Awesome workshops! I like the way how you show us to play! Could you do a Video about Gospel Piano? I've been looking for some good Videos all around youtube, but nothing really outstanding... so might be a good opportunity :-)
@lighthouse85 Sure - I'll add it to the list. I may have to do a bit of research (I've never really played a ton of gospel) but I'll see what I can do :)
@vbdx66 And to you! Yep, it does. So, for example, if you're Rachmaninov and can stretch a fourteenth on the piano keyboard, you have many more options than if you have tiny hands than can only manage an octave. It all comes down to figuring out what works best for your own hands.
@JeroenvanKleef No problem! That's an interesting point, actually, and maybe I should have mentioned it - the fingering you use *can* be affected by the location of the chord on the keyboard. OTOH, I sometimes find it pretty difficult to work out how most people do this, as I have slightly unusual anatomy in my lower arms that means I hold my hands differently from most people. Again, I guess what it all comes down to is what works for you. I hope you have a great year too :)
@billhiltonbiz It is not easy, and is one of the things that I think is best learned with a teacher, because a teacher needs to see what someone is doing to be able to give advice that really helps that person. One basic rule I have is that it needs to feel relaxed, you don't need or want to strain your fingers/hands. If it doesn't feel comfortable try to do it another way that works better. But that's hard to figure out for a beginner if you don't know how to figure that out.
.. I think if you play that chord an octave higher you'd get the idea. 1-3-5 is more natural in the upper region of the keyboard if you just play a basic mayor chord. in the middle section of the keyboard its always odd because its straight before you and your arms need to turn inwards so your hands get tilted automatically making 1-3-5 not so nice to play. I guess it also depends on how flexible your hands are. I do have quite big hands (play a none interval quite easily) but are flexible.
Happy Newyear and all the best wishes for this year. I hope it'll be one filled with music for you. This is indeed an interesting subject, and it shows that fingering is never fixed but depends on the situation your in, and where your going to. But I don't think it's good to completely avoid 1-3-5 fingering. As you play it, it does seem akward. when i try it myself its quite a relaxed pose, but the difference is that I rotate my lowerarm more inwards so my wrist is aligned with the keyboard...
Hey Bill!! I know I haven't been commenting lately. But I was wondering if you could do a Jazz soloing guide. I know to learn cool rifts and things, it's better to go to CD and pick them out by ear. But I just seem to have issues keeping a Jazzy feel to when I play. Keep up the great videos!!
Good points on practicing the chord progressions mentioned at the 9 min mark, and I appreciated the reminder regarding not limiting ones hand movements to only up and down the board but in and out as well. Funny how quick we revert back to old habits. Happy new year to you as well. (Nice touch with the bit of linen showing at the cuff by the way)- Good show and cheers.
(One aims for a certain degree of sartorial elegance. I'm thinking of getting some lighting under the piano so people can see my socks properly, too).
Great video. Really clear presentational style. You're a natural! Look forward to checking out your other videos. Gonna download your book too. :-)
jasonb80s 1 month ago
@jasonb80s Cheers Jason - glad you like it!
billhiltonbiz 1 month ago
Hi Bill!
Awesome workshops! I like the way how you show us to play! Could you do a Video about Gospel Piano? I've been looking for some good Videos all around youtube, but nothing really outstanding... so might be a good opportunity :-)
Thanks a lot!
lighthouse85 1 month ago
@lighthouse85 Sure - I'll add it to the list. I may have to do a bit of research (I've never really played a ton of gospel) but I'll see what I can do :)
billhiltonbiz 1 month ago
@billhiltonbiz thanks mate! Appreciate that!
lighthouse85 1 month ago
Hello and a very Happy New Year to you full of music and nice projects.Doesn't appropriate fingering also depends on the size of your hands?
vbdx66 1 month ago
@vbdx66 And to you! Yep, it does. So, for example, if you're Rachmaninov and can stretch a fourteenth on the piano keyboard, you have many more options than if you have tiny hands than can only manage an octave. It all comes down to figuring out what works best for your own hands.
billhiltonbiz 1 month ago
My apologies for the long comment :)
JeroenvanKleef 1 month ago
@JeroenvanKleef No problem! That's an interesting point, actually, and maybe I should have mentioned it - the fingering you use *can* be affected by the location of the chord on the keyboard. OTOH, I sometimes find it pretty difficult to work out how most people do this, as I have slightly unusual anatomy in my lower arms that means I hold my hands differently from most people. Again, I guess what it all comes down to is what works for you. I hope you have a great year too :)
billhiltonbiz 1 month ago
@billhiltonbiz It is not easy, and is one of the things that I think is best learned with a teacher, because a teacher needs to see what someone is doing to be able to give advice that really helps that person. One basic rule I have is that it needs to feel relaxed, you don't need or want to strain your fingers/hands. If it doesn't feel comfortable try to do it another way that works better. But that's hard to figure out for a beginner if you don't know how to figure that out.
JeroenvanKleef 1 month ago
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JeroenvanKleef 1 month ago
.. I think if you play that chord an octave higher you'd get the idea. 1-3-5 is more natural in the upper region of the keyboard if you just play a basic mayor chord. in the middle section of the keyboard its always odd because its straight before you and your arms need to turn inwards so your hands get tilted automatically making 1-3-5 not so nice to play. I guess it also depends on how flexible your hands are. I do have quite big hands (play a none interval quite easily) but are flexible.
JeroenvanKleef 1 month ago
Happy Newyear and all the best wishes for this year. I hope it'll be one filled with music for you. This is indeed an interesting subject, and it shows that fingering is never fixed but depends on the situation your in, and where your going to. But I don't think it's good to completely avoid 1-3-5 fingering. As you play it, it does seem akward. when i try it myself its quite a relaxed pose, but the difference is that I rotate my lowerarm more inwards so my wrist is aligned with the keyboard...
JeroenvanKleef 1 month ago
And can you do more videos with chord sequences?
bluefire544 1 month ago
Hey Bill!! I know I haven't been commenting lately. But I was wondering if you could do a Jazz soloing guide. I know to learn cool rifts and things, it's better to go to CD and pick them out by ear. But I just seem to have issues keeping a Jazzy feel to when I play. Keep up the great videos!!
bluefire544 1 month ago
Good points on practicing the chord progressions mentioned at the 9 min mark, and I appreciated the reminder regarding not limiting ones hand movements to only up and down the board but in and out as well. Funny how quick we revert back to old habits. Happy new year to you as well. (Nice touch with the bit of linen showing at the cuff by the way)- Good show and cheers.
akswimdog 1 month ago
@akswimdog Thanks!
(One aims for a certain degree of sartorial elegance. I'm thinking of getting some lighting under the piano so people can see my socks properly, too).
billhiltonbiz 1 month ago
Some good information, and well presented!
05pricej 1 month ago