Mastering Piano Accompaniment

piano sight reading

The course includes:

3 DVDs
One Binder

 

Playing piano and accompanying yourself or others while singing can be so enjoyable, relaxing, and it's fun too! However, there are times when piano players do not know what to play while the singer is singing the melody. If you have at least 2 years of experience, and are interested in learning some great techniques on accompaniment, then this is the course for you!

The course consists of:

  3 DVDs (60 minutes each) and a handbook featuring the piano accompaniment techniques commonly used by professionals, including :

a. Chordal styles – How to break down chords and combine chordal notes to make the accompaniment interesting

b. Rhythmic patterns – By altering the rhythms of accompaniment, one can introduce a variety of musical styles such as blues, ballad, gospel, etc.

The following songs are featured, demonstrating the usage of various accompaniment techniques. Sheet music will be provided.

  1. Beautiful Dreamer – With this song, you will learn four different ways to accompany a singer. Watch our short video clip and see the highlights of the accompaniment.
     
  2. America the Beautiful – You will learn how to use 2 -1 broken chords and 9 th chords to accompany the songs. These techniques are the gold standard for the accompaniment professional.
     
  3. Jingle Bells – Here’s a lively song to be used with fast rhythmic patterns. Your hands will be busy experimenting with different rhythmic styles.
     
  4. Go Tell It on the Mountain – Have you ever tried to use the piano as a drum? We’ll show you how to apply Latin and percussion rhythms. Once you start applying these techniques, you will want to use them over and over again.
     
  5. Amazing Grace – Learn how to accompany singing that is in an uneven and unexpected rhythm. Some singers tend to drag their melody and not follow consistent rhythm. This accompanying style is the exact method you want to use when you and the singer are not in sync.
     
  6. Home on the Range – Master the lovely western country style and “twang” right hand method with this song. Your singer and audience will admire you for this.
     
  7. Good Morning to You –This is the most sung melody in the whole world. Learn and master this accompaniment technique and you will be asked to play at every birthday celebration.
     
  8. Londonderry Air (aka Danny Boy) – This favorite Irish tune is among the favorite for many singers. We will show you how to accompany using the composite melody and also how to make up your own accompaniment patterns. A must learn for the serious accompanist.
     
  9. She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain – This is the perfect song for accompanying in a lively, bluesy style. We will show you how to master a “rock” rhythm with this song and how to add in your own bluesy notes.
     
  10. How to Accompany “On the Spot” – Do you know how to accompany somebody if you have never heard the music before? It really can be done. Our video will show you how to predict what chords should be used merely by listening to the singer.
     
  11. We will show you eight additional patterns. This is for your treasure box of accompaniment tricks. Play these patterns often and expand your skills.

Regular Price $125
 

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