Several years ago my wife and I went on a trip to Israel with our pastor, Jon Courson, and one of the highlights of the trip was to sit out in the field outside of Bethlehem and watch shepherds herd … Continue reading →
Here’s an easy way to play “Silver Bells” using intervals of 3rds under the melody, and echos to fill in the gaps. Watch: Also available on PlayPiano.com at https://www.playpiano.com/SilverBells You can also watch this video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7zlGzbTwC0 ——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Continue reading →One of the most beautiful Christmas tunes to be created during the last part of the 20th century is “Christmas Time Is Here”, used every year in the Charlie Brown Christmas special. Our family never failed to watch this great … Continue reading →
If you want to have fun and make some playful sounds with Jingle Bells, take a look at this short video. We play with different chord progressions, voicings, as well as use a “walking bass” in the left hand. Come … Continue reading →
Here is a fun way to play “O Christmas Tree” on the piano this Christmas. Remember there are MANY ways to arrange a song, and this is just one way. As you gain knowledge as a pianist you should actively … Continue reading →
Silver Bells: A Simple Arrangement Adding 3rds & Echos to create a simple arrangement. Use any kind of left hand accompaniment in 3/4 such as a swing bass. Did you know you can watch over 300 of my short videos … Continue reading →
“Christmas Time Is Here” is the theme song of the Charlie Brown Christmas special on TV that plays every year. It was written and performed by Vince Guaraldi from San Francisco. In this video I walk you through the chord … Continue reading →
A few arranging ideas for piano on the Christmas Carol “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”
Continue reading →Angels From The Realms Of Glory – Arranging Ideas For Piano. By simply using inversions of the few chords that are used in the song, plus a very simple bass part made out of octaves, and by altering the rhythm … Continue reading →
O Come All Ye Faithful is one of the most-used Christmas Carols of all time. Here are a few ideas for arranging it on the piano. Please watch this 10-minute video: Arranging Christmas Carols Course
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