Learn Piano #2 - Play Piano Color Chords & 19 Ballads

Learn Piano Level 2: Unlock Intermediate Music Harmony & Play 19 Stunning Piano Ballads Like a Pro!

Ready to elevate your piano playing? Discover an easy method to master 4-tone chords without tedious drills. This course unveils the music theory needed to effortlessly add captivating 6th, 7th & 9th color tones to your music.

Master the 4T6 Handshape Weapon: Learn this powerful technique to automatically generate beautiful, cascading sounds in both your right and left hands.

Transform Your Left Hand Accompaniment: Say goodbye to boring! Explore 10+ piano tips for ballad variations, adding the 10th color tone for a richer, more expressive sound.

Demystify Quartals: Unlock the secret code to playing Quartal Open Sound with our bonus section!

Here's the Key: The 4T6 handshape makes incorporating 6th, 7th, and 9th color tones simple. Professional musicians utilize left-hand ballads beyond the octave to achieve these nuanced tones, creating a nostalgic and New Age sound.

Course Highlights:

Part 1: Music Theory

• Color Chords Explained: Understand what color chords are and how they enhance your music.
• Adding the "Extra" Note: Learn to add the 9, 11, and 13 to basic triads (4-tone chords).
• 4-Tone Chord Variations: Explore C6, CM7, CM9, C6/9; F6, FM7, FM9, F6/9; and G7, G9.
• Color Chord Substitutions: Apply color chord substitutions to common chords like C, F, and G.
• Practical Application: Learn to use color chord substitutions in "Away In A Manger."
• The 10th Color Tone: Discover how to effectively use the 10th color tone with your left hand.

Part 2: Piano Techniques

• Secret 4T6 Handshape: Master the automatic 4-tone right-hand playing technique.
• 4T6 Color Tone Movement: Explore moving 4T6 color tones by 1 step or 1/2 step.
• Left-Hand 10th Harmony: Learn to play the 1-5-10 open 10th harmony in the left hand.
• Rocking 10: Develop a rocking left-hand pattern.
• Ballad 9 with Thumb Trick: Utilize the thumb trick to reach the 9th note.
• New Age Sound: Change the order of 9th & 10th tones for a unique New Age sound.
• Walking Thumb Technique: Use a walking thumb to create a New Age feel.
• Nostalgic Sound: Finger tricks (L3 + L1) for playing 9th & 10th tones.
• Finger Trick Cross-Over: Use L3 to cross over for color tones.
• Two Octave Cross-Over: Master L3 cross-over across two octaves.
• Ascending Arpeggio: Use 2-movement arpeggios and move the entire hand.
• Ballad Hop Filler: Utilize the magic tones of repeating 3 + 5.
• Water Sounds with C6: Create beautiful water sounds using the C6 color chord.
• Finger Thumb Trick on E: A finger trick specifically for the note E.
• Waterfall Run: Both hands play C6 for a cascading effect.
• Finger Trick & Eye Focus: Improve coordination with finger tricks and focused practice.
• Quartals Made Easy: Rosa's insider tips for easily incorporating quartals.
• Circle Tip for Quartals: Understand quartals with a helpful circle concept.

This course focuses on providing you with creative ways to incorporate color tones with both your left and right hands. Learn essential finger tricks to create beautiful, colorful sounds. Have fun playing "Away In A Manger" in a professional style, filled with rich color tones!

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