This song works great on both guitar and piano, and indicates the exact rhythms of how the chords should be played. The two sections you see on the page areContinue readingBlue Suede Shoes (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Hey Jude (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This song will make use of the dominant seventh chord, which almost always resolves upward to a chord one perfect fourth above or downward to a chord one perfect fifthContinue readingHey Jude (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Hum (Jazz Standard by Bob Brookmeyer)
This is a terrific jazz composition written by trombone player Bob Brookmeyer, who frequently recorded with trumpet master Clark Terry. The music transcriptions on this site are provided for freeContinue readingHum (Jazz Standard by Bob Brookmeyer)
Using Guide Tones (Part Two)
This time we will slightly expand our previous exercise by adding fifths and octaves in the left hand. This will provide a thicker sound, ideal for solo playing.
Using Guide Tones (Part One)
This exercise follows the formula of the exercise from our previous lesson, consisting of only guide tones in the right hand and single bass notes in the left hand. ThisContinue readingUsing Guide Tones (Part One)
Introduction to Guide Tones
Guide tones are usually the third and seventh scale degree of a seventh chord, and are also the most active voices in most chord progressions, as these are the voicesContinue readingIntroduction to Guide Tones
Left Hand Ostinato for Piano
This song exercise features a left hand ostinato pattern, which is a continually repeated phrase or rhythm. The left hand pattern remains the same for most of the exercise, onlyContinue readingLeft Hand Ostinato for Piano
Applying Chords
Now we will be applying some of our new chord triads to a real composition. This is a famous piece for choir and orchestra written by the great Ludwig vanContinue readingApplying Chords
Basic Chords for Piano (Part Two)
In our previous lesson we learned some major chords. This time we will be looking at minor chords. The only difference between a major and minor chord is the thirdContinue readingBasic Chords for Piano (Part Two)
Basic Chords for Piano (Part One)
As a piano player, one of your principal roles in any band is playing chords. A chord is when you are playing two or more notes at once, creating harmony.Continue readingBasic Chords for Piano (Part One)