How To Play “Michael Row The Boat” Good morning. This is Duane. We’ve been exploring some songs that you can play with just 3 chords but you don’t have too. Today we’re going to look at Michael Row The Boat … Continue reading →
So What Are Appoggiaturas? Good morning, this is Duane, and this is more good stuff you really ought to know. There’s so many things in music that you really need to know because it will add to the enjoyment and … Continue reading →
Basic Piano Chords – How Many Are There? Good morning, this is Duane. Today we’re going to take an overview of chords just to see how many basic piano chords there are to get a good feel for it. We’re … Continue reading →
“Piano Chords & Chord Progressions” on Amazon for 11Â Bucks! Click on the book to go to Amazon by Duane Shinn Learn piano chords & chord progressions galore — how they are formed and what to do with them. Get this … Continue reading →
“How long have you been playing the piano?” People ask me all the time “How long have you been playing the piano?” If you’ve been playing the piano for any length of time people probably ask you the same question … Continue reading →
“Over The Rainbow” Piano Styles Good morning. This is Duane. Today, I’d like to talk about  using contrasting piano styles in a song to make it more interesting. I think I’ll pick “Over the Rainbow.” I think everybody probably … Continue reading →
Is There Any Difference Between Piano Notes & Piano Keys? Good morning. This is Duane and today, I’d like to talk about the difference between piano keys and piano notes. By the way, this short little video is just for … Continue reading →
Playing piano using chords is a way to “come through the Backdoor of Piano Playing” leading to being able to add fullness and excitement to a song by improvising. See the backdoor at www.PlayPiano.com Come through the “back door” of piano … Continue reading →
Chord Inversions – Chords Upside Down Good morning. This is Duane. Today I’d like to talk about chords upside down – chord inversions. As you get better as a piano player, it’s really necessary to start playing chords upside down because … Continue reading →
The “Backdoor” To Piano Playing Did you realize that there is a backdoor to piano playing? 95% of all piano players come in the “front door” – meaning piano lessons and finger drills and scales and endless practice until they … Continue reading →
