Download or read book Play it Like You Mean it written by Emile Pandolfi and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You've practiced the classics and improved your skill. Now elevate your playing to transcend melody and tell a story that reaches the hearts of your listeners-not just their ears"--
Download or read book Play It Like You Mean It Supercharge Your Playing and Let Your Piano Work for You written by Emile Pandolfi and published by Magicmusic Productions, Incorporated. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, you play piano. Now what? You've practiced the classics and improved your skill. Now elevate your playing to transcend melody and tell a story that reaches the hearts of your listeners-not just their ears. In this light-hearted and humorous guide for any serious piano student, pianist Emile Pandolfi shares his holistic philosophy that harmonizes method and mindset to help you communicate through every chord and make your music resonate more passionately with your listeners-for an encore-worthy performance each time you play. Discover: How to effectively infuse emotion into mastered techniques. A unique approach to memorizing a new piece-and overcoming stage fright. Life lessons to rekindle lost inspiration. Three necessary ingredients for honing natural aural acumen and playing by ear. The beginners course into the commercial music career. Change your mind and change your playing with this piano student's constant companion. Read Play It Like You Mean It! to learn the language of piano and speak through every push of the keys.
Download or read book Play Piano Better Now written by Mark Koval and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play Piano Better Now is a comprehensive guide for understanding the technical concepts that govern how to play the piano. Whether it's octaves, scales, arpeggios, or even fast passage work - any challenge can be overcome with an awareness of how technique works. When a pianist learns to use the body in a natural way, and uses the right tool for the job, they begin to play effortlessly and with total confidence, becoming the pianist they were always meant to be. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructional guides, you'll learn: - How to understand what the hand "wants," and how to use it according to its natural design. - The technical principles used to play octaves, arpeggios, trills, and tremolos. - The technical secret behind playing fast passagework with effortless speed and lightness. - How to play large leaps that feel easy and secure. - How to use the brain's mirrored perception of the body to master complex technical tasks. - How to practice efficiently and maximize results. - How to approach learning new music. - And much more. PRACTICE SMARTER, NOT LONGER! Do you ever feel like you've hit a wall with your current abilities at the piano? Are you putting in the necessary practice time, but not seeing results? Have you ever wondered if good piano technique is just a rare gift that some pianists are blessed with while others are not? Here's the good news: 1. There's no mystery to playing the piano. 2. The principles are not hard to learn. 3. When you understand how something is done, you shorten the distance between your current ability and complete Mastery. Play Piano Better Now is your guide to becoming the best pianist you can be!
Download or read book Fundamentals of Piano Practice written by Chuan C. Chang and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book that teaches piano practice methods systematically, based on mylifetime of research, and containing the teachings of Combe, material from over 50 pianobooks, hundreds of articles, and decades of internet research and discussions with teachersand pianists. Genius skills are identified and shown to be teachable; learning piano can raiseor lower your IQ. Past widely taught methods based on false assumptions are exposed;substituting them with efficient practice methods allows students to learn piano and obtainthe necessary education to navigate in today's world and even have a second career. See http://www.pianopractice.org/
Download or read book Play Piano Like Never Before written by Erik F. Hauck and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to discover something new, you have to read a really old book! O. V. Maeckel published his method to an organic piano play in Germany in 1938. The book holds the essence of piano playing - how to get to a fully relaxed and masterful play. I want you to discover it for yourself and be transformed just as it transformed me and so many others already. The original book was lost and forgotten until it was recently exhumed and reprinted by my piano master, Professor Gregor Weichert, in Germany in 2015. That is how I got to it. O. V. Maeckel had dedicated his life to figuring out how the masters of his time and prior actually played the piano. He was driven partly out of despair as he kept failing to advance his play to a true virtuous level. After enlisting with disciples of Chopin and Franz Liszt, he realized that those masters of his time were simply unable to explain or teach how to play although they excelled in unimaginable ways. He finally succeeded after decades of painful and detailed analysis, just a few years prior to his death. So what is Maeckel's E=MC2? If you force me to sum up his work of life in one formula, let me say this: Everyone knows you play the piano by pressing on the keys to create a tone. Maeckel reversed the thought. In his basic play mode 'the normal tone', you must avoid any active pressure on the keys altogether. The tone is generated by withdrawing the fingers instead. How is this possible? Read the book. If you carefully follow the method, your hands, wrists and the entire you will be relaxed and enlightened. Guaranteed. You will learn to play how Franz Liszt and Mozart likely played - without effort, just like the masters of our time. As I worked through the book on a plane and practiced the free standing exercises (no piano needed), it totally clicked. I had suffered from a 'heavy arm'. Now, I am cured. The same thing happened first to Maeckel himself, and then to all of his students, no exceptions. My play has become much more relaxed, not only in my hands and wrists, but also in my arms, back and neck. As a result, my perception and listening to music changed. As I keep studying the book and keep working as instructed, I continue to make fabulous progress. Thus, I highly recommend this book to anyone who has any worries or problems with piano playing, and even to those who think they don't. After reading this book, your mind, hands and ears will be freed like never before. That is why I went through the trouble of translating the original book and distilling the method down to its very core for you. Please forgive me that I sometimes view Maeckel's work from the perspectives of a neurosurgeon and anatomist, as this is who I am. If you are a superstar at the piano already, at least you will understand why playing the piano is so easy for you. Have fun!
