Original Chord Progressions Using Chord Substitutions - Part 3"
Week 37 - Gospel Chord Progression #1 - "Get On That Church!"
Week 38 - Gospel Chord Progression #2 - "Get On Up That V7 Chord!"
Week 39: "It's Graduation Day!"
Week 40: "Practice Ideas"
Week 41: "Transposition & Modulation"
Week 42: "Intervals"
Week 43: Review of Chords -- The Building Blocks Of Scales
Week 44: Inversions: Chords On Their Heads
Week 45: "Voicing"
Week 46: "Modal Scales"
Week 47: The Family of Chords Chart
Week 48: "Playing Christmas Carols On The Piano"
Week 49 - What songs can I play with just a few chords?
Week 50 - Major 7th chords
Week 51 - What All Do I Need To Know?
Week 52 - How To Predict Which Chord Comes Next
How To Play Piano Using Chord Symbols
How To Play Piano Using Chord Symbols
Fm7 -- C-9 -- Ebm6 -- Amaj7
Chord symbols (for example, Cmaj7 or G6) are a type of notation used frequently in jazz and other areas of modern music to notate chord progressions and changes. This type of notation differs from that of classical music in that chord symbols don't show the function of a chord the way the Roman numeral notation does. Chord symbols, for modern music with lots of changes, are much easier to read. They function as a sort of shorthand for change-heavy music and are written with four chord parts in mind: the root, the quality, the extension, and the alterations.
The first part in chord symbols, the root, tells the musician which note is the root of the chord. In an E6 chord, for instance, the E serves as the root. Chord symbols also allow for inverted chords, or chords with a root other than the bass note. These chord symbols express that by showing the bass note with a diagonal slash under the original symbol.
Quality, the second part in chord symbols, denotes whether the chord is major, minor, diminished, or augmented. In a Cmaj7, the maj tells us that the C chord is major. The abbreviations for this area in chord symbols are maj, min, dim, and aug, respectively.
The extension in chord symbols, written after the quality, shows the musician if the chord differs from a triad (a third chord), such as an eleventh or seventh. This part of chord symbols is not always shown; if there is no indication of an extension, the musician is to assume that the chord is a triad.
The last part in chord symbols, the alteration, is usually but not always expressed. Think of this part as the "notes" section in chord symbols; it gives the musician any specific (and sometimes irregular) instructions for playing the chord and is always written in parentheses after the extension (or the quality, if no extension exists). For instance, (no fifth) would tell the musician that the chord is to be played with the fifth tone left out. Sus – short for “suspension”, would mean to play the 4th scale note instead of the 3rd. A minus sign would mean to lower (flat) a chord tone, such as C-9 which would mean to flat the 9th of the chord. Conversely, a plus sign would mean to raise (sharp) a particular chord tone.
Reading music using chord symbols allows a person to use written music as a map, rather than a note-for-note approach. By just reading the melody note and the chord symbols, musicians can improvise to their hearts content and create their own sounds on the keyboard.
The best of all worlds, however, is to be able to read music as it is written in a sheet music score, but also be able to read the chord symbols. Then the musician is free to choose which is best – the written part, or an improvised part. The sky is the limit for musicians who can do both.
Duane Shinn is the author of over 500 music courses for adults including "How To Add Runs & Fills To Your Piano Playing" He is also the author of the popular free 101-week online e-mail newsletter titled "Amazing Secrets Of Exciting Piano Chords & Sizzling Chord Progressions" with over 60,400 current subscribers
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Fm7 -- C-9 -- Ebm6 -- Amaj7
Chord symbols (for example, Cmaj7 or G6) are a type of notation used frequently in jazz and other areas of modern music to notate chord progressions and changes. This type of notation differs from that of classical music in that chord symbols don't show the function of a chord the way the Roman numeral notation does. Chord symbols, for modern music with lots of changes, are much easier to read. They function as a sort of shorthand for change-heavy music and are written with four chord parts in mind: the root, the quality, the extension, and the alterations.
The first part in chord symbols, the root, tells the musician which note is the root of the chord. In an E6 chord, for instance, the E serves as the root. Chord symbols also allow for inverted chords, or chords with a root other than the bass note. These chord symbols express that by showing the bass note with a diagonal slash under the original symbol.
Quality, the second part in chord symbols, denotes whether the chord is major, minor, diminished, or augmented. In a Cmaj7, the maj tells us that the C chord is major. The abbreviations for this area in chord symbols are maj, min, dim, and aug, respectively.
The extension in chord symbols, written after the quality, shows the musician if the chord differs from a triad (a third chord), such as an eleventh or seventh. This part of chord symbols is not always shown; if there is no indication of an extension, the musician is to assume that the chord is a triad.
The last part in chord symbols, the alteration, is usually but not always expressed. Think of this part as the "notes" section in chord symbols; it gives the musician any specific (and sometimes irregular) instructions for playing the chord and is always written in parentheses after the extension (or the quality, if no extension exists). For instance, (no fifth) would tell the musician that the chord is to be played with the fifth tone left out. Sus – short for “suspension”, would mean to play the 4th scale note instead of the 3rd. A minus sign would mean to lower (flat) a chord tone, such as C-9 which would mean to flat the 9th of the chord. Conversely, a plus sign would mean to raise (sharp) a particular chord tone.
Reading music using chord symbols allows a person to use written music as a map, rather than a note-for-note approach. By just reading the melody note and the chord symbols, musicians can improvise to their hearts content and create their own sounds on the keyboard.
The best of all worlds, however, is to be able to read music as it is written in a sheet music score, but also be able to read the chord symbols. Then the musician is free to choose which is best – the written part, or an improvised part. The sky is the limit for musicians who can do both.
Duane Shinn is the author of over 500 music courses for adults including "How To Add Runs & Fills To Your Piano Playing" He is also the author of the popular free 101-week online e-mail newsletter titled "Amazing Secrets Of Exciting Piano Chords & Sizzling Chord Progressions" with over 60,400 current subscribers
Learn piano chord symbols at PlayPiano.com
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
3 Quick & Easy Steps To Playing Music By Ear
3 Quick & Easy Steps To Playing Music By Ear: "3 Quick & Easy Steps To
Playing Music by Ear
Playing by ear is the ability to play a piece of music (or, eventually, learn an instrument) by simply listening to it repeatedly. The majority of self-taught musicians began their education this way; they picked up their instrument and began playing an easy melody from a well-known song, slowly picking out the notes as they went along. And even after these musicians master their instruments or a particular song, playing by ear still plays a large role. Many pop and rock bands don't play or write their songs based on sheet music, they figure the songs out by playing by ear. It's even common among non-musicians. Ever sit down a piano and mindlessly pick out the tune to 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'? What about grabbing a guitar and suddenly finding yourself playing the opening licks to 'Smoke on the Water'? That's playing by ear. You're able to play part of the song just because you've heard it so often.
Since music is basically composed of 3 elements � melody, rhythm, and harmony, it is logical that there are also 3 basic steps to learning to play music by ear:
1. Charting the contour of the melody. Tunes move higher and lower � up and down � as the song progresses. Being aware of that movement is the first step. Once you mentally define the parameters of the melody, you can then begin to hone in on picking it out on your instrument. As an example, think of �Joy To The World�. We�ve all sung it a zillion times, but have you ever noticed that the melody moves down exactly 8 steps (an octave), then gradually moves back up in increments, then repeats the down movement, etc. The entire melody is contained within those 8 notes, so you now know the parameters of the song and can begin to pick out the "
Playing Music by Ear
Playing by ear is the ability to play a piece of music (or, eventually, learn an instrument) by simply listening to it repeatedly. The majority of self-taught musicians began their education this way; they picked up their instrument and began playing an easy melody from a well-known song, slowly picking out the notes as they went along. And even after these musicians master their instruments or a particular song, playing by ear still plays a large role. Many pop and rock bands don't play or write their songs based on sheet music, they figure the songs out by playing by ear. It's even common among non-musicians. Ever sit down a piano and mindlessly pick out the tune to 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'? What about grabbing a guitar and suddenly finding yourself playing the opening licks to 'Smoke on the Water'? That's playing by ear. You're able to play part of the song just because you've heard it so often.
