Cocktail Piano Tips

Piano Chord Voicings: Little Things Mean A Lot

When it comes to harmonizing your melodies in a tasteful fashion, it makes sense to vary the density of the chords and voicings that you use. By doing so, you automatically gain the respect of your listener’s ears. Perhaps you can relate to a beautiful painting that had captured your attention at one time or …

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Be Your Own Audience

The next time you are about to sit at your piano, have a recording device by your side. If you are playing a digital piano, use the record button (how convenient!). Choose a song that is already a part of your repertoire. It’s one you feel quite confidently with. Now, put your imagination to work …

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Playing Creatively Within Your Means

As a soloist, you have lots of control at your fingertips. When it comes to presenting yourself in a tasteful manner, it makes perfect sense to use that control wisely. If your aim includes captivating the respect of your listeners, nothing is more significant than this. Being a “monster” of a player who has command …

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Open Chord Voicings: One You Must Know

When it comes to harmonizing tunes, it’s amazing how many people never get beyond playing chords in the same basic, textbook manner they learned in the beginning. I’m face to face with a number of adult students on a regular basis. Many of them will let me know right off the bat their intention is …

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