Download or read book Improve Your Piano Playing written by John Meffen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sure, you play the piano…about as well as you played when your piano teacher, Mrs. Rosenberg, retired in 1979. Now the time has come to take your playing skills to the next level with Improve Your Piano Playing. Techniques are explained clearly so that anyone who already plays for personal pleasure or performance can eliminate recurring mistakes and master the art of workable fingering, expressive touch, phrasing, tone production, and pedaling. Through a structured process of practice, learning new pieces is made simple—the techniques focus on correcting frequent mistakes, dealing with tricky passages, and interpretation. A section on pianos and how they work contains information every musician should know. Mrs. Rosenberg is gone now, but you can still make her proud—with Improve Your Piano Playing.
Download or read book Playing PIANO Simplified written by Ansel Stellan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock Your Musical Potential with "Playing PIANO Simplified"! Are you ready to embark on a transformative musical journey? "Playing PIANO Simplified" is not just a guide; it's your key to unlocking the captivating world of piano playing. Unleash the Power of Transformation (Chapter One): Discover the profound effects of playing the piano on personal transformation. Dive into the essentials of starting your piano journey, learn how to organize your practice schedule, and unravel the secret to success - consistency! This chapter is your roadmap to defining musical goals, mastering techniques, and incorporating piano into your daily life. Elevate Your Skills (Chapter Two): Move beyond the basics with intermediate and advanced piano skills. Capture and share your musical creations, explore avenues for monetizing your talent, and delve into the business side of pianism. From teaching and gigging to composing and recording, this chapter is a comprehensive guide to turning your passion into a rewarding career. Overcome Obstacles and Soar (Chapter Three): Navigate obstacles, deadlines, and explore digital tools to enhance your piano prowess. Dive into the competitive piano world, discover renowned piano competitions, and learn how to showcase your talent on platforms like YouTube and streaming services. Embrace the joy of piano duets and ensembles, and witness the undeniable benefits of making piano an integral part of your life. Why You Can't Do Away with This Book: "Playing PIANO Simplified" is not just a manual; it's your mentor, guiding you through every note and chord. It's a passport to a world where your musical aspirations take flight. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pianist, this book is tailored to elevate your skills and deepen your passion for the piano. Call to Action: Don't let your musical dreams remain unplayed! Grab your copy of "Playing PIANO Simplified" now and embark on a musical journey that transcends the ordinary. Elevate your skills, overcome obstacles, and embrace the joy of piano playing. Your symphony awaits - make it extraordinary! Get Your Copy Today and Let Your Musical Journey Begin!
