Geraghty, John
Playing By Ear: A Songwriter's Way
- ISBN 13:
- 9780993355813
- author:
- Geraghty, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Green Olive Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 114
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles, Jazz,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Learn to play by ear with confidence using this step-by-step guide for songwriters and pianists. Part 1 covers the basics of harmony, including adding chords to familiar tunes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and progressing to more complex jazz chords.
Part 2 builds on these skills, introducing new scales and modes that can be used in songwriting, as well as techniques for accompanying singers and transposing melodies and chords. With over 200 online video recordings to illustrate each concept, this book is accessible to all levels of musicians.
Whether you're a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, this approachable method will help you express musical ideas with ease and confidence.