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Chord Voicings Piano
What is a piano chord voicing anyway? In simple terms it's a structure that results from taking a chord as you know it in basic form and manipulating the chord tones by taking one or more of the following actions:1) rearranging the chord tones
2) doubling one or more chord tones
3) eliminating one or more chord tones
Therefore, it will be no surprise to learn that, in order to learn how to voice chords to your potential, you need to know those chords to begin with...
A simple outline that will lead you to piano chord voicing success follows...
1) Learn the four basic triads
2) Learn the ten types of 7th chords
3) Learning the above should lead to becoming familiar with inversions of those chords. Read this information on chord inversions
4) A very simple and helpful guide for introducing yourself to the concept of voicing piano chords is Jazz Piano for Beginners. You can take yourself through this entire guide in a relatively short amount of time and following its instruction will have you confident with certain basic rudiments when it comes to voicing chords.
5) The art of piano chord voicing involves adopting a creative way of thinking and you will serve yourself well by understanding this fact. You want to train yourself to consider voicing options, to incorporate those voicings into songs as you learn them, to keep an open mind, to think creatively, and to love the process. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to become involved with a program that nurtures this whole process. Such a program is ProProach, which is presented in manner that gives you the opportunity to learn in increments and encourages you to use what you learn (and shows you how) . This popular program consists of 24 weekly lessons. You can follow along at your own pace and can refer to the lessons whenever you like once you accumulate them. As a matter of fact, the more you expose yourself to the lessons, the more success you will realize.
The above represents an outline that, if followed, will lead you to a point where you will be thinking independently and creatively. You will know for yourself what chord mastery is all about and will be open to furthering your study. You will have a true understanding that this art of voicing chords is a way of thinking that provides that certain level of satisfaction, enjoyment, and music appreciation known only to the person who has experienced this process for himself or herself.
Enjoy the journey...
And remember...
Always...
ALWAYS...
PLAY WITH PASSION!
Musically,
Dave
www.PianoAmore.net
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