In my studio students get to explore the art of playing piano by ear. One way is through improvisation. Once we realize the role of chords in the structure of music, we can have fun playing our own rhythms and note combinations within the chords. This is a great way to get your “ear training”. … Read more
The last post showed you the “number” of each chord in a major scale. This post is going to tell you which numbers are the most important, and why. In any major scale, the I, IV and the V notes are the most important for making major chords. In the scale of C major, this … Read more
Learning to play piano by ear is an intertwining discipline of two separate coordinations….rhythm patterns and chord patterns. I have long neglected this very special part of my blog and I plan to make time for it over the next few months. I’m not going to string you along……the best and easiest way to learn advanced … Read more
I teach a keyboard program called Music for Young Children. One of the building blocks of this program is the introduction of left hand (LH) harmony chord structures early on in training. We teach the young student to listen for the “colors” of I, IV and V7 progressions in their music. If young students aim … Read more
Playing piano by ear does not need to be difficult. Start with your basic chord structures and go from there. Rhythmic patterns are the answer to freedom to play be ear on the piano. I just posted a youtube video for Love Me Tender. This has a fabulous rhythmic pattern that can be used in … Read more
The 21st century…..aaawwwweeee….there has never been a better time to learn about something you always wanted to do! The free content available on the internet can teach you to do almost…anything! So, why not take advantage of it? Recently, I started to post videos teaching you how to play piano by ear. If you have … Read more