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Beethoven's "Fur Elise" -- Using
Minor Chords
Playing "Auld Lang Syne" on the
Piano
Playing "Joy To
The World" using just 3 chords
"Joy To The World" by Handel uses just the 8 notes of the diatonic scale
descending, and can be played with just the 3 primary chords. It was
written in the key of D, but to make it easier to understand, I
demonstrate it in the key of C using some simple rhythm.
Playing "Silent Night" using chord
substitutions
"Silent Night", like many songs, can be harmonized using just 3 chords.
But there's no limit to the number of chords that could be used --
it is only limited to your imagination.
More piano videos
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How
to add runs & fills to your piano playing
Fill up the "empty spaces" in any song by adding riffs, runs, & fills.
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7
Quick Ways To Add Flavor To Any Song (How To Color Without Crayons!
Like the title says...
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Piano Fingering Video: Which Finger Goes Where, and Why
What finger do you use on any given note? Find out here.
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Scales Video: Major Scales & 3 Varieties of Minor Scales
Scales: Major Scales & Their Relative Minor Scales
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How
to play a jazz waltz using "frozen fingers"
Based on the 12-bar blues, this jazz waltz is easy to play.
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How
many chords are there, anyway?
Have you ever wondered how many chords there are? Let's count 'em
together.
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Three chords you absolutely, positively have to know!
Out of thousands of chords, here are 3 that you've just got to know.
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Walkthrough on "Power Piano Chords"
Watch this screen capture video on this great downloadable course in
chords.
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Minor piano chords
Video
I love minor chords because there are so many things you can do with
them.
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Major piano chords
Video
Formed from major scales, major chords form the basis for about 85% of
all songs.
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Keyboard Chord Finder Walkthrough
Here's a great piece of software you can keep on your computer desktop to
find any chord.
-
Three different ways to play the piano
Most people think there is only one way, but there are actually 3 basic
methods.
-
More reasons why everyone should learn to play chord piano
Chord-style piano is perfect for people who already read music, and
imperative for beginners.
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The
"Walk On Up" chord progression
One of the most-used chord progressions of all, based on the Circle of
Keys.
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The
"IV of the IV Chord" chord progression
Want a bluesy sound? Then learn this progression.
-
The
"Half-Step Slide" chord substitution
One of the 3 best methods of chord substitution.
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The
"Minor 7th a 4th Below" chord substitution
Any time you have a 7th chord and the melody will permit, you can use
this chord sub.
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The
"Into what other chord will this note fit?" chord substitution
This technique will provide fresh chord sounds for a lifetime.
-
The
Blues Scale & how to use it
Knowing how to create "blue notes" often separates the men from the boys.
And more to come -- stay tuned!
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How
to add runs & fills to your piano playing
Fill up the "empty spaces" in any song by adding riffs, runs, & fills.
7
Quick Ways To Add Flavor To Any Song (How To Color Without Crayons!
Like the title says...
Piano Fingering Video: Which Finger Goes Where, and Why
What finger do you use on any given note? Find out here.
Scales Video: Major Scales & 3 Varieties of Minor Scales
Scales: Major Scales & Their Relative Minor Scales
How
to play a jazz waltz using "frozen fingers"
Based on the 12-bar blues, this jazz waltz is easy to play.
How
many chords are there, anyway?
Have you ever wondered how many chords there are? Let's count 'em
together.
Three chords you absolutely, positively have to know!
Out of thousands of chords, here are 3 that you've just got to know.
Walkthrough on "Power Piano Chords"
Watch this screen capture video on this great downloadable course in
chords.
Minor piano chords
Video
I love minor chords because there are so many things you can do with
them.
Major piano chords
Video
Formed from major scales, major chords form the basis for about 85% of
all songs.
Keyboard Chord Finder Walkthrough
Here's a great piece of software you can keep on your computer desktop to
find any chord.
Three different ways to play the piano
Most people think there is only one way, but there are actually 3 basic
methods.
More reasons why everyone should learn to play chord piano
Chord-style piano is perfect for people who already read music, and
imperative for beginners.
The
"Walk On Up" chord progression
One of the most-used chord progressions of all, based on the Circle of
Keys.
The
"IV of the IV Chord" chord progression
Want a bluesy sound? Then learn this progression.
The
"Half-Step Slide" chord substitution
One of the 3 best methods of chord substitution.
The
"Minor 7th a 4th Below" chord substitution
Any time you have a 7th chord and the melody will permit, you can use
this chord sub.
The
"Into what other chord will this note fit?" chord substitution
This technique will provide fresh chord sounds for a lifetime.
The
Blues Scale & how to use it
Knowing how to create "blue notes" often separates the men from the boys.
think what you can learn from an entire DVD!)
Click here to go to our catalog
In case you just discovered this page accidentally and like what you
see, sign up for our free newsletter below.