Piano Chords Four: Playing With Other Musicians E-BOOK

Piano Chords Four is for musicians who perform on stage with others. How do you find the right part to play? When should you play high or low? How can you complement what the guitar player and drummer are doing? This book gives you many techniques to help answer those questions and more!

 

Finding the right parts to play when performing as the piano or keyboard player with other musicians is one of the most fun, professional, and rewarding ways to play.  Piano Chords Four delivers some of the best techniques!

 

Many of us grew up taking classical piano lessons or playing mostly by ourselves. Now you find yourself on stage performing with others. You need to play less or find the right parts rather than take up the whole mix like you did as a solo pianist. Piano Chords Four outlines professional ideas that help you feel confident you are making the best musical decisions. You can do this!

 

Each chapter is designed to be incredibly practical. You'll have techniques to apply right away. Chapters include:

The 100% Rule Avoid playing root position all the time. Use inversions too! You don't need to play the chord exactly as written Avoid playing heavy 1+3+5 chords. Use your 3rd's sparingly! Learn to play diamonds or only on the dominant beats Arpeggiating vs. playing block chords When to lean in and when to lay back How to play in the pocket How to play and sing with a click Consistency is key: Rhythm patterns and why they work The role of each member of the band and their sonic space How to lock in with the drummer Don't compete with the bass player How to complement the electric guitar How to complement the acoustic guitar How to play with a keyboard player How to support vocalists How to play with tracks

 

Micah Brooks is a veteran music teacher from Nashville, TN (USA). He specializes in teaching piano chord theory, accompaniment, and how to perform with other musicians. Micah's been teaching piano lessons for over ten years. He also has been a professional piano player for more than fifteen.

 

Whether you've been playing piano for years or are just starting out this book can help. Performing with other musicians can be so much fun and doing it well makes it rewarding too!

 

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