How Chords Relate To Melodies (The Tune of a Song) Good morning. This is Duane, and I’d like to talk today about the way chords relate to the tune of a song. You know that in every song there’s a … Continue reading →
Did You Know That Music Is Based On Natural “Laws” – Music Theory? How many of these facts do you know about music & piano playing? Test yourself and then check the answers at the bottom of the page: Did … Continue reading →
How To Make Musical Chords Sound More Complex Here is a transcript of the podcast in case you want to follow along: Hi, this is Duane again. Back with some more good stuff you really ought to know about musical … Continue reading →
Left Hand Piano Chords: One Way To Use Them Most pianists use left hand piano chords in a variety of ways, including arpeggios, swing bass, and combinations of broken and block chords in different patterns. On this video we cover … Continue reading →
What is Polytonality in Piano Playing? Polytonality indicates that two different tonal centers are being used at the same time. Sometimes this means playing in multiple keys at once, but in this example we are speaking of using more than … Continue reading →
As you well know, songs are made out of various chords linked together in a series called chord progressions. The more you know about the techniques of getting from chord to chord smoothly, the better, and one good way is … Continue reading →
Here’s a short video overview of the world of chords — what they are, how they are formed, and how they relate to one another. After watching the video, click here: The Wide World of Chords — An Overview From … Continue reading →
What is the Circle of Keys? Some people call it the “Circle of 5ths”, while others call it the “Circle of 4ths”. In reality, it is the same thing — it just depends on whether you move to the right … Continue reading →
When you listen to a song on the radio, or a piece at a concert, are you sometimes overcome with the complexity of it all? I know I am. When I am at a symphony concert and the orchestra is … Continue reading →
In addition to the normal notes of a chord, you can add notes called “color tones”. They are called that because they add color and interest to a song. Some of the color tones you can add are 6ths, 7ths, … Continue reading →
