A fundamental aspect of bass line construction allows that any target note may be approached by a half-step “leading tone.” These “leading tones” may approach the target note from a half-step below or above. This fundamental tenant may apply in almost any situation in ANY chord progression in a “walking bass” style. The following four-measure [...]
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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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Here’s a native Washingtonian… Frankie Beverly!
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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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This couple has been married for 62 years… the husband is 90 years old, and still enjoys playing the piano with his wife! To learn how you can start playing the piano and having fun through reading chord symbols (with my “personalized” DVD piano lessons), go to: www.PlayPianoAndReadMusic.com/DVDs.html
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If you want to learn about rhythm… just listen to GOSPEL MUSIC! African-American Gospel music embodies Blues, Rhythm & Blues and JAZZ! My childhood experiences were VERY conservative… I wasn’t introduced to this genre until I was in College, playing the drums! What I’ve discovered is that if YOU try to emulate the rhythms and [...]
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