Since music is basically composed of 3 elements � melody, rhythm, and harmony, it is logical that there are also 3 basic steps to learning to play music by ear:
1. Charting the contour of the melody. Tunes move higher and lower � up and down � as the song progresses. Being aware of that movement is the first step. Once you mentally define the parameters of the melody, you can then begin to hone in on picking it out on your instrument. As an example, think of �Joy To The World�. We�ve all sung it a zillion times, but have you ever noticed that the melody moves down exactly 8 steps (an octave), then gradually moves back up in increments, then repeats the down movement, etc. The entire melody is contained within those 8 notes, so you now know the parameters of the song and can begin to pick out the "
Music Therapy: Can Music Really
Music Therapy: Can Music Really
“Soothe The Savage Beast?”
Music Therapy: Can Music Really “Soothe The Savage Beast?”
It has long been suggested that “music soothes the savage beast.” But is this true? And if it is, does this have any implication where humans are concerned? The answer, apparently, is yes. To illustrate this, researchers point to the different physiological changes that take place within the human body in response to different sounds and noises. A loud noise that shatters the silence sets the human heart racing and stimulates a rush of adrenaline that prepares you for flight. In contrast a soft, soothing sound helps us to relax.
Music therapy has, in fact, been around for thousands of years. Nearly four thousand years ago the Hebrew Scriptures recorded that the boy who would later become King David was hired by his predecessor to play the harp to calm King Saul when he would go into a rage. Likewise, the use of music therapy is found in the writings of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, India, Greece and Rome.
More recently, scientists have been studying the effects of music therapy and have documented changes in respiratory rates, blood pressure, and pulse in response to musical stimuli. Likewise, researchers in the realm of music therapy have found that the use of music therapy can be effective in areas as diverse as IQ and recovery rates, pain management and weight loss.
Some object that this sounds too good to be true. How can music therapy change something like pain management? Researchers tell us that the reason music therapy works is based on how we hear. Sound is little more than vibrations in the air that are picked up by the inner ear and transferred to the brain which is a key component in your nervous system and controls the functions of the body and the brain responds to the stimuli that it is given.
In light of this, music therapy can and often is used in a wide variety of applications. One common application for music therapy is in working with autistic individuals because research has found that music can help autistic children to express themselves. Likewise, music therapy has been found to help individuals with physical disabilities to develop better motor skills.
With music therapy, individuals with high levels of anxiety can be helped to express suppressed emotions thereby discharging anger, or enabling the individual to express the joy they would not otherwise be able to express. Likewise, research has found that music therapy can help lower the anxiety levels of hospital patients who find themselves facing frightening prospects and in an unfamiliar environment. Furthermore, music therapy has been found to help medical professionals with pain management such that they have been able to reduce pain medication by as much as one half by helping to stimulate the production of the body’s own pain killers, called endorphins.
Music therapy can come is a wide variety of forms. In some cases it’s as simple as having the individual listen to particular music. In other cases music therapy requires a more interactive approach, having the individual respond to the music either in dance or using some other form of expression. But in its many forms, music therapy has often been found to be beneficial
Duane Shinn is the author of over 500 music books and music educational materials such as DVD's, CD's, musical games for kids, chord charts, musical software, and piano lesson instructional courses for adults. He has also logged time as an assistant music therapist, piano tuner, funeral and wedding singer, and assorted other musical positions. His book-CD-DVD course titled "How To Dress Up Naked Music On The Piano!" has sold over 100,000 copies around the world. He holds advanced degrees from Southern Oregon University and was the founder of Piano University in Southern Oregon. He is the author of the popular free 101-week online e-mail newsletter titled "Amazing Secrets Of Exciting Piano Chords & Sizzling Chord Progressions" with over 58,300 current subscribers.
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“Soothe The Savage Beast?”
Music Therapy: Can Music Really “Soothe The Savage Beast?”
It has long been suggested that “music soothes the savage beast.” But is this true? And if it is, does this have any implication where humans are concerned? The answer, apparently, is yes. To illustrate this, researchers point to the different physiological changes that take place within the human body in response to different sounds and noises. A loud noise that shatters the silence sets the human heart racing and stimulates a rush of adrenaline that prepares you for flight. In contrast a soft, soothing sound helps us to relax.
Music therapy has, in fact, been around for thousands of years. Nearly four thousand years ago the Hebrew Scriptures recorded that the boy who would later become King David was hired by his predecessor to play the harp to calm King Saul when he would go into a rage. Likewise, the use of music therapy is found in the writings of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, India, Greece and Rome.
More recently, scientists have been studying the effects of music therapy and have documented changes in respiratory rates, blood pressure, and pulse in response to musical stimuli. Likewise, researchers in the realm of music therapy have found that the use of music therapy can be effective in areas as diverse as IQ and recovery rates, pain management and weight loss.
Some object that this sounds too good to be true. How can music therapy change something like pain management? Researchers tell us that the reason music therapy works is based on how we hear. Sound is little more than vibrations in the air that are picked up by the inner ear and transferred to the brain which is a key component in your nervous system and controls the functions of the body and the brain responds to the stimuli that it is given.
In light of this, music therapy can and often is used in a wide variety of applications. One common application for music therapy is in working with autistic individuals because research has found that music can help autistic children to express themselves. Likewise, music therapy has been found to help individuals with physical disabilities to develop better motor skills.
With music therapy, individuals with high levels of anxiety can be helped to express suppressed emotions thereby discharging anger, or enabling the individual to express the joy they would not otherwise be able to express. Likewise, research has found that music therapy can help lower the anxiety levels of hospital patients who find themselves facing frightening prospects and in an unfamiliar environment. Furthermore, music therapy has been found to help medical professionals with pain management such that they have been able to reduce pain medication by as much as one half by helping to stimulate the production of the body’s own pain killers, called endorphins.
Music therapy can come is a wide variety of forms. In some cases it’s as simple as having the individual listen to particular music. In other cases music therapy requires a more interactive approach, having the individual respond to the music either in dance or using some other form of expression. But in its many forms, music therapy has often been found to be beneficial
Duane Shinn is the author of over 500 music books and music educational materials such as DVD's, CD's, musical games for kids, chord charts, musical software, and piano lesson instructional courses for adults. He has also logged time as an assistant music therapist, piano tuner, funeral and wedding singer, and assorted other musical positions. His book-CD-DVD course titled "How To Dress Up Naked Music On The Piano!" has sold over 100,000 copies around the world. He holds advanced degrees from Southern Oregon University and was the founder of Piano University in Southern Oregon. He is the author of the popular free 101-week online e-mail newsletter titled "Amazing Secrets Of Exciting Piano Chords & Sizzling Chord Progressions" with over 58,300 current subscribers.
Learn piano lessons at PlayPiano.com
Monday, August 15, 2005
Saturday, August 13, 2005
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?: "How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
Since chords (the main component of harmony) are one of the three most vital elements of music � the others being melody and rhythm � it would be useful to know how many chords there are. And it doesn�t matter whether you play piano or guitar or some other instrument � chords are chords.
It�s certainly not necessary to learn all the chords in the whole wide world, but it is necessary to learn some of them � at least enough to allow you to harmonize the songs you would like to play.
But meanwhile, there are 3 chords -- just 3 -- that you absolutely, positively have to know. If you don't know these three, there's hardly a song in the whole world that you could play. But by knowing just 3 chords, you can play hundreds, if not thousands of songs! And those chords are simply the primary chords in any given key:
�The I chord (the chord built on the 1st degree of the scale)
�The IV chord (the chord built on the 4th degree of the scale)
�The V chord (the chord built on the 5th degree of the scale)
For example, if you were playing in the Key of C, the I chord would be C (c, e, g), the IV chord would be F (f, a, c), and the V chord would be G (g, b, d).
But as you probably know, there are thousands of other chords, so it would be helpful to at least know of their existence and maybe someday learn them.
So here goes:
Since there are 12 major keys one can play in (not counting enharmonic keys � keys that sound the same but are written differently), there are:
*12 major triads (a triad is a 3 note chord)
*12 minor triads
*12 diminished triads
*12 augmented triads
*12 diminished 7th"
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
Since chords (the main component of harmony) are one of the three most vital elements of music � the others being melody and rhythm � it would be useful to know how many chords there are. And it doesn�t matter whether you play piano or guitar or some other instrument � chords are chords.
It�s certainly not necessary to learn all the chords in the whole wide world, but it is necessary to learn some of them � at least enough to allow you to harmonize the songs you would like to play.
