Playing “Auld Lang Syne” On The Piano I can’t tell you how many New Year Eves I have played “Auld Lang Syne” in all kinds of places, from clubs to parties to…. The words are kind of strange, since it … Continue reading →
Monster Chords: Extended Piano Chords: 9ths, 11ths, 13ths Yesterday we covered the basic 3 note chords – major, minor, diminished, augmented – and also the 4 note chords up to the octave – in other words, 6th and 7th chords. … Continue reading →
Knowing piano chords can be the difference between playing the piano just by reading the notes in a piece of sheet music and being able to improvise your own arrangements of most any song. The mistake most people make is … Continue reading →
This beautiful carol was written in about 1868 by Phillip Brooks after he had visited Bethlehem. Today Bethlehem is anything but peaceful, but the words are classic and eternal and remind us that there will be a time when peace … Continue reading →
Here is a short video on playing “Angels From The Realms Of Glory” on the piano using chords and arranging techniques: You can also watch it on our web page at: https://www.playpiano.com/AngelsFromTheRealmsOfGlory And also on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BVXocvzdRg ————————————————————————-
Continue reading →“What Child Is This?” was written in 1865 by a man named William Dix who came down with an illness that appeared to be fatal. During that period he penned the words: What Child is this who, laid to rest, … Continue reading →
I have loved “Silent Night” since I was just a little boy. I remember singing it at a Sunday School Christmas program when I was 3, and I remember trying to pick it out on our old upright piano when … Continue reading →
Little Known Facts about the Christmas Holiday Season Music Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It’s definitely “the most wonderful time of the year.” Christmas would not be the same without the music that goes with it. Some people are purists … Continue reading →
Have you ever looked the beginning of a piece of music and noticed that there are a few numbers written? Maybe you’re one of those people who like music because it’s NOT math so you were shocked to see numbers. … Continue reading →
Here is a news article that appeared in several online sources recently: 12 Free Videos On Playing Christmas Carols On The Piano A series of free online piano lesson videos on playing Christmas Carols on the piano are available n … Continue reading →
