Showing posts with label piano notes chart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label piano notes chart. Show all posts

Friday, October 30, 2009

Piano Worship Chords For You

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Piano worship chords aren't very much different from the chords found in other types of music - pop, jazz, country, etc. - but they do have a certain sound to them that's a bit difficult to explain. So, instead of talking too much about it, we're going to look at two different chord progressions that should help you to create some improvised background music or figure out some nice chords for your favorite worship music.

Background Worship Music
First of all, let's say you need a quick couple of minutes of music during a service or ceremony, where something is happening quietly, or quiet blessings are taking place, and you either feel the need for some music, or you've been asked beforehand to fill in a little bit at certain times.
You should play the following chord progression in the same key as the next song, if that song will be happening right away. Let's say the next song will be in the key of C, or you just like to play in the key of C, since it's pretty simple (all white keys).

Here's what to do:
- Play octaves on C notes with your left hand - the C below middle C and the C one more octave below that work well - In your right hand, play C major in 2nd inversion (G - C - E), then F major in 1st inversion (A - C - F), then G major in 1st inversion (B - D - G), then back to the F major, then back to the C major - Keep playing the C octaves in your left hand the entire time. - You can also improvise a light background melody on the white keys if you like
The C "pedal point" in this progression helps keep the sound anchored and provides a strong, solid foundation for your listeners (whether they know it or not!). Of course, this can be played in any key as well.

A Generic "Worship-Style" Chord Progression
The next chord progression might be a little too much movement for background music, but that's really up to you do decide. The chords could be used for a new hymn you write, or just to improvise.

It's hard to explain, but they just have the gospel feel to them. We'll just list the chords in order, and you can play them in whatever tempo and time signature you like - 3/4, 4/4, etc. The left hand should play the chord root in octaves, unless otherwise noted. Here they are:
C (G - C - E) C7 (G - Bb - C - E) - with E in the left hand bass F (A - C - F) Fm (Ab - C - F) C Am (A - C - E) D7 (F# - A - C - D) - with F# in the left hand bass G7 (F - G - B - D) C C7/E - C7 with E in left hand bass F Fm C G7 C

Be sure to keep the chord notes as close to each other as possible, when moving from one chord to the next. This makes for nice voice leading and a more pleasing sound overall.
The main characteristics of this second progression are the movement from major to 7th (C to C7), from major to minor (F to Fm), and using 7ths to move back to the original key (D7 - G7 - C).

These two piano worship chords progressions should give you a few ideas of your own about what makes that "worship" sound, and you can start creating your own piano worship chords in practically no time.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

How To Play The Piano

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Still don't know how to play the piano? Get those music sheets ready for you are about to learn how to play it. Read on for tips and strategies on how to play piano fast.

For beginners, musicians piano lesson classes would require students to read and understand the key's chords and how to read musical notes. There's a lot of experience musicians who are very willing to teach aspiring pianist. They found it challenging to develop and improve someone else skills.

A piano is a masterpiece. Unlike any other instruments and sounds, piano can stand alone or be a part of a group but still can sound wonderful. The history of the piano is very rich and very impressing too.

The most popular place to find a piano for beginner’s class would be a local high school or college university music department. Occasionally, instructors will offer piano tutoring to non-students. Students, on the other hand, will have a variety of choices within the music curriculum. Otherwise, a quick visit to a local specialty music store may provide leads on potential instructors.

When learning piano, it's important for hopefuls to select the best instructor by evaluating his/her experience, educational background and accomplishments. A potential instructor should be interviewed regarding their history in music, fee requirements, length of classes, policy on missed sessions, etc. private tutors are better for anyone with a hectic or unpredictable schedule.

If the learner's schedule is particularly hectic, he/she may wish to enlist the help of a private tutor as opposed to a group instructor. a private tutor will have a more flexible schedule and may be willing to work around that of the learner's daily routine. He/she will give you free piano notes and let you study it in a way where you yourself can focus. Whereas group classes are often held at the same time on a certain night, or nights, each week, a private tutor can be scheduled at any time during the day or evening without having to abide by a preset schedule.

At the end you as an aspiring pianist who want to learn how to play piano will realize that the best way to learn is just to bring out those piano notes chart and music sheet and start fiddling and playing the piano. Some of the most famous piano performers are self taught.

so don't be afraid to go solo until you get comfortable with the keys and each of their unique sounds. Professional instruction is certainly the most desirable, but there is nothing wrong with a little practice before signing up for class. Get a beginner keyboard music sheets yourself and try to play some songs. In fact, the more familiar you are with the piano, the sooner you will be on your way to the Grammy awards.
 

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