But meanwhile, there are 3 chords -- just 3 -- that you absolutely, positively have to know. If you don't know these three, there's hardly a song in the whole world that you could play. But by knowing just 3 chords, you can play hundreds, if not thousands of songs! And those chords are simply the primary chords in any given key:
�The I chord (the chord built on the 1st degree of the scale)
�The IV chord (the chord built on the 4th degree of the scale)
�The V chord (the chord built on the 5th degree of the scale)
For example, if you were playing in the Key of C, the I chord would be C (c, e, g), the IV chord would be F (f, a, c), and the V chord would be G (g, b, d).
But as you probably know, there are thousands of other chords, so it would be helpful to at least know of their existence and maybe someday learn them.
So here goes:
Since there are 12 major keys one can play in (not counting enharmonic keys � keys that sound the same but are written differently), there are:
*12 major triads (a triad is a 3 note chord)
*12 minor triads
*12 diminished triads
*12 augmented triads
*12 diminished 7th"
Friday, August 12, 2005
Exciting ‘Crash Course’ in Piano Playing for Adults
Week 3 Of The Exciting ‘Crash Course’ in Piano Playing for Adults
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Week Three - Crash Course For Adults in Exciting Piano Playing
After a quick review of week two's lesson, Duane begins week three by further explaining the key of C and several of its concepts: family chords, principal chords and a bit of scale structure. And while some of these concepts are simply sneak peeks at what's to come in your year-long piano training, the knowledge is valuable to a greater understanding of the songs you've played and will be playing. You'll begin hands-on practice with a new piece exercising your note-reading ability and chord recognition, one that even serves to solidify your knowledge of the C scale's inner-workings.
Practice will then continue with a discussion of the treble and bass clef -- specifically the bass, which is a brand new concept. In addition to reviewing left-hand fingerings, you'll learn to locate and read notes in both clefs using a series of tried and true anagrams. You'll then practice one song two ways: first by reading music and pointer chords only in the treble clef, then by taking those previously learned pointer chords to the bass clef staff (which is different than the treble clef staff as far as note reading is concerned). Duane slowly walks you through both versions of this song, pointing out the important similarities and divulging common tips for successfully understanding and playing in both clefs. You'll also learn the difference between reading music as it's written and in lead-sheet format, the way in which you've been playing accompaniment so far. Instead of relying on chord symbols to guide your accompaniment, you'll begin to read specific notation and understand the benefits of both techniques.
For further technique exercise, you'll be assigned a few practice songs from the supplementary book. These songs function as an essential review; while the main text's songs often focus mostly on the technique most recently learned, the supplementary songs include everything covered so far, allowing you to constantly practice and apply each week's concepts.
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Week Three - Crash Course For Adults in Exciting Piano Playing
After a quick review of week two's lesson, Duane begins week three by further explaining the key of C and several of its concepts: family chords, principal chords and a bit of scale structure. And while some of these concepts are simply sneak peeks at what's to come in your year-long piano training, the knowledge is valuable to a greater understanding of the songs you've played and will be playing. You'll begin hands-on practice with a new piece exercising your note-reading ability and chord recognition, one that even serves to solidify your knowledge of the C scale's inner-workings.
Practice will then continue with a discussion of the treble and bass clef -- specifically the bass, which is a brand new concept. In addition to reviewing left-hand fingerings, you'll learn to locate and read notes in both clefs using a series of tried and true anagrams. You'll then practice one song two ways: first by reading music and pointer chords only in the treble clef, then by taking those previously learned pointer chords to the bass clef staff (which is different than the treble clef staff as far as note reading is concerned). Duane slowly walks you through both versions of this song, pointing out the important similarities and divulging common tips for successfully understanding and playing in both clefs. You'll also learn the difference between reading music as it's written and in lead-sheet format, the way in which you've been playing accompaniment so far. Instead of relying on chord symbols to guide your accompaniment, you'll begin to read specific notation and understand the benefits of both techniques.
For further technique exercise, you'll be assigned a few practice songs from the supplementary book. These songs function as an essential review; while the main text's songs often focus mostly on the technique most recently learned, the supplementary songs include everything covered so far, allowing you to constantly practice and apply each week's concepts.
Crash course in piano playing for adults - Week 3
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Week Three
After a quick review of week two's lesson, Duane begins week three by further explaining the key of C and several of its concepts: family chords, principle chords and a bit of scale structure. And while some of these concepts are simply sneak peeks at what's to come in your year-long piano training, the knowledge is valuable to a greater understanding of the songs you've played and will be playing. You'll begin hands-on practice with a new piece exercising your note-reading ability and chord recognition, one that even serves to solidify your knowledge of the C scale's inner-workings.
Practice will then continue with a discussion of the treble and bass clef -- specifically the bass, which is a brand new concept. In addition to reviewing left-hand fingerings, you'll learn to locate and read notes in both clefs using a series of tried and true anagrams. You'll then practice one song two ways: first by reading music and pointer chords only in the treble clef, then by taking those previously learned pointer chords to the bass clef staff (which is different than the treble clef staff as far as note reading is concerned). Duane slowly walks you through both versions of this song, pointing out the important similarities and divulging common tips for successfully understanding and playing in both clefs. You'll also learn the difference between reading music as it's written and in lead-sheet format, the way in which you've been playing accompaniment so far. Instead of relying on chord symbols to guide your accompaniment, you'll begin to read specific notation and understand the benefits of both techniques.
For further technique exercise, you'll be assigned a few practice songs from the supplementary book. These songs function as an essential review; while the main text's songs often focus mostly on the technique most recently learned, the supplementary songs include everything covered so far, allowing you to constantly practice and apply each week's concepts.
Week Three
After a quick review of week two's lesson, Duane begins week three by further explaining the key of C and several of its concepts: family chords, principle chords and a bit of scale structure. And while some of these concepts are simply sneak peeks at what's to come in your year-long piano training, the knowledge is valuable to a greater understanding of the songs you've played and will be playing. You'll begin hands-on practice with a new piece exercising your note-reading ability and chord recognition, one that even serves to solidify your knowledge of the C scale's inner-workings.
Practice will then continue with a discussion of the treble and bass clef -- specifically the bass, which is a brand new concept. In addition to reviewing left-hand fingerings, you'll learn to locate and read notes in both clefs using a series of tried and true anagrams. You'll then practice one song two ways: first by reading music and pointer chords only in the treble clef, then by taking those previously learned pointer chords to the bass clef staff (which is different than the treble clef staff as far as note reading is concerned). Duane slowly walks you through both versions of this song, pointing out the important similarities and divulging common tips for successfully understanding and playing in both clefs. You'll also learn the difference between reading music as it's written and in lead-sheet format, the way in which you've been playing accompaniment so far. Instead of relying on chord symbols to guide your accompaniment, you'll begin to read specific notation and understand the benefits of both techniques.
For further technique exercise, you'll be assigned a few practice songs from the supplementary book. These songs function as an essential review; while the main text's songs often focus mostly on the technique most recently learned, the supplementary songs include everything covered so far, allowing you to constantly practice and apply each week's concepts.
Lesson 3 in Piano Crash Course For Adults
Week Three - Piano Crash Course For Adults
After a quick review of week two's lesson, Duane begins week three by further explaining the key of C and several of its concepts: family chords, principle chords and a bit of scale structure. And while some of these concepts are simply sneak peeks at what's to come in your year-long piano training, the knowledge is valuable to a greater understanding of the songs you've played and will be playing. You'll begin hands-on practice with a new piece exercising your note-reading ability and chord recognition, one that even serves to solidify your knowledge of the C scale's inner-workings.
Practice will then continue with a discussion of the treble and bass clef -- specifically the bass, which is a brand new concept. In addition to reviewing left-hand fingerings, you'll learn to locate and read notes in both clefs using a series of tried and true anagrams. You'll then practice one song two ways: first by reading music and pointer chords only in the treble clef, then by taking those previously learned pointer chords to the bass clef staff (which is different than the treble clef staff as far as note reading is concerned). Duane slowly walks you through both versions of this song, pointing out the important similarities and divulging common tips for successfully understanding and playing in both clefs. You'll also learn the difference between reading music as it's written and in lead-sheet format, the way in which you've been playing accompaniment so far. Instead of relying on chord symbols to guide your accompaniment, you'll begin to read specific notation and understand the benefits of both techniques.
For further technique exercise, you'll be assigned a few practice songs from the supplementary book. These songs function as an essential review; while the main text's songs often focus mostly on the technique most recently learned, the supplementary songs include everything covered so far, allowing you to constantly practice and apply each week's concepts.
