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Right Brain - Left Brain

Dear Friend,

Piano Players have always mentally heard music then worked and practiced until they could play those ideas on their instrument.

Knowing the fingerings, scales and chords (arpeggios) to each of the chord/scales in the harmony is fundamental.

But, don't make the mistake of taking a lifetime to learn the fundamentals and never take time to enjoy MAKING MUSIC.

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Learn to Balance the Right Brain and Left Brain

Sometimes we forget to balance the learning of scales, chords, fingerings, technique, etc. with the joy of playing a simple melody that we hear in our head.

The most successful keyboard players are those who can balance the left-brain knowledge with the creative right-brain.

If you can only "play by ear" (right brain), you'll find yourself limited to only what-you-know. 

If you over emphasize the left-brain, you may end up sounding like a well-oiled piano machine but not too inspiring or original.

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Cooperate With Yourself

When you study "turnarounds," I strongly suggest using an approach that allows both sides of the brain to be used.

Cooperation is a key word here and I'm suggesting you cooperate with yourself.

Practice with the scales, chords, patterns, licks and get so you can weave through the harmony of turnarounds without really thinking about it.

But also be spontaneous, creative, surprising, imaginative and take chances over the various chord progressions and keys that are on CDs.

At ALL times be listening intently to what you are hearing.  Then try to analyze it.

The object is to have both sides of the brain working together, in harmony with each other.

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Our Piano "Tricks of the Trade" Multimedia eBook and DVDs for "Visual Learners!"

To help you cultivate the right and left side of the brain to improve your overall playing proficiency, I created my Multimedia eBook and DVDs for Visual Learners.

Below is just a sample of what you'll learn when you order any of my products:

• Why "perfect practice" is so important to assure the fastest progress as humanly possible.
• The single most important thing to remember when practicing a piece of music or exercise.  Skip this part, and you're doomed for failure!
• The single biggest mistake that you must avoid when learning chord progressions.

Just click any of the links below to purchase the product you want!

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Ron

(202) 829-2823

P.S. To learn the chords to ANY song, just make your request at our Mr. Ron's Music FORUM.