Piano Chords Four: Playing With Other Musicians

By Micah Brooks

Piano Chords Four is for musicians who perform on stage with others. How do you find the right part to play? When should you play high or low? How can you complement what the guitar player and drummer are doing? This book gives you many techniques to help answer those questions and more

Finding the right parts to play when performing as the piano or keyboard player with other musicians is one of the most fun, professional, and rewarding ways to play. Piano Chords Four delivers some of the best techniques

Many of us grew up taking classical piano lessons or playing mostly by ourselves. Now you find yourself on stage performing with others. You need to play less or find the right parts rather than take up the whole mix like you did as a solo pianist. Piano Chords Four outlines professional ideas that help you feel confident you are making the best musical decisions. You can do this

Each chapter is designed to be incredibly practical. You'll have techniques to apply right away. Chapters include:

The 100% RuleAvoid playing root position all the time. Use inversions too You don't need to play the chord exactly as writtenAvoid playing heavy 1+3+5 chords. Use your 3rd's sparingly Learn to play diamonds or only on the dominant beatsArpeggiating vs. playing block chordsWhen to lean in and when to lay backHow to play in the pocketHow to play and sing with a clickConsistency is key: Rhythm patterns and why they workThe role of each member of the band and their sonic spaceHow to lock in with the drummerDon't compete with the bass playerHow to complement the electric guitarHow to complement the acoustic guitarHow to play with a keyboard playerHow to support vocalistsHow to play with tracks

Micah Brooks is a veteran music teacher from Nashville, TN (USA). He specializes in teaching piano chord theory, accompaniment, and how to perform with other musicians. Micah's been teaching piano lessons for over ten years. He also has been a professional piano player for more than fifteen.

Whether you've been playing piano for years or are just starting out this book can help. Performing with other musicians can be so much fun and doing it well makes it rewarding too

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HP1F5PP3
• ISBN13: 9798182929202
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Worshipheart Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"