Traditional Irish Music
Started by Francis Cunningham Aug 23, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,This may be of interest to those of you who are fans of Carl Hession. A new album of 40 Carl compositions and accompanying tune book with all 40 tunes written in staff notation, ABCs and with chords. Available to buy now on bandcamp.…Continue
Started by Caroline Locke May 26, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I meant:my style OF vamping.Oops,sorry...
Started by Caroline Locke May 26, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My style if vamping is quite eclectic....I cannot compare my style with any other,really.
Started by Carol Duffy. Last reply by Laurence Gray Dec 18, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there :-) Just wondering if anyone has used amplifier for sessions on keyboards? I am seriously considering trying it but would like some advice on what type to use. Most of the time the keyboard is loud enough, and I am always conscious of…Continue
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What do you do with your left hand when playing backup?
I tend to play root-five-root-five-r-f until it's time to move to the next chord when I might play a leading tone into the next root. I've heard several other pianists play a descending scale (8,7,6,5, etc.) Others play what would be a walking part to a string bass player. I am trying to work some of these other styles into my playing but it is so easy to fall back into the same ol' rut.
Just found this one. There is a demo on YouTube. It seems that this is quite elementary.
http://www.captainfiddle.com/pianofirstdvd.html
There are keyboards that play bass only. They are usually only about two octaves.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksonpe/2819975602/
The Canadians back up fiddle tunes in very much the same style as on the banjo vid
Yes, this is about the dancing in the beginning, but be sure to watch it all the way through. THe good part is at 1:36.
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