Download or read book Put Your Intuition to Work written by Lynn A. Robinson and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “How we can harness the power of intuition to experience more happiness, health, and prosperity in every area of our business and personal lives.” —May L. McCarthy, author of The Path to Wealth Intuition is the hot buzzword in business, but specific guidelines on how to trust your gut have been sorely lacking. Put Your Intuition to Work provides that missing link. Business is about making money, but it’s also about making decisions. There are relatively small decisions, like when to call a meeting or which emails to answer quickly. Then there are the big decisions that can make or break a business—which product to launch, whom to hire, how to spend. Hard work, analytics, past successes, intelligence, and a great business plan aren’t enough anymore. Many of us are scrambling to discover the path to success but have found instead that we’ve lost our way. Although many business leaders won’t publicize it, intuition is a key part of their decision-making success. Put Your Intuition to Work offers numerous compelling stories from entrepreneurs and executives about how they successfully use intuition in their daily lives. It is an inspiring and practical guide to help you: Make successful decisions when you don’t have all the facts Tap into your passion as a personal source of guidance Discover the many ways to listen to your “inner CEO” “When you are looking for help in utilizing and implementing the instinctual impulses that can be so profound and valuable in every aspect of our lives, start with Lynn Robinson’s Put Your Intuition to Work. You will be amazed and delighted.” —Steve Lishansky, author of The Ultimate Sales Revolution
Download or read book The Father s Almanac written by S. Adams Sullivan and published by Main Street Books. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perennial bestseller, now revised and updated for a new generation of fathers, this readable, inspiring guide to the world of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is an indispensable treasury of advice, ideas, and suggestions.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Playing Piano 2E written by Brad Hill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are an aspiring concert pianist or just want to play keyboards in your own band, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Playing Piano and Electronic Keyboards, Second Edition will give you just what you need to know. From reading music and learning chords, to understanding music notation or buying an instrument, expert author Brad Hill tells gets you started. With more music and expanded practice sessions, the new edition of this already popular book will be a necessity for the beginner. Learn posture, positionings, fingerings, notations, drills, and advice from the masters. Also, learn how to fake your way through accompaniment, stay motivated to practice and advance to the intermediate level.
Download or read book How to Play the Piano written by James Rhodes and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Internationally acclaimed pianist, author and all-round nice guy James Rhodes promises that this book can teach anyone with access to a piano or an electric keyboard and 45 minutes to practice every a day, the tools they need to learn to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks' RED MAGAZINE Learn to play one of Bach's most exquisite preludes in just 6 weeks, even if you have never played the piano before. An accessible and inspiring book by the pianist and international bestselling writer James Rhodes, who promises that it gives anyone with two hands, a piano or an electric keyboard and just 45 minutes a day the tools they need to learn to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks, even if they know nothing about music and have never even touched a piano before. How often do we convince ourselves that it's just too late - too late to learn how to ride a bike, too late to know how to meditate, too late to travel the world... As we get older and time slips through our fingers like water, we become resigned, almost defeatist, about abandoning our dreams. For James Rhodes, after the inevitable "How many hours a day do you practice?" and "Show me your hands", the most common thing people say to him when they hear he's a pianist is "I used to play the piano as a kid. I really regret giving it up". Where does this mourned and misplaced creativity go? For Rhodes, it's still there to be tapped into by all of us, at any point. This inspirational book gives us the means to do this, by breaking up Bach's seminal Prelude No. 1 from the Well-Tempered Clavier into manageable segments, teaching us the basics of piano playing - how to read music, the difference between the treble and the bass clef, sharp and flat notes, how to practice etc.. - and encouraging personal interpretation in a way that is guaranteed to soothe the mind, feed the soul and unleash creative powers we didn't know we still had. All of this will culminate in an ability to perform one of Bach's masterpieces. "If listening to music is soothing for the soul, then playing music is achieving enlightenment. It's going from kicking a ball around with a few pals to playing alongside Ronaldo."
Download or read book La La Land Easy Piano written by Justin Hurwitz and published by Faber Music Ltd. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The romantic musical comedy-drama film La La Land is the winner of six Oscars, seven Golden Globes and five BAFTAs. This selection of songs from the Oscar-winning music by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul has been simplified for easy piano. Features the Oscar-winning song 'City of Stars'. This is the eBook version of the original, artist-approved edition. Contents: - Another Day of Sun - Someone in the Crowd - Mia & Sebastian's Theme - A Lovely Night - City of Stars - Planetarium - Start a Fire - Engagement Party - Audition (The Fools Who Dream) - Epilogue
Download or read book Piano Keys written by Gabriel Damon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking to master and learn how to use the piano to create mind-blowing tunes and melodies? If you are, this is the right guide for you. Hey there! Imagine you're about to discover a super cool world of piano magic made just for grown-ups like you who want to make awesome music. This amazing guide is like your friendly helper to learn all the cool stuff about playing the piano. Ever looked at a piano and wondered how it works? Well, guess what? This guide is here for people like you who love music but might not know where to start. It's like taking a fun trip to piano land! Picture this: You sitting at the piano, figuring out how those black and white keys make music. In these pages, we'll start with the basics, making everything easy to understand. From the different sounds the piano makes to playing your very first tunes, we're taking it one step at a time, just for you. It's not about boring memorizing. Nope! It's about making friends with the piano and having fun with it. We'll explore the piano together, and I'll share some cool tricks to help you get better. Think of it like playing a game where you learn new things and become a piano superstar! But this guide isn't like school stuff; it's more like a buddy that cheers you on. We want you to feel awesome as you get better and better. So, whether you're just starting or played a bit before, this guide is here to help you become a piano pro. Ready for a fun journey? Let's do it! The piano is like a secret treasure chest of joy, and we're going to unlock all the music inside. So, turn the pages, make some noise, and let's have a blast playing the piano together!
