Contemporary
Learn how to play contemporary piano styles using pop influenced chord progressions and showtunes.
Contemporary Content
29 Courses
151 Lessons
93 Smartsheets
Scales & Chords
Right Hand Embellishments
Melodies
Left Hand Accompaniment
Putting the Whole Arrangement Together
Soloing & Fills
Accompanying Other Instruments
Extra Melodies
In this course, we'll learn how to play the popular tune - Canon in D. We'll start by reviewing the basic melodies & chords. Then we'll learn a variety of left hand accompaniments, right hand embellishments, and soloing techniques. Lastly, we'll learn how to play this tune with other instrumentalists.
Left Hand Accompaniment
Accompanying Other Instruments
Putting It All Together
Soloing & Fills
Scales & Chords
Melodies
Right Hand Embellishments
Look for a fresh perspective on improv? Learn to use piano chord shapes to create beautiful improv lines that sound interesting and organic.
Look for a fresh perspective on improv? Learn to use piano chord shapes to create beautiful improv lines that sound interesting and organic.
Accompaniment
Play with the Backing Track
Inversions
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