After a quick review of week two's lesson, Duane begins week three by further explaining the key of C and several of its concepts: family chords, principle chords and a bit of scale structure. And while some of these concepts are simply sneak peeks at what's to come in your year-long piano training, the knowledge is valuable to a greater understanding of the songs you've played and will be playing. You'll begin hands-on practice with a new piece exercising your note-reading ability and chord recognition, one that even serves to solidify your knowledge of the C scale's inner-workings.
Practice will then continue with a discussion of the treble and bass clef -- specifically the bass, which is a brand new concept. In addition to reviewing left-hand fingerings, you'll learn to locate and read notes in both clefs using a series of tried and true anagrams. You'll then practice one song two ways: first by reading music and pointer chords only in the treble clef, then by taking those previously learned pointer chords to the bass clef staff (which is different than the treble clef staff as far as note reading is concerned). Duane slowly walks you through both versions of this song, pointing out the important similarities and divulging common tips for successfully understanding and playing in both clefs. You'll also learn the difference between reading music as it's written and in lead-sheet format, the way in which you've been playing accompaniment so far. Instead of relying on chord symbols to guide your accompaniment, you'll begin to read specific notation and understand the benefits of both techniques.
For further technique exercise, you'll be assigned a few practice songs from the supplementary book. These songs function as an essential review; while the main text's songs often focus mostly on the technique most recently learned, the supplementary songs include everything covered so far, allowing you to constantly practice and apply each week's concepts.
Week Two Of The Exciting ‘Crash Course’ in Piano Playing for Adults
Week Two Of The Exciting ‘Crash Course’ in Piano Playing for Adults
Week two starts with a basic review of the techniques learned in week one; you'll briefly cover the chords, fingerings and exercises practiced during the first week to ensure your ability to easily move forward to week two's new concepts. After warming up and solidifying your week one lesson, you'll be introduced to three new notes, widening your note knowledge to an entire eight-note octave. Duane demonstrates the new fingerings needed to accommodate this extended range and shows you the technique used to play an entire C scale with only one hand. He'll then slowly guide you through a new song that covers every note you've learned in the C scale and exercises your ability to play them with the proper fingerings; the song also allows you the opportunity to practice your left-hand chord accompaniment.
The lesson then moves on to two new chords that supplement the three introduced last week. Again using the pointer system, you'll learn the proper fingerings for each chord and the importance of these chords to the C major scale; Duane also adds a new octave to your range and explains the value of pick-up notes. You'll begin work on two more songs in the main text (including the ever popular "Oh, Susanna") to exercise your fingering technique and chord recognition, learning to practice the left and right hand parts individually before putting the two together. Duane then takes you to the supplementary book to try your hands at "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "On Top of Old Smoky," two pieces that fully test your ability to apply the concepts taught so far.
Week two starts with a basic review of the techniques learned in week one; you'll briefly cover the chords, fingerings and exercises practiced during the first week to ensure your ability to easily move forward to week two's new concepts. After warming up and solidifying your week one lesson, you'll be introduced to three new notes, widening your note knowledge to an entire eight-note octave. Duane demonstrates the new fingerings needed to accommodate this extended range and shows you the technique used to play an entire C scale with only one hand. He'll then slowly guide you through a new song that covers every note you've learned in the C scale and exercises your ability to play them with the proper fingerings; the song also allows you the opportunity to practice your left-hand chord accompaniment.
The lesson then moves on to two new chords that supplement the three introduced last week. Again using the pointer system, you'll learn the proper fingerings for each chord and the importance of these chords to the C major scale; Duane also adds a new octave to your range and explains the value of pick-up notes. You'll begin work on two more songs in the main text (including the ever popular "Oh, Susanna") to exercise your fingering technique and chord recognition, learning to practice the left and right hand parts individually before putting the two together. Duane then takes you to the supplementary book to try your hands at "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "On Top of Old Smoky," two pieces that fully test your ability to apply the concepts taught so far.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
3 Secrets To Understanding
3 Secrets To Understanding: "3 Secrets To Understanding
What Music Is Made Of
3 Secrets To Understanding What Music Is Made Of
It�s no secret that virtually everyone loves music in some form or other.
The country-western fan may not like jazz, but he or she sure loves the sound of pickin� & grinnin�.
And that�s as it should be. If we all liked the same kind of music, there just wouldn�t be the variety that is available to us now. We can choose from musical styles ranging from heavy classical and opera to rock to children�s songs to Broadway musicals to gospel music to the blues.
Each has its place, and each seems on the surface to be drastically different than another form of music. The key word is �on the surface.� But beneath the surface of all music is a commonality that is organic to all forms and styles of music.
So what does all music have in common?
At least 3 things � sometimes more, but never less:
Melody
Rhythm
Harmony
The melody is the part of a song or composition that you whistle or hum � in other words, the tune of the song. In one sense, it is the most visible of the 3 elements, because melody is what identifies a song. Without melody, it would be difficult to even conceive of a song or piece.
In musical notation, the melody is almost always written in the treble clef � also known as the treble staff. It consists of a horizontal line of notes that move up and down on the clef as the tune moves higher or lower.
Rhythm is the beat � the swing � the throb of the music. It happens in repeating patterns, depending upon the type of music. It is like a horizontal line of beats which occur at regular or semi-regular intervals. A waltz, for example, basically consists of a heavy bea"
What Music Is Made Of
3 Secrets To Understanding What Music Is Made Of
It�s no secret that virtually everyone loves music in some form or other.
The country-western fan may not like jazz, but he or she sure loves the sound of pickin� & grinnin�.
And that�s as it should be. If we all liked the same kind of music, there just wouldn�t be the variety that is available to us now. We can choose from musical styles ranging from heavy classical and opera to rock to children�s songs to Broadway musicals to gospel music to the blues.
Each has its place, and each seems on the surface to be drastically different than another form of music. The key word is �on the surface.� But beneath the surface of all music is a commonality that is organic to all forms and styles of music.
So what does all music have in common?
At least 3 things � sometimes more, but never less:
Melody
Rhythm
Harmony
The melody is the part of a song or composition that you whistle or hum � in other words, the tune of the song. In one sense, it is the most visible of the 3 elements, because melody is what identifies a song. Without melody, it would be difficult to even conceive of a song or piece.
In musical notation, the melody is almost always written in the treble clef � also known as the treble staff. It consists of a horizontal line of notes that move up and down on the clef as the tune moves higher or lower.
Rhythm is the beat � the swing � the throb of the music. It happens in repeating patterns, depending upon the type of music. It is like a horizontal line of beats which occur at regular or semi-regular intervals. A waltz, for example, basically consists of a heavy bea"
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play �Chord� Piano
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play �Chord� Piano: "
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play �Chord� Piano
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to �chord a song� at the piano.
By �chord a song�, I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in some sort of rhythm while you or someone else sings the tune. To do this, you don�t need to be a Van Cliburn; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to more back and forth between them in some organized rhythmic pattern.
For example, did you realize that all of these songs (and hundreds more) can be sung or played with just 3 chords?
Auld Lang Syne
Amazing Grace
Kum Ba Ya
Silent Night
Joy To The World
Jingle Bells
Happy Birthday
Down In The Valley
On Top Of Old Smoky
�and hundreds or maybe thousands more!
Add just one more chord to the basic 3, and you can play another thousand songs or so. So why not learn a few chords and start your chording career?
Here are my top 10 reasons for learning �chord piano�:
1) It�s easy. Learn 3 chords and start in.
2) Even though it�s easy to get started, you don�t have to stop there. You can learn more and more chords and more rhythm patterns and get really good.
3) You�ll be able to play �Happy Birthday� while the gang sings it.
4) You�ll be able to play half-a-dozen Christmas carols. In case you haven�t noticed, Christmas comes every year, so every year you�ll get better as you participate in family gatherings.
5) You can help your kids learn to play the piano, guitar, or most any other instrument by learning chords. Most teachers don�t teach chords, s"
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play �Chord� Piano
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to �chord a song� at the piano.
By �chord a song�, I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in some sort of rhythm while you or someone else sings the tune. To do this, you don�t need to be a Van Cliburn; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to more back and forth between them in some organized rhythmic pattern.
For example, did you realize that all of these songs (and hundreds more) can be sung or played with just 3 chords?
