Seventh Chord Major Scale Structures 4-4 Play seventh chords up the major scale. You can think of this in two ways. First you can think of the sharps or flats in the key. Second, you can think of the type of seventh chord which plays on each step. In that case the order is always: […]…
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Section 4: Seventh Chords Introduction In learning the seventh chords, it is recommended that you think in two layers. First think of the triad, which is the foundation of the chord, then think of the type of seventh, which colors the chord. This will enable you to hear the underlying basis of the chord and […]…
Major Triad Open Voicings Part 1 3-7 Up to this point, we have been playing chords in their “closed” position. That is when the notes are most compact. However, to develop an orchestrated sound on the piano, it is necessary to “open up” the notes. There are many ways to do this. For instance, we […]…
Playing Random Scales and Arpeggios 1-7 Here is an interesting exercise using scales and arpeggios. Play any scales up and down, changing direction at any time. Start with one hand and later progress to playing with both hands in octaves. You can also play random arpeggios. One of the benefits of this practice is that […]…
Playing Scales and Arpeggios with Musical Parameters 1-6 Once you have learned to play a scale with both hands . . . you can increase your musical ability by playing the scales using musical parameters. Below are some parameters. You can easily create more. This adds variety, musicality and . . . fun to your […]…
The Minor Scales 1-5 When analyzing the minor scales . . . all the minor scales flat the third. The difference between the minor scales all exist in the top four notes of the scale (called a tetrachord). Here are the minor scales: Melodic Minor (b3). The top tetrachord is major. It should be noted […]…
Practicing Major Triad Arpeggios 1-4 Practicing Major Triad Arpeggios Practice all the “white-key” arpeggios. The bottom note is on a white key. For instance, place your right hand thumb on C. Play up and down the white-key major triad arpeggio using the fingering 1-2-3-1-2-3-5 (two octaves). Then play the arpeggio with the left hand […]…
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