Download or read book When I Sit Down to Play written by Joan St. James and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TV host Regis Philbin did it. NPR "RM" commentator Noah Adams did it. King Kong heroine Fay Wray did it. They all learned to play the piano as adults and opened up a world of music and personal fulfillment. Whether you've never played the piano before or want to resume lessons after being away from music for a long time, you can do it. In WHEN I SIT DOWN TO PLAY..., master teacher Joan St. James tells you how to take the first, critical steps to fulfilling your desires -- at any age. Learn: -- How to find a teacher who can train your fingers...and reach your heart -- Where to get videos and books...if you want to learn on your own -- Why practice makes perfect...and brings you the most relaxing time of your day -- How to find an instrument to fit your needs and budget...should you go acoustic or digital? -- What you need to do to write and arrange a song...it all may start in the shower -- Where you can play for others...for fun or profit All you need is the desire to play -- and the encouragement you will find in...
Download or read book Free to Be Creative at the Piano written by Edward Weiss and published by New Age Piano Lessons. This book was released on 2010-04-17 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to just sit down at the piano and play what you feel? Without worrying if it's good enough or if you have enough 'talent?'Edward Weiss, author of "Free to be Creative at the Piano" says you can!
Download or read book How to Play Chords on the Piano Without Reading Music written by Jacob Black and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-14 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning to play chords is one of many ways to play the piano without reading music. Most guitar students learn how to play songs using chords, but many don't know you can do so on the piano, too. It's actually pretty easy, and this book will show you how to get started. For adults (or older kids) of all levels- everyone from complete beginners to experienced players that never learned to play without sheet music. This is the very first book in the acclaimed Fingerprint Method, an innovative teaching philosophy with 15 years of success teaching thousands of students in a way that's actually FUN for each of them. So far, it's only been available via Fingerprint Music School's exclusive team of highly trained private instructors in Seattle & Kansas City; now it's available to you. - There's a common myth about playing the piano- that you have to read music to do it. Well, it's time to debunk that myth. Reading music is a great skill to have if you want to learn complicated music with a high level of technical precision. It's also a time-saving and space-saving way to communicate musical ideas once you get it down. BUT it's by no means the only way to learn the piano (or any other instrument). And for many people, focusing on reading music from the start just takes all the fun out of it. It turns what could be an joyous musical adventure in creating colorful sounds into a draining technical exercise. Think of music as a language. As small children, we learn language by speaking it first; reading and writing comes later. Imagine how hard it would be for kids if we made them learn to read before speaking. Of course, for some people, reading music from the start does work well- their brains have a knack for the logic of it. (Just like some kids may show more comfort with reading than speaking.) But for many others, learning to "speak" music before reading it is a delightful revelation. So, if reading music isn't the only way to learn, what other ways are there? This book offers one possible answer: learning to play using chords and chord progressions. There are other ways, too, covered in other [forthcoming] Fingerprint books, such as: learning to play by ear (which anyone can do; yes, really!), learning to improvise in various genres (jazz, blues, rock, funk, bluegrass, folk, world styles, etc.), learning composition & songwriting, and learning to use music software and technology. None of which requires reading music. The Fingerprint Method is not against reading music- we're against anything that takes the fun out of it for YOU. And like we said, reading music does work great for some people. So we also have a [forthcoming] series with our unique approach to Learning to Read Music, which you can delve into (or not) at any point in your musical development. If you think learning to play from chords could be the right musical path for you, or if you're not sure what it means to play from chords and you want to find out- purchase this book today. - About The Fingerprint Method: The question isn't "am I musical," but "how am I musical?" Everyone is musical in a unique way, and it's important that you learn music in the right way for your brain. Even as a complete beginner, you can learn to Play By Ear, Play from Chords, Improvise, or Write Your Own Songs (in addition to the traditional way of Reading Music). The Fingerprint Method is all about options, giving you many paths into the musical world. So we have books and videos courses in the works for all of the above. The musical world is vast. Find your own unique pathway through it- your musical fingerprint.
