Piano Lessons - Phat Chord Voicings Ch. 1 (Updated)

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[piano9899]

@tee123iluvme - Thanks! Yes there is a tutorial for that song. Do a youtube search for "piano lesson blues 15".

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[piano9899]

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Really Cool!

Just learned something & make playing a Minor chord in open position

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Ron

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[piano9899]

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[piano9899]

@myfancyglass - that is so cool. I am completely floored by kind comments like that! I'm currently in the studio shooting more lessons - your comments are super encouraging. Thanks - David Sprunger

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[piano9899]

@seanacemusic - Check out our original course, titled "Pattern Piano and Keyboard". It starts from the ground up, assuming you have no musical experience. Within the first 20 minutes, the course outlines how notes and the distances between them are used to create chords. From there, the course focuses on breaking up chords and chord voicings into "Rhythmic Patterns" to enable you to play any song on the piano or keyboard by ear.

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[waytogoman]

This was very helpful - understanding chord voicings. I am very used to playing chords in the traditional fashion, so it was really great to see the way to play the chords in a more open way. Thanks, this was awesome!

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[MrBobblewitt]

I can barely play a note - but I really got to understand of the chord originated and what you did to make the chord fill the room with more harmonics. I so envy anyone with the abilities to actualy play.

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Nice voicing! I put it to use right away...Thank you so much for enriching my piano-life...I've use that pattern for not only eminor 9th but for d, g, c eflat, you name it.

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[shimokitakid]

Gorgeous chords. Thanks for the inspiration!

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[ttrenberth]

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2:00 -1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,.NINEee.

[Papawde]

really enjoy learning ,but I can't remb. everything. Can you send me some advice.

[piano9899]

@Papawde - the best advice I can give you is the same thing that works for my brain... repetition. In my lessons I always try and repeat critical info a number of times, just like my theory teacher Mr. Mattos used to do. It used to drive me nuts, but then I found that I could remember almost everything he said. What a great teacher! Another key is to come at music from as many angles as possible - study music theory, practice ear training, play with other musicians... etc. Best wishes- DSprunger

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Why can't I play like that? TT3TT

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[Ostron1000]

thanks för the ´rolling em7´ chord lession!

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[6babalouO]

I been playing the piano for a wow, but couldn't develop my style. But with these lessons, the sky is the limit thank you. Riley

[piano9899]

@6babalouO - Right on Riley. I know how frustrating it feels to be stuck in a rut musically, but then you hang out with other musicians, get inspired and take off. That's so cool.

[fourplayjazzpro]

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we are foreigner, so we cant hear english

[TheRmcos]

very helpful thanks

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THE only mystery here is how u do that '(O.O)'

[sspsllc]

Diggin' it! My mom played piano and I have been trying to learn for a long time. I'll get it together one day.

[piano9899]

@sspsllc - yep. Like BB King says... bettah do what yo mamma says! :) I'm so glad you're digging into the music. I actually had the reverse situation as you - my mom took lessons from me. Super sweet. Best - David Sprunger

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[piano9899]

@jannygrl - I'm so happy for you - that's fantastic! All the best - David Sprunger

[ballonanimals1234]

his hands look like there floating

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