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CoolHunk: Really insightful. Thanks. But I don't get what you mean by "as degrees change, scales change". I think modes are more likely to change, rather than scales when chord degrees change. I might be wrong, though. Could you know name your favourite altered/unaltered chords to replace the dominant when trying to achieve some sort of cadence? Thanks!

CoolHunk: When would you choose the mixylodian over the other modes (what kind of emotion would it portray)...and which chord(s) would you play to accompany the mixylodian? Thanks...

jcgodfrey: By "based on the basics", u mean they play by the book. Partially true. Every kind of music is based on these basics, but I get your point. Jazz employs a lot of IMPROVISATION. So the way Dramadiddy plays a song will be different to the way I play the song, but listeners will knows its the same song.
Only difference is classical music seems to be "set in stone", as in, everyone plays the piece as its written. But even so, u can vary it a bit. And in some pieces, mostly towards the middle and ending, the composer introduces his own improv, and u can do urs too.
But u gotta practice a lot to be good in Jazz, and those basics, u must sabi am wella o. No be small tin. Lol. The basics are not even the hard part. Its how u combine chords, and then RHYTHM ( SYNCOPATION is a big part of rhythm in Jazz). U must learn all these things.

CoolHunk: Anybody pay much attention to the modes? Especially the mixylodian?

Giannakopoulos: pls which site apart from youtube can I download free piano lessons

jcgodfrey: Oh well, you've been listening to the veeeeeeeerrrrry basic classical songs then.
Jazz music is 90% improvisation, hence played from a personal perspective.
Gospel and contemporary music is mostly chord based, just like pop/r n b. Nothing overtly complex there. You compose a song, and u match it to matching chords, and improvise along the way if you want to.
But classical music is veeeerrrrryyyy different. Besides Beethoven's Fur Elise and Moonlight Sonata(1st movement) which are the simple ones for the most part(try the melodic run in Fur Elise and see how long it'll take u to perfect it). The 3rd movement of Moonlight Sonata is 7 minutes long and it'll take u nothing less than 3 years of solid piano experience, and very fast finger coordination to even attempt learning to play it. I'm not even gonna mention Liszt or Rachmaninof pieces. I have a hard time with Bach already. And lastly, you can escape not knowing some theory in contemporary/gospel, but in classical, your music theory game and sight-reading must be tight, or else, oyo lowa.

jcgodfrey: Hi guys. Nice thread. Very informative. I'm a learner/intermediate. For the guys who play contemporary n wanna know more, its easier if u know the theory n can read music, not necessarily being a guru in sight-reading, nah, but just know what means what, the chord shapes on paper, all that. You probably can play a song by ear or feel, but if u know how to read music, then u can pick up any sheet music of any artiste and learn more efficiently, faster, and more precisely! There are lots of materials out there. Personally, I started with "Piano for dummies". Then advanced to others. There are also video tutorials online. I got one from torrent, but its huge. 14gig. And it has like 40 lessons. 30-35 mins each. Ultimately, its all about practice n learning at ur own pace. And know what motivates u. Classical music motivates me, and it made me realize how simple contemporary music is to play. But its all good sha. Practice practice practice. Start from somewhere. The Bass and Treble clef will do.

ONWARDBABA: progression for
regee beat
highlife
makosa
calayso
igbo beat
and even urhobo beat

Greatomotoy: i observed that d 7-3-6-2-5-1 progression revolves round the circle of fifth.
My question is How can i split chords between my right and left hand. Wil i play d first three notes on my left and the rest on my right?

Giannakopoulos: thanks so much,but for the re harmonization,lemme really explain what I mean,for instance,I want to move from 3 to 6 chord,and I don't want to walk straight and want to add some jazzy chords in b/w b4 getting to the 6,what should I add?

Giannakopoulos: thanks,I hv given gameboi a part,now the part I want you to explain is if I hv a bass player with me,give me the left/and right hand notes (voicing) u would press for the 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 chords on key C,once again I really appreciate what you are doing here,I hope it continues,and thanks for replying the 1st question

EmtolalaaPRAISE: I habe a personal piano at home but I cant play beyond the elementary stuffs... I am actually a saxophonist but I want to learn how to play the piano, any help?

gameboi: okay... But that was how I learnt it. By the way, I have a chord progression you might want to try out. I use it as a background chord when the preacher is about to conclude sermon and trust me it sounds soft and touching.

gameboi: on which key? The way I know them are by their names. E.g Cm7, Cdim, Eb5m6 etc. Calling them by their names makes it easier to play.

gameboi: this parts confuses me. Is there anything like fi, ti ze etc?.

ONWARDBABA: am confused where do i statr from

Giannakopoulos: You have done a wonderful job,I wanna ask 3 questions (1) Please can you give me an advanced chord voicing on key C with right hand/Left Hand eg mi = E B E/CDG,re- D A D/ F G C E,I need sth more advance assuming there's a bass player playing along,
(2) What is your re-harmonization technique? (3) give me ur jazz chord voicings on key C for both hands,then also give me 3 difficult gospel worship and artist names so I can download and score,Thanks a million,gameboi u can also help and every member of the house

samhay: Boss,we are still expecting the video you promised we the beginners

lilhansome: can anyone play piano here? i wanna learn piano, ive been playing keyboard(purely contemporRY NO CLASSICAL) and now i wanna go into classical but someone said i need to know music theory b4 i can play the piano... please any little little tips or lessons on music theory or classical music?... tnx in adv

gameboi: olden versions don't have octave button. And I was also shocked the day I saw a keyboard without transpose button. Each time the keyboardist wants to play he begs the singer not to change key If not na end of service be that.

pianogirl: Rather than using the transpose button,why not save your self the stress by using the octave button. It gives you a better option of increasing or decreasing the pitch of your keyboard by 2 octaves depending on what particular range of sound you want...[-2,-1,0,1,2].

gameboi: not all keyboards have the octave button

MightyFortress: Any Jazz guitarist in Kd town here? Looking for sum1 to hookup with and rehearse. Jazz pianists in Kd wud be appreciated too. Epicmarvel222@gmail.com

samhay: Plz am in the same level with @Peacemaranatha, I'll appreciate if u can help wit a link to a video which we can download to learn gradually. Thanks

peacemaranatha: thanks your advice is encouraging thanks

peacemaranatha: yeh! You mean i will still go through all this?OMG.pls any tutor to help?

gameboi: you're right though. 9,11, 13 only had a thicker quality to chords. But there are special chords that send you back and forth to heaven, when you play these chords, they force tears out of the listeners eye.