Auld Lang Syne
Amazing Grace
Kum Ba Ya
Silent Night
Joy To The World
Jingle Bells
Happy Birthday
Down In The Valley
On Top Of Old Smoky
�and hundreds or maybe thousands more!
Add just one more chord to the basic 3, and you can play another thousand songs or so. So why not learn a few chords and start your chording career?
Here are my top 10 reasons for learning �chord piano�:
1) It�s easy. Learn 3 chords and start in.
2) Even though it�s easy to get started, you don�t have to stop there. You can learn more and more chords and more rhythm patterns and get really good.
3) You�ll be able to play �Happy Birthday� while the gang sings it.
4) You�ll be able to play half-a-dozen Christmas carols. In case you haven�t noticed, Christmas comes every year, so every year you�ll get better as you participate in family gatherings.
5) You can help your kids learn to play the piano, guitar, or most any other instrument by learning chords. Most teachers don�t teach chords, s"
If Seals can sing, so can you!
If Seals can sing, so can you!: "If Seals Can Sing, So Can You!
It sounds like a side show, doesn�t it? It does to me. But it�s true; researchers have discovered that some varieties of seals really do sing. Indeed, male leopard seals have been heard singing complex melodies in their lonely search for a mate. Likewise, male Weddell seals, which are a very social creature, lure their mate by improvising original melodies the way a master musician would in front of an audience.
Hearing that seals sing really shouldn�t surprise any of us. Music is a central element of life. Walk through the forest at night in the eastern part of the United States and you can�t help but be moved by the symphony of sound that is created when each woodland creature sings its part.
Music moves us, often in ways that we don�t understand. For example who hasn�t been calmed by the sound of quiet singing such as a lullaby? But more than that, who can explain why cows produce more milk and chickens lay more eggs when listening to certain songs like The Blue Danube? I�ve seen many studies that verify that these observations are true, but none that I�ve seen fully explain why.
Fortunately, we don�t really have to understand why singing and music in general is so central to the world we live in to benefit from it. I doubt that Mozart or Beethoven understood it, but we have all benefited from the works of these two masters, both of whom seem to have benefited from listening to the birds sing. As a matter of fact, many people believe that Beethoven actually stole the opening to his Violin Concerto in D, Opus 61 from the song of the European Blackbird! Maybe, maybe not. But we know from Mozart�s own notebooks that he played the last movement of his Piano Concerto in G Major to his pet starling who then sang the passage"
It sounds like a side show, doesn�t it? It does to me. But it�s true; researchers have discovered that some varieties of seals really do sing. Indeed, male leopard seals have been heard singing complex melodies in their lonely search for a mate. Likewise, male Weddell seals, which are a very social creature, lure their mate by improvising original melodies the way a master musician would in front of an audience.
Hearing that seals sing really shouldn�t surprise any of us. Music is a central element of life. Walk through the forest at night in the eastern part of the United States and you can�t help but be moved by the symphony of sound that is created when each woodland creature sings its part.
Music moves us, often in ways that we don�t understand. For example who hasn�t been calmed by the sound of quiet singing such as a lullaby? But more than that, who can explain why cows produce more milk and chickens lay more eggs when listening to certain songs like The Blue Danube? I�ve seen many studies that verify that these observations are true, but none that I�ve seen fully explain why.
Fortunately, we don�t really have to understand why singing and music in general is so central to the world we live in to benefit from it. I doubt that Mozart or Beethoven understood it, but we have all benefited from the works of these two masters, both of whom seem to have benefited from listening to the birds sing. As a matter of fact, many people believe that Beethoven actually stole the opening to his Violin Concerto in D, Opus 61 from the song of the European Blackbird! Maybe, maybe not. But we know from Mozart�s own notebooks that he played the last movement of his Piano Concerto in G Major to his pet starling who then sang the passage"
"The Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing!"
You're On Your Way To Playing Piano Like You've Always Dreamed!
Lesson One -
"The Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing!"
You're On Your Way To Playing Piano Like You've Always Dreamed!
Week one's journey into the world of piano starts at the very beginning: the piano keyboard. After a brief review of the texts and their methods, you'll be introduced to the keys themselves, learning quickly to find middle C and to identify a number of notes in the C major scale.
Duane explains right-hand fingering techniques, register and basic musical notation before walking you step by step through the melodies of your first two songs. But melodies are only half the battle; the lesson then moves on to the chords and left-hand accompaniment that a full, complete sound requires. Using the "pointer" method -- a method by which chords and their fingerings are learned -- Duane shows you several in a set of C major scale family chords, giving you the ability to play well-known songs like "Merrily We Roll Along" and "Lightly Row" with both hands.
If you're saying "I don't want to learn silly little songs like that", remember that we are learning principles we can then apply to any song -- including all the songs you will someday love to play!
After being taught the fingerings and structure of your newly learned chords, you'll move on to the fundamentals of music theory and sight reading. New terms such as staff, clef, measure and bar line are explained fully, as are their sister concepts rhythm, melody, harmony, time signature and note values. Duane shows you the essentials of music reading and guides you through several songs geared toward exercising your knowledge, stopping along the way to explain any new concept or idea. It's a slow, careful method of learning the basics, one punctuated by a short quiz to test what you've learned thus far.
The last several minutes of this first lesson move in for a close-up, giving you a bird's eye view of Duane's hands as he again demonstrates the chords, fingerings and exercises included in this lesson. It's a chance to see, in detail, what your hands really should be doing and a valuable tool for understanding and reviewing the techniques introduced in your first week, as well as a "preview of coming attractions" -- exciting techniques you will learn later on.
And remember -- you don't have to commit yourself to a full year -- you can "sample" the course by signing up for just the first month. But if you do, I warn you -- you will be hooked because you'll start to see that you really can learn to play the piano -- it's not just a wishful dream.
Lesson One -
"The Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing!"
You're On Your Way To Playing Piano Like You've Always Dreamed!
Week one's journey into the world of piano starts at the very beginning: the piano keyboard. After a brief review of the texts and their methods, you'll be introduced to the keys themselves, learning quickly to find middle C and to identify a number of notes in the C major scale.
Duane explains right-hand fingering techniques, register and basic musical notation before walking you step by step through the melodies of your first two songs. But melodies are only half the battle; the lesson then moves on to the chords and left-hand accompaniment that a full, complete sound requires. Using the "pointer" method -- a method by which chords and their fingerings are learned -- Duane shows you several in a set of C major scale family chords, giving you the ability to play well-known songs like "Merrily We Roll Along" and "Lightly Row" with both hands.
If you're saying "I don't want to learn silly little songs like that", remember that we are learning principles we can then apply to any song -- including all the songs you will someday love to play!
After being taught the fingerings and structure of your newly learned chords, you'll move on to the fundamentals of music theory and sight reading. New terms such as staff, clef, measure and bar line are explained fully, as are their sister concepts rhythm, melody, harmony, time signature and note values. Duane shows you the essentials of music reading and guides you through several songs geared toward exercising your knowledge, stopping along the way to explain any new concept or idea. It's a slow, careful method of learning the basics, one punctuated by a short quiz to test what you've learned thus far.
The last several minutes of this first lesson move in for a close-up, giving you a bird's eye view of Duane's hands as he again demonstrates the chords, fingerings and exercises included in this lesson. It's a chance to see, in detail, what your hands really should be doing and a valuable tool for understanding and reviewing the techniques introduced in your first week, as well as a "preview of coming attractions" -- exciting techniques you will learn later on.
And remember -- you don't have to commit yourself to a full year -- you can "sample" the course by signing up for just the first month. But if you do, I warn you -- you will be hooked because you'll start to see that you really can learn to play the piano -- it's not just a wishful dream.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Creep chord progression
Creep chord progression: "
Issue No. 26 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
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' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Lesson 26 -
Chord Progressions Part Seven
'The 'Creep' Chord Progression'
A couple lessons ago we learned the most obvious chord progression of all:
The 'Oh Duh' Chord Progression
1. If there are 3 primary chords in a key -- I, IV, and V -- and there are;
2. And since most songs start and end on the I chord -- and they do;
3. Then the obvious conclusion is that there are only two possibilities for the next chord -- the V chord or the IV chord;
4. So if the melody note is part of the V chord, then the chord is probably the V chord. (Duh!) If the melody is not part of the V chord, then the chord is probably the IV chord. (Duh!)
