Lesson 11: Runs and Fills 1
How do we choose the right notes for our runs and fills? Using a simple method, this lesson will give you the confidence to create runs and fills without any heavy theory. The entire lesson is presented in the key of C, so even beginners will benefit from this! This …
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Chordies 21 – Georgia
I love this song. Known as “Georgia” or “Georgia on My Mind”, it was written way back in 1930 by Hoagy Charmichael for his sister Georgia. Due to its popularity it became the theme song for the US state of Georgia. Here we have Russell playing it in his final …
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Lesson 10: Dotted Quaver
We learnt the Dotted Crotchet Rhythm in Lesson 3. Now it’s time to beef it up! The Dotted Quaver Rhythm creates a contemporary, syncopated feel in both fast and slow songs. When used with a good mix of modified chords and filler notes, this rhythm really shines! You’ve already learned …
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Lesson 9: Minor 7th Chords
Minor 7th chords make your minor chords sound brighter and more contemporary and many of you may already know how to play them. In this piano tutorial, I’ll show you an effective way to construct minor 7th chords and how to easily modify them further to produce more complex results …
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Beginner Jazz Rhythm 2
Rhythms are one of the toughest things to learn without a teacher sitting next to you, as there’s a “feel” associated with each rhythm. Unlike learning new chords, where it’s clear which notes you need to play, getting the right feel can seem vague and abstract. As a result, this video …
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Jazz Standard Voicings
This lesson reveals some cool ways to play the three essential jazz piano chords in all 12 keys. It includes a practice chart covering the II V I progression using ultra smooth voicings! Learning the chords on this chart will put you on the fast track to producing rich, complex …
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The Quaverbox Manual
With over 5000 copies sold, it now comes as a digital download. Unfortunately for those who prefer a tangible book sitting on the piano, it’s no longer available in hardcopy (we’re trying to reduce printing and staffing costs and frequent trips to the post office!) The videos currently available on …
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The Quaverbox Manual
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- A 64 page manual with loads of examples from beginner through to advanced principles.
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Lesson 11: Runs and Fills 1
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43:11
- The first step in creating a run is choosing the right notes. Use this simple technique.
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Loop 5 – Major Chords Only
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- A modern chord progression consisting only of major chords spanning two keys.
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Free Piano Improvisation Book
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- The first book I wrote back in 2001 is free for you to download! It's an oldie but a goodie!
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Chordies 21 – Georgia
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- Sit back, relax and listen to Russell play "Georgia on My Mind" in his lesson.
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One Direction I Want
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- An easy tutorial for all One Direction fans. We'll have you playing I Want in no time!
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Loop 4: 4 chords in G (mostly)
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- Em-maj7 | Cmaj7 | Gmaj7 | D/F# - A contemporary chord progression with a flowing melody.
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Lesson 10: Dotted Quaver
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- A versatile and essential rhythm that ties everything together! Plus an intro to fills.
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Am Chord and its many faces
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- So many variations and modifications for each minor chord! Let's have a look at Am.
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Chordies 18: Live Lesson
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- A bit of fun with my student, Janet. We look at a Hillsong song she's practicing.
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Lesson 9: Minor 7th Chords
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32:11
- A cool way to treat m7 chords that will make modifying minor chords easy!
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Beginner Jazz Rhythm 2
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- A follow up to the "Beginner Jazz Video" clip I posted on YouTube. This one's better!
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Lesson 8: Sus and Slash
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39:11
- More than just definitions. We'll go through their functions, their sounds and their usage.
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Loop 3: | Dm | Bb/Eb | F | C |
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- Doodling over a contemporary chord progression that's roughly in the key of F
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Jazz Standard Voicings
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- Anybody interested in jazz chords should learn this. The II V I made cool.
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Lesson 7: Major 2nd Chord
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- An easy, yet effective chord mod that will eventually transform your playing.
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Loop 2: | Am | F | C | G |
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- Here's the intro progression used in all the Starter Pack videos - with a cooler ending =)
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