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In this tutorial Cindy shows how to use the melody to create a dramatic ending.
Sunita Staneslow teaches how to improvise over a descending bass line for therapeutic playing, or beyond.
In this lesson Amanda Whiting shows how to identify chords that are found in the key of C Major, along with how to improvise with those chords.
Sunita Staneslow shows how to use arpeggios with the added 9th to embellish the classic Irish melody "Bridget Cruise."
Tristan Le Govic performs and teaches the traditional Breton tune "Toutouig."
Lynne Aspnes teaches how to prepare "Wolcum Yole!" from "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten.
Gráinne Hambly answers questions about playing by ear, learning Irish tunes, and more!
Learn how to use pedal slides in your music in Part 2 of this series.
In this lesson Amanda Whiting shows how to create and practice the dominant 7th chord.
Lynne Aspnes teaches how and why to close fingers and hands.
Deborah Henson-Conant teaches how to add cookie cutter chords and patterns to improvise with the 1-5-10 chord. (Watch parts 1 and 2 in this series to learn how to build and use the 1-5-10 chord.)
Learn more about playing for Non-Liturgical or Protestant church services.
Jaymee Haefner shows how to use the "Performer's Triangle" to evaluate your playing and become a more confident performer.
Learn how to use pedal slides to create colors in Part 1 of this series.
Learn Bridget's techniques for reducing tension during practice and performance.
Learn how to create and improvise with minor modes.
Cindy shows how to use chord voicings and moods to create introductions for her music "Lullaby" and "Carillon Wave."
Maria Luisa Rayan gives tips to improve your memorization skills.
Learn the strumming technique Deborah Henson-Conant uses in "Baroque Flamenco" and other pieces.
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to build basic hand position.