Picture this: You’re sitting in a cozy, dimly lit lounge, sipping a perfectly mixed martini while nibbling on hors d’oeuvres. The smooth, sultry sound of a solo pianist playing “Misty” floats through the air. The melody glides effortlessly over a bed of rich chords, while subtle fills weave in and out, adding just the right …
Enhance Your Style With Chord Voicings I felt inspired to write this because there are a good number of cocktail pianists who enjoy success utilizing just basic triads and 7th chord structures. There’s a lot to be said for a performer who can be creative using simplicity. That said, the use of chord voicings can …
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 …
