Q. I know most of the chords on the piano.
I'm just tired of playing chords so simply.
any websites on how to make it more enjoyable to play them?
and how to decorate a chord?
if that made sense lol.
thanks :)
A. If you're talking about jazz chords, the link below should be helpful. It covers the most commonly used jazz chords. It doesn't include quartal harmonies (chords built in fourths) but it has just about everything else.
e a a# d does anyone know the name of this chord? the d is after the octave(13th)?
Q. the chord is moveable, and played on piano. thanks.
A. It would help to know the context, such as the key, the chord before and after. is this from jazz, classical or modern music?
Is it possible any of these notes are non-chord tones, and that there are other notes that are chord tones?
in tonal music we don't usually have chords with two notes of the same name. but If we do in fact have the notes you stated then respell the a# as Bb then I'd call this D9 flat 13 with omitted third. this is unlikely unless we're talking about jazz, and even then you usually have a third in the chord.
If E is the root then we'd have a quartal seventh chord.
but I tend to think a# respelled as Bb is the root,
so it's most likely: Bb Maj7 11
in pitch class set theory we'd call this chord [0278] but this kind of analysis isn't very useful outside of modern music.
Music homework help please?
Q. I have half-term music homework. My instrument is the piano. I'm doing well but I don't what to write for this part: What techniques are possible on your instrument: Specific way's you play your instrument, different techniques to create different sounds and any technical effects. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
In a way that a beginner piano player will understand please
A. Some improvisation like this
Steps 1
Have a knowledge of a variety of music, so as to not be imitating any one song.
2.. Learn about scales. Jump in and learn one that has a lot of sharps or flats in it if you can, such as B Major. Practice the scale you learn maybe just in the right hand at first. You might find these "bumpy" scales are easier to play than C major, since you can "see" how the scale is shaped!
3. Learn about chords. It is suggested that you learn triad chords before moving on to quartals and such. Triad chords consist of three notes (1-2-3) and between two notes and the root(1-2 or 1-3) is a distinct interval. For a quick example, a C major traid consists of a C-E-G. Between C-E is a major 3rd, while between C-G the interval is a perfect fifth.
4. There are as many ways to improvise as there are people. Here are some suggested techniques to try...you may find one may suit your way of thinking better than others, so give them each a shot!
Method 1
white notes (3 1/2 octaves)
white notes (3 1/2 octaves)
Sit down and hit notes only of the same key. (F, G, Em, A#, etc.)
Have your left hand play the background chorus (slow block or broken chords) in the same key.
Have your right hand playing the melody.
Switch keys once you become better at it to give it a broader, more complex feel and to amplify the beauty of the song.
Method 2
Play a slow 4/4 piece with each measure getting one chord on the left hand.
With the right, improv a melody within that chord.
The next measure switch to a different chord and continue the melody in that next chord.
Continue this until you become proficient (or bored).
Method 3
Once you've learned how to play some scales in both hands, try improvising with both hands going at once. Get your fingers moving in the same scale...it'll sound alright.
Try playing a "call and answer" game with your hands. Play some random phrase in one hand and try to repeat it in your other hand. Start simple. Eventually you may find your hands can generate melodic ideas simultaneously that work together!
Method 4
Instead of simply playing block chords or arpeggios in one hand, try to make the top or bottom note of that accompaniment form its own melody. The pinky and the thumb tend to be most convenient for this way of playing.
Try playing accompaniments in your right hand with chords or arpeggios and melodies in your left hand.
Good luck..
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