Learn a few more chords with me that will help you on your journey to be able to play by ear. I'm calling them "the money chords.” They really have other names that more properly describe their functions, but I’m keeping it simple here.
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#AimeeSaysUseYourEars - 23 min free piano lesson - Once you can figure out simple chords to songs by ear, how do you make them sound like music? Video #2 in the Back To Basics Playlist.
Video recorded using: Earthworks SV33 , Earthworks PM40, AKG P220, 5'3 Hallet Davis Baby Grand, Panasonic Lumix G85
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Whether you want to play jazz, rock, pop, soul, or country music, you need to do this first! My new video, "How To Play By Ear With Chords" has a small rant in it. Show it to your piano teacher! See also: How to practice major scales
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In order to truly understand the music you are playing, a quick analysis is vitally important. Having an understanding of why the song does what it does, and where it does it is KEY to really absorbing it.
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My favorite jazz players don't show me everything at once. They have the courage to leave me wanting more...waiting to see what they will do next. Finding truth in your improvisation is KEY. Recorded using Earthworks SV33 Earthworks PM40 5'3 Hallet Davis Baby Grand
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Make sure to watch Part 1 about McCoy Tyner And Anticipatory Pentatonics before watching this video which analyzes the quartal harmony and complexities that make up "that Tyner sound."
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On Coltrane's Untitled 11383 from the Both Directions At Once album, McCoy Tyner takes an epic solo that employs a technique I like to call "Anticipatory Pentatonics." Dive deep into my transcription and learn what makes McCoy Tyner one of the greatest pianist that has ever lived. Buy the album "Both Direction at Once - The Lost Album" here: https://amzn.to/2BvafW2
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Choosing which altered dominant chord to play during a minor 2 5 1 can be a daunting task, but using a popular holiday classic, I attempt to demystify the process for you and make something beautiful. Recorded using Earthworks SV33 Earthworks PM40 5'3 Hallet Davis Baby Grand
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