Play Piano – “Block Chords” – The Chord-Style Solo

Some pianists who are well known for their use of the chord style solo are Erroll Garner, George Shearing, and Oscar Peterson.

In listening to these pianists, you will find that they often use moving chords as a simultaneous harmonization of their melodic improvisation.

This assumes two basic forms.

The first form consists of an octave unison melody with chord tones filled in between the two octaves of the melody.

Sometimes additional chord tones may be added below the lower of the two octave melody lines.

Below is an example that illustrates the basic form of “chord style solo.”

Click to Hear the “Block Chords” Example

To purchase the “Piano Tricks of the Trade” eBook, go to: www.MrRonsMusic.com

For the more experienced player, I recommend the “Play Piano Tonight” eBook, at: www.PlayPianoTonight.com

And remember, if you feel that you need to review and/or don’t understand the fundamental techniques/rules of music notation, you can supplement your eBook with the Sheet Music Digital Platinum Membership, for a one time fee of $29.95.

Play Piano – Here’s Czerny’s Exercise No. 1

Precociously gifted as a pianist, Carl Czerny studied as a 10 yr. old with Beethoven and made his first public appearance in Vienna in 1800, when he played Mozart’s C Minor Piano Concerto.

If you’re serious about learning to play the piano, you need to practice Czerny exercises, in addition to HANON!

Czerny’s principal works were in the form of exercises and studies, of which he wrote a very large number.

Below you will find a copy of one of his easier exercises.  Please pay attention to the fingering!

Click to Hear Czerny Exercise No. 1

Imagine owning 1ooo’s of his exercises, in addition to Hanon and other studies for only a one time payment of $29.95.

Click Here to Download Now!

Play Piano – The Circle of 5ths – Major Keys!

The Circle of fifths is a useful tool for memorizing the order of sharp or flat keys, as well as the order in which the sharps or flats occur within the key signatures.

The circle is easy to memorize.

Starting with F (the first sharp that occurs in any key signature containing sharps) and moving CLOCKWISE, the keys on the circle can be learned by saying “Fat Cats Go Down Alleys, Eating Bread.”

The keys COUNTERCLOCKWISE beginning with B (the first flat that occurs in any key signature containing flats) are easily learned by spelling “B E A D,” then finishing with ” G C F.”

There are TWELVE different MAJOR keys, but three of them have two different names.

Notice the bottom 3 keys of the circle.  Db Major may also be called C# Major.  Gb Major may be called F#, and Cb may be called B.  (These keys also have 2 names on the keyboard.)

Keys that have 2 names are called ENHARMONIC KEYS.

Beginning with the key of C Major at the top of the circle, moving CLOCKWISE, each new key has one more sharp than the one before.

Moving COUNTERCLOCKWISE, each key has one more flat than the one before.

Please Note: Eb Major has 3 flats! (Unfortunately, it can’t be seen on the diagram below).

To learn not only the HANON Exercises, but mastering CZERNY’s 100 Progressive Studies, CLICK HERE!

Play Piano – Sheet Music Digital Platinum Memberships!

Here’s the perfect gift for you, your family and friends!

You will own this for LIFE!

Music Files Include Beginner to Advanced Country, Folk, Pop, Blues, R&B and Classical Styles!

You’ll be able to:

• Download over 14,056 music files
• Transpose the Key
• Play and Print as many times needed
• Various formats: Scorch, Midi, PDf, XML, Finale and Sibelius
• HOLIDAY BONUS - As a Platinum member, you will receive a special registration key that you can give as a present to TWO others… a family member, friend, student, etc.

The people that receive your special registration key then only need to go to the site and register with the key, and they will receive a Platinum membership for FREE and will also receive all the downloads and features!

Click Here to See the Demo!

Play Piano – Hanon Exercise No. 1

You should learn and practice this exercise every day!

Piano Tricks of the Trade eBook Only $75!

To purchase your “Piano Tricks of the Trade” eBook for the Holidays, by Ron Worthy, go to:

www.MrRonsMusic.com

Play Piano – Educational Philosophies

Years ago, it was thought that elementary education had to be strict.

Fortunately, much of this stern autocratic approach to teaching is gone.

However, it is difficult for some teachers to adjust to today’s methods because of the way they were taught, even though teaching methods have progressed markedly over the years.

teaching methods employed today reflect the general evolution that has occurred in ALL phases of education.

Teaching should be relevant, and should focus on the needs and objectives of students today.

The Middle C Method

The middle c method was made popular by John Thompson’s Teaching Little Fingers to Play.

The instructional procedure requires the student to place both thumbs on middle C and begin playing, as shown below.

This strategy works for the adult learner as well!

Click to Hear the Middle C Method

Without previous keyboard experience, the student (YOU) will begin to play little melodies while simultaneously learning notation and rhythm.

Later, melodies are written mostly in two parts as shown below.

The keys of the pieces are limited almost exclusively to C, G, and F.

Theoretical concepts such as intervals, chord structure and use, transposition, harmonization, the order of sharps and flats, key signatures, etc., may or may not be included, generally, these presentations, if given, are presented later in my program.

Middle C Two-Part Melody

Just remember, ALL music (Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Punk, Smooth Jazz, New Age, Neo-Soul, Country, Blue Grass, Funk and Classical… piano/keyboards stylings… are founded upon the aforementioned, theoretic concepts!

Click Here to Receive Your 50% Holiday Discounts!

Play Piano Multimedia eBook 50% Discounts!

Check out our Holiday eBook Savings!

Prices have been slashed in HALF!

Learn to Play Rock, Pop, Blues and Jazz Piano!

To download now, CLICK HERE!

The TriFilliate System Explained…

Episode 3 of Triffiliate TV is now Live an You can watch it here:

http://rworthy.snjmktg.hop.clickbank.net/?page=video3

In today’s episode you will discover what NOT to do… and also finally get a detailed explanation of how the TriFilliate Payday system works!

There is no fluff or filler here… just good pure content…

Watch it here, it’s really GOOD information.

http://rworthy.snjmktg.hop.clickbank.net/?page=video3

Talk soon

Ron

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?