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My approach to teaching YOU modern harmony is an organized, structured approach. Although it does require discipline and daily application, it offers YOU the chance to learn modern harmony many times faster than previously possible. http://www.PlayPianoAndReadMusic.com It may seem overly involved to think through four steps to play a chord. As a beginning student, you [...]
Whatever you Play… Wherever you Play… Play with Musical Meaning! Ask yourself: Does it swing with a steady pulse? Is there enough “elasticity” in the rhythmic pattern to AVOID that drone, dull OOM PAH OOM PAH? Does the melody FLOW along smoothly, “breathing” in the right places? Are the dynamics effective? Subscribe NOW for Only [...]
The easiest way to start learning how to play the piano is through the use of “lead sheets!” This is especially easy for adult piano students… You just have to know the tones included in the construction of the given chord! Below you’ll find a diagram that illustrates this concept. If you haven’t already, you [...]
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Try to hear the harmonies that “blanket” the C bass note repetition! The following is an example of my teaching strategies… “Be Yourself”… within limits! To learn more… visit: www.MrRonsMusic.com or www.PlayPianoAndReadMusic.com One can only teach what they KNOW! Here’s my “harmonic analysis” of the Intro only… Just play C in your left hand rhythmically, and [...]
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Four voice shell “harmonic” extensions are mainly used for two-handed comping! Certain fingers of each hand, play specific tones of the chord. By adding extensions to dominant chords and then raising or lowering them, YOU can create special harmonic tensions called dominant alterations. These alterations strengthen the harmonic pull toward a resolution. My 12-month membership [...]
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As you develop as a pianist, you will soon discover how important your role is as a pianist. You MUST learn to support the “soloist,” by complementing his/her efforts… you have to listen! This is an unselfish role… but it makes you a better musician. Whenever possible, try to get together with a musician or [...]
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