Breathe New Life Into Your Piano Playing With These Tips

In my YouTube video, "Breathe New Life Into Your Piano Playing With These Tips," I delve into the transformative power of embellishments in piano playing. I address a common issue where pianists, proficient with chords and inversions, find their music lacks excitement. To demonstrate the impact, I take a simple chord progression from the song "God Will Work It Out" by Maverick City and transform it into something more dynamic. My focus is on the underlying concepts of these embellishments, enabling pianists to apply them in any key or song. I provide specific tips like adding ninths to significant chords and sevenths to minor chords, emphasizing the importance of rhythmic and melodic thinking. I encourage regular practice of these techniques, likening it to building a language vocabulary. 🎹 Need help with chord theory? Download Our Free PDF "7 Steps To Naming Any Chord," Click Here: https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/7-steps-to-naming-any-chord/ Introduction to Embellishments in Piano Playing Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction to embellishments and their importance in making piano playing sound more interesting. Call to Action for Channel Engagement Timestamp: 00:30 Encouragement for viewers to subscribe and engage with the channel for more content. The Essence of Embellishing Chord Progressions Timestamp: 01:34 Detailed exploration of how to embellish a chord progression, with an example from a Maverick City song. Learning Through the 'Elemental Lens' Timestamp: 02:08 Discuss understanding the concepts behind embellishments rather than focusing solely on individual notes. Embellishing with Rhythmic and Melodic Elements Timestamp: 03:14 Techniques for adding rhythmic and melodic elements to chords, emphasizing the importance of rhythm and melody in embellishments. Harmonic Embellishments: Adding Nines and Sevens Timestamp: 03:55 Instruction on changing chord quality by adding ninths to major chords and sevenths to minor chords. Practical Demonstration of Embellishment Techniques Timestamp: 05:00 A practical demonstration of embellishing a song, breaking down each element used. Exploring Various Embellishment Ideas Timestamp: 05:31 Explore different ideas for embellishments, including finger switching, chord breaking, and use of intervals. Importance of Counting and Rhythm in Embellishments Timestamp: 06:05 The significance of counting and maintaining rhythm while embellishing, with practice tips. Breaking Down Embellishments in a Song Example Timestamp: 06:44 Detailed breakdown of embellishments used in the example song, focusing on timing and chord voicings. Improvisation and Vibing with Embellishments Timestamp: 07:26 An improvisational session demonstrating the application of embellishments in a more freeform manner. Recap and Strategy for Incorporating Embellishments Timestamp: 08:14 Recap of the key points about embellishments, including a strategic approach to incorporating them into playing. Closing Remarks and Further Learning Resources Timestamp: 09:20 Final thoughts on the importance of embellishments, a call to action for channel engagement, and information about further learning resources. 🎹 TUTORIAL GEAR: ✅ Audio-Technica ATH-M60X: https://amzn.to/3KIWrLW ✅ Focusrite Scarlett USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3QI4Y5r ✅ YAMAHA MG06X 6-Input Compact Stereo Mixer: https://amzn.to/3OGNEv9 ✅ Mio 1-in 1-out USB to MIDI Interface: https://amzn.to/3QCB42B ✅ USB-A to USB-B 2.0 Cable for Midi: https://amzn.to/3YBLzF8 ✅ Yamaha FC4A Sustain Pedal: https://amzn.to/45c3apE ✅ Audio-Technica PRO 70 Microphone: https://amzn.to/47uGmTX ✅ K&M Keyboard Bench: https://amzn.to/3qBRCgE ✅ Nord Stage 3 88-Key Fully-Weighted: https://amzn.to/45yP2Xh LET'S STAY CONNECTED: My website - https://pianolessonwithwarren.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pianolessonwithwarren/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piano_lesson_with_warren/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@piano_lesson_with_warren