Fundamentals Of Neo-soul Keyboard [UPD]
This music-first course is designed to get you playing neo-soul guitar that sounds great right away. In each lesson, Nicklas breaks down a concept then guides you through exercises and jams to internalize what you learned in a musical context.
fundamentals of neo-soul keyboard
There's a reason we associate the words "silky smooth" with neo-soul guitar. In this conceptual lesson, you'll examine a series of techniques and tools you can use to hone your tone and smooth out your playing.
Listen to any neo-soul song and you'll hear a ton of complex chordal movements. In this lesson, Nicklas pulls demystifies the art of the passing chord so you can breathe new life into your progressions.
But wait, there's more! We have seven additional bite-sized lessons where Nicklas breaks down some of his favorite neo-soul tools and techniques that he uses on a daily basis in his viral guitar videos.
Your primary goal on the first day of class is to learn the basics of chord embellishments in the neo-soul style. You'll also examine chord progressions and other useful techniques to start you on your neo-soul journey. Finally, you'll learn to embellish chords across two levels of difficulty before wrapping up the lesson in a jam with Nicklas.
How do neo-soul guitarists make their chord progressions sound so jazzy and complex? The answer is passing chords. These handy chords present an opportunity to create a melodic bridge between two chords. Certain passing chords can add tension or create a brief and unexpected change in music. When used effectively, they can seriously spice up a song!
Dive into seven bite-sized lessons where Nicklas pulls back the curtain on his neo-soul sound. These are perfect for intermediate and advanced players who want to grab some quick inspiration.
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Hello Giselle!First off, thank you very much for your extensive reviews! Ive gone through every single one of them.Im a complete rookie, Ive never learned how to read a single note nor have I ever played piano, but I wish to start, and I wish to do this on my own.Ive already bought an 88 key digital piano, and based on your reviews, I think that Pianofall is a must for learning the fundamentals (right?).However, I wish to complement it with a more interactive app too. My goal is to be able to read music sheets (not hardcore of course) and have a good general knowledge to be able to play casual songs in my home.Ive been able to narrow it down to the Skoove and Playground Sessions based on your comments. Between these two, which one would you recommend? Which one would you say has better lessons and also better ways of teaching? Or would you recommend a different one?
The CRC music program includes vocal and instrumental components as well as courses on music, history theory and electronic music. The two-year program in music is designed to provide students with a foundation in music theory and history, in addition to allowing a choice of instrumental, keyboard, or vocal performance areas in which they may specialize.
This course is designed as a starting point for students with limited musical experience or for those wishing a basic course prior to enrollment in MUFHL 400. The course concentrates on learning to read and understand (visually, aurally, and kinesthetically) rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic notation, texture and form through keyboard and/or other instruments including voice as a window to music literacy and creativity.
This course is based on conceptual learning which is transferable to all areas of music study. Group activities include ear training, repertoire, sight reading and transposition, technique, improvisation, and written work. Goals are literacy and creativity in music through keyboard application. Recommended for all music majors, pre-school and elementary teachers, and required for non-keyboard music majors.
This is the second in a series of four consecutive group piano classes - successful completion of MUIVI 340 with a 'C' or better or a comparable experience is required for enrollment. Students will learn ensemble and solo works, acquire basic rhythmic skills, and will develop fundamental keyboard and music theory skills beyond the major and minor five-note patterns. This course is designed for both music majors planning to transfer as well as for students who are studying primarily for personal enjoyment. Specific skills students will develop include sight reading, improvising, listening skills, primary root position triads, hand-over-hand major and minor arpeggios, intervals, fingering, notation, time signatures, dynamics, basic harmonization, major key signatures, and various methods of tone production.
This is the third in a series of four consecutive group piano classes - successful completion of MUIVI 341 with a 'C' or better (or a comparable experience) is required for enrollment. Students will learn ensemble and solo works, develop more complex rhythmic skills, and will develop fundamental keyboard and music theory skills beyond the major and minor five-note patterns. This course is designed for both music majors planning to transfer as well as for students who are studying primarily for personal enjoyment. Specific skills students will develop include sight reading, improvising, listening skills, primary root position triads, hand-over-hand major and minor arpeggios, intervals, fingering, notation, time signatures, dynamics, basic harmonization, major key signatures, and various methods of tone production.
This is the fourth in a series of four consecutive group piano classes - successful completion of MUIVI 350 with a 'C' or better (or a comparable experience) is required for enrollment. Students will learn ensemble and solo works, develop more complex rhythmic skills, and will develop fundamental keyboard and music theory skills comparable to advanced level repertoire. This course is designed for both music majors planning to transfer as well as for students who are studying primarily for personal enjoyment. Specific skills students will develop include sight reading, improvising, listening skills, primary root position triads, hand-over-hand major and minor arpeggios, intervals, fingering, notation, time signatures, dynamics, basic harmonization, major key signatures, and various methods of tone production.
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies. This independent study course is designed to provide instrumental training not offered in other CRC music classes. Components of the course may include private or group instruction, solo and ensemble work, accompanying experience, and programmed learning in music fundamentals and music technology. The course may also be designed for students interested in developing tutorial and/or instrumental skills.
This course is an introduction to the rapidly evolving use of professional music software and MIDI electronic instruments. Various music hardware options, including keyboards, synthesizers, samplers, computers and drum machines, will be explored. Through a series of MIDI projects, students learn to use music sequencing, notation, and CAI (computer-assisted instruction) software.
MUS 0005 Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship. Exploration of the basics of music theory, including notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, chords, and form. Introduction to ear training, sight singing, and keyboard skills. Musical systems both inside and outside Western notated tradition covered.
MUS 0014 Introduction To Songwriting and Arranging. Songwriting and arranging fundamentals. Composition and arrangement of songs in many styles and genres while building skills in tonal and modal chord vocabularies, melody, notation, form, instrumentation, voicing, and aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 5 or basic understanding of harmony, scales, modes, triads and seventh chords, and notation. Students present their work in an informal concert setting but do not necessarily need to perform themselves.
MUS 0061 Computer Tools For Musicians. (formerly Music 64) Using computer technology to compose, arrange, synthesize, transcribe, orchestrate, mix, and publish music. Tools to be covered include Sibelius, Reason, Kontakt, and Digital Performer. Students will complete several creative projects using music hardware and software. Prerequisites: Music performance and/or composition experience, ability to read music, facility at the keyboard, familiarity with the Macintosh operating system.
MUS 0101 Jazz Theory. Harmonic and melodic techniques of jazz and popular music. Extended chords (ninths, elevenths, thirteenths) and substitutions; modulations and free melodic treatment of dissonance. Song forms. Written exercises and analysis; emphasis on student composition. Continuation of aural and keyboard skills. Recommendations: MUS 112 or permission of instructor.
MUS 0116 Advanced Musicianship. Training in aural perception, sight singing, transcription, and keyboard skills through an exploration of tonal, atonal, jazz, contemporary, and non-Western idioms of music.