The History of “Auld Lang Syne”The popular New Years Eve anthem “Auld Lang Syne” is known around the world for its lyrics and melodies. Attributed to the famous Scottish poet and songwriter, Robert Burns, its origins date back to 1788. … Continue reading →
Auld Lang Syne – A Few Arranging Ideas for this traditional new year’s eve song. Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind ? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne ? CHORUS: For auld lang … Continue reading →
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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 →
Christmas and New Year’s is a fabulous time of year to foster music appreciation. Whether it’s a full-blown production of Handel’s Messiah, children’s school choirs, or piano and organ recitals, the joy of the season will be communicated through music. … 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
Continue reading →By using the Alberti bass high on the keyboard to make a light, airy-like sound in the first part of the song, then using octave bass runs in the left hand in the 2nd part of the song, we can … Continue reading →
