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    Piano Chords Three: Numbers - How to Play Songs By Ear Without Sheet Music Using The Nashville Number System: Piano Authority Series, #3
    Piano Chords Four: Playing With Other Musicians: Piano Authority Series, #4
    Piano Chords Two: Flats and Sharps - A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series, #2
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    Piano Authority Series

    By Micah Brooks

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    About this series

    Piano Chords One is a book for beginners, yes, but it's also for those who took classical piano lessons and wished they had learned more about chord theory. How great would it be to hear a song on the radio and be able to play it without needing the notes written out? This is a solution.

     

    This book is for beginners or if you've taken traditional piano lessons but would like to learn how to play by ear.

     

    You'll learn root position and first and second inversion chords for the keys of C, G, F, D, A, E, and B (All the white key keys). You'll go in that order while working through this book because each key adds a new sharp or flat note. This is called following the circle of fifths. It doesn't take long before you feel like you've advanced in your playing.

     

    You'll learn all of these chords as part of this beautifully laid out course:

    • The Key of C: C, Dm, C/E, F, G, Am, G/B
    • The Key of G: G, Am, G/B, C, D, Em, D/F#
    • The Key of F: F, Gm, F/A, Bb, C, Dm, C/E
    • The Key of D: D, Em, D/F#, G, A, Bm, A/C#
    • The Key of A: A, Bm, A/C#, D, E, F#m, E/G#
    • The Key of E: E, F#m, E/G#, A, B, C#m, B/D#
    • The Key of B: B, C#m, B/D#, E, F#, G#m, F#/A#

    Micah is a veteran music teacher from Nashville, TN (USA). He specializes in teaching piano chord theory and accompaniment. Micah's been teaching piano lessons for over ten years. He also has been a professional piano player for more than 15.

     

    There are no songs written out inside this book because the purpose is to be able to play any song you'd like. After working through the first key you will be able to search Google for your favorite song in the key of C. Begin learning how to play the chords to your favorite songs today.

     

    Click the "buy" button to get started today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWorshipHeart Publishing
    Release dateMay 6, 2019
    Piano Chords Three: Numbers - How to Play Songs By Ear Without Sheet Music Using The Nashville Number System: Piano Authority Series, #3
    Piano Chords Four: Playing With Other Musicians: Piano Authority Series, #4
    Piano Chords Two: Flats and Sharps - A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series, #2

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    • 2

      Piano Chords Two: Flats and Sharps - A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series, #2
      Piano Chords Two: Flats and Sharps - A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series, #2

      Piano Chords Two: Flats and Sharps - A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series, #2

      Micah Brooks
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Piano Chords Two is the long anticipated follow up to the acclaimed Piano Chords One. The Piano Chords series of books are for beginners, yes, but they are also for those who took classical piano lessons and wished they had learned more about chord theory. How great would it be to hear a song on the radio and be able to play it without needing the notes written out? This is a solution.   Using the circle of fifths as your guide, you'll learn root position and first and second inversion chords for the keys of Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, C#, Gb, and F# (All the black key keys). It doesn't take long before you'll feel like you've advanced in your playing. It's that simple.   Micah is a veteran music teacher from the Nashville, TN [USA]. He specializes in teaching piano chord theory and accompaniment. He instructs more than one hundred students as a full-time music instructor at Providence Christian Academy Plus, Micah is a worship leader and author.   Begin learning how to play the chords to your favorite songs in flat and sharp keys today. Click the "buy" button to get started.

      Piano Chords Two is the long anticipated follow up to the acclaimed Piano Chords One. The Piano Chords series of books are for beginners, yes, but they are also for those who took classical piano lessons and wished they had learned more about chord theory. How great would it be to hear a song on the radio and be able to play it without needing the notes written out? This is a solution.   Using the circle of fifths as your guide, you'll learn root position and first and second inversion chords for the keys of Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, C#, Gb, and F# (All the black key keys). It doesn't take long before you'll feel like you've advanced in your playing. It's that simple.   Micah is a veteran music teacher from the Nashville, TN [USA]. He specializes in teaching piano chord theory and accompaniment. He instructs more than one hundred students as a full-time music instructor at Providence Christian Academy Plus, Micah is a worship leader and author.   Begin learning how to play the chords to your favorite songs in flat and sharp keys today. Click the "buy" button to get started.

