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Piano Improvisation - Easier Than You Think!

As someone who has played the piano for quite a long time, I can tell you that there is nothing more enjoyable than being able to sit down and just improvise.


Now, I don’t do this every day, but when the mood strikes I do. It might be a beautiful spring morning, or the sight of something inspirational, but when the feeling comes, I move towards the piano and just play.


I take for granted that I can do this because I’ve been doing it for a very long time. It’s now a part of me. And a part I would never want to give up or lose. Now I know that some of you may think only a few gifted individuals

Piano Keys And How To Make Sense Of Them
...first, you'll be able to see piano keys as chords instead of individual notes. And when this happens you'll no longer be confused.What I have my students do is master something called the open position chord first. Using this chord ...
can do this, but let me tell you that IT’S ONLY IMPROVISATION AND THIS CAN BE TAUGHT!


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A Guide to Electric Guitars

Electric guitars are in tremendous demand in the music industry. Many musicians prefer to play the guitar rather than any other musical instruments. An electric guitar is an essential instrument at many musical events. The artists playing the electric guitar at concerts have an audience and fans of their own. It is one of the most important musical instruments at rock shows, jazz concerts, country music events, rap and blues concerts and even on pop albums. The function of a guitar, especially an electric guitar, is multi-faceted.


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Electric Guitars

A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. In a typical guitar you ll find six strings; however, there are guitars with less or more strings. Apart from strings, a guitar has headstock, frets, nut, fret board and neck joints. An electric guitar is a type of guitar that uses electronic pickups with the vibration of the steel cords, and then produces the desired tonal effects.


The electronic guitars are not naturally loud, and are also available in all different shapes, sizes, volumes, designs, qualities, and timbres. Electric guitars are used widely in many popular styles of music, like contemporary classic, rock and roll, jazz, pop, country music, and much more. There is virtually no limit to what you can do.

Piano Lessons Outside the Box: A New Approach to Learning Piano
...my free lesson "Reflections in Water" for example.Here we have 4 chords in the Key of C Major. The chords are modern sounding seventh chords and are all played in open position. By using the materials of music (chords) we ...
The electric guitar can produce a whole variation of sounds; it can be played solo or accompanying other instruments. It leaves its own impact in the music.


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History of Electric Guitars

The guitar is a popular string instrument. It produces sound when the strings along the surface are plucked. It used to be looked upon as a proverbial instrument connected with chivalrous courtship. String instruments existed prior to the guitar. The first documented record on the guitar is in the 14th century chronicles. In its initial form, it had three double courses of strings and sometimes a single string. The guitar probably originated in Spain, around the 16th century. It was a social requirement for entertainment among the middle and lower classes.


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The Top 10 All Time Worst Jokes About Piano Players

Here, for your barfing pleasure, are the top ten worst jokes of all time about piano players. Nothing personal, you understand, since I am one. But a little comic relief laughing at ourselves is good for both our soul and our humility.


So without further ado, here are some of the all time worst piano jokes in descending order:


10. What do a vacuum cleaner and an electric piano have in common.


Answer: Both suck when you plug them in.


9. What does a piano player dream about?


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