If you’ve ever wondered how you can know which chords go with which melody notes, I’ve got good news for you!
It’s easier than you might think to learn how to go about matching the melody notes (the tune) of any song to the
appropriate chords. It’s really a simple 2-step process, once you understand it, [...]
Runs & Fills: How To Add Real Excitement To Your Piano Playing!
We’ve all heard pianists who make us drool with musical jealousy when they play, using a tool box full of lighting-fast runs and clever fills that have us clamoring for more. I well recall hearing Errol Garner play “I’ll Remember April” when I was about 14. I had no idea a piano could be [...]
Piano Improvisation in Three Steps
Because of the technical virtuosity and skill of famous jazz, blues, and classical improvisers, many beginning pianists mistakenly assume that improvisation is to be learned in the distant future, when one’s piano abilities are more developed. On the contrary, though, most contemporary piano teachers feel that improvisation is a huge part of playing piano [...]
How To Predict Which Chord Comes Next In A Song
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could predict which chord would probably come next in a song?
I’ve got some good news for you.
It is possible. Not 100%, but somewhere on the order of 75% to 85% accurate.
That’s because music has FORM — like the skeleton that holds your flesh, muscles, and skin up. If [...]
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There are 3 distinct ways a person can learn to play the piano: by learning to sight-read music (the method 95% of all piano lessons use)
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Welcome to The Piano Encyclopedia!
Posted on 04 September 2008
Hi there!
Welcome! My name is Rod and in the name of our team I want to introduce you to our new fresh creation:
The Piano Encyclopedia- the first practical encyclopedia for keyboard playing, composing, and improvising in the world.
More than 350 pages of unique content and more than 300 original full-color illustrations of piano keyboards, [...]
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Posted on 04 September 2008
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How To Match The Melody Notes Of Any Song To A Chord In Your Left Hand!
Posted on 16 September 2008
If you’ve ever wondered how you can know which chords go with which melody notes, I’ve got good news for you!
It’s easier than you might think to learn how to go about matching the melody notes (the tune) of any song to the
appropriate chords. It’s really a simple 2-step process, once you understand it, [...]
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