By Mr. Ron
How To Construct Basic Chords on the Piano
The easiest way to start learning how to build chords is to practice their constructions in the key of C Major. You’re just playing all white keys.
All you have to do is play every other white key to create a 3-note chord. A 3-note chord is called a triad. A 4-note chord is called a 7th chord. And a 5-note chord is called a 9th chord.
Now you have the option of playing your chords in one hand or you may use both hands! It depends upon the sound you want to produce.
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By Albert Edge
Playing piano is very creative and artistically fulfilling. Each person plays their own unique rhythm and sincerity. Still, you need to have the motivation to continue improving your piano skills.
Here are some of tips to help you create or build your motivation power for piano lessons.
ALWAYS PERFORM:
One great way to create and build your motivation is to perform in front of others in different ways. Set up an informal concert with a couple of pieces in the setting of your own home. Your family will be your public and you will feel really happy while performing in front of your loved ones.
Of course you have to plan ahead in order to suggest a performance and in order to prepare yourself. Read more »
Did you enjoy learning how to play the piano as a child but have since given up? Why not learn alongside your child? It will provide more motivation for them to practice and it will help you get back your passion for music.
Here are some suggestions to help you make the most of piano lessons as you study side-by-side with your child.
Participate in Practice Sessions
No, this is not the time to nag your child to practice. Make practice fun! The next time you hear your child practicing, sit down beside him and try practicing his/her lessons together. If you still remember some of your past lessons you can motivate your child with some good advice.
On the other hand, if your child knows more than you, it’ll be fun for him/her to teach you his/her new found knowledge. Make practice an exciting bonding time to help boost both your musical abilities.
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Playing the piano is both a cerebral and physical endeavor – BUT, with the proper guidance, it can be a relaxing pursuit.
Have you ever seen anyone performing on stage, looking SAD?
Imagine how confusing it can be, trying to find the right course or teacher. And then, once you get the course, you’re left on your own. If you want to learn how to play piano quickly and easily, re-discover the “key” to success … and that’s having fun while learning piano.
You don’t know what to practice or how! That WILL NEVER HAPPEN – if you follow these tips:
Playing the piano is seen as a very intelligent skill, and with good reason. The skills you master when you learn to play piano will help increase your hand eye coordination and improve your left and right brain thinking. There is always something new to learn when you learn to play piano. Read more »
By Mr. Ron
Repetition is the key to learning something deeply. It works most effectively when you are isolating a small amount of material, because the object of your focus will be more specific.
When you have the correct chord movement for part of an exercise or tune under you hands, repeat it continuously until is flows. You should notice a gradual increase in your comfort level as you continue repetitions, eventually remove your eyes from both the music and the keys, and keep repeating until the movements seem easy.
This activity is especially important for problem spots in harmonic exercise or tunes.
Try to have your hands in position, actually touching the notes before you strike a chord. This will reinforce your “hand memory” of the chord’s shape. When you are ready to play the chord, lift your hands an inch or two and drop the full weight of your hands on the keys, going to the bottom of the key bed.
At first, you probably will miss some notes, and that is OK; simply make the necessary corrections and continue with more repetitions, keeping that feeling of dropping. Read more »
Composition, Improvising Music, Music Theory, Piano Chords | TipsForTheBand.com March 3, 2009 | 
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