    • 3

      Piano Chords Three: Numbers - How to Play Songs By Ear Without Sheet Music Using The Nashville Number System: Piano Authority Series, #3
      Piano Chords Three: Numbers - How to Play Songs By Ear Without Sheet Music Using The Nashville Number System: Piano Authority Series, #3

      Piano Chords Three: Numbers - How to Play Songs By Ear Without Sheet Music Using The Nashville Number System: Piano Authority Series, #3

      Micah Brooks
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      You may be surprised to find out that there are only four chords that make up most of the songs you hear. In fact, one of those four is just the fundamental chord, but with a shifted down bass note and sounds darker. This means that you only need to learn–and you absolutely can learn–how to recognize three main chords with just your ear. You'll be able to play most songs without needing any sheet music or searching for the chords online.   If you've ever wanted to know how to hear a song and play the chords by ear, Piano Chords Three: Numbers is a way to do that!   Here's how it works: Professionals listen for the chords in a song as numbers instead of the chord names. Each key changes the names of the chords, but not the numbers. For instance, in the key of C, the 1 chord is C. In the key of G, the 1 chord is G. The 1 chord is a very simple chord to hear. Once you hear the fundamental, distinct tone of the 1 you can then find the key by testing several chords until you find the right one. Then you not only know what key you are in but also the fundamental 1 chord for that key. All the other chords in the song build from that one!   Piano Chords Three: Numbers includes: Welcome: Why Numbers and What Are They? One: The 1 Chord and Its Dominance Two: The 4 and 5: The Other Pillars Three: The 6m: Just A Dark 1 Chord Four: The 2m: The New 4 Five: The "Over" or Passing Chords: 1/3, 5/7, and 4/1 Six: The 3m and 7dim Seven: The ♭7, 2, and 3: The Accidentals Eight: The Most Common Chord Patterns (You'll Hear These Everywhere) Nine: Going A Little Beyond: Chord Suffices Final Greetings and Pop Quiz Everyone can do this! Whether you've played piano for thirty years or are just starting out these principles work! Don't let anything hold you back. Playing by ear like this may open up a love for music that you didn't know you had inside. At the very least you'll add a creative new skill that will last your lifetime.   Click the "buy" button to get started learning your numbers today!

      You may be surprised to find out that there are only four chords that make up most of the songs you hear. In fact, one of those four is just the fundamental chord, but with a shifted down bass note and sounds darker. This means that you only need to learn–and you absolutely can learn–how to recognize three main chords with just your ear. You'll be able to play most songs without needing any sheet music or searching for the chords online.   If you've ever wanted to know how to hear a song and play the chords by ear, Piano Chords Three: Numbers is a way to do that!   Here's how it works: Professionals listen for the chords in a song as numbers instead of the chord names. Each key changes the names of the chords, but not the numbers. For instance, in the key of C, the 1 chord is C. In the key of G, the 1 chord is G. The 1 chord is a very simple chord to hear. Once you hear the fundamental, distinct tone of the 1 you can then find the key by testing several chords until you find the right one. Then you not only know what key you are in but also the fundamental 1 chord for that key. All the other chords in the song build from that one!   Piano Chords Three: Numbers includes: Welcome: Why Numbers and What Are They? One: The 1 Chord and Its Dominance Two: The 4 and 5: The Other Pillars Three: The 6m: Just A Dark 1 Chord Four: The 2m: The New 4 Five: The "Over" or Passing Chords: 1/3, 5/7, and 4/1 Six: The 3m and 7dim Seven: The ♭7, 2, and 3: The Accidentals Eight: The Most Common Chord Patterns (You'll Hear These Everywhere) Nine: Going A Little Beyond: Chord Suffices Final Greetings and Pop Quiz Everyone can do this! Whether you've played piano for thirty years or are just starting out these principles work! Don't let anything hold you back. Playing by ear like this may open up a love for music that you didn't know you had inside. At the very least you'll add a creative new skill that will last your lifetime.   Click the "buy" button to get started learning your numbers today!

