Comments on: How To Use Patterns To Improve Your Piano Playing FAST! (Video)

By: susanna crowe

susanna crowe — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 23:06:28 +0000

thank you so very much that was a major help

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:05:31 +0000

In reply to Mary Ann Minner. Arpeggios do make a nice ending, Mary Ann, but they can be used to improvise or add some flair any time within a song. Also, if you play a 6 chord arpeggio down low in your left hand, you have a very nice bass pattern that I use all the time for rock and roll or just about any style. So, C-E-G-A repeated until it's time for the next chord, which would probably be F (play F-A-C-D) or G (G-B-D-E).

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:02:47 +0000

In reply to Mary Ann Minner.

Thanks so much for your comment, Mary Ann! Most of my courses are available in online or DVD format. The one I usually recommend to get started is “Professional Piano Chords for Everyday Pianists,” which you can find all about here: https://pianochordsfast.com/

By: Mary Ann Minner

Mary Ann Minner — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:30:53 +0000

In reply to Bill. now I got it!!! My arpeggios are only with the three chord notes, so I need to practice what you were showing, but can I start with my left hand? Are arpeggios usually played at the end of a piece???

By: Mary Ann Minner

Mary Ann Minner — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:25:42 +0000

I am always interested in improving on knowing how to accompany on the piano while singing. But I’m not happy with the way I play…sounds too rigid. So I watched your video two times, and will watch it again. I have always used the number method for my fingers: 1 (thumb) 2 (Index?), 3 (middle) 4th(?) and 5 (pinkie). So, at the very beginning of your video I was confused in connecting the right fingers to the right key. Yes, I am almost 83 so my brain is definitely slower, but I know I can learn because just in the last five years I have learned how to play music w/o the notes for the left hand. I only use the base note of the chord. My right hand plays the melody along with the chord. Which means I have to invert the chords because the melody note has to coincide with the note in the chord as the top note, so the need to invert. Which is still a challenge since I learned to recognize the chords on paper (like you mentioned in another video). I got overwhelmed when you started playing the patterns faster, then adding all the other wonderful parts to the music. When you started with “arpeggios”, that is a pattern I sometimes use for endings to a a song. Or, I will play a couple of the chords, then the arpeggio. I use both left and right hands as I move up the keyboard. I do not have a DVD player so cannot order your DVD’s, but you mentioned something that I can do “online”. I can put my Ipad on my digital piano and listen to you while trying to apply what you are teaching. We moved into a condo and I gave my baby grand to a piano teacher near the house we lived in and he added it to his other piano. He reminds me of you, and especially when he overwhelms me; however, I have learned so much about playing only with the chords from him.
At this time he is not available. So, what do you suggest for me? I don’t pick up fast, prefer slow, methodical method. But when I catch on, look out!!!!!

By: Dave Dawson

Dave Dawson — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:01:56 +0000

Thanks Bill ,that was really good and helpful.

By: healing frequencies

healing frequencies — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:25:46 +0000

Perhaps the greatest benefit of having a piano in your life is also the one we’ve known about the longest–the uplifting effect it has on your spirit. When you sit on that bench and open the keyboard cover, you tap into a powerful way to communicate emotion, enliven a gathering or just relax.

By: John roand

John roand — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 02:23:57 +0000

Bill, I am truly grateful for your interest in my panio playing. You are a gift from god..

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:54:45 +0000

In reply to graham.

Hey Graham, thanks for your comments! I have a course on creating great sounding chords here: https://pianochordsfast.com, and I’ll be releasing a new course on left/right hand coordination and piano rhythms in just a couple of days. Just signup for my email lessons on the right side of the blog here, and I’ll keep you updated. Thanks again!

By: graham

graham — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:02:32 +0000

hi bill graham here i just want to know what dvds do u have
spricing up songs with chords and rythems i like the way you teach
about taking the chords from your hands and playing thats just what i need
so i would be intrested in a dvd on it get back and let me know
keep up the good work am stuck in a rut bill so maybe u can help me
hope to here from u soon