A basic introduction to jazz/blues piano video series: chord progression
UncategorizedThe first video of a series on basic jazz/blues piano is a basic introduction to Jazz/Blues chord progression using the key of C major:
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Stop Getting Confused! Repeat, Da Capo and Dal Segno music signs explained
Picture the scene. You’re playing a piece, perhaps one you really enjoy. As your musical journey seemingly goes smoothly, it’s suddenly derailed by a squiggly mark you see and perhaps later, the letters D.C/D.S. planted right in your path. Add in a repeat sign or two here and there and […]
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Happy – keyboard cover version (Pharrell Williams song)
Upon listening to Pharrell Williams’ song ‘Happy’ after its release I wanted to do a tutorial but (such is life) other priorities got in the way. When the time finally came to having a few listens of the song, it got late and with me ready to nod off, I decided […]
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Alicia Keys – New Day: Piano Tutorial (video 3)
Third part in a piano video tutorial series on the song ‘New Day’. This lesson focuses on the distinctive melody leading into the first verse using the right hand and the downwards left hand chord progression.
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Alicia Keys – New Day: Piano chords and melody (video 2)
Second part in a piano video tutorial series on the song ‘New Day’. This lesson looks at the opening melody using the right hand and the accompanying left hand chords.
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Piano Cover – Timbaland OneRepublic Apologize v George Ezra Blame It On Me
Here’s a cover combo of Timbaland and OneRepublic’s ‘Apologize and George Ezra’s ‘Blame It On Me’:
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Does music make you smarter? What the science says about learning/playing an instrument (Mozart Effect and all)
By Ugo Onwutalu It has often been said in various promotional material, media and popular culture that learning a musical instrument and listening to music has numerous benefits amongst which are the increase in memory, learning capacity, overall intelligence and emotional well-being. This reminds me of the Mozart Effect popularised years ago as […]
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A basic introduction to jazz blues piano video series: flicks and chord tricks
Basic instroduction to Jazz/Blues chord progression using the key of C major
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Music Theory lesson – The Circle of Fifths
The Circle of fifths is a circle of closely related pitches or key tonalities. It shows how the different keys are related to one another. It is usually shown as a circle with the names of keys around it. If you take any key in the circle, its fifth is […]
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David Guetta: Titanium v Without You – Piano Cover and Tutorial
The below tutorial came after receiving many emails requesting video lessons for dance music songs. As I thought of of the most popular ones of the past few years, two immediately came to mind: David Guetta’s ‘Without You’ and ‘Titanium’. I often hear tunes that might sound good together so […]
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Music Aural lesson: Ear training tips for note recognition (with audio)
By Ugo Onwutalu Firstly this lesson includes audio which requires Quicktime installed. It can be downloaded here. Also, use the virtual piano if you’re not able to get to one at home: if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget(‘4190c399-fbd3-4146-af29-a0767493d78d’);Get the Computer Keyboard Piano widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing […]
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