Sorry for this late notice but I just got word
from my good friend, Jermaine Griggs over at
Hear and Play Music... that he's running a
"Memorial Day Weekend" 40% off sale that ends
tonight (Monday, May 25, 2009).
http://www.hearandplay.com/437773/digital.htmlBut what's so special about it is that for the
first time ever, he's released "digital
downloads" of all his courses.
That means that you can literally download his
courses to your computer and start learning
piano within minutes after your purchase.
And if you've heard me talk about hearandplay
before, then you know how good their courses
are for learning piano by ear (especially
gospel and soul music).
They've got material all the way from gospel
to jazz and salsa --- from chords to worship
patterns... from piano and organ to drums
and even singing. My e-mail here doesn't
even do them justice. You'll have to go check
them out for yourself.
http://www.hearandplay.com/437773/digital.htmlBut if you're interested in their digitally
downloadable material, now is really the time
to take action because you're not going to beat
their 40% off deal going on thru midnight tonight.
(And if you know Jermaine, you know that he doesn't
do these sales often. Heck it took him 9 years to
finally decide to release downloadable material. So
take advantage while he's doing it).
http://www.hearandplay.com/437773/digital.htmlEven if you're strapped for cash right now (which is
understandable), they have a 2-hour audio course
covering a systematic approach to playing piano by
ear. It's only $10 bucks with the 40% off coupon.
That's like 8 cents per minute (if you do the math).
Where can you go to get a 2 hour lesson for 8 cents
a minute?
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to
contact me (or even them directly at:
help@hearandplay.com.
Talk soon,
rachel neil
2 comments:
Piano Rhythm Techniques
Rhythm is an essential ingredient of music. A musician must know how to create alluring tunes and must possess the
sense of rhythm.
A pianist can play the right keys but if the timing is not right, then music can be meaningless and unpleasant to the
ear.
Here are a few ways to keep steady rhythms:
1. Loud counts!
Another way in learning rhythm and keeping track of it is counting out loud. Counting loudly makes our minds
comprehend the rhythm pattern and it is imprinted in our minds. If a pianist begins to count the rhythm in a musical
composition from one to four and then repeats it again and again, then the rhythm begins to flow into the keys of the
piano, as well. A pianist can relate the notes to the beats, in the music scores, easily, when he/she keeps count of the
beats.
2. Clap, Tap, catch rhythm!
A person can grasp the intricate musical rhythms by clapping one's hands, clapping on one's laps and by tapping one's
feet. This is an effective way in learning rhythm. Sometimes the rhythm in a song, changes in the middle of the song.
This can be challenging but a pianist or a musician can get back in rhythm by clapping or
tapping. When one plays on complicated music composition, one can take some time to clap and get back one's
rhythm and timing.
3. Imaginary piano!
To get accustomed to the rhythms, playing on an imaginary piano is of immense help. A piano player can select a
song and then play an imaginary piano. The rhythms can be played on an imaginary piano. This exercise allows a
pianist to understand musical rhythm patterns better. A pianist who has learnt the art of playing on an imaginary
piano can grasp the beats, even if the music slows down or speeds up and he can play on time.
4. Rhythm Accompaniment/Metronome
Do you have a keyboard that comes with rhythm accompaniment?
This is no doubt one of the best way to keep a piano player rhythmically straight!
You are probably aware that most piano player are solo player.
We don't get to play in a band or an orchestra. The best way to imitate an ensemble setting is by using a rhythm
accompaniment tool.
Yoke Wong
Take Your Piano Playing To The Next Level
http://www.YokeWong.net
Yoke Wong.
I check out your site and I'd love to exchange links with you, would you please consider me?
http://gospelpiano.blogspot.com
thank you
Rachel Neil
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