The Christmas Song: Thinking Through The Chord Progressions Good morning. This is Duane, and Merry Christmas to you. Today I want to look at “The Christmas Song: Thinking Through The Chord Progressions”. In my opinion, this is one of the … Continue reading →
Ninth Chords On The Piano Here is a transcript of the video in case you want to follow along: Good morning. This is Duane, and today I’d like to talk about ninth chords on the piano, forming and using 9th … Continue reading →
Chord Straddles: How To Straddle Your Way To An Exciting Piano Sound! Here is a transcript of the video, in case you would like to follow along: Good morning. This is Duane. Today I’d like to show you how to … Continue reading →
Primary Chords: The “Family Chords” You Need To Know In Any Key! Over the years, a lot of people have asked me what it takes to be a good piano player relative to chords, and they say, “How many chords … Continue reading →
The Gospel Blues Piano Sound – Learn To “Walk” Between Chords Here is a transcript of the video if you would like to follow along: Good morning, this is your headless piano teacher again, with a free lesson on “Walk … Continue reading →
You Can Harmonize Thousands Of Songs With Just A Few Major Chords! Here is a transcript of the video if you would like to follow along: Good morning, this is Duane. Today, I’d like to take a look at major … Continue reading →
Can You Use a ‘2 by ‘2 Chord Breakup? (Also Known As “Chord Straddles”) Here is a transcript of the video if you would like to follow along: Good morning. This is Duane, and today I’d like to talk about … Continue reading →
Harmonize On Piano Using 3rds & 6ths Good morning. This is Duane and today I’d like to talk about a technique that beginners can use to harmonize on piano. In other words if you have tune that goes like this … Continue reading →
Even Beginners (& People With Little Fat Hands) Can Use Cascading Waterfall Chords! Here is a transcript of the video if you would like to follow along: Good morning, this is Duane, and I have a confession. I have very, … Continue reading →
When Should I Use Extended Chords? You’ve heard the old saying: Along with great power comes great responsibility and that is certainly true when it comes to harmonizing. As young pianists we learned about triads. A triad is simply a … Continue reading →
