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The piano is an interesting musical instrument that has inspired musicians like Mozart ever since the early 18th century. Learn more about the piano and how to accompany other musicians from a professional pianist in this free video series.
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It's important to know the parts of the piano if you want to expand your musical knowledge. Learn more about piano parts from a professional pianist in this free video.
Navigating the piano is easier if you know the names of the notes. Find out more about the piano keys from a professional pianist in this free video.
Playing the piano is simple if you understand whole and half steps. Learn more about navigating the piano from a professional pianist in this free video.
Intervals are best described as the spaces between musical notes. Learn more about the playing and understanding the piano from a professional pianist in this free video.
Piano is a great instrument for grasping the basics behind major chords. Learn more about chords and where to find them from a professional pianist in this free video.
Minor chords are great to practice when learning how to play the piano. Find out more about piano and minor chords from a professional pianist in this free video.
There are several variations for playing chords on piano. Learn more about chords from a professional pianist in this free video.
Reading music on piano is important if you're interested in playing some of your favorite songs. Learn some tips for reading music from a professional pianist in this free video.
It's important to keep the beat on piano if you want to play in tempo. Learn more about tempo from a professional pianist in this free video.
Changing the rhythm with which you play is a creative way to explore piano. Find out more about the piano from a professional pianist in this free video.
Inverting chords on piano is an interesting way to tweak your overall sound. Learn more about inversions on piano from a professional pianist in this free video.
Bass lines really add to the overall sound of the piano. Improve you piano skills and learn bass lines from a professional pianist in this free video.
Piano arrangements can spice up a song and add a different feel. Learn more about creating piano arrangements from a professional pianist in this free video.
Diminished chords help create a dissonance that's important for creating complex music. Find out more about diminished chords from a professional pianist in this free video.
The augmented chord is a stack of major thirds on piano. Learn more about augmented chords and how they might help you form a professional pianist in this free video.
Knowing the seventh chords on piano will help improve your musical knowledge. Learn more about creating seventh chords from a professional pianist in this free video.
Piano extensions are a great way to vary your musical chord progressions. Learn more about extensions and how they work from a professional pianist in this free video.
How do you find piano music that beginners can play? Find out about locating music you can read from a professional pianist in this free video.
Piano dynamics are best described as the change in volume within music. Learn how to incorporate dynamics from a professional pianist in this free video.
Taking risks on piano is a great way to explore music. Learn more about playing piano from a professional pianist in this free video.
Practice perfect if you want to play piano perfect. Learn some tips for practicing piano from a professional pianist in this free video.
The piano is easily one of the most recognizable musical instruments in the world. Since the early 18th century, musicians have used the piano to compose a myriad of musical compositions. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn all created sublime masterpieces for the piano. Creating music on the piano is a challenging and rewarding endeavor, given the incredible octave range of the piano and dynamic adjustment.
In this free video series our professional musician Athena Reich will show you several steps for accompanying yourself on piano. You'll begin by learning about the notes and parts of the piano. Athena will then show you several methods for understanding those notes in relation to one another. You'll learn whole and half steps, intervals, major and minor chords as well as chord variations. She'll then teach you how to start being creative and experiment with extensions, inversions and different musical arrangements. In the end you'll be playing with a wide array of knowledge that will help you accompany any solo artist.
Athena Reich Athena Reich is a professional musician, actress, artist, singer, songwriter and coach for all of the above. She is based in New York City. Reich has released four CDs, toured internationally and has shared the stage with Sara McLachlan, Jim Carrey, Stephen Schwartz, Lisa Loeb and others. She is a member of the Actors Equity Association and has taught at Oregon State University, the Brooklyn Museum and the Manhattan New Music Project.dkdk
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