    • 4

      Piano Chords Four: Playing With Other Musicians: Piano Authority Series, #4
      Piano Chords Four: Playing With Other Musicians: Piano Authority Series, #4

      Piano Chords Four: Playing With Other Musicians: Piano Authority Series, #4

      Micah Brooks
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      Piano Chords Four is for musicians who perform on stage with others. How do you find the right part to play? When should you play high or low? How can you complement what the guitar player and drummer are doing? This book gives you many techniques to help answer those questions and more!   Finding the right parts to play when performing as the piano or keyboard player with other musicians is one of the most fun, professional, and rewarding ways to play.  Piano Chords Four delivers some of the best techniques!   Many of us grew up taking classical piano lessons or playing mostly by ourselves. Now you find yourself on stage performing with others. You need to play less or find the right parts rather than take up the whole mix like you did as a solo pianist. Piano Chords Four outlines professional ideas that help you feel confident you are making the best musical decisions. You can do this!   Each chapter is designed to be incredibly practical. You'll have techniques to apply right away. Chapters include: The 100% Rule Avoid playing root position all the time. Use inversions too! You don't need to play the chord exactly as written Avoid playing heavy 1+3+5 chords. Use your 3rd's sparingly! Learn to play diamonds or only on the dominant beats Arpeggiating vs. playing block chords When to lean in and when to lay back How to play in the pocket How to play and sing with a click Consistency is key: Rhythm patterns and why they work The role of each member of the band and their sonic space How to lock in with the drummer Don't compete with the bass player How to complement the electric guitar How to complement the acoustic guitar How to play with a keyboard player How to support vocalists How to play with tracks   Micah Brooks is a veteran music teacher from Nashville, TN (USA). He specializes in teaching piano chord theory, accompaniment, and how to perform with other musicians. Micah's been teaching piano lessons for over ten years. He also has been a professional piano player for more than fifteen.   Whether you've been playing piano for years or are just starting out this book can help. Performing with other musicians can be so much fun and doing it well makes it rewarding too!   Click the "buy" button at the top of this page to get started today!

      Piano Chords Four is for musicians who perform on stage with others. How do you find the right part to play? When should you play high or low? How can you complement what the guitar player and drummer are doing? This book gives you many techniques to help answer those questions and more!   Finding the right parts to play when performing as the piano or keyboard player with other musicians is one of the most fun, professional, and rewarding ways to play.  Piano Chords Four delivers some of the best techniques!   Many of us grew up taking classical piano lessons or playing mostly by ourselves. Now you find yourself on stage performing with others. You need to play less or find the right parts rather than take up the whole mix like you did as a solo pianist. Piano Chords Four outlines professional ideas that help you feel confident you are making the best musical decisions. You can do this!   Each chapter is designed to be incredibly practical. You'll have techniques to apply right away. Chapters include: The 100% Rule Avoid playing root position all the time. Use inversions too! You don't need to play the chord exactly as written Avoid playing heavy 1+3+5 chords. Use your 3rd's sparingly! Learn to play diamonds or only on the dominant beats Arpeggiating vs. playing block chords When to lean in and when to lay back How to play in the pocket How to play and sing with a click Consistency is key: Rhythm patterns and why they work The role of each member of the band and their sonic space How to lock in with the drummer Don't compete with the bass player How to complement the electric guitar How to complement the acoustic guitar How to play with a keyboard player How to support vocalists How to play with tracks   Micah Brooks is a veteran music teacher from Nashville, TN (USA). He specializes in teaching piano chord theory, accompaniment, and how to perform with other musicians. Micah's been teaching piano lessons for over ten years. He also has been a professional piano player for more than fifteen.   Whether you've been playing piano for years or are just starting out this book can help. Performing with other musicians can be so much fun and doing it well makes it rewarding too!   Click the "buy" button at the top of this page to get started today!

