Playing with Chords for Piano Students

Playing with Chords Book 1

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Playing with Chords for Piano Students

Description

Introduction in Book 1
Playing the piano in the traditional way by reading all the notes is the only way that some music can be played and it is a basic skill for every pianist. A well-rounded musician should also be able to use a chord-based method enabling them to play from a 'lead sheet'. Playing the piano using a chord system instead of reading all the notes is a very different approach that requires a range of new skills.

When the student becomes familiar with the method and "knows their chords" they will be able to play many songs fluently with little or no practice. They will also have a great deal of freedom in the way each piece is played. It would be unlikely that two pianists would play a piece exactly the same way.

However, we have to start somewhere, and initially, the student should follow the instructions and suggested patterns. As experience is gained, more options and creativity will become possible.

This course is intended primarily for music students who have reached about grade one or above. In most instances, it will be an addition, rather than an alternative, and be used alongside their regular study.

It assumes the student can read music, has a basic understanding of fingering, and knows how to use the sustain pedal.

It is not enough to know what to do. The student has to be able to actually do it confidently and musically. The only way to achieve this is to practice each song until a satisfactory standard is reached.

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You can use Playing with Chords in any way you wish with all your current and future students.
You can print complete books or individual pages to give to students.
You cannot  share the material with any other teachers, or students of other teachers, even teachers who are in the same studio.  They must purchase their own license. You can share files with your students electronically but they cannot share this material with anyone else.
You cannot use the material in this course for any other purpose.
You are expected at all times to protect the copyright owners interests by not allowing illegal copies to be made, and not allowing the copyright files to escape to the wider internet.

What people are saying

"Playing with Chords is fabulous. It’s the first method I’ve found that actually teaches lead sheets in a really methodical, practical way and without overwhelming students."
Barbara Leest. Perth, Australia

“I am very impressed with these books.”
Maria Aitken, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

“I bought the Playing with Chords books and I really like them! I use them all the time as supplement to standard pieces. Knowledge of chords is a fundamental aspect of teaching for me. I was always on the lookout for help to play from lead sheets, and when I came across Playing with Chords, I was so thankful that someone filled this gap!”
Susan Theron, Howick, New Zealand

I am the teacher but I have learned so much from these books and my arranging skills have improved dramatically.The books are great.
Adam Miller, California

Love your books. Have used them with my adult students learning LH chords.
Dianne Morgan, Warkworth, New Zealand

The Playing with Chords books are awesome. A mix of well-known songs supplemented with information on how to play chord style. My students are enjoying them.
Anna Hope, Bluff, New Zealand.
 
These books are great - they offer clear suggestions for varied bass patterns based on the chords, and a wonderful collection of "real" pieces to explore.
Tertia Hogan, Queensland, Australia.

Over the past two years I have found these books most suitable for the student who has a basic grounding in notational music and wishes to transition to a more modern style of playing. An understanding of chords is fundamental to all music and your books are especially suited to the pre-teen, teenager and returning adult player. They have given several of my students a renewed interest in their music given the creative opportunities within.
The introduction of a lead line using some familiar tunes, the gradual introduction of chords and various bass examples gives the student numerous options to ultimately develop their own arrangements and improvisation as well as an understanding of chord progressions.
The addition of a “Teachers Guide” book is a bonus and helpful for both experienced teachers and those teachers less experienced in the more modern styles.
Wendy Moore, Manukau NZ

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