This is a great song for piano beginners to learn, as the chords used in the song are very simple and the rhythms are not too fast or complex. NoticeContinue readingCan’t Stop The Feeling (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This is another great selection for piano beginners as the chords used are fairly simple. One alternate bass note chord is used, Bb/C, which is where your right hand playsContinue readingSigned, Sealed, Delivered (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Blue Suede Shoes (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
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)
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)
Basic Scales for Bass Guitar
On bass guitar, we will need scales to create bass lines. Most of the time we only need major and minor scales, the two most common types of scales. WorkContinue readingBasic Scales for Bass Guitar
More Bass Guitar Song Exercises
The following song exercises will give you more experience finding the fret numbers, planning your fingering, and playing in time. Listen to the original songs to get the rhythm/timing inContinue readingMore Bass Guitar Song Exercises
Syncopated Basslines
The second note in this bassline is a syncopated note, meaning it occurs on an off-beat or up-beat rather than occurring on a beat. This syncopated note occurs frequently throughoutContinue readingSyncopated Basslines