    • Piano Chords One: A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series
      Piano Chords One: A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series

      Piano Chords One: A Beginner’s Guide To Simple Music Theory and Playing Chords To Any Song Quickly: Piano Authority Series

      Micah Brooks
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      Piano Chords One is a book for beginners, yes, but it's also for those who took classical piano lessons and wished they had learned more about chord theory. How great would it be to hear a song on the radio and be able to play it without needing the notes written out? This is a solution.   This book is for beginners or if you've taken traditional piano lessons but would like to learn how to play by ear.   You'll learn root position and first and second inversion chords for the keys of C, G, F, D, A, E, and B (All the white key keys). You'll go in that order while working through this book because each key adds a new sharp or flat note. This is called following the circle of fifths. It doesn't take long before you feel like you've advanced in your playing.   You'll learn all of these chords as part of this beautifully laid out course: The Key of C: C, Dm, C/E, F, G, Am, G/B The Key of G: G, Am, G/B, C, D, Em, D/F# The Key of F: F, Gm, F/A, Bb, C, Dm, C/E The Key of D: D, Em, D/F#, G, A, Bm, A/C# The Key of A: A, Bm, A/C#, D, E, F#m, E/G# The Key of E: E, F#m, E/G#, A, B, C#m, B/D# The Key of B: B, C#m, B/D#, E, F#, G#m, F#/A# Micah is a veteran music teacher from Nashville, TN (USA). He specializes in teaching piano chord theory and accompaniment. Micah's been teaching piano lessons for over ten years. He also has been a professional piano player for more than 15.   There are no songs written out inside this book because the purpose is to be able to play any song you'd like. After working through the first key you will be able to search Google for your favorite song in the key of C. Begin learning how to play the chords to your favorite songs today.   Click the "buy" button to get started today!

      Piano Chords One is a book for beginners, yes, but it's also for those who took classical piano lessons and wished they had learned more about chord theory. How great would it be to hear a song on the radio and be able to play it without needing the notes written out? This is a solution.   This book is for beginners or if you've taken traditional piano lessons but would like to learn how to play by ear.   You'll learn root position and first and second inversion chords for the keys of C, G, F, D, A, E, and B (All the white key keys). You'll go in that order while working through this book because each key adds a new sharp or flat note. This is called following the circle of fifths. It doesn't take long before you feel like you've advanced in your playing.   You'll learn all of these chords as part of this beautifully laid out course: The Key of C: C, Dm, C/E, F, G, Am, G/B The Key of G: G, Am, G/B, C, D, Em, D/F# The Key of F: F, Gm, F/A, Bb, C, Dm, C/E The Key of D: D, Em, D/F#, G, A, Bm, A/C# The Key of A: A, Bm, A/C#, D, E, F#m, E/G# The Key of E: E, F#m, E/G#, A, B, C#m, B/D# The Key of B: B, C#m, B/D#, E, F#, G#m, F#/A# Micah is a veteran music teacher from Nashville, TN (USA). He specializes in teaching piano chord theory and accompaniment. Micah's been teaching piano lessons for over ten years. He also has been a professional piano player for more than 15.   There are no songs written out inside this book because the purpose is to be able to play any song you'd like. After working through the first key you will be able to search Google for your favorite song in the key of C. Begin learning how to play the chords to your favorite songs today.   Click the "buy" button to get started today!

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      Learned a lot. It’s beginner friendly. The lesson was taught progressively so I didnt feel overwhelmed. I was able to play songs that I like in the first few lessons. Cant wait to start the 2nd book next to this one. Thanks a lot!