Format : Sheet music
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Made Easy Number of pages : 40 This new collection of chords from Gail Smith, is one all pianists have been waiting for. It will be quite useful for the player who needs to see where the chord is on the piano as well as how it is written in musical notation with chord symbols. Fifteen of the most commonly used chords, in each of the twelve keys, are given in an easy-to-read chart format. Each chord is presented with the full name of the chord, the chord symbol, names of the notes in the chord and the notation on the staff for the pianist to play with both hands. Examples of seventh chords, ninths, elevenths and thirteenth chords are also shown.
SKU: MB.30651
ISBN 9781513460819. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy, essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method; beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises, while advanced pianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book, you will be able to practice scales and chords without the usual monotony.
The exercises focus on three 5-note palindrome patterns (which sound the same forwards and backwards) and are excellent for sight reading. Correct fingering is the key to playing piano with dexterity—this book provides all 120 ways these 5-note patterns can be played, giving you the ability to utilize all ten fingers efficiently across 88 keys.