 How to comp chords in swing jazz.
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How to use Play Along Tracks Play along tracks are band recordings of jazz, blues, and pop songs minus the melody. You supply the melody when playing along. Here are some tips to get the most from the experience.
Apps for playing along. YouTube: (126) misty play along - YouTube iReal Pro: iReal Pro - Practice Made Perfect Band in the box: PG Music - Band-in-a-Box.com (bandinabox.com) If I can help you further, call me. David   Sightreading is high speed pattern recognition. Pattern recognition comes from knowledge of rudiments and theory, piano technique, aural training, a deep knowledge of music history and stylistic performance practices and playing experience. A trained musician does not see a series of notes, they see patterns and relationships. For example, Mozart Minuet in G K 1e.
If I can help you, call me. David Tips. 1. Count aloud throughout. 2. Count one measure before you begin. 3. Practice counting and clapping first. 4. Record yourself clapping and listen back to evaluate your success or lack thereof. 5. Play one hand and count aloud. Record yourself playing and listen back to evaluate your success or lack thereof. 6. Play two hands and count aloud. Record yourself playing and listen back to evaluate your success or lack thereof. 7. Do this and similar exercises for the rest of your piano career. If I can help you, call me. David  |
You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail. AuthorI'm a professional pianist and music educator in West Toronto Ontario. I'm also a devoted drum set and mallet percussionist. Categories
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