There are thousands of chords you COULD play, but in any given key there are only 3 that are “primary” chords. That means they are indigenous to that key, just like you are indigenous to your family. If you have … Continue reading →
I only know a couple chords. What can I do with them? As it turns out, you can do a whole lot. Even if you only know a couple piano chords, by plugging in a variety of rhythm patterns you … Continue reading →
Playing in the key of Db involves basing your playing on the scale of Db which contains five flats – B, E, A, D, and G. The primary chords in the key of Db are Db (tonic chord), Gb (sub-dominant … Continue reading →
If you are looking to create a big sound in your piano playing, please consider watching this short video on using both hands to voice 7-note chords. By using 3-notes in the right hand — 2 of the 3 playing … Continue reading →
Inversion seems like a strange word to use for music, doesn’t it? Actually it’s a very common term and is related to how chords are written. Composers use inversion in a variety of ways but primarily to make music sound … Continue reading →
Here are some ways you can “phatten” your piano chords: 1. Use color tones such as 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, etc. 2. Use crunches by playing the chord notes from the top down. 3. Use tremolos. You can often “run the … Continue reading →
How to play piano is a subject that most everybody thinks about from time to time during their life. It is a universal desire to create music and express oneself through songs and musical pieces. Playing piano is a wonderful … 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 we all know, music is a universal language. However, music can not be music if it is not accompanied by instruments. The piano is one of the most prominent music instruments of all time. However, not many people know … Continue reading →
Things You Can Do On The Piano With Just Two Chords If you are a relative beginner on the piano, you don’t have to know scads of chords to get started. Eventually you’ll want to learn as many as you … Continue reading →