Just to briefly review, here they are again -- the 3 most used chords -- the primary chords -- in each major key:
This time we're going to learn the 'creep' chord progression, using those diminished 7th chords we learned back a few lessons ago. I call it the 'creep' because the chords creep up gradually until you arrive at a stable chord, then the song goes elsewhere."
Issue No. 26 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
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' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Lesson 26 -
Chord Progressions Part Seven
'The 'Creep' Chord Progression'
A couple lessons ago we learned the most obvious chord progression of all:
The 'Oh Duh' Chord Progression
1. If there are 3 primary chords in a key -- I, IV, and V -- and there are;
2. And since most songs start and end on the I chord -- and they do;
3. Then the obvious conclusion is that there are only two possibilities for the next chord -- the V chord or the IV chord;
4. So if the melody note is part of the V chord, then the chord is probably the V chord. (Duh!) If the melody is not part of the V chord, then the chord is probably the IV chord. (Duh!)
Just to briefly review, here they are again -- the 3 most used chords -- the primary chords -- in each major key:
This time we're going to learn the 'creep' chord progression, using those diminished 7th chords we learned back a few lessons ago. I call it the 'creep' because the chords creep up gradually until you arrive at a stable chord, then the song goes elsewhere."
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Musical form
Musical form: "
Issue No. 25 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
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' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Lesson 25 -
Chord Progressions Part Six
'What You Need To Know About Musical Form'
Chord progressions come in sections, like one room in a house. You can put several different rooms together to make a big house, or you can live in a one room house. Just like people. In most 3rd world countries people live in one room houses -- which means, of course, that much of the world lives in one-room houses.
Those of us who live in the West generally live in multi-room houses.
But there are also musical houses -- we call them songs -- that are built out of several different rooms -- several different chord progressions. Some of them, like mansions and castles, go on and on and get quite involved.
But most songs are like many modest houses -- they have 2 or 3 rooms, sometimes 4 -- built using 2 or 3 or 4 different chord progressions.
Each 'room' in a musical house is called a theme, or a 'motif'. The first theme is always called 'A'. The next theme is called 'B', the next theme is called 'C', and so on. Most songs only have 2 or 3 "
Issue No. 25 �
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' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Lesson 25 -
Chord Progressions Part Six
'What You Need To Know About Musical Form'
Chord progressions come in sections, like one room in a house. You can put several different rooms together to make a big house, or you can live in a one room house. Just like people. In most 3rd world countries people live in one room houses -- which means, of course, that much of the world lives in one-room houses.
Those of us who live in the West generally live in multi-room houses.
But there are also musical houses -- we call them songs -- that are built out of several different rooms -- several different chord progressions. Some of them, like mansions and castles, go on and on and get quite involved.
But most songs are like many modest houses -- they have 2 or 3 rooms, sometimes 4 -- built using 2 or 3 or 4 different chord progressions.
Each 'room' in a musical house is called a theme, or a 'motif'. The first theme is always called 'A'. The next theme is called 'B', the next theme is called 'C', and so on. Most songs only have 2 or 3 "
Oh Duh chord progression
Oh Duh chord progression: "
Issue No. 24 �
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- Lesson 24 -
Chord Progressions Part Five:
'The 'Oh Duh!' Chord Progression'
I think we have laid the foundation for understanding chord progressions now. We have covered chords from basic triads to extended, altered, suspended, and slash chords. We have learned how the circle of keys works in both major and minor keys. And we have learned how to tell what key a song is in when there are flats in the key signature, when there are sharps in the key signature, and when there is neither.
So let's begin learning some of the most used chord progressions -- the progressions that happen over and over and over again in song after song after song.
The first progression we will consider I have labeled the 'Oh Duh!' chord progression. When my daughter, Kendra, was in junior high school, she and her friends used to use that term a lot. Whenever I said something overly obvious, she would say 'Oh Duh!' -- meaning, of course, that whatever I said was so painfully obvious that it really didn't need to be said at all.
And that's exactly what this chord progression is -- "
Issue No. 24 �
'Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!'
This is the ' Secrets of Exciting Chords & Chord Progressions!' newsletter that you (or someone using your E-mail address) signed up for when you visited our site. If you no longer want to receive these free weekly E-mail piano lessons, toggle down to the bottom of this E-mail and you'll see where you can take yourself off the list. We take your privacy (and ours) very seriously, so we don't want anyone receiving our stuff who doesn't want it! ('cause thousands really do!).
' Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Piano Chord Progressions!'
- Lesson 24 -
Chord Progressions Part Five:
'The 'Oh Duh!' Chord Progression'
I think we have laid the foundation for understanding chord progressions now. We have covered chords from basic triads to extended, altered, suspended, and slash chords. We have learned how the circle of keys works in both major and minor keys. And we have learned how to tell what key a song is in when there are flats in the key signature, when there are sharps in the key signature, and when there is neither.
So let's begin learning some of the most used chord progressions -- the progressions that happen over and over and over again in song after song after song.
The first progression we will consider I have labeled the 'Oh Duh!' chord progression. When my daughter, Kendra, was in junior high school, she and her friends used to use that term a lot. Whenever I said something overly obvious, she would say 'Oh Duh!' -- meaning, of course, that whatever I said was so painfully obvious that it really didn't need to be said at all.
And that's exactly what this chord progression is -- "
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Learn to play gospel piano by ear! - Gospel music lessons.
How To Play Chord Piano...In 10 Days! - a 10 day course in chording
How To Dress Up Naked Music On The Piano! A great course in making your playing fuller and more exciting through chord styles.
52 Week Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing -- a year-long course. 52 weekly lessons on DVD along with printed books and materials.
Pro Secrets Piano Course -- a 3 year course in professional piano playing techniques. Learn one technique and get it down cold each month, then move on to the next. Only for serious students -- it's hard work!
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'How To Play Chord Piano In Ten Days' -- the best-selling piano course
'52 Week Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing' -- learn both sight reading, chord playing, and music theory. A really complete course!
Make Money Teaching Piano -- turn your musical talent into money! Learn from the man who has created over 500 piano courses and has taught hundreds of thousands of people to play the piano, both in person"
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How To Read Guitar Tab
08/03/05
by Steve Bishop
How To Read Guitar Tab
Here is a step by step guide to reading guitar tablature. Tablature is generally simple to read, and is also simple to write.
You start out with 6 lines which correspond to the string of the instrument. The top line is the highest pitch string, and the bottom line is the lowest pitch string. Below is a blank TAB with the string names at the left.
E----------------------------------------------------------------
B----------------------------------------------------------------
G----------------------------------------------------------------
D----------------------------------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------------------------------
E----------------------------------------------------------------
Numbers are written on the lines to show you where to fret the string with your left hand. If a zero is written on a line, this means you need to play the open string. Like standard musical notation, you read f"
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How To Read Guitar Tab
08/03/05
by Steve Bishop
How To Read Guitar Tab
Here is a step by step guide to reading guitar tablature. Tablature is generally simple to read, and is also simple to write.
You start out with 6 lines which correspond to the string of the instrument. The top line is the highest pitch string, and the bottom line is the lowest pitch string. Below is a blank TAB with the string names at the left.
E----------------------------------------------------------------
B----------------------------------------------------------------
G----------------------------------------------------------------
D----------------------------------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------------------------------
E----------------------------------------------------------------
Numbers are written on the lines to show you where to fret the string with your left hand. If a zero is written on a line, this means you need to play the open string. Like standard musical notation, you read f"
Drums and drum sets
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Drums are as old as humankind. Its structure consists of a hollow metal body over which stretched membrane is fitted. Drums produce sound when membrane is strike by the rounded wooden sticks. Different tuning keys or pegs are also used to tighten or loosen the membrane to get special tones. The vibrations of the membrane produce the sound when they struck.
Shopping for Drums
You can often find some really good deals on the internet for both the new and used drums. Try visiting online stores because they usually have at least 100 used drum kits for sale. But for top quality, buy a new set from Musicians Friend.
Gain as much information about drum quality as you can, before you purchase a drum kit. There are certain things which you must consider before choosing a right drum for yourself.
Buying your first drum set can be menacing and confusing but there are a few basic things to understand which can make it easier. The standard drum set package is made of the following parts:
Snare drum
Bass drum
Two tom toms mounted on the bass drum
Floor tom
Cymbals are considered separate and a standard package is:
Ride cymbal
Two hi-hat cymbals
Crash cymbal
Drums Hardware
The hardware includes other accessories like the bass drum pedal and hi hat stand, the snare and cymbal stands and the mount for the tom toms. Mostly, they are easily available in fine quality but there are definite differences in the durability and ease of use from one manufacturer to another. It is usually divided into single and double braced categories and double braced is very sturdy.
