Christmas Song: Play O Holy Night - different accompaniment

Learn to play beautiful piano accompaniment for O Holy Night and unlock a versatile skill for playing ballads in 6/8 time! This course reveals the secret to crafting captivating ballad accompaniment using both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) techniques, incorporating grouping and runs.

We'll dissect the entire song, from start to finish, with a quick demonstration of RH inversions (detailed instruction available in Piano Trick #8). This course is designed for intermediate to advanced pianists looking to elevate their skills.

What You'll Learn:

• Rhythm Mastery: Understand and play in both 12/8 and 6/8 time signatures.
• 10 Unique Ballad Accompaniments: Explore diverse left-hand patterns for the initial section of O Holy Night.
• Key Change Techniques: Master the transition with Triplet Walking Bass.
• Em Am Em Runs: Add expressive flair with rolling waves and rhythmic variations.
• Grouping Accompaniment: Develop sophisticated left-hand and right-hand grouping techniques.

Key Piano Techniques Covered:

• Chord Inversion Technique: Expand your harmonic vocabulary.
• 6/8 and 12/8 Rhythm Technique: Develop rhythmic fluency.
• Transfer Chord Technique for Accompaniment: Smoothly transition between chords.
• Triplet Technique: Add rhythmic interest and sophistication.
• Left-Hand Ballad Accompaniment Variations: Learn 10 variations with triplets, including:
  • LH Accompaniment #1 - 12/8 - Double Time Ballad
  • LH Accompaniment #2 - 12/8 - Simple Octave Ballad
  • LH Accompaniment #3 - 12/8 - Octave Ballad up and down
  • LH Accompaniment #4 - 12/8 - Ballad Thumb Hop
  • LH Accompaniment #5 - 12/8 - Ballad 10 Hop to the 3rd
  • LH Accompaniment #6 - 12/8 - Ballad Cross over
  • LH Accompaniment #7 - 12/8 - Ballad 12
  • LH Accompaniment #8 - 12/8 - Ballad Hop 2 Octaves
  • LH Accompaniment #9 - 12/8 - Ballad Dance with 2 Hands
  • LH Accompaniment #10 - 12/8 - Ballad Dance Variation
• Grouping Accompaniment: Explore left-hand and right-hand grouping patterns.
• Rolling Waves Technique: Create flowing, arpeggiated textures.
• Triplet Walking Bass Technique: Add rhythmic drive and harmonic interest.

14 Ballad Accompaniment Variations Included:

• LH Accompaniment #11 - 12/8 - Grouping Accompaniment
• LH Accompaniment #12 - 12/8 Triplet Walking Bass
• LH Accompaniment #13 - Line 4: Runs – Am Em Dm
• LH Accompaniment #14 - 12/8 - Grouping (3 tones)

Enjoy the journey!

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