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Drums & drum sets
Drums are as old as humankind. Its structure consists of a hollow metal body over which stretched membrane is fitted. Drums produce sound when membrane is strike by the rounded wooden sticks. Different tuning keys or pegs are also used to tighten or loosen the membrane to get special tones. The vibrations of the membrane produce the sound when they struck.
Shopping for Drums
You can often find some really good deals on the internet for both the new and used drums. Try visiting online stores because they usually have at least 100 used drum kits for sale. But for top quality, buy a new set from Musicians Friend.
Gain as much information about drum quality as you can, before you purchase a drum kit. There are certain things which you must consider before choosing a right drum for yourself.
Buying your first drum set can be menacing and confusing but there are a few basic things to understand which can make it easier. The standard drum set package is made of the following parts:
Snare drum
Bass drum
Two tom toms mounted on the bass drum
Floor tom
Cymbals are considered separate and a standard package is:
Ride cymbal
Two hi-hat cymbals
Crash cymbal
Drums Hardware
The hardware includes other accessories like the bass drum pedal and hi hat stand, the snare and cymbal stands and the mount for the tom toms. Mostly, they are easily available in fine quality but there are definite differences in the durability and ease of use from one manufacturer to another. It is usually divided into single and double braced categories and double braced is very sturdy.
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Cornets -- cousin of the trumpet family
Cornets -- cousin of the trumpet family: "
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Cornets -- cousin of the trumpet family
History of The Cornet
The cornet was developed in late 1500�s by an instrument known as post horn. With the addition of valves to post horn, a new instrument was made with the name of cornet. In late 1900�s, it was replaced by the trumpet. Cornet was very much used in jazz bands and became the most popular musical instrument in 1920. Now-a-days, this musical instrument is generally used in school and military bands. Difference between the sounds of cornets and trumpets is not a great deal.
Best Cornet for Beginners
Cornet is proved to be a good musical instrument for beginners. This instrument is handy as compared to trumpet. Cornet is more popular among small children. Your selection of a musical instrument should depend on where you would like to play the instrument. Well known musical bands like Brass bands uses cornet.
Hold the cornet in front of you with its mouthpiece to your lips and the bell directly forward. The valves are operated by the right hand and left hand provides the support. Cornet is a very simple instrument to start with, but high puff is required. So, it is not good for children less than 11 years old.
Difference between Trumpet and Cornet
The trumpet, similar to the cornet, is an orchestral instrument. The basic difference between a cornet and a trumpet is that cornet has a conical bore, on the other hand trumpet has a cylindrical bore. The sound produced by the cornet is softer and sweeter with a little more agile whereas the sound generated by the trumpet is hard and bright.
For a novice, it is really hard to find the difference between the two instruments."
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Cornets -- cousin of the trumpet family
History of The Cornet
The cornet was developed in late 1500�s by an instrument known as post horn. With the addition of valves to post horn, a new instrument was made with the name of cornet. In late 1900�s, it was replaced by the trumpet. Cornet was very much used in jazz bands and became the most popular musical instrument in 1920. Now-a-days, this musical instrument is generally used in school and military bands. Difference between the sounds of cornets and trumpets is not a great deal.
Best Cornet for Beginners
Cornet is proved to be a good musical instrument for beginners. This instrument is handy as compared to trumpet. Cornet is more popular among small children. Your selection of a musical instrument should depend on where you would like to play the instrument. Well known musical bands like Brass bands uses cornet.
Hold the cornet in front of you with its mouthpiece to your lips and the bell directly forward. The valves are operated by the right hand and left hand provides the support. Cornet is a very simple instrument to start with, but high puff is required. So, it is not good for children less than 11 years old.
Difference between Trumpet and Cornet
The trumpet, similar to the cornet, is an orchestral instrument. The basic difference between a cornet and a trumpet is that cornet has a conical bore, on the other hand trumpet has a cylindrical bore. The sound produced by the cornet is softer and sweeter with a little more agile whereas the sound generated by the trumpet is hard and bright.
For a novice, it is really hard to find the difference between the two instruments."
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Sharp key signatures
Sharp key signatures: "
Issue No. 23 �
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- Week 23 -
Chord Progressions Part Four
'How To Tell What Key You Are In
When You Have Sharps (#) In The Key Signature!'
If you're going to be able to know what chord progressions are likely in each key, you obviously need to know how to find the key of a song quickly -- correct?
Here's how to instantly find what key you are in when there are sharps in the key signature of a song:
You know that the flats in any key signature always occur in the same order - BEADGCF.
Sharps also occur in the same order -- except that order is BACKWARDS from the order of the flats. Instead of BEADGCF, the order of the sharps is:
F C G D A E B
They always occur in that order in a key signature. You can memorize them by saying the flats backward, or make up a silly saying of some kind such as Fat Cats Go Down Alleys Eating Bologna.
All you do to find the key is:
Go up 1/2 step from the last sharp = that IS the key
And you already know that if you have no flats or sharps in the key "
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- Week 23 -
Chord Progressions Part Four
'How To Tell What Key You Are In
When You Have Sharps (#) In The Key Signature!'
If you're going to be able to know what chord progressions are likely in each key, you obviously need to know how to find the key of a song quickly -- correct?
Here's how to instantly find what key you are in when there are sharps in the key signature of a song:
You know that the flats in any key signature always occur in the same order - BEADGCF.
Sharps also occur in the same order -- except that order is BACKWARDS from the order of the flats. Instead of BEADGCF, the order of the sharps is:
F C G D A E B
They always occur in that order in a key signature. You can memorize them by saying the flats backward, or make up a silly saying of some kind such as Fat Cats Go Down Alleys Eating Bologna.
All you do to find the key is:
Go up 1/2 step from the last sharp = that IS the key
And you already know that if you have no flats or sharps in the key "
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Flat key signatures
Flat key signatures: "
Issue No. 22 �
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- Week 22 -
Chord Progressions Part Three:
'How To Tell What Key You Are In
When You Have Flats (b) In The Key Signature!'
If you're going to be able to know what chord progressions are likely in each key, you obviously need to know how to find the key of a song quickly -- correct?
Here's how to instantly find what key you are in when there are flats in the key signature of a song:
Did you know that the flats in any key signature always occur in the same order? Once you know that order, you will never again wonder 'Which notes are flat in this song?'
They always occur in this order in any key signature:
B E A D G C F
Notice that the first four flats spell the word 'BEAD'. You can remember the last 3 flats by making up some silly saying such as 'Go Catch Fish' or any similar phrase that grabs your fancy.
So if there is one flat in the key signature, what is it?
Right. Bb.
If there are two flats in the key signature, they are what?
"
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- Week 22 -
Chord Progressions Part Three:
'How To Tell What Key You Are In
When You Have Flats (b) In The Key Signature!'
If you're going to be able to know what chord progressions are likely in each key, you obviously need to know how to find the key of a song quickly -- correct?
Here's how to instantly find what key you are in when there are flats in the key signature of a song:
Did you know that the flats in any key signature always occur in the same order? Once you know that order, you will never again wonder 'Which notes are flat in this song?'
They always occur in this order in any key signature:
B E A D G C F
Notice that the first four flats spell the word 'BEAD'. You can remember the last 3 flats by making up some silly saying such as 'Go Catch Fish' or any similar phrase that grabs your fancy.
So if there is one flat in the key signature, what is it?
Right. Bb.
If there are two flats in the key signature, they are what?
"
Circle of keys - minor
Circle of keys - minor: "
Issue No. 21 �
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- Week 21 -
Chord Progressions Part Two:
The Circle of Minor Keys
Last week we looked at the 'circle of 4ths' or the 'circle of 5ths', they are the same thing as the 'circle of keys'. It just depends on whether you're moving clockwise or counter-clockwise around the circle. All the major keys that you can play in -- 12 of 'em -- are listed in this circle:
Major Keys: C F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb B E A D G
But there are also 12 minor keys in which songs can be written, so there must also be a circle of minor keys. It's not as well known as the circle of major keys, but it works the same way. Here it is:
It works the same way as the major circle of keys, with one exception:
When figuring the 3 most likely chords in any key, you still look left and look right, but because of the fact that most songs written in the western hemisphere use the harmonic minor scale instead of the natural minor scale (which is much too involved to get into here -- if you want to know about that in det"
Issue No. 21 �
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- Week 21 -
Chord Progressions Part Two:
The Circle of Minor Keys
Last week we looked at the 'circle of 4ths' or the 'circle of 5ths', they are the same thing as the 'circle of keys'. It just depends on whether you're moving clockwise or counter-clockwise around the circle. All the major keys that you can play in -- 12 of 'em -- are listed in this circle:
Major Keys: C F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb B E A D G
But there are also 12 minor keys in which songs can be written, so there must also be a circle of minor keys. It's not as well known as the circle of major keys, but it works the same way. Here it is:
It works the same way as the major circle of keys, with one exception:
When figuring the 3 most likely chords in any key, you still look left and look right, but because of the fact that most songs written in the western hemisphere use the harmonic minor scale instead of the natural minor scale (which is much too involved to get into here -- if you want to know about that in det"
Major circle of keys
Major circle of keys: "
Issue No. 020 �
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Lesson 20
Chord Progressions Part One:
The Circle of Keys - Major
If you've ever heard of the 'circle of 4ths' or the 'circle of 5ths', they are the same thing as the 'circle of keys'. It just depends on whether you're moving clockwise or counter-clockwise around the circle.
All the major keys that you can play in -- 12 of 'em -- are listed in this circle. Take a look for yourself:
Major Keys: C F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb B E A D G
So 'C' is at the top of your circle, and Gb (same as F#) is at the bottom of your circle.
Now memorize that circle. You'll soon notice that each letter is a 4th above the previous letter -- hence, the 'circle of 4th'. Or if you go the other way, you'll soon notice that each letter is a 5th above the previous letter -- hence, the 'circle of 5ths'.
This is the way chords 'want' to move -- up a 4th. Or up a 5th. You will find those to be the most common chord progression of all -- up a 4th from the previous chord, or up a 5th from the previous chord"
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Lesson 20
Chord Progressions Part One:
The Circle of Keys - Major
If you've ever heard of the 'circle of 4ths' or the 'circle of 5ths', they are the same thing as the 'circle of keys'. It just depends on whether you're moving clockwise or counter-clockwise around the circle.
All the major keys that you can play in -- 12 of 'em -- are listed in this circle. Take a look for yourself:
Major Keys: C F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb B E A D G
So 'C' is at the top of your circle, and Gb (same as F#) is at the bottom of your circle.
Now memorize that circle. You'll soon notice that each letter is a 4th above the previous letter -- hence, the 'circle of 4th'. Or if you go the other way, you'll soon notice that each letter is a 5th above the previous letter -- hence, the 'circle of 5ths'.
This is the way chords 'want' to move -- up a 4th. Or up a 5th. You will find those to be the most common chord progression of all -- up a 4th from the previous chord, or up a 5th from the previous chord"
Minor 7th chords
Minor 7th chords: "
Issue No. 19 �
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Week 19 -
'Oops! I forgot Minor 7th Chords!'
How could I do it?
Minor 7th chords are some of the most-used chords there are. They are also the mellowest chords around -- entire songs have been composed using nothing but minor 7th chords, and even more songs composed with a combination of minor 7ths and maj7th chords combined.
So don't think they are not important. Just chalk it up to the fact that it's easy to overlook the obvious. And that's exactly what I did.
Minor 7th chords are made of a minor 3rd with a major third over it and a minor 3rd over that. In other words, every other interval is minor, and every other interval is major.
For example, on Cm7 it is a minor 3rd from C to Eb. Then it is a major 3rd from Eb to G. Then it is a minor 3rd from G to Bb.
So...take a listen to these chords:
And here's what they look like:
Play them over and over until you get the feel of each one. Then try playing them with your left hand while playing one or more of them broken in the right hand. That's the very begin"
Issue No. 19 �
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Week 19 -
'Oops! I forgot Minor 7th Chords!'
How could I do it?
Minor 7th chords are some of the most-used chords there are. They are also the mellowest chords around -- entire songs have been composed using nothing but minor 7th chords, and even more songs composed with a combination of minor 7ths and maj7th chords combined.
So don't think they are not important. Just chalk it up to the fact that it's easy to overlook the obvious. And that's exactly what I did.
Minor 7th chords are made of a minor 3rd with a major third over it and a minor 3rd over that. In other words, every other interval is minor, and every other interval is major.
For example, on Cm7 it is a minor 3rd from C to Eb. Then it is a major 3rd from Eb to G. Then it is a minor 3rd from G to Bb.
So...take a listen to these chords:
And here's what they look like:
Play them over and over until you get the feel of each one. Then try playing them with your left hand while playing one or more of them broken in the right hand. That's the very begin"
Slash chords
Slash chords: "
Issue No. 18 �
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- Lesson 18 -
Slash Chords
A 'slash chord' is a hybrid kind of chord. It simply means 'play the given chord OVER the note after the slash'. In other words, in this example, we would have a C chord played, but the lowest note would be Ab (which of course is not in the C chord).
What's usually going on are 'passing tones' that comprise a type of counter melody. I realize this is a hard concept to grasp in the abstract, but listen to the audio that goes with this lesson, and I think you'll begin to understand.
Here's an example of a 'slash chord':
Slash chords are just chords that have a bottom note other than the root -- sometimes notes that aren't in the chord at all. So you might encounter:
Cm7/Bb
F6/C
G9/F
Eb13/Ab
A7/G
Etc, etc.
Try all those on for size. Just remember that the letter to the left tells what chord it is, and the letter after the 'slash' tells what the lowest note of the chord should be.
Chord name/Lowest note
And that's all you need to know abou"
Issue No. 18 �
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- Lesson 18 -
Slash Chords
A 'slash chord' is a hybrid kind of chord. It simply means 'play the given chord OVER the note after the slash'. In other words, in this example, we would have a C chord played, but the lowest note would be Ab (which of course is not in the C chord).
What's usually going on are 'passing tones' that comprise a type of counter melody. I realize this is a hard concept to grasp in the abstract, but listen to the audio that goes with this lesson, and I think you'll begin to understand.
Here's an example of a 'slash chord':
Slash chords are just chords that have a bottom note other than the root -- sometimes notes that aren't in the chord at all. So you might encounter:
Cm7/Bb
F6/C
G9/F
Eb13/Ab
A7/G
Etc, etc.
Try all those on for size. Just remember that the letter to the left tells what chord it is, and the letter after the 'slash' tells what the lowest note of the chord should be.
Chord name/Lowest note
And that's all you need to know abou"
Atlerations -- altered chords
Atlerations -- altered chords: "
Issue No. 17 �
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- Week 17 -
Alterations
So far we've covered chords from major to minor to diminished to augmented to 6ths to 7ths to maj7ths to 9ths to 11ths to 13ths -- and last time we covered suspensions. I trust that you have been MASTERING each chord type as we've gone along. We're almost through -- almost to the point where we can apply what we've learned about chords to chord progressions -- and that's where the fun begins.
But it won't be much fun if you can't remember the chords you've learned, so keep going over and over and over them.
Just a couple more things you need to know about chords, and one of those things is that:
Any chord can be altered through the use of a
plus sign +
or a minus sign -
+ means sharp -- raise the note 1/2 step
- means flat -- lower the note 1/2 step
For example, here is a C7 chord with a flat 5th. It is notated 'C7-5':
And here is a C7 chord with a sharp 5th, notated as C7+5:
And here is a C9th chord in second inversion with a flat 9th, notated C-9: (Bu"
Issue No. 17 �
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- Week 17 -
Alterations
So far we've covered chords from major to minor to diminished to augmented to 6ths to 7ths to maj7ths to 9ths to 11ths to 13ths -- and last time we covered suspensions. I trust that you have been MASTERING each chord type as we've gone along. We're almost through -- almost to the point where we can apply what we've learned about chords to chord progressions -- and that's where the fun begins.
But it won't be much fun if you can't remember the chords you've learned, so keep going over and over and over them.
Just a couple more things you need to know about chords, and one of those things is that:
Any chord can be altered through the use of a
plus sign +
or a minus sign -
+ means sharp -- raise the note 1/2 step
- means flat -- lower the note 1/2 step
For example, here is a C7 chord with a flat 5th. It is notated 'C7-5':
And here is a C7 chord with a sharp 5th, notated as C7+5:
And here is a C9th chord in second inversion with a flat 9th, notated C-9: (Bu"
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